Canadian startup Waabi, which is developing an autonomous driving solution for trucks, has secured $750 million from investors—including Porsche SE and Volvo Group. Additionally, Waabi is expanding its business scope and plans to bring robotaxis to Uber’s platform. Read more…

Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is making progress in its efforts to offer electric cars with solid-state batteries in the future. Its partner Idemitsu Kosan has now begun construction of a large-scale pilot plant for the production of solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries. Read more…

Chinese automaker Xpeng has begun deliveries of the new P7+ in several overseas markets. In Germany, the electric sedan is available starting at €46,600. Read more…

Chinese market leader BYD sold 205,500 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the first month of 2026. This represents a 30.1 percent decrease compared to January 2025. To return to a growth trajectory, BYD is focusing on overseas markets—and a new ride-hailing service in China. Read more…

Although the official dealer launch is not until early March, BMW has already increased the base price of the only drivetrain variant of the new iX3 available until then—by a full €2,000. Read more…

ABB has installed its first A400 ultra-fast EV chargers in Australia at Ampol’s Foodary Eastern Creek Westbound site on Sydney’s M4 Motorway. The 400 kW units form part of a ten-bay charging hub designed for electric trucks and large vehicles. Read more…

BYD has begun trial production with a delay at its new passenger car plant in Szeged, Hungary, Mayor László Botka told the media. Series production at the site is expected to commence in the second quarter. Read more…

Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology has developed an electric sports car, the SC01, using lightweight construction. The model is intended for sale in Europe and may even be manufactured there. However, the planned production in Italy is likely to remain limited to 1,000 units. Read more…

Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering in Fremont, has left Tesla after more than eight years. Bate is an experienced production manager—and is completely changing industries. Read more…

The French municipal association Saint-Nazaire has put 25 electric articulated buses from Iveco Bus into operation. An additional 15 vehicles are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030, expanding the total fleet to 40 Iveco electric articulated buses. Read more…

Stagecoach is rolling out new battery-electric buses in Torbay in the south-west of England, but the transition comes with an unexpected limitation. From 1 February, services on Park Road and Hartop Road in Torquay will be withdrawn because the new vehicles are too large to operate safely on the narrow streets. Read more…

Abarth has overhauled its electric 600e range, introducing the Turismo and Competizione trim levels. The new variants replace the former Abarth 600e and the limited-edition Scorpionissima. Read more…

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery plans to establish its European headquarters for commercial vehicles in Liverpool to expand its electric van business in Europe. The location will primarily focus on R&D for the European market. Read more…

Shortly after CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles, the battery manufacturer has now begun implementing its Na-ion batteries in passenger cars. The first three projects appear to be confirmed. Read more…

Thai EV charging service provider Sharge has partnered with Grab to build a dedicated charging network for the company. It plans to invest over 400 million baht (around 10.7 million euros) in the project. Read more…

The South Korean city of Incheon, located near the capital Seoul, has had ambitious plans for years regarding the use of hydrogen in mobility. Now, a hydrogen mobility hub, including a liquid hydrogen refueling station, has been established at Incheon Airport. Read more…

Researchers at RWTH Aachen University have tested the first prototype of their electric bus/cable car vehicle in the upBUS project. The federally funded initiative is developing a mobility system that combines autonomously driving electric minibuses with urban cable cars. Read more…

In Santa Monica, California, a Waymo robotaxi collided with a child who was crossing the street. The vehicle managed to brake before the impact. The child sustained only minor injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating the incident. Read more…

The Victor Valley Transit Authority has introduced 13 hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fuelling station in California’s High Desert. The vehicles and infrastructure were presented during a public event attended by local, regional and state representatives as well as industry partners. Read more…

In Santa Monica, California, a Waymo robotaxi collided with a child who was crossing the street. The vehicle managed to brake before the impact. The child sustained only minor injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating the incident. Read more…