Following its rescue by an investor consortium and the completion of essential restructuring measures, the German battery manufacturer CustomCells is realigning its focus. Moving forward, the company will prioritize solutions for defense and motorsport rather than electric vehicles and aircraft. Read more…

Tesla faces a 30-day sales ban in California. The trigger is a court ruling in the U.S. state that the company, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, exaggerated the capabilities of its ‘Autopilot’ assistant system. Read more…

Turkish manufacturer Karsan has emerged as the winner of the Italian port city of Bari’s tender for 42 electric buses. The 18-meter articulated buses of the e-ATA 18 model are scheduled for delivery in June 2026. Read more…

Dacia has opened UK order books for the updated Spring, priced from £12,240 on the road with its own £3,750 subsidy. The revised city EV gains new motors, a lithium iron phosphate battery, faster DC charging and upgraded digital interiors, with first deliveries due in spring 2026. Read more…

WeLion, a Chinese developer of solid-state batteries, is making good progress toward achieving a long-term energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. In the lab, the company has already reached a value of 824 Wh/kg. However, this solid-state battery is not yet market-ready. Read more…

Renault Trucks has electrified a key internal logistics corridor linking Blainville-sur-Orne, Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. Working with haulier Malherbe, the manufacturer now transports cabs, engines and axles almost entirely using battery-electric trucks in a just-in-time operation. Read more…

Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide appears to be turning: Tesla aims to create the necessary conditions to likely begin cell production there in 2027. Read more…

EVgo has deployed more than 40% of its new US fast-charging stations in 2025 using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids. The modular approach has cut installation times and reduced average station costs by around 15%, supporting faster network expansion. Read more…

Battery manufacturer AESC has officially opened its new battery factory in Sunderland and started production, approximately three years after construction began. The AESC batteries will be used, among other applications, in the new Nissan Leaf, whose production in Sunderland has also just commenced. Read more…

Chinese automaker Changan is expanding its electric brand Deepal into additional European markets. For example, the launch has now taken place in Italy, and a distribution partnership has been announced for Denmark. Read more…

Lucid Group and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology have opened the Middle East’s first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility will focus on advanced research across electric vehicle development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in future mobility. Read more…

Palladio Partners is making a substantial investment in the electric truck lessor Hylane as part of a capital increase. The investor is also taking a majority of the voting rights for key areas—and plans to invest a three-digit million-euro amount over the coming years. Read more…

Volkswagen’s battery division PowerCo has commissioned its Salzgitter plant as planned and produced the first unified cells. Production of the PowerCo unified cell will be gradually ramped up next year. Read more…

Following Singapore, Nio has confirmed plans to enter Thailand next year as part of its global expansion. In a first in Southeast Asia, the company will bring all three of its brands – Nio, Onvo, and Firefly, marking its most ambitious strategic move in the region to date. Read more…

Dundee City Council has awarded a 20-year contract to Evolt Charging to operate and expand its EV charging network. The agreement includes more than 190 chargers and marks Scotland’s first full local authority migration away from ChargePlace Scotland. Read more…

Negotiations on the exact contents of the EU Commission’s ‘Automotive Package’ continued down to the wire. While the once-fixed CO2 target for 2035 has been softened, it comes with several important conditions and additional regulations. We summarize what has been decided, outline the implications, and highlight where critical information is still missing. Read more…

Swedish electric hydrofoil manufacturer Candela is bringing its hydrofoil boat P-12 to Trondheim, Norway. During a six-week trial operation, it will be determined whether the ‘flying’ electric boat can be used for commuter traffic between Frosta Brygge and Trondheim. Read more…

TPS, Volkswagen Group UK’s parts business, is continuing to expand the use of EVs in its fleet. More than one in ten vehicles are now electric, with more on the way. Read more…

Volkswagen Truck & Bus has begun the rollout of its electric bus in Brazil. The initial batch includes the delivery of a total of 100 e-Volksbus 22L units, with the first 50 examples recently delivered to the public transport operator Transppass in São Paulo. Read more…

Volkswagen Truck & Bus has begun the rollout of its electric bus in Brazil. The initial batch includes the delivery of a total of 100 e-Volksbus 22L units, with the first 50 examples recently delivered to the public transport operator Transppass in São Paulo. Read more…