
Daimler Truck is restructuring the distribution of Fuso trucks in Europe. The Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will collaborate with the Emil Frey Group as its general distribution partner in 21 European countries—including Germany. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Volvo Cars puts battery cell subsidiary Novo Energy into hibernation

Due to Volvo Cars’ inability to find a new technology partner, the Swedish automaker is temporarily suspending operations at Novo Energy. The company was originally established as a joint venture with Northvolt and was fully acquired by Volvo following the battery cell manufacturer’s insolvency. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028

Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028

Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030

The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030

The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain

Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain

Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
Spanish charging network grows to 50,000 charging points

Spain’s publicly accessible charging network for electric vehicles reached the milestone of 50,000 operational charging points last year. The number of fast chargers more than doubled within a year. Read more…
Spanish charging network grows to 50,000 charging points

Spain’s publicly accessible charging network for electric vehicles reached the milestone of 50,000 operational charging points last year. The number of fast chargers more than doubled within a year. Read more…
Honda launches Super-One EV as its new entry-level EV in Singapore

At the Singapore Motor Show last week, Honda unveiled the Super-One EV, a new entry-level electric car for its global line-up. The company also launched the new EV in Singapore, making it the model’s first market globally. Read more…
Honda launches Super-One EV as its new entry-level EV in Singapore

At the Singapore Motor Show last week, Honda unveiled the Super-One EV, a new entry-level electric car for its global line-up. The company also launched the new EV in Singapore, making it the model’s first market globally. Read more…
Dataforce: Fleets drive growth amid a record year for German EV market

In Germany, around 545,000 new electric cars were registered in 2025 – a record! Market researchers at Dataforce have now shared deeper insights into market demand, emphasising that the fleet market continues to be the main driver of this development. However, electric cars have also become popular in the private market in a way they have not been since the subsidy was discontinued. Read more…
South Korean researchers double battery energy density

A South Korean research team has achieved a volumetric energy density of 1,270 Wh/l using an anode-free lithium-metal battery. This energy density is nearly double the approximately 650 Wh/l delivered by the lithium-ion batteries currently used in electric vehicles. Read more…
Leapmotor B03X celebrates European debut

The Chinese manufacturer showcased its BEV model B03X for the first time in Europe at the Brussels Motor Show, previously unveiled in China as the A10. The Stellantis booth also featured other Leapmotor debuts. Read more…
Over 14,000 new public charging stations in Great Britain

According to figures from Zapmap, a total of 14,097 new charging stations were installed in the UK in 2025. For the past year’s development, the growth is highest primarily among fast chargers. Read more…
Xpeng to take flying car subsidiary Aridge public

Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng reportedly plans to list its newly rebranded international flying car subsidiary, Aridge, on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Aridge aims to deliver its first vertical take-off and landing aircraft to customers before the end of the year. Read more…
Facelift: Peugeot E-408 now features battery pre-conditioning and V2L

Peugeot has updated the 408, benefiting the electric variant of the C-segment crossover: The Peugeot E-408 now features battery temperature control and a V2L function. Public charging has also been simplified through Plug&Charge. Read more…
VW Group delivers nearly one million battery-electric vehicles in 2025

The Volkswagen Group delivered 983,100 electric vehicles worldwide across all brands in 2025, nearly a third more than in 2024. In Europe, deliveries increased by 66 per cent. However, not all details are yet known. Read more…
PEM develops reservation tool for hydrogen refuelling stations

Germany has only a few dozen hydrogen refueling stations—and many of them frequently experience outages or are dismantled. To improve reliability for logistics companies looking to deploy fuel cell trucks, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a solution. Read more…

