The fast charging park is located at Nuevos Ministerios car park and offers between 175kw and 350kW charging points. 22 of the charging bays are operated by Iberdrola and BP Pulse, with the remaining 18 being Tesla Superchargers. Read more…

Logistics provider Dachser has taken delivery of seven eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The fully electric vehicles will be used for long-distance transport from several locations. Read more…

Kia has completed rigorous battery and endurance testing with the EV4 and its battery system in a combination of track testing at the Nürburgring and public roads in Germany. Read more…

The supplier’s management team has agreed on a roadmap for restructuring the powertrain division with the works council and IG Metal. The social partners intend to define measures to make the division more profitable by the end of September. These are likely to be tough cuts. Read more…

CATL reports it has so far built 400 battery swap stations for EVs in China. It believes it is well on the way to achieving its goal of 1000 stations by the end of this year. Read more…

The French carmaker Renault has named François Provost as its new CEO, succeeding Luca de Meo, who stepped down to join luxury group Kering. Provost, who has been with Renault for 23 years, most recently served as Chief Procurement Officer and co-founded the EV unit Ampere alongside de Meo. Read more…

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Tsusho for the supply of lithium-ion battery separators in North America. The two Japanese companies aim to strengthen their US supply chains with this move. Read more…

The Vingroup brands V-Green and Green GSM Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MERALCO, the Philippine’s largest power distribution company. It will see the three parties research and implement solutions for EV adoption, including e-taxi services and public charging networks. Read more…

SK Innovation merges its EV battery subsidiary SK On with cooling and lubricants unit SK Enmove to streamline operations and improve financial resilience. A capital raise of 8 trillion South Korean won (about 5 billion euros) supports growth in electrification and energy solutions. Read more…

Ford’s electric vehicle division posted a $1.3 billion loss in Q2, with revenue up 105% year-on-year. Ford Model e remains under pressure from tariffs and investment costs, as the company presses forward with its EV strategy. Read more…

Tata Motors and Iveco Group have announced a definitive agreement that will see the Indian automotive major acquire the European commercial vehicle manufacturer through a recommended all-cash voluntary public tender offer. The goal is to create a commercial vehicle “global champion” with a combined presence across Europe, India, and the Americas, with a focus on sustainable and zero-emission transport. Read more…

The Leapmotor B10 is now available to order in Europe. In selected markets, the order books will open on 30 July 2025. The list price starts at 29,900 euros. Read more…

In the UK, the new Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is now open for orders, with pricing starting from £34,065. It is available as both a hybrid and battery-electric variant, with customer deliveries expected from October 2025. Read more…

The cities of Chitila and Focșani are set to receive 42 e-ATA buses from Turkish company Karsan. They will join the other 380 Karsan EVs currently in operation across Romania. Read more…

With the Road Traffic Remote Control Ordinance (StVFernLV), the German Federal Ministry of Transport has created a legal framework for the testing of remote-controlled motor vehicles on public roads for the first time. The regulation is due to come into force on 1 December 2025. Read more…

Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, has announced plans to install 500 charging stations. The strategic move will help the state expand its network to close to 2,000 charging stations. Read more…

SAIC subsidiary MG Motor is looking to launch another electric SUV model. The next addition to the EV lineup, rumoured to be the MG S6 EV, is expected to be a C-Segment SUV, and first trademark applications have been filed, but no release is currently in sight. Read more…

Tesla has reportedly ordered lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells worth billions from LG Energy Solution. The batteries are said to be produced in the United States and primarily intended for Tesla’s stationary energy storage systems – which the company recently highlighted in its own announcements. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…