California-based battery developer and Mercedes-Benz partner Sila has announced the start of the commissioning phase for its first major battery plant in Moses Lake, Washington State. Read more…

The UK charging network Be.EV has announced a £4m investment in a new charging hub on the site of a derelict petrol station in Manchester. The new hub will offer a number of fast chargers as well as a number of services for drivers. Read more…

Mini has put its plan to import two electric models from China to the United States on hold. The move comes in response to the new US tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including cars. As a result, the fully electric Mini Aceman will not be available in the US for the foreseeable future. Read more…

The German research institute has, alongside Porsche and Bosch, developed a new inverter that promises ‘Power for the long haul.’ It can be used in all kinds of electric vehicles – from sports cars to heavy-duty trucks. Read more…

According to a South Korean daily newspaper, the Hyundai Group has set up a task force to develop its own electric car batteries. This is said to be a reaction to the new battery from BYD, which can be charged with up to 1,000 kW. Read more…

Zeekr has kicked off sales of its 007 GT in China – the estate version of the all-electric 007 saloon. With demand for estate cars traditionally strong in Europe, a launch on the continent is already planned – under the slightly modified name Zeekr 7 GT. Read more…

The US tariffs on Chinese imports appear to be throwing Tesla’s production plans into disarray. The manufacturer reportedly suspended imports of components for the Cybercab and the Semi electric truck. Read more…

The Chinese government has imposed an export ban on six of the 17 rare earth elements, along with specialist magnets produced from them, in retaliation for the recent steep increase in US tariffs. The move could have a significant impact on the global production of electric motors and microchips. Read more…

The Leapmotor B10 goes on sale in China, with prices starting at 109,800 yuan (approx. 13,580 USD). Overseas markets, including Europe, will follow at a later date. Read more…

ChargeTronix, a U.S.-owned provider of EV charging solutions, introduced a new suite of EV charging systems. The new generation includes the 1,280 KW Nexus Distributed Charging System for fleets and 3rd-generation 240 KW chargers for fleets and passenger vehicles. Read more…

Waste management company PreZero has ordered 35 battery-electric trucks from Volvo. PreZero initially put its first electric truck from Volvo Trucks into operation in Sweden in 2022. Read more…

Kenworth Truck’s hydrogen fuel cell electric T680 tractors will not roll off the production line starting this year. The reason is the gaps in hydrogen refueling infrastructure across the North American market. A new date for the start of production has yet to be set. Read more…

The public transport provider EMTUSA from Gijón in northern Spain has ordered four electric buses from Spanish manufacturer Irizar. They will join the six electric buses from Polish provider Solaris recently introduced to the fleet. Read more…

German electronics firm Comemso presented the Easy Chester Calimera, a high-precision, mobile and scalable calibration solution for EV charging stations, according to the company. The device is designed to simplify and optimise calibration processes and make them future-proof. Read more…

The charge point operator has introduced ‘CableGuard’, a protection system meant to keep EV charging cables from being cut off. And it makes it easier for cable thieves to get caught. Read more…

Electric scooter sharing operator Lime and the US battery recycler Redwood Materials have announced a battery recycling partnership. The aim is to establish a comprehensive recycling programme for lithium-ion batteries in the USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Read more…

The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels. Read more…

The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels. Read more…

Tesla has officially unveiled the Cybertruck RWD in the US and Mexico and is already accepting orders. The base version of the electric pickup starts at around $70,000 – more than previously announced – but in return, the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck offers greater range. Read more…

Tesla has officially unveiled the Cybertruck RWD in the US and Mexico and is already accepting orders. The base version of the electric pickup starts at around $70,000 – more than previously announced – but in return, the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck offers greater range. Read more…