Stefan Hartung will remain chairman of the board of management of automotive supplier Bosch. According to the company, the contract was extended “some time ago,” but no details about its duration have been disclosed. Read more…

ZF has teamed up with Horizon Robotics on Level 3 automated driving to ensure sufficient computing power in all driving situations. The system is set to debut in a Chinese production model as early as 2026. Read more…

The Dresden-based Deutsche E Metalle (DEM) has completed its first successful drilling campaign at the Carachi Blancho lithium mine in Argentina. This uncovered promising lithium concentrations of up to 377mg/L – which bodes well for commercial production. Read more…

German charging infrastructure provider Reload-Solution has developed a multi-level security system to protect charging cables at fast-charging stations – a frequent target for thieves. The solution, called GridZon, is currently compatible with various Alpitronic stations. Read more…

The VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie, Germany’s main automotive industry association) is known for advocating that new plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) should continue to be allowed in the EU even after 2035. Critics, however, argue that it is practically impossible to verify how much driving is done on electricity versus the internal combustion engine. The VDA now aims to address this with an unusual proposal. Read more…

Engineering firm Bertrandt has unveiled a new autonomous shuttle vehicle, the BumbleB. Produced in partnership with the Bern University of Applied Sciences, the shuttle vehicle is tailored for use in rural areas. Read more…

Battery manufacturer BMZ Group has filed for insolvency for two of its key companies: BMZ Germany GmbH and BMZ Holding GmbH have recently entered insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The cause is said to be the loss of a major customer in the stationary storage segment. Read more…

According to the European industry association ACEA, 167,586 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in September, 20 per cent more than in the same month last year. From January through September, electric vehicles reached a market share of 16.1 per cent. Read more…

The city of Palermo in Sicily is currently expanding its electric bus charging infrastructure, with the installation of 44 new chargers. These are expected to become operational by the end of the month. Read more…

Last week, Amazon introduced 50 Rivian electric delivery vans to Canada. The vans, which have been deployed across Greater Vancouver, are the first of their kind to be used by Amazon in Canada. Read more…

According to a media report, Nissan has made a significant step in developing solid-state batteries and has produced prototype cells that could double the current range of electric vehicles. Nissan now plans to commercialise its solid-state batteries within three years. Read more…

To meet fleet emission targets in the EU and avoid fines, Japanese carmaker Mazda is forming a CO₂ pool with its Chinese joint venture Changan Mazda. The agreement initially applies for 2025, and other manufacturers can join the pool until the end of November. Read more…

Ahead of the official order start on 21 November, Alpine has announced the prices of its new flagship model, the A390. Positioned in the mid-size segment, the electric crossover delivers the highest performance of any vehicle built on this platform. Read more…

According to a Spanish media report, Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo won’t begin series production at its battery factory in Sagunt near Valencia until July 2027. However, the planned start of production for the group’s small electric vehicles in Spain in 2026 is reportedly not at risk. Read more…

The Mobility House Solutions has integrated dynamic tariff optimisation into its smart charging software ChargePilot, enabling fleets to charge when electricity prices are low. The company says it can reduce energy costs by 25–30% across electric vehicle operations. Read more…

The Government of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces on research and development of large-scale urban projects and green mobility. Ambitions include a riverfront real estate project, and gradually electrifying more than 30,000 vehicles, as well as establishing a comprehensive electric bus network and charging infrastructure. Read more…

Norway’s only trolleybuses will be taken out of service by the end of this decade. On 1 October, officials in Bergen decided that the city’s trolleybus line would be gradually phased out by 2030. Read more…

India’s state-owned Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) will open a tender next week to procure 10,900 electric buses under the National Electric Bus Programme. The initiative will cover major urban centres and multiple bus categories. Read more…

Nissan Canada announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. The partnership will see Nissan Canada leverage Lithion Technologies’ hydrometallurgical recycling process. Read more…

The Salzburg-based health company Biogena has begun rolling out its new all-electric Mini fleet, with 126 Mini Cooper SE models that will be delivered by early 2026. The project marks the largest electric Mini fleet in Austria and the second largest in Europe. Read more…