French sustainability investor Mirova is providing ARC Ride, an electric mobility company from Kenya, with up to $10 million in the form of a loan. The deal will enable the Nairobi-based company to set up 600 battery exchange stations for electric motorcycles. Read more…

Fastned reports a 44% increase in charging revenue in Q3 2025, maintaining the pace of growth seen in H1. The Dutch fast-charging operator expands its network with new stations in Spain, Belgium and Germany, while energy sales and charging sessions reach record levels. Read more…

According to Chinese media reports, Chery unveiled its first self-developed solid-state battery module at a conference. The new battery prototype achieves a cell energy density of 600 Wh/kg. Read more…

As part of its joint venture with BAIC, Hyundai has begun pre-sales of its first electric model developed specifically for China. The compact SUV EO from Beijing Hyundai starts at 130,000 yuan, equivalent to around 15,650 euros. Read more…

DHL Express has introduced 45 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans into its US delivery fleet. The rollout marks the first American deployment under the companies’ global partnership. Read more…

Chinese market leader BYD has filed recall plans with the national market regulator SAMR to address potential safety concerns in the Tang and Yuan Pro vehicle series, involving a total of 115,783 units – though these concern significantly older models. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG and Volkswagen’s mobility service Moia have launched the testing phase of the NoWeL4 project. As part of the programme, several ID. Buzz AD vehicles – the autonomous version of Volkswagen’s electric van – are now operating in the German capital, initially without passengers. Read more…

US President Donald Trump has extended tariff exemptions for cars produced in the United States using imported components until 2030. At the same time, he announced new import duties on trucks and buses entering the US market. Read more…

As previously indicated, Michael Leiters will replace Oliver Blume as CEO of Porsche from 1 January 2026. Blume will remain at the helm of the Volkswagen Group. His contract there was extended until 2030. Read more…

Volkswagen is planning an electric mid-size sedan in China, slightly larger than a Tesla Model 3. The ID.UNYX 07 is set to launch in 2026 and will be the first vehicle based on an electric platform developed specifically for China. Read more…

BYD plans to bring flash charging with up to 1,000 kW charging power not only to Europe, but also to South Africa. The first locations are set to go live in April or May 2026. Read more…

The government of the Canary Islands has launched a new funding programme worth 1.875 million euros to support the adoption of electric vehicles in passenger transport. Taxi and bus operators, as well as other companies engaged in commercial passenger services, can apply for the subsidy. Read more…

Geely subsidiary Zeekr has redesigned its Zeekr 001 electric shooting brake. After raising the system voltage to 800 volts last year, it is now increasing to 900 volts, further boosting charging performance. The drive system has also been enhanced. Read more…

The luxury SUV, which measures over five metres long, has up to 540 kW, a 1000-volt architecture and a new type of CATL battery that combines LFP and NMC materials in one cell. The D19 is also the first production car to feature an oxygen generator on board. Read more…

With the rollout of charging infrastructure, the accompanying copper cables have become an attractive target for thieves. Newly aggregated UK police reports show that theft and vandalism at the nation’s EV charge points have cost millions of pounds since 2022. Read more…

The Polish municipal association Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia (GZM) has placed an order with Solaris for 42 new electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure. The 12- and 18-metre Urbino electric buses are set to enter service in Świerklaniec from 2026. Read more…

Kempower has installed a decentralised charging system with a total capacity of 2.4 MW at Norwegian food wholesaler ASKO in Vestby. Trucks can charge on-site using two MCS and four CCS charging points. According to Kempower, the megawatt-capable depot installation is the first of its kind in Norway. Read more…

Electrify America now provides real-time charger availability on Google Maps, showing station status, connector type, charging speed and operational readiness. The update allows EV drivers across the US to plan routes and stops using up-to-date information from the network. Read more…

The EU-funded research project EFFEREST aims to make electric vehicles more efficient, focusing specifically on the interaction between systems and components that manage interior comfort and powertrain performance. Read more…

TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…