China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled a three-year plan to double the service capacity of the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2027. The initiative aims to accelerate the construction of high-quality, efficient and inclusive charging networks to meet the needs of more than 80 million electric vehicles nationwide. Read more…

China has issued a formal challenge to India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming that its subsidies for EVs and battery cell production breach global trade rules. The dispute centers on India’s incentive schemes under its PM E-Drive and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programmes. Read more…

Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight BEV prototype in the L6e category. The consortium is funded by the UK government via the APC. Read more…

Xpeng has given its most mainstream model, the G6 – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – a comprehensive update. With a peak charging capacity of up to 451 kW, the Chinese mid-size SUV leads its segment. Our first drive of the dual-motor, 358 kW range-topping G6 Performance reveals whether it can do more than just charge fast.

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Supplier Valeo now offers a reconditioned inverter for Renault’s spare parts range. The component is 30 per cent cheaper than new products and will be available across the manufacturer’s dealer network. The launch was preceded by a project with two specialists focused on the circular economy. Read more…

Cadillac has opened orders for its all-electric Optiq in Germany, France, Sweden and Switzerland, with first deliveries expected in February 2026. Starting at €65,000 in Germany, the Optiq offers 425 km of WLTP range. Read more…

Mercedes is expanding the line-up of the electric CLA with a more affordable variant. The CLA 200 comes with an LFP battery, 541 kilometres of WLTP range, and a starting price of €49,421. Thanks to a current discount campaign, the four-door coupé is temporarily available for €46,950. Read more…

Following the start of production of the EV4, the small crossover EV2, Kia’s most affordable electric car to date, is also set to roll off the production line in Žilina starting next year. From 2027, the manufacturer plans to produce a total of around 180,000 electric cars per year. Read more…

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has just announced that two Volkswagen models will now qualify for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme: the VW ID.4 and ID.5. It brings the total number of qualifying EVs up to 40. Read more…

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), a UK operator of petrol forecourts, has completed a new EV fast charging network based out of Morrisons supermarket carparks. More than 580 rapid ‘EV Power’ charging bays are now available at Morrisons locations across the UK. Read more…

Spark EV, a charge point operator (CPO) in Thailand, has inaugurated its 100th charging station in the country. It has announced plans to open 200 more charging stations by December, expanding its network to 300 locations. Read more…

Moove and Waymo are expanding their autonomous vehicle partnership from the US to London. A pilot ride-hailing service will soon become available in 2026 via the Waymo app. Read more…

The takeover of the insolvent air taxi developer Lilium by the relatively unknown holding company AAMG has apparently failed: instead, the insolvency administrator has sold Lilium’s patent portfolio to its US rival Archer. This means that a revival of Lilium is likely to have failed once and for all. Read more…

Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong is stepping up its European presence with a comprehensive five-year strategy built on localisation, customer orientation and green development. With firm bases in the Nordics and the UK, and fresh ambitions in Germany and Southern Europe, Yutong is positioning itself as a long-term partner in Europe’s transition to zero-emission public transport. Read more…

DP World has expanded its electric internal terminal vehicle (eITV) fleet at Jebel Ali Port from 14 to 146 units, creating one of the largest electric port fleets in the Middle East. The eITVs are used to move containers between quay cranes, yard stacks and terminal gates. Read more…

DP World has expanded its electric internal terminal vehicle (eITV) fleet at Jebel Ali Port from 14 to 146 units, creating one of the largest electric port fleets in the Middle East. The eITVs are used to move containers between quay cranes, yard stacks and terminal gates. Read more…

The shift to electric trucks is gaining pace in Europe, but infrastructure and charging strategy remain hurdles. Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility outlines the challenges, innovations and trends shaping the future of electric heavy-duty transport. Read more…

The shift to electric trucks is gaining pace in Europe, but infrastructure and charging strategy remain hurdles. Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility outlines the challenges, innovations and trends shaping the future of electric heavy-duty transport. Read more…

Up to €4,000 in incentives for an electric car if the price and personal income remain below the upper limits – these figures were already circulating in relation to the planned EV subsidies for low-income households. However, political negotiations have not progressed that far yet. Read more…

Fratelli Foppiani Trasporti has taken delivery of the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks in Italy. The vehicles mark the start of MAN’s e-truck operations in the country and were delivered as part of the company’s 65th anniversary event, highlighting its fleet electrification plans. Read more…