Uzbekistan has taken delivery of 202 new Yutong electric buses for the capital Tashkent. The delivery is part of the government’s national transport modernisation plan, under which half of the city’s bus fleet is to be electric by 2030. Read more…

In its 2026 state budget, Norway’s government has proposed reducing the VAT exemption threshold for electric cars from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000, before removing the benefit entirely in 2027. The move has sparked strong criticism from the Electric Vehicle Association, which warns of a return to fossil-powered models. Read more…

As Tesla is struggling to sell its Cybertruck in the USA, the company has now delivered hundreds of units of the electric pickup truck to Musks other companies SpaceX and xAI. More are expected to follow, as Tesla seems to have trouble with overstocking its inventory. Read more…

Be.EV, the UK-based fast charging network, has launched a new affordable charging tariff at 39p/kWh. It’s available 24/7 to Mega plan subscribers or off-peak to all other drivers using the Be.EV app. Read more…

Mercedes is moving away from the rounded ‘One Bow’ design for its large electric models and bringing back the classic radiator grille. The powerful Art Deco Vision Iconic concept car is likely to give a glimpse of the design of the next S-Class with EQ technology. Read more…

TransDev Nederland has placed another substantial order with Solaris: this time, 55 battery-electric buses. The order covers both the shortest and longest e-buses in the Solaris portfolio: the Urbino 9 LE and the Urbino 24. Read more…

Following a series of false starts, Great Wall Motor is making a fresh attempt at breaking into the European EV market. The Chinese carmaker has presented an expansion strategy that will include combustion engines and full hybrids in addition to electric cars and plug-in hybrids – with a focus on the pure SUV brand, Haval. Read more…

Following its world premiere in June, Nissan has released further details about the third generation of the Leaf. Orders are expected to be possible before the end of this year – at prices of less than €37,000. There is also already quite specific information about the version with the large battery. Read more…

Vulcan Energy has signed a binding purchase agreement for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) with a wholly owned subsidiary of the commodities company Glencore. Glencore is now Vulcan’s fourth major customer. Read more…

Farizon, a Geely brand, will team up with ChargePoint and Hypervolt to offer recommended charging for owners of its SV electric van. ChargePoint will become Farizon’s preferred supplier for commercial charging, while Hypervolt is now the recommended home charging provider. Read more…

The battery capacity installed in new electric and hybrid vehicles worldwide so far this year totals just under 700 GWh. This is according to SNE Research’s analysis for the period from January to August 2025. South Korean manufacturers are continuing to lose ground to their Chinese counterparts. Read more…

The battery capacity installed in new electric and hybrid vehicles worldwide so far this year totals just under 700 GWh. This is according to SNE Research’s analysis for the period from January to August 2025. South Korean manufacturers are continuing to lose ground to their Chinese counterparts. Read more…

The Chinese global leader CATL has been producing battery cells in Arnstadt, Germany, since the end of 2022. They are used in vehicles such as the Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. The site also hosts a large testing centre for both customers and internal purposes – and its capacities are now set to double. Read more…

The Chinese global leader CATL has been producing battery cells in Arnstadt, Germany, since the end of 2022. They are used in vehicles such as the Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. The site also hosts a large testing centre for both customers and internal purposes – and its capacities are now set to double. Read more…

British bus manufacturer Wrightbus has partnered with German leasing specialist Kazenmaier to expand access to hydrogen and battery-electric buses across Germany. The collaboration aims to simplify the switch to zero-emission public transport through tailored leasing and integrated subsidy support. Read more…

British bus manufacturer Wrightbus has partnered with German leasing specialist Kazenmaier to expand access to hydrogen and battery-electric buses across Germany. The collaboration aims to simplify the switch to zero-emission public transport through tailored leasing and integrated subsidy support. Read more…

General Motors will record a $1.6 billion charge as it adjusts its electric vehicle strategy following the termination of key US tax incentives. The automaker expects a slower pace of EV adoption amid changing regulations and a reassessment of production capacity across its North American network. Read more…

The multi-brand group Stellantis will invest $13 billion in expanding its US operations and boosting domestic production over the next four years. It will focus primarily on new combustion-engine models. Read more…

Less than two months after its launch, Tesla has quietly introduced a key upgrade for the Model Y in India to improve its range. The company has kept the EV’s price unchanged following the revision. Read more…

New York State will invest almost $80 million to help seven regional transit providers across the state accelerate their transition to zero-emission buses and supporting infrastructure. The investment forms part of the state’s wider strategy to decarbonise public transport and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more…