Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in the UK are testing whether electrifying heavy-duty goods vehicles (HGVs) could require larger fleets. The research is using real DHL fleet data to model the London–East Midlands Airport corridor and assess whether heavier batteries and longer charging stops mean hauliers need more vehicles to move the same amount of freight. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer BYD showcased the breadth of its offerings at the Beijing Auto Show with several new vehicle debuts. These included the Formula X sports car concept and two sedans from the Fangchengbao brand, as well as the large Sealion 08 electric SUV. Read more…

The Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss currently deploys 14 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-trucks, which are used daily for parcel, scheduled, and long-distance transport. By the end of 2026, however, its electric fleet is set to grow to a total of 25 trucks. Read more…

Caocao, the ride-hailing service from the Chinese automotive group Geely, plans to build a robotaxi fleet comprising 100,000 vehicles by 2030. The centrepiece of this initiative is the newly unveiled Eva Cab, a robotaxi designed for Level 4 autonomous operation from the ground-up that is set to enter serial production next year. Read more…

The Norwegian capital Oslo has the highest proportion of electric cars worldwide. Until now, residents paid for public AC charging. On April 22, the city began introducing a new pricing model based on kWh, altough time still plays a (minor) role in the new pricing structure. Read more…

After years of SUV dominance, the range of electric compact cars is now expanding. Volkswagen is entering the segment with the ID. Polo – a name steeped in tradition – positioning the new model as an entry point into its electric lineup, with prices starting at €24,995. We had the opportunity to experience the ID. Polo firsthand and outline the key details. Read more…

Hyundai is launching a pilot project in South Korea where electric vehicle batteries can be used on a subscription basis when buying an electric car. Currently, this is only possible in the country with a special dispensation. The pilot project will initially start with taxis but is planned for expansion to other consumers later. Read more…

US retail chain Walmart and ABB E-mobility have commissioned their first fast-charging locations at seven Walmart stores in the greater Phoenix area. These locations, equipped with ABB’s A400 charging stations, are among the first in a planned nationwide rollout across the US. Read more…

It has long been known that Volkswagen needs to cut costs. Intensified austerity measures are now likely to culminate in a new strategy for 2030, as both the executive board and the supervisory board have apparently concluded that the group’s current business model is no longer viable for the future. Read more…

In the United Kingdom, the stock of electric cars grew by 34.7 per cent last year to 1,797,809 vehicles. This corresponds to a share of 4.9 per cent of the total passenger car stock. When examined alongside vans, buses, and trucks, a similar proportion of electric vehicles is evident. Read more…

An European consortium is working on a compact 22-kW onboard charger that occupies just four liters instead of the currently standard twelve liters in a project called HiPower 5.0. Key to this advancement are bidirectional gallium nitride semiconductors, provided by project partner Infineon. Read more…

Amid rising fuel prices and supply instability, the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) is accelerating its shift to EVs. The agency plans to deploy 500 electric vans across South Korea. Read more…

DKV Mobility, a charging card provider specializing in fleet customers, is further expanding its charging network in Austria. Customers of the mobility service provider now have access to approximately 1,250 charging points operated by the energy supplier Energie Steiermark. Read more…

Rolls-Royce has announced ‘Project Nightingale’, a luxurious convertible with a pure electric drivetrain. The 5.76-meter-long two-seater is expected to be delivered from 2028 onwards – though only by invitation and limited to 100 vehicles worldwide. Read more…

Danish vehicle logistics company Dansk Auto Logik has begun using a fully electric car transporter based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for the first time. The electric truck transports passenger cars on a fixed route between Vamdrup, Denmark, and Bremerhaven in northern Germany, over 380 kilometers away. Read more…

Chinese automaker Great Wall has announced a summer 2026 launch date for the Ora 5 in Germany and Europe. The SUV marks the birth of a broader product family planned for the European market. Read more…

Energy provider E.ON is partnering with finance specialist Neot and its shareholder Mitsui to introduce a subscription model for truck charging infrastructure across Europe. Billing is based on a fixed price per kilowatt-hour or a flexible ‘Time-of-Use’ tariff. Read more…

Hyundai is collaborating with transportation companies and other stakeholders in the Seoul metropolitan area to advance the introduction of hydrogen-electric city buses. Among other measures, natural gas stations are to be converted to hydrogen. Read more…

The ID.3 has long been among the top vehicles in the German Federal Motor Transport Authority’s monthly registration figures. However, the Tesla Model Y always led the way – that is, until January 1, 2026, when the Volkswagen took the top spot. Read more…

One of Europe’s first recycling plants for rare earth metals has opened in Pforzheim. The recycling process involves treating magnet scrap with hydrogen to produce a neodymium-iron-boron alloy powder. This recycled alloy powder is then used to manufacture sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnet blocks. Read more…