
In Denmark, electric cars recorded 11,732 new registrations in November, achieving a market share of 73.7 per cent. For new passenger car registrations by private individuals, EVs accounted for 91.2 percent of total purchases last month. The most popular electric model: the Skoda Elroq. Read more…
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Tarmac plans eHGV fleet and DC charging network for construction logistics

Tarmac will deploy an initial fleet of battery-electric HGVs and establish a dedicated charging network to support construction logistics in London and the South East. The project, developed with Renault Trucks, DAF Trucks and Voltempo, will launch in early 2026. Read more…
Project INLADE: Swiss test inductive charging in real-world operation

In the ‘INLADE’ pilot project, Empa, led by energy supplier Eniwa AG, along with other partners, tested wireless charging for the first time in Switzerland under real-world conditions. The project focused not only on testing the technology but also on regulatory approval issues and its potential for the energy system. Read more…
GATE offers Iveco S-eWay and eSuper Jolly for long-term rental

GATE, the joint venture between Iveco and financial services provider DLL, is expanding its range of electric commercial vehicles. The electric semi-tractor S-eWay and the new electric vans eSuper Jolly and eJolly are now available for rent through GATE under a pay-per-use model. Read more…
China: FAW allegedly ready to invest in Leapmotor

The potential equity investment by the FAW Group in Leapmotor appears to be nearing completion, with signing expected later this year. However, it is becoming clear that FAW will take a smaller stake than initially anticipated. Read more…
Webasto unveils 3-in-1 thermal solution for electric vehicles

Webasto launched a new 800-volt thermal solution for electric vehicles. The ‘Heated Chiller’ is a 3-in-1 system that combines the classic chiller function for cooling, active battery temperature control, and interior heating in a single device. Read more…
Yasa develops axial flux in-wheel motor

The British electric motor specialist Yasa, owned by Mercedes-Benz, is developing an in-wheel drive that uses the 12.7-kilogram axial-flux motor, which recently achieved a power density of 59 kW/kg as a prototype. Read more…
Four additional EVs secure UK’s top-tier £3,750 grant

The UK government has expanded eligibility for its top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), adding four new battery-electric models. The Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman EV, and the 52kWh Renault 5 now join Band One as funding for the scheme increases and the programme is extended to 2030. Read more…
UCLS adds 33 Renault E-Tech Masters for zero-emission delivery contract

Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has added 33 Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L3 H2 Panel Vans to its fleet for a new zero-emission home delivery contract in the North of England. The investment expands the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles and accelerates its plan to electrify more than half of its 600-vehicle fleet by 2030. Read more…
DHL Summit Solutions launches EV fleet in the Philippines

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…
DHL Summit Solutions launches EV fleet in the Philippines

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…
Royal Mail adds eight electric trucks to its fleet

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…
Royal Mail adds eight electric trucks to its fleet

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…
India: VinFast to enter multiple new EV segments in 2026

VinFast has announced a new major product offensive in India, with plans to foray into new passenger EV segments and also enter the commercial EV space next year. The company views India as a strategic market for its global expansion and plans to launch new models every six months. Read more…
Stagecoach buys 42 electric buses for Gloucestershire

Public transport operator Stagecoach West and Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England, are investing in the procurement of 42 electric buses for deployment in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury. Support also comes from the British government. The first electric buses are expected to hit the road in 2026. Read more…
Omoda & Jaecoo UK to offer ‘in-house tax rebate’ on EVs

The Chery-owned brands have revealed a new set of incentives for UK customers in response to 2026 Budget. Tax rebates are now available on the fully-electric Omoda E5 and Jaecoo E5 SUVs. Read more…
Accurec opens new lithium recycling plant in Krefeld

The German recycling company Accurec has inaugurated a new facility at its headquarters for recovering lithium from batteries. According to Accurec, the proprietary recycling process, named ‘CLIMA’, achieves high yields and qualities exceeding 99 per cent. Read more…
Volkswagen’s strategic planning round unlikely to conclude before 2026

Typically, the Volkswagen Group decides in its strategic planning round in November, deciding which models will be built at which plants over the next five years. However, the current planning round is unlikely to be completed even this year, because key model decisions have yet to be made. Read more…
Fastned to deliver France’s first electric-only motorway services

The EV charging firm has secured a tender to deliver France’s first ‘exclusively electric’ motorway service station. The new charging hub is set to open in 2026 in St Yvi, Brittany. Read more…
New South Wales opens Round 4 of fast charging grants scheme

The government of New South Wales, Australia, is now accepting applications for its $39 million AUD EV fast charging grants program. It will see the state government co-fund fast charging hubs across the region. Read more…

