UK motorway service area operator Extra MSA and CPO Gridserve will deploy seven new EV Super Hubs across key motorway service areas in the UK, adding 96 HPC bays by late 2026. The first site at Beaconsfield Services is due to go live in December. Read more…

Munich-based e-scooter manufacturer Govecs has filed for insolvency. The Munich District Court appointed lawyer Michael Jaffé as the preliminary insolvency administrator. The future of the ‘E-Schwalbe’ scooter is currently uncertain. Read more…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio significantly reduced its losses in the last quarter. Revenue also continued to grow, though not as strongly as sales. Read more…

Panasonic Energy will supply cylindrical battery cells to Zoox, an autonomous mobility service provider owned by Amazon. The latest-generation 2170 battery cells will be used in the electric robotaxi fleet of Amazon’s subsidiary. Read more…

CATL and Stellantis have started building the LFP battery cell and module plant announced almost a year ago in Zaragoza, Spain. CATL is bringing in its own personnel for the project, with around 2,000 workers from China set to support the construction of the facility. Read more…

BMW is reportedly considering equipping some electric models with range extenders, primarily with a focus on China. The larger model series are the main candidates, as they are more likely to have the space for two powertrain systems. Read more…

The German charging infrastructure startup has secured €16 million from investors in its Series B funding round. With the fresh capital, EcoG aims to further scale its software platform for charging station manufacturers. The focus is on expanding fast-charging infrastructure for commercial fleets. Read more…

According to Tesla, the Dutch authority RDW has agreed to grant approval for FSD features in the Netherlands by February 2026. Other countries could follow suit, potentially allowing Tesla’s driver-assistance system in its most comprehensive version to be offered in Europe. However, the authority partially contradicts this claim. Read more…

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has been building its own battery factory since 2022. It has now been announced that production is already underway on a small scale and will soon be scaled up. Foxconn also plans to expand its product range. Read more…

The Daimler-owned truck brand has announced the delivery of 20 electric trucks across California. Rizon has also said it plans to establish new dealerships in Arizona, Washington, New Jersey and New York. Read more…

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Europe as a shooting brake. At market launch, however, only two variants with the large battery are available; a more affordable entry-level version with an LFP battery will follow later. Read more…

Charging platform provider Virta and energy company Voltalis have formed a partnership to advance smart charging for electric vehicles. In an initial pilot phase in Finland and Sweden, they aim to demonstrate how controlled charging processes can improve grid stability and reduce costs. Read more…

Chinese oil giant Sinopec and South Korean chemical company LG Chem plan to collaborate on the development of cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. These batteries are intended for use in stationary storage systems and ‘slow’ vehicles. Read more…

The UK government has announced plans to reclassify electric vans away from heavy goods vehicles. The move should reduce regulatory barriers to fleet electrification by reducing testing requirements typically associated with HGVs. Read more…

AYK Energy will contribute a battery system with three megawatt-hours of capacity to the construction of a new Greenpeace ship. The vessel is set to launch in 2027 and aims to become the most environmentally friendly ship in Greenpeace’s’ fleet. Read more…

The US state of Georgia is set to provide funds to 26 fast-charging locations along the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The money will go towards private sector partners who will deliver and operate DC fast charging hubs for a minimum of five years. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group has successfully completed the final expansion stage of its Technology and Innovation Center in Hefei. This will enable the development center, known as VCTC, to independently develop complete vehicle projects and technologies for China. Read more…

Aachen-based startup Trailer Dynamics has secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The funding is intended to accelerate the company’s scaling, production, and market launch of its eTrailer technology. Read more…

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD), the company that operates London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), says it is now on track to completely electrify its car and van fleet by December 2025. It claims this is four years ahead of a previously agreed deadline. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is apparently seeking a second term as president of the European automotive lobby group ACEA. The ACEA president is elected annually, and an extension is possible, which Källenius now appears to intend. Read more…