With the Enyaq RS Race, Skoda wants to give a preview of a “motorsport concept with sustainable ideas for production models.” The possible series production innovation primarily concerns the weight of the vehicle, which could be reduced by over 300 kilograms thanks to biocomposite materials. Read more…

Xos, a US manufacturer of electric trucks and vans, has partnered with virtual power plant operator Leap to turn fleet charging infrastructure into flexible energy resources. The integration enables fleet operators to earn revenue by supporting the grid during peak demand events. Read more…

Just eight months after closing its Series A round, Aachen-based startup Voltfang has secured a further €15 million in funding. The capital will be used to expand production capacity and deliver an additional 250 MWh of storage by 2026. Read more…

The Renault 5 has an Alpine offshoot and VW has announced a GTI version for its ID.2 even before the market launch – sporty small cars are still an image driver. The electric cars from the Stellantis Group were not previously known for high performance and driving pleasure. Peugeot now wants to change that with the E-208 GTi. Read more…

The now insolvent e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is launching its first models under the management of McLaren Applied: the S6 and S6 Open e-bikes are available for €3,298 – and can be reserved now. Read more…

HCM City in Vietnam has announced plans to convert approximately 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles to electric vehicles. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce emissions, expand charging infrastructure, and modernise urban transport through regulatory reform and public-private cooperation. Read more…

Irish energy management specialist Eaton and Swiss company AMP IT have partnered to offer a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for building owners in Switzerland. The model, called ‘Charging-as-a-Service’, combines solar energy and battery storage with intelligent control systems. Read more…

The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded contracts for a total of 290 new electric buses to BYD, Iveco and VDL. The largest contract was awarded to the manufacturer BYD with 140 electric buses. With additional funding from the government, De Lijn plans to order 500 more electric buses this year. Read more…

Following the launch of the S-eWay as a chassis last year, Iveco is now also presenting its battery-electric truck as a tractor unit. Iveco is positioning the new version as a truck for long-distance and regional transport and confirm that it has a range of up to 600 kilometres – thanks to “a brand new generation of LFP batteries.” Read more…

Hydrogen specialist PowerCell deepens its collaboration with Bosch to fast-track fuel cell adoption in China’s mobility and industrial sectors. The extended agreement covers automotive stacks and new use cases in construction and backup power. Read more…

Munich-based AI startup Lemonflow, which is developing a voice-based AI agent for charging infrastructure, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round. Alongside financial investors, seasoned players from the mobility and AI sectors joined the round. Read more…

Vauxhall expands its electrified line-up with the new Grandland Electric AWD. The dual-motor SUV offers up to 311 miles of range and 239 kW of power. It is also the first electric Vauxhall with all-wheel drive. Read more…

Following the insolvency of Northvolt, the former anticipated leader in European battery cell production, Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is working hard to save the Northvolt Labs research and development centre in Västerås, Sweden. Scania boss Christian Levin is now looking for partners. Read more…

UK-based Aegis Energy has partnered with Estonian platform provider Cloudics to digitally manage its planned network of 30 multi-energy hubs for commercial vehicles by 2030. The network will combine EV charging with hydrogen, HVO and bio-CNG. Read more…

General Motors is investing around $4 billion to boost production at its US facilities – with a significant portion allocated to petrol-powered vehicles. Still, a new generation of affordable EVs is said to be in the pipeline. Read more…

US President Donald Trump has signed several resolutions passed by Congress into law – including a measure to block California’s plans to ban the sale of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035. California and ten other US states have already filed lawsuits against the decision. Read more…

US President Donald Trump has signed several resolutions passed by Congress into law – including a measure to block California’s plans to ban the sale of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035. California and ten other US states have already filed lawsuits against the decision. Read more…

The wave of Chinese newcomers shows no sign of slowing. On the contrary – Chery is now stepping up, aiming to launch in Europe with multiple brands and models. One of these is the Omoda 7, intended to help mark the company’s transition into a new era.

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The Swedish-Chinese EV brand from Geely has formally announced its expansion into France, with the Polestar 2, 3, and 4 now available for purchase. The market launch follows an initial delay due to a legal dispute. Read more…

The Council of States of the Swiss Federal Assembly has approved a motion by the National Council calling for binding requirements for access to charging stations for residents of rented flats. This obliges the Swiss government to create a legal framework to ensure the expansion of charging infrastructure in residential buildings. Read more…