The US chip manufacturer Wolfspeed wanted to expand in Germany with chips for electric cars. The company has now reached an agreement with its creditors and has presented plans for restructuring. Accordingly, the company intends to file for insolvency in the USA and thus reduce its debts by 70 per cent. Read more…

Amazon is expanding its European fleet with a further 5,000 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans. The all-electric eVito and eSprinter are to be handed over to Amazon’s delivery partners in five countries. Including Germany. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is introducing a CB400 high-voltage exchange battery as a resource-efficient alternative to replacing used batteries with new ones. At launch, the batteries are available for eActros 300/400 models, but the programme is to be expanded. Read more…

Octopus Energy and BYD have launched the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle. The all-in-one package includes a V2G-capable BYD Dolphin, bi-directional charger and smart tariff – offering drivers completely free home charging and turning EVs into flexible energy assets. Read more…

BloombergNEF has published its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2025. The market researchers expect that nearly 22 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars will be sold this year – a quarter more than in 2024. However, with regard to the US market, the analysts have lowered expectations – both in the short and long term. Read more…

BloombergNEF has published its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2025. The market researchers expect that nearly 22 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars will be sold this year – a quarter more than in 2024. However, with regard to the US market, the analysts have lowered expectations – both in the short and long term. Read more…

Xiaomi’s EV ambitions accelerate as it has secured a 485,000 m² land parcel in Beijing’s Yizhuang. The plot will likely house the third phase of its intelligent electric vehicle plant, reinforcing Xiaomi’s push into China’s competitive EV landscape. Read more…

As EV infrastructure matures, charge point operators must evolve into digital service providers. During our recent online conference electrive LIVE, Jozsef Farkas, Managing Partner at P3 Group, explains why software—not hardware—will define success in the electric mobility market. Read more…

16,000 engineers, three billion euros in annual R&D investment and 5,000 electric trucks delivered: the figures from the Volvo Group speak for themselves. And yet, the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer’s CTO is dissatisfied with the pace of transformation. We spoke with Lars Stenqvist on the sidelines of EVS38 in Gothenburg – and he had a pointed message for policymakers. His plea: “Define the targets – leave the solutions to us!” Read more…

Volkswagen Group has given the green light for its next-gen India-made mass-market models, including electric cars for the first time. The EVs are part of the company’s India 3.0 project, its third major investment push in the country. Read more…

Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace and Ascendance have launched a joint research project aiming to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system for small aircraft, targeting a key segment for aviation decarbonisation. Read more…

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced the expansion of the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse non-road equipment and Class 3 vehicles. Read more…

Jeep will open UK orders for the new Compass First Edition in Q3/2025, introducing a fully electric version alongside a hybrid variant. With up to 310 miles of range and rapid charging capability, the all-electric Compass marks a significant step in Jeep’s electrification strategy. Read more…

Canadian battery materials company Euro Manganese has signed a long-term LOI and Offtake Term Sheet with UK battery technology company Integrals Power. The final agreement is still subject to validation. Read more…

Canadian battery materials company Euro Manganese has signed a long-term LOI and Offtake Term Sheet with UK battery technology company Integrals Power. The final agreement is still subject to validation. Read more…

Forecourt operator MFG is boosting its London EV charging network by 30% in 2025. The company will deploy new ultra-rapid hubs and expand existing ones as part of its strategy to meet surging demand and support urban electrification. Read more…

Demonstrating a fresh commitment to sustainable mobility, Pakistan has introduced the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30. The country plans to allocate over 100 billion rupees (approx. 306 million euros) in EV subsidies. Read more…

Hype’s hydrogen taxi fleet in Paris was initially set to grow to as many as 1,000 vehicles. However, due to frustrations with hydrogen supply and escalating costs, the operator is now shifting to battery-electric taxis. The final straw was the insolvency of electrolyser manufacturer McPhy. Read more…

Tesla has put its announced ‘Robotaxi’ service into operation in Austin. Up to 20 Model Ys are being used, travelling around a small part of the city with a passenger on board as a ‘safety monitor’. The Cybercab originally intended for this service will follow later. Read more…

Volvo has issued a recall for 14,014 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a critical braking issue caused by a software malfunction. Volvo has urged EV and PHEV drivers to avoid ‘One Pedal’ and ‘B’ modes until the software has been updated. Read more…