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…

In light of high import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Audi is seriously considering building its own production facility in the United States. Importing vehicles from Germany or Mexico has become too costly. However, the option of manufacturing at the VW Group’s existing US site or that of VW’s sub-brand Scout has not been ruled out. Read more…

The US Supreme Court has revived a challenge by fuel producers against California’s strict vehicle emissions rules, casting doubt on the state’s planned 2035 ban on new petrol cars. The ruling could significantly impact EV policy leadership in the nation’s largest auto market. Read more…

California-based startup Helm.ai has introduced its solution Helm.ai Vision, a system designed for the recognition of urban environments for Level 2+ and Level 3 automated driving. The technology is set to be used in Honda’s upcoming 0 Series of electric vehicles. Read more…

Hubject and ChargeHub, a roaming platform provider in North America, have announced their cooperation. The partners are linking Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem with ChargeHub’s platform known as ‘Passport Hub’. Read more…

Toyota and VDL have jointly integrated Toyota’s fuel cell technology into further heavy-duty trucks. Following the successful deployment of an initial demonstration vehicle, four more trucks are now being tested in daily logistics operations on international routes. Read more…

Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) is putting 50 new electric articulated buses from Daimler Buses and Irizar into operation at the end of June. To this end, BSAG has equipped and converted its first complete depot in the Blumenthal district for e-bus operation. Read more…

Factorial, a US company specialising in the development of solid-state battery cells, aims to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries with an AI-supported simulation platform. The software, called ‘Gammatron’, is designed to improve the prediction, validation and optimisation of battery performance. Read more…

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are ramping up efforts to develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems for commercial aviation. The partners have signed a new agreement focused on fuel cell technologies as a cornerstone of future zero-emission aircraft. Read more…

Energy provider Elektrum Eesti and filling station chain Olerex are planning to install a total of 170 rapid charging stations at 62 filling stations across Estonia by the end of 2027. Initial high-power chargers have already been commissioned in Paide, Tartu, Rakvere, Võru and Türi. Read more…

The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is expanding into India with a new order. The transport operator JalVimana in Mumbai has ordered a fleet of eleven P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries from Candela, which could be significantly expanded at a later date. Read more…

DKV Mobility has integrated the charging infrastructure of the energy company MOL into its Europe-wide roaming network. With immediate effect, charging processes at all 480 MOL charging points in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia can be billed via DKV. Read more…

APM Terminals Pier 400 announced that it will deploy the largest fleet of electric terminal tractors (ETTs) in the Port of Los Angeles. The initial deployment includes 10 fully commissioned ETTs from manufacturer Orange EV. Read more…

Tesla has revised its Model S and Model X for the US market and is now charging 5,000 dollars more for the models. The range has improved for both models, however the top speed has lowered in exchange. Read more…

The leasing provider Arval and the photovoltaic specialist Otovo are launching a programme for Arval customers to simplify the direct use of self-generated solar power for EV charging at home. The two parties have now agreed a partnership for Germany. Read more…

At the recent electrive LIVE online conference ‘EV Charging: Trends and Outlook’, fast-charging advocate Felix Hamer from the portal Electric Felix shared insights from his recent travels through China. His findings reveal a nation charging ahead on infrastructure, speed, and accessibility. Read more…

APM Terminals Pier 400 announced that it will deploy the largest fleet of electric terminal tractors (ETTs) in the Port of Los Angeles. The initial deployment includes 10 fully commissioned ETTs from manufacturer Orange EV. Read more…