The launch of Gothenburg’s autonomous bus service ended after just one hour when a self-driving Karsan e-ATAK collided with a tram. No one was injured, but the incident has raised questions about the future of the project — and could also affect ongoing trials in Germany. Read more…

According to ACEA, registrations of electric cars in the EU rose by 37.7 per cent year-on-year to 200,117 units in April. Since the beginning of the year, battery-electric cars have reached 746,899 registrations and a market share of 19.7 per cent. Read more…

France has presented its national electrification strategy. As part of the plan, President Emmanuel Macron announced that Stellantis will invest more than one billion euros in the production of a new generation of electric vehicles at its Mulhouse plant from 2029 onward. Read more…

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi slightly increased revenue in its young electric vehicle division in the first quarter of 2026. However, after posting an annual profit in 2025, the company reported a quarterly loss equivalent to around 400 million euros. Read more…

Former Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess plans to launch a new mid-range electric tractor next year. To this end, he has founded Diess E-Agrartechnik AG, based in Munich. One of the unique features of the e-tractor is expected to be a swappable battery system enabling 24/7 operation. Read more…

Wrightbus has secured an order from Hong Kong operator Citybus for 20 battery-electric 6×2 StreetDeck Electroliner double-deck buses. The 12-metre vehicles will be built in Malaysia for delivery in 2027, marking the first international order for the new triple-axle model. Read more…

US companies Voltera and Revel have agreed to combine their businesses to create a charging infrastructure platform focused on electric fleets and autonomous vehicles. The merged company plans more than 1,000 charging stalls across 11 major US metropolitan markets. Read more…

Chinese heavy electric truck startup Zeron has completed the second phase of its Series B funding round, bringing the company’s external investment since March to around $400 million, equivalent to approximately €344 million. Read more…

The contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new hub for high-voltage batteries in Holtum, Netherlands, for use in electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The groundbreaking ceremony for the center has now taken place, with operations scheduled to commence in early 2027. Read more…

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has unveiled the second-generation VF 8. The company plans to launch the fully redesigned model first in its home market. Read more…

Ferrari has unveiled its first all-electric model in full. With the Luce, the carmaker aims to transfer the driving dynamics and brand emotion of Maranello into the electric age. The model features a newly developed electric platform, four electric motors, up to 772 kW of power and a 122-kWh battery. However, Ferrari’s first EV is not a classic two-seater sports car, but a four-door five-seater with a starting price of 550,000 euros. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its new MB.Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system in selected German cities by the end of this year before expanding it nationwide in early 2027. The system enables automated door-to-door navigation in urban centres and Mercedes-Benz unveiled it at CES in Las Vegas in January. Read more…

Volvo Cars is opening access to Tesla’s charging network for its electric vehicle customers in Europe. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers through the Volvo app. At the same time, the Swedish carmaker also plans to align more closely with Tesla’s charging ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…

The southern Swedish bus company Bergkvara has ordered 47 units of the Volvo 8900 Electric from Volvo Buses, which are to be used for regional transport in Skåne, as well as urban transport in Helsingborg. Read more…

Chinese commercial vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer Sany has entered Vietnam’s electric heavy-duty truck segment with the launch of the EV550 tractor. The company has already secured orders for more than 100 electric heavy-duty trucks in the country. Read more…

Volkswagen now offers a new electric sedan in China. The ID. Unyx 07 is based on the technology platform of VW’s local partner Xpeng and hits the road after the carmaker already launched the ID. Unyx 08. The ID. Unyx 07 will sell in China from 129,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 16,500 euros. Read more…

The Chinese EV maker has released its figures for Q1/2026. According to the report, sales and revenue increased significantly compared to the same quarter last year. However, like almost all Chinese manufacturers, there was a significant decline compared to Q4/2025. Read more…

In recent months, companies including Waymo, Uber and Wayve have already announced plans to launch robotaxi services in the UK. The country is now creating the legal framework for the rollout, enabling operators to apply for the permits required to launch such services. Read more…

Nissan subsidiary Jatco has reportedly scrapped plans to produce electric axles in Sunderland, UK. The site would have marked the company’s first production facility in Europe. According to media reports, Jatco pulled back from the project due to weak demand for Nissan electric vehicles in Europe. Read more…

New York State has presented its long-delayed budget and pushed back the procurement mandate for electric school buses from 2027 to 2032. The state has also postponed the deadline for fully electrifying school bus fleets by five years to 2040. Read more…