Daimler Buses has supplied five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro solo electric buses to HEAG mobilo, the public transport operator in Darmstadt, Germany. This delivery marks another step in HEAG mobilo’s ongoing efforts to electrify its fleet and reduce emissions in the region. Read more…
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South Korea opens its largest fast-charging station
South Korea has opened a new charging hub in Goyang, about 20 km northwest of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province. The new facility is the largest fast-charging station in the country. Read more…
Construction of second phase of Münster’s FFB Fab starts
With the ceremonial ground-breaking, construction has officially begun on the second and largest phase of the Research Fab Battery Cells (FFB Fab) in Münster, Germany. The expansion will enable large-scale, gigawatt-level production research. Read more…
Construction of second phase of Münster’s FFB Fab starts
With the ceremonial ground-breaking, construction has officially begun on the second and largest phase of the Research Fab Battery Cells (FFB Fab) in Münster, Germany. The expansion will enable large-scale, gigawatt-level production research. Read more…
Nagel-Group adds 20 electric trucks to fleet
Food logistics company Nagel-Group has just expanded its delivery fleet with 20 new electric trucks, with the first vehicles already in operation. The company is also investing in truck charging infrastructure, with fast charging stations now open in four locations. Read more…
FAW to use Leapmotor EV platform for Hongqi models
Leapmotor has signed a deal with Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW to supply an electric vehicle platform for Hongqi-branded EVs destined for markets outside China. Similar talks are reportedly also underway with a European sports car manufacturer. Read more…
Ionity to install Alpitronic’s first megawatt chargers in 2025
Fast-charging joint venture Ionity will become the first charge point operator to deploy Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 megawatt charging system. Despite the use of the term ‘megawatt charging’, this rollout does not involve MCS charging for electric trucks but is aimed at passenger EVs. Read more…
Valeo and PanGood to develop Axial Flux Generator
The French automotive supplier Valeo and Chinese tech company PanGood have co-developed a new Axial Flux Generator. It is said to fit all kinds of electric cars, while the focus is on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs). The technology is on display at the Auto Shanghai. Read more…
Xiaomi planning Munich R&D center
The Chinese firm is reportedly planning to build a research and development center in Munich, Germany, where it will develop its engineering and design capabilities. The company, which launched its first EV last year, aims to start selling EVs outside of China from 2027. Read more…
New EV registrations in the EU rose by nearly a quarter
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), new registrations of electric vehicles in the EU rose by 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching 412,997 units. That brings the market share of battery-electric vehicles to 15.2 per cent of all new passenger cars registered across the EU. Read more…
Leapmotor showcases its B01 saloon in Shanghai
Chinese carmaker Leapmotor is displaying its all-electric B01 saloon at the Auto Shanghai. It is the company’s first saloon in the B-series and is said to cater to young, tech-savvy consumers. Read more…
California funds 1,000 electric school buses
The US state of California has earmarked 500 million dollars in funding for school districts and other educational agencies to purchase a total of 1,000 electric school buses. The funds also cover the corresponding infrastructure. Read more…
Firefly to hit the road in Norway and the Netherlands
Nio announced that its sub-brand Firefly is headed to Europe. The first markets will be Norway and the Netherlands, where the carmaker will open its order books in the third quarter of this year. First deliveries are scheduled for autumn. Read more…
Nissan announces $1.4bn Chinese investment, two new vehicles
The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
Hyundai delivers its first electric buses to Japan
The South Korean manufacturer has handed over five of its Elec City Town electric buses to the Iwasaki Group. It is the first time that Hyundai has sent electric buses to Japan. Read more…
Lion Smart begins delivery of NMC+ battery platform samples
Lion Smart, a subsidiary of the German company Lion E-Mobility, has announced that it has released samples of its NMC+ battery platform to selected customers. The company states this marks a major step towards series production. Read more…
Elecq brings its smart charging solutions to Germany
Chinese charging specialist Elecq is set to make its debut in the German market this May. Founded in 2023 and based in Shenzhen, the company offers a full portfolio of charging hardware – from wallboxes to high-power chargers – alongside dedicated software. Read more…
Oil giant Aramco enters partnership with BYD
Saudi oil company Aramco has signed a development agreement with BYD in the field of New Energy Vehicles – encompassing both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. However, the partners are keeping details under wraps. Read more…
