Mer Sells Swedish AC Charging Network to Milepost
Milepost is acquiring Mer's Swedish AC charging network, adding roughly 250 charge points to its portfolio. The deal brings Milepost's total stations in Sweden to about 1,000, covering 37 municipalities, with integration slated for early summer 2026. Mer will exit public AC charging in Sweden to concentrate solely on ultra‑fast public charging across the Nordics. This follows Mer's recent divestiture of its UK public charging network to Be.EV, signaling a broader strategic pivot.
Avant Car to Launch Electric Car Sharing Service in Ljubljana
Ljubljana has signed a 20‑year agreement with Avant Car to launch a public electric car‑sharing service. The municipality will contribute roughly $12.3 million to build 400 parking spaces, while Avant Car is investing about $20.2 million to provide 400 EVs and 160...
MAN Launches Lion’s City E Production in Ankara
MAN Truck & Bus has begun series production of its fully electric Lion’s City E bus at the Ankara plant, adding a third global e‑bus manufacturing site after Poland and South Africa. The model, with about 3,300 units already delivered across...
Improving Recycling Rates for Cell-to-Pack Battery Systems
The Fraunhofer IPA‑led ‘Difference’ project targets the low recyclability of Cell‑to‑Pack (CTP) battery designs, which replace traditional modules with directly integrated cells. By focusing on robot‑assisted, laser‑based disassembly, the consortium aims to separate adhesives, foams and metals efficiently. The initiative,...
Osprey Opens New Midlands Ultra-Rapid EV Charging Hub
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra‑rapid EV charging hub at Twyford Services near Evesham, featuring 16 Kempower chargers capable of 300 kW output. The site can potentially serve up to 32 vehicles at once and offers a range of payment...
E-Bus Radar 2026: Germany Operates 600+ Hydrogen Buses in 2026
PwC’s E‑Bus Radar 2026 shows Germany added 1,397 new electric city buses in 2025, a 79% jump over the previous two years, pushing the total zero‑emission fleet to 4,752 vehicles. Battery‑electric buses dominate with 4,034 units, while fuel‑cell buses surged...
India: Energy In Motion Bags Order for 66 Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Energy In Motion (EIM) secured a contract to supply 66 electric 55‑tonne heavy‑duty trucks, branded as Ashwa, to Transvolt Mobility for operations at Kandla Port in Gujarat and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra. The trucks feature a 282 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery...
Norway Registers 17,400 New Battery-Electric Cars in March
Norway registered 17,406 battery‑electric cars in March, representing 98.4% of all new passenger‑vehicle registrations – a new monthly record. The total market volume reached 17,685 units, a sharp rebound from the 7,272 registrations in February and the 2,218 in January....
REDSEL Project Targets Elimination of 12-Volt Battery in Electric Vehicles
The REDSEL research project, a collaboration between Silicon Austria Labs, Infineon Technologies Austria, and AVL List, has created a new vehicle electrical architecture that eliminates the conventional 12‑volt battery in electric cars. The design leverages two high‑voltage batteries with active...
Milan: ATM Launches Tender for 110 Electric Buses
ATM, Milan’s public transport operator, has issued a tender exceeding €100 million (≈$108 million) for 110 electric buses. The order comprises 80 low‑floor city buses with three doors and 30 intercity variants with two doors, plus a ten‑year full‑service maintenance agreement beginning...
char.gy to Deploy 1,500 Chargepoints on Isle of Wight
Char.gy has secured a contract with the Isle of Wight Council to install more than 1,500 public electric‑vehicle chargepoints across the island. The rollout is funded by £1.625 million of public money—about $2.05 million—and private investment, with no direct cost to the...
ADL Reviews Future of Its Bus Factory in Larbert
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has revised its 2025 plan to close both Scottish factories, now proposing to keep the Larbert plant operational while shutting the Falkirk site. The revised strategy would repurpose Larbert for chassis production of zero‑emission and low‑emission buses,...
LR Backs Electric Ferry Rollout on Perth’s Swan River
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a contract with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries, introducing five battery‑electric vessels to Perth’s Swan River. LR will provide class certification, safety oversight, and on‑site surveyor support during...
CEFC Commits $100m for VW-Backed EV Loan Discounts
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing AUD 100 million (≈ $66 million) to a joint programme with Volkswagen Financial Services Australia that offers up to a 1‑percentage‑point interest‑rate cut on loans for new and used electric vehicles. The discount, split evenly between...
Copenhagen Switches Fully to Electric Buses
Copenhagen has finished converting its entire municipal bus network to battery‑electric vehicles, with routes 19 and 5C switched on 29 March. The final rollout added 15 electric buses on route 19 and 37 on the capital’s busiest line, 5C, which carries about 17 million passengers...
EU Council Adopts Relaxed CO₂ Targets for HGV Manufacturers
The EU Council has endorsed a revised CO₂ compliance framework for heavy‑duty vehicle manufacturers, replacing the linear reduction curve with a “staircase” approach. Under the new rule, the 15% emissions cut required for 2025 will remain in force through 2029,...
Zenobē Set to Double the Number of Australian Electric Trucks
UK‑based fleet‑leasing firm Zenobē announced a A$100 million (≈US$66 million) investment to double Australia’s electric‑truck stock from roughly 1,000 to 2,000 units by the end of 2026. The capital will fund new heavy‑duty EVs, charging stations, battery‑swap services and free fleet‑planning support...
CALB Manufactures Batteries for Aridge
Chinese battery maker CALB has begun series production of its R46 cylindrical cells at the Chengdu plant for Aridge, Xpeng’s flying‑car subsidiary. The hybrid liquid‑solid batteries deliver up to 360 Wh/kg and support a 25 C discharge rate, meeting aviation‑grade safety standards...
Dobbe Transport Receives eActros 600 Delivery
Dobbe Transport, a Dutch logistics firm with over a hundred trucks, has added a Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 long‑haul electric truck to its Benelux fleet, joining an earlier eActros 300. The 6×2 flatbed offers roughly 500 km range and is slated to log about...
Croatia Funds 127 Charging Stations for Electric Buses
The Croatian Ministry of Economy approved €12.3 million (≈$13.3 million) to fund twelve electric‑bus charging projects across a dozen cities, installing 127 charging stations. The total investment for the stations is projected at €17.6 million (≈$19 million), with the shortfall to be covered by...
Sales Launch for Mercedes eArocs 400 Construction Truck
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks has begun sales of its electric eArocs 400 construction truck, available for order in 13 European countries. Production will start at the Wörth plant in Q3 2026 with the Paul Group installing the drivetrain, targeting a small series of 150...
Coop Electrifies Logistics in Sweden’s Uppland Region
Coop is converting its Uppland regional grocery logistics to fully electric vehicles, covering 23 stores and roughly 659,000 kilometres of routes each year. Partnering with Swedish tech firm Einride, the transition aims for completion by the first half of 2026....
Audi-FAW Announces Pricing for the A6L E-Tron in China
Audi FAW NEV announced pre‑sales pricing for the China‑specific A6L e‑tron, a long‑wheelbase electric sedan, ranging from 313,000 to 443,000 yuan (approximately $44,000‑$62,000). The model offers a 107 kWh battery delivering up to 815 km CLTC range, 800‑volt architecture, and 270 kW fast‑charging...
H2Sky Develops Fuel Cell Stack for Aviation
The German H2Sky project, completed after a €26.5 million (~$29 million) grant from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, delivered an aviation‑optimised fuel‑cell stack delivering 100‑200 kW. The stack targets the high power‑density, efficiency and reliability demands of electric propulsion for propeller‑driven...
SK Signet Presents New 400 kW Charging Station
SK Signet, the SK Group’s charging arm, launched a 400 kW all‑in‑one DC fast charger that trims its footprint by 54% and reaches 96.5% energy efficiency thanks to high‑density silicon‑carbide power modules. The integrated design eliminates the external switchgear cabinet, simplifying...
VW Starts Pre-Sales of ID. UNYX 08 in China
Volkswagen has launched pre‑sales in China for the ID. UNYX 08, its first EV built on Xpeng’s Edward platform. The five‑metre SUV is priced between ¥239,900 and ¥299,900 (approximately $33,000‑$41,000) and features two Xpeng‑designed Turing AI chips delivering over 1,500 TOPS for...
Study: European Companies Ramp up Electric Fleet Adoption
A DKV Mobility study of 1,732 European fleet managers shows electric vehicles are moving from niche to mainstream, with 56% of firms planning to add battery‑electric vehicles in the next two years. The Netherlands leads with a 21% electric‑fleet share,...
Geely Rolls Out E5 Electric SUV Across Five European Markets
Geely is rolling out its all‑electric E5 SUV and plug‑in hybrid Starray EM‑i across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, marking a coordinated entry into key Western European markets. The E5 starts at €37,990 (about $41,400) and offers up...
Electric Car Lineup Expands Further – SUVs Remain the Dominant Segment
The CAM Electromobility Report 2026 shows Germany’s electric‑vehicle catalogue expanding to 155 models, up from 134 two years earlier. Small‑car and mid‑size BEV registrations surged to 24.3% of new EV sales, driven by 29 models in those segments. Average EV...
Cupra Tavascan: The Next MEB Model Receives a Facelift
Cupra unveiled a facelift for its MEB‑based Tavascan EV, adding a new base variant. The base model features a 140 kW APP350 motor paired with a 58 kWh LFP battery, delivering about 435 km (270 mi) range and 105 kW fast‑charging. Interior upgrades include a...
Kia Begins Series Production of the EV2
Kia has begun series production of its new B‑segment electric SUV, the EV2, at the Žilina plant in Slovakia. The model launches with a €26,600 ($29,000) base price and a 42.2 kWh battery delivering up to 317 km WLTP range, while a...
Scotland Awards £45m for Zero-Emission Buses and Coaches
The Scottish Government has committed £45 million (approximately $56 million) to the ScotZEB3 fund, enabling the purchase of 334 zero‑emission buses and coaches and the rollout of charging infrastructure. The investment leverages more than £2.50 of private capital for every £1 of...
Testing the Xpeng G9 Performance – the Learning Curve Is Steep
Xpeng has refreshed its G9 SUV for Europe, replacing NMC cells with LFP chemistry while keeping almost the same usable capacity and adding power. The Performance version now delivers 423 kW, a WLTP range up to 585 km and a 525 kW peak...
Germany: IG Metall Challenges Tesla Works Council Election Result in Court
IG Metall has filed a lawsuit in the Frankfurt (Oder) Labour Court challenging the March works council election at Tesla’s Grünheide gigafactory, alleging management intimidation and unequal treatment of candidates. The union’s list secured only 31% of the vote, while...
Fastned CFO Victor Van Dijk Becomes VP of Strategy
Fastned announced that long‑time CFO Victor van Dijk will leave the executive board to become Vice President of Strategy, joining the leadership team directly below the board. In his new role, van Dijk will shape the company’s long‑term vision, equity...
Transport for Wales Opens EV Planning Tool to Local Authorities
Transport for Wales has granted all 22 Welsh local authorities free access to ChargePoint Navigator, a planning dashboard previously limited to councils in England. The tool, created by Field Dynamics, Cenex, ZapMap and UK Power Networks, aggregates data on network...
Isuzu Launches D-Max EV in Thailand
Japanese automaker Isuzu has introduced its electric D‑Max pickup in Thailand, debuting at the Bangkok International Motor Show on March 23. The fully equipped double‑cab model is priced at about 1.59 million baht (roughly $45,000) and features an AWD dual‑motor system...
Draft AFIR Law Proposes Heavy Fines for Incomplete Pricing Information
Germany's cabinet approved a draft amendment to the Price Indication Act, introducing fines of up to €100,000 (about $108,000) for charge‑point operators that fail to provide complete pricing information as required by the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The...
Philippines: Green Xentro to Deploy 2,500 E-Taxis Through Green GSM
Green Xentro, a subsidiary of the Xentro Group, announced it will expand its electric‑taxi fleet in the Philippines to 2,500 units through a partnership with Green GSM. The first batch of VinFast Nerio Green EVs has already begun service in Rizal...
Over 25,000 Electric CLAs Registered in Europe
Mercedes‑Benz has registered roughly 25,500 all‑electric CLA models in Europe through February, with Germany leading at 9,600 units. Registrations have remained strong month‑over‑month, even surpassing typical post‑holiday dips, and about half of the sales are to business fleets. In contrast,...
London Considers SUV Charges in Vision Zero Plan
London’s Vision Zero plan is evaluating a new charge on sport‑utility vehicles (SUVs) to curb road‑safety risks. City Hall data shows SUVs are 77% more likely to kill a child and disproportionately cause pedestrian fatalities. The number of SUVs in...
German Climate Programme Outlines Path to Meet Future Targets
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider unveiled the Climate Protection Programme 2026, earmarking €8 billion (≈$8.7 bn) for 67 measures that aim to cut at least 27 million tonnes of CO₂. The plan concentrates on electric mobility – expanding purchase incentives, charging infrastructure and...
Charging Success Rate: A New Metric to Make EV Charging More Reliable
Germany’s National Centre for Charging Infrastructure and consultancy P3 have introduced a new user‑centric metric called the Charging Success Rate (CSR). CSR blends technical uptime with the actual success of charging sessions, revealing that while network availability hovers around 99%,...
Polestar Switches to Batteries with 50% Recycled Cobalt
Polestar announced that the batteries in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now contain at least 50 percent recycled cobalt and will use refurbished modules for any replacements. The move is part of a broader circular‑economy strategy that aims to extend battery...
UK Commits £1 Billion to Accelerate Electric Commercial Vehicle Rollout
The UK government has unveiled a £1 billion (≈$1.25 billion) package to accelerate the adoption of electric delivery vans and trucks. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van scheme will subsidise up to 40 % of vehicle purchase costs, offering grants of up to...
Volvo Delivers 22 Electric Buses to Transport for NSW
Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL electric buses to Transport for NSW, bolstering the state’s Zero Emission Buses Program that targets roughly 1,700 electric units by 2028. The vehicles, built on Volvo’s BZL platform and bodied locally by Volgren,...
Škoda Switches to LFP Batteries for Elroq and Enyaq Models
Škoda has refreshed its Elroq and Enyaq electric line‑up for the 2026 model year, introducing lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) batteries in the base‑grade Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60. The new APP350 motor provides 350 Nm of torque while output dips slightly to 140 kW, and charging...
ACEA: BEV Registrations up 20%
In February 2026 the EU recorded 158,280 newly registered battery‑electric vehicles, a 20.6% year‑over‑year rise. Combined with January, BEV registrations hit 312,369, up 22.3% and representing 18.8% of all new car sales, while total new car registrations fell 1.2% to...
VW Plans Recall of Around 100,000 MEB Electric Cars
Volkswagen Group announced a recall of roughly 100,000 MEB‑platform electric vehicles, affecting 74,579 ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo models and 19,452 Cupra Borns built between February 2022 and August 2024. The recall targets potentially non‑spec battery modules that can lower...
Genesis Launches in the Netherlands
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has entered the Netherlands, offering three fully electric models – the GV60 compact SUV, the Electrified GV70 SUV, and the Electrified G80 sedan. Pricing begins at €49,900 ($54,400) for the GV60, €65,400 ($71,300) for the GV70,...