Fast charging is often measured by peak power but for businesses, the true value of electric vehicle charging lies in predictable charging times, efficiency and infrastructure. smart shows how intelligent battery and charging concepts can turn short charging stops into a reliable part of everyday operations. Read more…

The Danish charging specialist Monta is expanding its roaming network for customers across Europe through a partnership with the charging platform Plugsurfing. Operators who manage their charging business via Monta’s platform can now also access Plugsurfing’s European charging network. Read more…

Edinburgh-based Lothian Buses has expanded its electric fleet thanks to the introduction of nine new Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliners. These battery-electric single-deckers entered operation on the Service 36 route earlier this week. Read more…

Designworks has recently installed a new charging park in front of the BMW Welt in Munich. The charging stations, which resemble minimalist trees, feature an LED lighting display to visualise the charging process. Read more…

Renault Trucks unveiled its second-generation electric truck range less than nine months ago, including detailed performance specifications. Now, ahead of the start of production, the French manufacturer has increased the officially usable battery capacity of its flagship E-Tech T 780. As a result, the truck’s claimed range has risen to up to 660 kilometres, compared with the previously announced 600 kilometres. And that’s not the only change. Read more…

InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 GeniePoint charging locations from Equans, adding more than 260 chargers to its network. Following the deal, the charge point operator will manage over 4,250 chargers across around 1,200 UK locations. Read more…

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is reportedly accelerating Lyten’s takeover of the remaining Northvolt project in Heide. As an interim measure, she has moved the German Northvolt project company into state control and is now seeking to transfer key obligations to Lyten as part of the acquisition process. Read more…

The Indian capital of Delhi has set ambitious short-term electrification targets in order to get a grip on air pollution. A new directive combines purchase incentives, scrappage bonuses, and phased combustion engine registration bans across various vehicle categories. Read more…

In the US, Toyota is recalling a number of Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra EVs from the 2026 model year. This is due to a malfunction risk in the electronic control unit that manages the high-voltage battery. This can lead to a loss of driving power and increase the risk of accidents. Read more…

China is tightening its measures against increasing competitive pressure in the battery industry. Eleven leading battery manufacturers, including CATL, BYD, and CALB, have now committed to paying small and medium-sized suppliers within 60 calendar days in the future. Read more…