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How fake UL-certifications lead to Amazon’s major Chinese e-bike lawsuit

Years ago, UL certification was a niche detail in the e-bike industry, often buried deep in spec sheets if it was there at all. But today, it’s one of the most important labels in the entire e-bike industry – and now, it’s at the center of a major lawsuit involving counterfeit safety marks, Chinese manufacturers, and the world’s largest online retailer. Read more…

ACEA review 2025: electric trucks show isolated gains, electric buses perform across the board

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Light and shade in ACEA’s 2025 balance: the European truck market is contracting, but records slight gains in the share of electric trucks thanks to a handful of pioneer markets. By contrast, buses – and electric buses in particular – show noticeable growth. In Germany alone, the number of newly registered electric buses doubled in 2025. Read more…

Electric Volvo VNR trucks to support City Harvest in New York

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Volvo Trucks North America will supply three Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest in 2026 under the so-called Bronx is Breathing initiative. Backed by a USD 10 million award from the New York Clean Transportation Prizes programme, the project combines battery-electric vehicles and new charging infrastructure to cut emissions and noise in one of North America’s major urban freight hubs. Read more…

Germany launches new funding for H2 refuelling stations and trucks

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The German federal government is expected to publish a new funding call this week to support the construction of hydrogen refueling stations and trucks equipped with hydrogen fuel cell or hydrogen combustion engines, with a total of 220 million euros in funding. This initiative aims to establish a core network for heavy-duty transport—as required by the AFIR regulation. Read more…