ABB E-mobility and elexon partner to deliver integrated EV charging infrastructure solutions for commercial fleets in Germany and Austria. Read more…
Ionity process ad-hoc payments via ‘Birdhouse’ terminal
Ionity is equipping some of its charging parks with a single terminal for ad-hoc payments mounted on a lamppost. However, the device is shaped like a birdhouse – allowing the provider to avoid installing a card payment terminal on each individual charging station. Read more…
VinFast to bring electric buses to US in 2028
Vietnamese OEM VinFast is preparing to bring its electric buses to the US market, with the first homologated vehicles expected to be delivered to customers in Q1 of 2028. The launch marks the company’s expansion into the US public transport market as it looks to establish an electric mobility business there beyond passenger cars. Read more…
Octopus launches discounted public charging scheme for EV fleets
Octopus Energy has launched a new public charging scheme for EV fleets via its Octopus Fleet platform. This promises businesses savings of up to 30 per cent per year on charging costs. Read more…
New EV incentive scheme promises ‘up to €9,000’ in Croatia
Croatia will launch a new EV incentive program in October 2026 which will offer up to €9,000 in purchase subsidies for consumer EVs. The grant amount per person depends on the car’s purchase price, with light vehicles also set to benefit. Read more…
Landmark ruling: EWE Go must offer DCS same prices as end customers
The Munich I Regional Court has ruled that charging station operator EWE Go may not charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own end customers. The ruling is the first to clarify the anti-discrimination provision set out in the EU’s AFIR regulation – and could have significant implications for the wider charging industry. Read more…
Believ to install over 600 EV charging points across Ayrshire
Charging operator Believe is set to install more than 600 new EV charging points under a 15-year partnership with East, North and South Ayrshire councils in Scotland. The rollout will cover around 300 locations, with the first chargers expected to be installed from early 2027. Read more…
Uber invests in robotaxi provider Verne
Uber’s CEO has confirmed the company has invested in Verne. This marks the next step in the two companies’ collaboration around a robotaxi service in Zagreb, which is already available via the Uber app. Read more…
Winduction to charge electric buses – using tyres
ETH Zurich spin-off Winduction has developed an inductive charging system that supplies electric buses with power through their wheels at bus stops. This could allow for smaller batteries, reducing both energy demand and operating costs. A pilot project is planned for 2028. Read more…
EU plans Chinese hybrid import curbs as test case for trade rebalancing, report says
The EU is preparing safeguard measures targeting Chinese hybrids, potentially using tariff-rate quotas to limit imports, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Type 01 unveiled: the latest Jaguar enters series production
Jaguar has unveiled its first production vehicle since the brand’s restart. The Jaguar Type 01 is an all-electric four-door GT and is expected to cost around €165,000. Read more…
Lucid reveals production and delivery numbers for Q3
Lucid has revealed that it produced 2,954 vehicles during the third quarter of the year (July-September), and delivered 3,806 cars. Deliveries exceeded production because the company continued to execute its planned inventory reduction strategy, converting existing stock into customer deliveries. This strategy was announced before, with Lucid targeting a $1.4 billion improvement in cash flow this year. The company says… Read more…
FORTHING to Unveil Two All-New Models at Paris Motor Show 2026
Forthing has confirmed that two all-new models will make their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2026 on October 12, targeting new-generation urban users and multi-member families respectively. Read more…
Fraunhofer opens research centre in Braunschweig
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has inaugurated the new Center for Energy Storage and Systems (ZESS) in Braunschweig. The federal government and the state have invested nearly €50 million euros in the research hub, which focuses on solid-state batteries, cell production, and hydrogen technologies, among other areas. Read more…
Jaguar’s controversial Type 01 EV looks like a comic book villain would drive it
Jaguar has unveiled the final version of its new Type 01 EV, the first car as part of its controversial rebrand, and it’s a 1,016 horsepower, four-door, 1930s-comic-book-mobster-style doozy. Read more…
Mercedes adds the steer-by-wire option to the new EQS, throws in a couple of extras
Mercedes announced the EQS refresh back in April this year with a steer-by-wire optional feature, but little details were given at the time. The company only promised the futuristic steering wheel a few months after the release. Well, now, you can order the EQS at an additional cost of €2,500. The €2,500 price tag doesn’t give you only the futuristic-looking… Read more…
Toyota shuts down rumors claiming that it’s ‘slashing prices’ in China
Toyota’s joint venture, FAW Toyota, issued a statement denying reports that it’s “slashing prices” in China and may exit the market entirely. Read more…
This electric minivan is bringing an ’80s icon back to life
The E-Space Concept is an all-electric reboot of Renault’s iconic minivan from the 1980’s. Read more…
US gas plant plans jump 44% in just 8 months – here’s why
The US is planning a lot more gas power – and data centers are the culprit. Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023, while plans for new wind power are shrinking. Read more…
Fall Prime Day 2026 Green Deals: EVs, power stations, electric tools, smart devices, and much more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and we’ve already been reveling the last week in all the early savings, but things are ramping up even further for the rest of this week. You’ll find a massive collection of deals across all our favorite Green Deal brands – both at Amazon and from direct websites – giving you a great chance at savings on EVs, power stations, electric tools, robots, and much more. It’s all been rounded up together and curated for you below, giving you a one-stop shopping hub for all your needs. Head on down and keep checking back throughout the week as we update this hub. Read more…
