Stellantis has long pursued a multi-energy strategy, offering many of its vehicle models with a choice of different powertrains. However, the group is taking a different approach with its upcoming range of small vehicles inspired by the revival of Citroën’s iconic 2CV. Within this new model family, known as the E-Car project, Stellantis plans to offer exclusively battery-electric vehicles, marking a departure from its established multi-powertrain strategy.
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Audi’s plant in Győr, Hungary, has started series production of the new electric drive system called MEBeco, also known as APP290. This will first power the new Cupra Raval, followed by additional models from Volkswagen Group’s new electric small car family. Read more…

ChargePoint is restricting the use of its app and RFID card in Europe. As of June 30, private customers will no longer be able to start and pay for charging sessions through these methods. Access will be reserved for users registered via employers, fleet managers, charging point operators, station owners, or leasing providers. Read more…

Greek charging provider PPC Blue and Romanian DIY chain Dedeman have signed a partnership to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Romania. Under the deal, more than 600 charging points will be installed at Dedeman stores and logistics centres throughout the country. Read more…

Volvo Cars has introduced Plug & Charge functionality for the EX90 in the United States and will extend the feature to the EX60 when deliveries begin later this year. The service enables automatic authentication and payment at compatible charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers and IONNA sites. Read more…

Indian electric bus operator JBM Ecolife Mobility has secured a ₹750 crore (€69.3 million) investment from Motilal Oswal Alternates. The funding will support the deployment of around 2,000 additional electric buses. Read more…

QuantumScape has entered a research cooperation with Japanese automaker Honda. Both parties aim to advance the development of solid-state batteries. The collaboration is designed to span several years. Solid-state battery specialist QuantumScape is primarily known to us for its partnership with VW. Read more…

BMW has launched the new iX3 in South Korea, marking the market debut of the first series-production model based on the Neue Klasse architecture. The electric SUV combines BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, an 800-volt system, up to 611 kilometres of range and charging power of up to 400 kW. Read more…