US charging infrastructure provider Terawatt Infrastructure has secured a debt financing facility of up to $300 million to accelerate the rollout of charging depots for autonomous and electric fleets. The funding will support the expansion of its nationwide network of purpose-built charging sites. Read more…

Gridserve has opened a new Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth in the West Midlands. The site features 32 ultra-rapid charging bays, including dedicated facilities for large electric vehicles. Read more…

For owners of older fuel-cell vehicles, the hydrogen tank rather than the drivetrain itself could become the main concern in the coming years. According to a media report, the issue stems from the limited approval period of the high-pressure hydrogen tanks, which are subject to fixed certification lifespans. Read more…

Polestar has opened order books for the updated Polestar 4 in the UK. The 2027 model year introduces chassis revisions for both rear-motor and dual-motor variants, a reduced cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and a revised model and trim structure. Prices start at £56,750. Read more…

According to a media report, the Renault 4 and Renault 5 are to receive new electric drives. The new units are said to offer more power and greater efficiency. Additionally, LFP technology is apparently planned for the “Urban Range” versions of both models on the future product roadmap. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG has begun test operations of a new fast-charging station for electric buses at Marzahn S-Bahn station. The facility enables pantograph-equipped buses to recharge directly within the operational area and forms part of BVG’s ongoing expansion of charging infrastructure to support the electrification of its bus fleet. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly ending its Automated Driving Alliance (ADA) with Bosch. The partnership was established to develop assisted and automated driving systems at SAE Level 2 and Level 3. According to media reports, Volkswagen invested around €1.5 billion in the project but is no longer satisfied with the results achieved by the alliance. Read more…

Electra has expanded its app into a Europe-wide roaming platform. Users can now locate, navigate to and activate around 800,000 public charging points across Europe, including not only Electra’s own fast-charging hubs and ChargeLeague partner networks but also charging infrastructure operated by numerous third-party providers. However, charging prices vary considerably depending on the operator. Read more…

Battery manufacturer CATL has joined forces with leading companies from the battery, technology and automotive sectors to establish the Global Energy Circular Economy Alliance in London. Founding members include CATL, BMW, Renault, Volvo, Google and Xiaomi. The alliance aims to develop common standards for battery designs that are easier to reuse and recycle, with CATL taking a central role as the key battery industry participant. Read more…

Chinese state-owned automaker FAW has brought its luxury brand Hongqi to Thailand and launched the E-HS9 as its first model in the market. It has appointed Metro Group as the official distributor and strategic partner for the brand. Read more…