First Bus has placed an order with Alexander Dennis for 17 battery-electric buses for Bath city services. The order comprises 12 Enviro200EV and five Enviro100EV vehicles, to be delivered in 2026. Read more…
Australia invests in public charging infrastructure
The government of Australia is issuing AU$40 million in funds to help install public kerbside and fast EV charge points across the nation. The focus will be on urban and regional locations. Read more…
India makes fuel cell vehicles cheaper as part of tax reform
India is making fuel cell vehicles more affordable as part of its biggest tax reform in eight years. The country views the technology as a complement to BEVs in its broader efforts to decarbonise the transport sector. Read more…
Lagride expands fleet by 100 EVs
The Lagos State–backed EV-hailing service LagRide from Nigeria stated that it is now targeting at least 70% of the Lagos EV-hailing market, following the expansion of its fleet by 100 new electric vehicles. This is only a small taste of what is to come, however. Read more…
Hubject integrates US provider Blink into Intercharge network
The roaming platform Hubject has entered into a collaboration with Blink Charging and will integrate the latter’s charging points in the US, Canada and Mexico into its Intercharge roaming solution. The move aims to simplify access to charging stations in North America for Intercharge users. Read more…
EV Sales Are Booming In Europe–Except For Tesla

European EV sales increased by double digits. Meanwhile, Tesla experienced the exact opposite. Lire la suite…
Porsche’s EVs Are Incredible. Here’s Why They Still Face A Perfect Storm

Why even Porsche’s electric strategy needs an overhaul now. Plus: Xiaomi issues a critical fix, and America has a new auto safety czar. Lire la suite…
Germany to align bidirectional charging with stationary storage
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has drafted new rules that would put bidirectional charging on an equal regulatory footing with stationary battery storage. The move could enable electric vehicles to feed power back into the grid or domestic systems under the same framework as dedicated storage units. Read more…
Voltfang to operate large-scale storage facilities with investor Palladio Partners
The Aachen-based startup Voltfang, which manufactures stationary battery storage systems from requalified electric vehicle batteries, is entering the large-scale storage facility business itself. To this end, Voltfang is joining forces with infrastructure investor Palladio Partners. Together, they plan to invest 250 million euros. Read more…
You need to know: does adding home solar increase your property value?
For many homeowners, the conversation about adding rooftop solar panels starts with cutting utility bills — but there are plenty of other reasons to make the switch. One of them is that adding a home solar system could actually increase your home’s resale value … but is that true. Read more…
Trek unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features
Trek is finally electrifying its gravel lineup – quite literally. The company has just launched the Checkpoint+, its first-ever electric gravel bike, and it’s more than just a motor bolted onto an existing frame. With a new high-performance powertrain, serious adventure credentials, and that unmistakable Trek polish, the Checkpoint+ looks ready to stir up the e-gravel world. Read more…
RWTH Aachen University’s fuel cell truck receives road approval
The PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a modular drive system for trucks, including a fuel cell and electric motor. Now, the first prototype has received road approval. Before it is tested under real-world conditions, the institute will exhibit it at the NUFAM trade fair in Karlsruhe. Read more…
Porsche’s Flagship Electric SUV Gets The Cold Shoulder

After the all-electric Macan and Cayenne, Porsche said it would launch an even bigger electric SUV. That’s no longer the case. Lire la suite…
How Hyundai Plans To Launch Its First Extended-Range EVs

When Hyundai starts adding gas engines to its EVs, don’t expect the final product to be compact. Its CEO said they’ll have a specific purpose. Lire la suite…
Wrightbus unveils first repowered electric truck
Wrightbus has converted its first diesel truck to electric, namely a 19-tonne twin-axle DAF. The manufacturer is thus expanding its repowering business for buses to trucks, hoping to push for more electrification in the sector. The current CEO Jean-Marc Gales will also take on a new position for Wrightbus in December. Read more…
Jeep launches £3,750 EV grant on Avenger Electric
Jeep has announced a new EV grant worth £3,750 for the Jeep Avenger, matching the highest level of the UK’s Electric Car Grant. However, the offer is only valid until 30 September. Read more…
Zeekr reportedly moves up rollout pace for updated 001, pre-sales to begin Sept 23
The updated Zeekr 001 will feature Nvidia’s Thor-U chip and utilize a 900-volt high-voltage system, Zeekr previously said.
The official launch of the updated Zeekr 001 is scheduled for mid-October, with deliveries commencing at that time.
The new BMW X5 will also come with hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain
BMW has announced that its popular X5 SUV will become a platform for unprecedented powertrain diversity, offering customers a choice of five different technologies in a single model. Gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully battery-electric options are part of the plan, but the most significant inclusion is a hydrogen fuel cell – a first for BMW. The German automaker seems… Read more…
Turkey introduces new car tariffs
On Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced new tariffs on car imports, which will come into effect in the second half of November. The import of electric cars will be more severely affected than that of combustion engines. Read more…
Turkey introduces new car tariffs
On Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced new tariffs on car imports, which will come into effect in the second half of November. The import of electric cars will be more severely affected than that of combustion engines. Read more…