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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    Toyota to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholders in Cellcentric
    Daimler Truck AG, the Volvo Group, Cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to cooperate in the fuel-cell system joint venture Cellcentric, the three companies said in a joint announcement on March 31. The three automakers intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third JV partner to Cellcentric. The partnership aims to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications wi...
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    Isle of Wight Council awards LEVI EV charging contract to Char.gy
    The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that the contract to deliver the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project has been formally awarded to EV charging provider Char.gy. This agreement will support the rollout of public EV infrastructure across the Island, with over 1,500 EV charge points to be installed. The long-term collaboration is supported through £1.63 million of the government's LEVI Fund, together with significant private-sector investment. The project has not require...
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    Scotland approves £17.8 million package of incentive schemes to support uptake of EVs in 2026–2027
    The Scottish government has confirmed £17.8 million of funding for a package of incentive schemes in 2026–2027 to support the continued uptake of electric vehicles and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. The schemes will focus on improving access to public, workplace and home charging, with targeted support for rural and island communities, lower-income households, households without off-street parking, microbusinesses and third sector organizations. All schemes will be delivered ...
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    Turkey launches first 5G-powered smart road in Istanbul
    Turkey has launched its first 5G-supported smart road, marking a significant step toward next-generation mobility through a pilot project aimed at improving traffic safety, efficiency and driver awareness via real-time data integration. The Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) project has been deployed along a 40-kilometer corridor from Hasdal Junction to Istanbul Airport, constituting the country's first comprehensive, real-world application of intelligent transport systems under l...
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    Seat & Cupra starts battery system series production at Martorell for electric urban models
    Seat & Cupra has begun series production of battery systems at its Martorell, Spain, plant, marking the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval, which is described as the first model of the Brand Group Core's Electric Urban Car Family and is scheduled to hit the streets this summer. The same battery systems will also power the Volkswagen (VW) ID. Polo, the other electric model to be manufactured at this facility. According to Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat & Cupra, this ...
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    Building resilient automotive supply chains: lessons from an era of disruption
    For much of the past three decades, the global automotive industry pursued a single organizing principle: efficiency. Supply chains stretched across continents, inventories shrank to a minimum, and production schedules ran with metronomic precision. Components flowed from thousands of suppliers in tightly choreographed sequences, allowing manufacturers to build increasingly complex vehicles at ever lower cost. Then the shocks began. The Fukushima earthquake and tsunami first exposed the fr...
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    Intelligent lighting: the car’s new language
    In the automotive industry’s grand parade of innovations — from electrification to autonomy — lighting rarely draws the loudest applause. Yet it is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in the modern vehicle. What was once little more than a bulb cutting through the dark is becoming something far more sophisticated: a programmable interface for safety, communication and brand identity. The slender LED signatures that trace the outline of today’s SUVs may appear deco...
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    Kia commences production of all-electric EV2 in Europe
    South Korean carmaker Kia has begun production of the EV2, its second fully electric vehicle to be assembled in Europe, marking another step in Kia's electrification strategy for the region. The B-segment sport utility vehicle is being assembled at Kia Slovakia following a modernization program on the production lines that was completed in 2025. Soohang Chang, president and CEO at Kia Europe, said the start of production for the EV2 continues to verify the company's technical cap...
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    Harman International announces major R&D and production expansion projects in Hungary
    Harman International is launching three projects with the support of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA). The total value of the investment is €131.18 million, and it will create 25 new high-value-added jobs in research and development. As part of the expansion, Harman's Budapest, Hungary, R&D center will focus on software and hardware development supporting autonomous vehicle functions. In Székesfehérvár, Hungary, the company will carry out experimental development rela...
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    Toshiba launches compact automotive MOSFETs with wettable flank package
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has announced the launch of five new automotive metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) products that are designed to combine space-saving benefits with easy mounting. The new lineup consists of four N-channel MOSFETs (XSM6K361NW, XSM6K519NW, XSM6K376NW and XSM6K336NW) and one P-channel MOSFET (XSM6J372NW), all housed in the DFN2020B(WF) package, which incorporates a wettable flank structure. The DFN2020B(WF) package is presented as...
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    Battery recycling startup Tozero launches industrial demonstration plant in Germany
    Tozero, a leading battery recycling startup in Germany, has launched its first industrial demonstration plant, which is capable of recycling end-of-life batteries into domestic supplies of lithium, graphite and a nickel-cobalt mix at scale in Germany for the first time, the company announced March 27. The newly opened facility, which is located in Bavaria at Chemical Park Gendorf, was established in a record six months and can process more than 1,500 metric tons of battery waste per year. The...
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    Jaguar Land Rover temporarily halts production at Solihull plant due to supplier constraints
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata Motors, has temporarily halted production on certain vehicle lines at its Solihull manufacturing facility in the UK due to a supply constraint from an unnamed supplier. The company, in a regulatory filing by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., did not specify the duration of the production pause but assured that the disruption is short-term and limited in scope. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue swiftly with the supplier to minimize impacts on c...
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    Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo appoints René Reif as new COO
    Volkswagen (VW) Group’s subsidiary PowerCo SE has appointed René Reif as its new COO and member of the executive board with effect from April 1, the company announced March 25. This decision was approved by the supervisory board of PowerCo, VW said in a note, adding that Reif has been working for PowerCo since 2025 and was most recently responsible for the construction of the St. Thomas gigafactory in Canada. Previously, Reif worked for Daimler AG for over 30 years in mul...
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    Fastned appoints Victor van Dijk as vice president of Strategy
    Fastned, a leading European charge-point operator (CPO), has appointed Victor van Dijk, who has served as CFO since 2019, as the new vice president of Strategy, the company announced March 25. He will resign as a statutory director and CFO from the management board, effective March 26. Fastned said that as vice president of Strategy, van Dijk will focus on shaping the CPO’s long-term vision and capabilities while setting clear priorities and developing shareholder value. “Victor wil...
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    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
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    Polestar scales battery circularity with 50% recycled cobalt
    Polestar has advanced its strategy for battery circularity, with the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now incorporating at least 50% recycled cobalt in their batteries. This effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce the dependency on virgin materials, enhance value chain transparency and promote sustainable resource usage. Polestar's strategy on circularity of critical materials not only focuses on sourcing materials but also on extending battery life and value during the vehicle's usa...
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    ŠKODA Auto updates Elroq and Enyaq with new features and enhanced technology for 2026
    ŠKODA Auto is introducing updates to its popular electric models, the Elroq and Enyaq, which ranked among Europe's best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. The updates, set for mid-2026, include new Simply Clever elements, improved digital functions and enhanced assist systems. The Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 will feature lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, offering benefits such as cost-effectiveness and long cycle lifespan suitable for urban mobility. The LFP battery production line ...
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    MG unveils SolidCore Battery and Hybrid+ technology at European Engineering Centre opening
    SAIC's MG brand has introduced a new SolidCore Battery and announced it as the first to mass-produce semisolid-state batteries. These batteries promise improved range, faster charging, enhanced performance in low temperatures and increased safety. The SolidCore Battery, specifically designed for the European market, is set to be integrated into MG electric vehicles by the end of 2026. The battery's solid-state electrolytes create a protective barrier that extends battery life and ensures...
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    Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs over battery module issues
    Volkswagen is reportedly recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles due to issues related to battery modules, with approximately 28,000 of these vehicles located in Germany. This recall affects nearly 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen's ID. series and about 20,000 Cupra Borns that were manufactured between February 2022 and August 2024. The problem stems from battery modules that do not meet specifications, which can lead to reduced range and pose a fire risk. As part of the recall process, ...
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    Hackney Council in London partners ESB Energy to expand EV charging infrastructure
    The Hackney Council in London plans to expand the borough’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by installing more than 50 rapid chargers by 2030, the Hackney Council said in a statement issued on March 23. Of the planned 50 rapid chargers, nine new EV rapid chargers are already installed and operational, the council said. This EV charging network expansion is part of Hackney Council’s mission to make access to cleaner vehicles more convenient, helping drivers prepare for the tran...
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    Everged teams up with World4Solar to deliver integrated EV charging, solar and battery solutions
    In a press release dated March 16, Everged announced that it has partnered with World4Solar, a manufacturer of unified electric vehicle charging, solar and battery systems, for an all-in-one turnkey solution that allows businesses to implement fully-integrated energy ecosystems that maximize financial and operational value for businesses, municipalities and drivers. Installing EV chargers serves as a strategic business tool across various industries, attracting and retaining valuable patrons....
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    NXP unveils TEF8388 imaging radar for ADAS
    NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its third-generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver, the TEF8388, designed as an 8-transmit/8-receive device to enhance the potential of imaging radar for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving technologies. In modern software-defined vehicles, advanced perception systems are critical, with high-resolution radar sensing forming a core technology. These sensors must balance high resolution, dynamic range and long detection ranges, while still...
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    Benteler invests €17 million at German sites to expand steel tube production capacity for automotive market
    Benteler is expanding its manufacturing plants in Paderborn, Germany, through additional investments, focusing primarily on its Benteler Steel/Tube division. The company is investing approximately €17 million to expand tube manufacturing at the Schloß Neuhaus, Germany, plant, strengthening its position in the European market for seamless and welded steel tubes. This expansion will help Benteler serve the growing demand for steel tubes, particularly from the automotive sector. According to ...
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    BMW launches the new all-electric i3 with up to 900-km range
    In a press release dated March 18, BMW announced the launch of the new BMW i3, the second model of the Neue Klasse. The BMW i350 xDrive, the first all-electric BMW 3 Series, features electric motors on both front and rear axles. With a combined system power output of 345 kilowatts/469hp, it boasts a maximum torque of 645 Newton meters (N.m). The BMW i3 has a range of up to 900 kilometers in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle and offers rapid charging capab...
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    Leapmotor launches its first R&D facility in Germany
    Mainland Chinese automaker Leapmotor has inaugurated its first overseas innovation center in Munich. The newly opened research and development facility is aimed at overseeing the design iterations and conceptual development of future electric vehicle models. This facility signifies Leapmotor's strategic shift from exporting products to exporting design. Positioned in Schwabing-Freimann, a cultural hub in northern Munich, the center constitutes part of Leapmotor's global design network, which ...
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    Berlin Battery Lab to focus on R&D of sodium-ion battery technology
    The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), the Helmholtz Centre Berlin (HZB), and Humboldt University of Berlin (HU) have inaugurated the Berlin Battery Lab (BBL) as a joint research facility focused on developing and testing resource-efficient battery technologies, particularly sodium-based batteries. This collaborative platform aims to design new materials, explore innovative cell chemistries and manufacture battery prototypes, with the research infrastructure open...
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    TotalEnergies adds 200 charging points in Camden, UK
    French energy company TotalEnergies has installed about 200 new electric vehicle charging points across 80 sites in Camden, UK, according to a Transport Energy news report published on March 18. The company has installed 170 new charge points, including 18 rapid charge points capable of delivering up to 100 kW of peak power. According to TotalEnergies, these newly installed EV chargers will be powered entirely by electricity generated from renewable energy sources. With the new installatio...
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    Suncar AG launches vehicle-side megawatt charging interface
    Megawatt charging is a crucial technology for advancing the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles and machines. While the focus is often on charging parks and megawatt charging stations, the implementation on the vehicle side is equally important. Suncar AG, a Switzerland-based company, aims to address this aspect by providing a DC fast-charging interface designed for use in vehicles to facilitate the integration of MCS-based megawatt charging technology. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) i...
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    Ionity opens two new EV charging sites in Scotland
    Ionity, a leading high-powered charging (HPC) network, has opened two new electric vehicle charging sites in the Scottish Highlands. The sites are situated near Fort William, close to Ben Nevis (Northwestern Scotland, UK), and in Inshes, Inverness. The Fort William site represents Ionity's 12th location in Scotland, following the opening of its 11th site in Inverness two weeks prior. This expansion aligns with the Scottish government's plans to develop high-powered EV infrastructure...
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    Polestar secures $300 million in new equity investments
    Polestar announced March 16 that it has secured $300 million in equity investments from a group of purchasers, including Crédit Agricole CIB, Vida Finance SA, Innovator Ltd., and Proximastar Holdings Co. Ltd. As part of this arrangement, the purchasers have entered a put option deal with a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, allowing them an exit option with guaranteed returns in three years. These arrangements mirror previous equity financing agreements from December 2025 and February 2...
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    TU Braunschweig inaugurates new facilities for sustainable battery production
    On March 6, Technische Universität (TU) Braunschweig inaugurated three new facilities at the Battery Labfactory Braunschweig (BLB) research center to advance innovative and sustainable battery production processes. This initiative strengthens the BLB+ regional network's role in industry-oriented research for sustainable battery production and was funded with over €10 million from Germany's Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The project focuses on pioneering battery...
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    Windrose and Autel Europe validate Megawatt Charging System in the Netherlands
    Windrose and Autel Europe have successfully validated a real-world Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging session at a Mega Charging Hub in Roosendaal, the Netherlands, marking an operational validation of charging under the MCS standard in live site conditions. This setup combines three MaxiCharger DS480 high-power charging cabinets into a 1,440-kilowatt system, paired with the MaxiCharger DT1500 MCS-enabled dispenser, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts through the MCS interface. The sy...
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    RAW Charging partners with Landsec to build largest destination EV charging hub in the UK
    RAW Charging has partnered with Landsec to establish the UK's largest destination electric vehicle charging hub at Bluewater. The initiative is part of a £24.5 million national rollout in popular retail destinations. The initiative aims to deliver 1,000 new charging bays across 28 Landsec locations, including Bluewater, Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre and Brighton Marina. Some sites are already operational. The planned EV charging network is designed to meet customer dem...
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    BYD plans to roll out 1,500-kW flash chargers in Europe
    Leading mainland Chinese automaker BYD plans to introduce its first set of flash-charging stations outside of mainland China. These new-generation flash chargers are capable of providing up to 1,500 kilowatts to a single electric vehicle. The installation of these high-power charging stations is slated to begin in the coming weeks with the launch of the updated Denza Z9GT model in Europe. The said EV model will debut in Paris on April 8. The BYD Denza Z9GT is powered by the company's ...
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    Essex County Council plans to invest £8.3 million for installation of 5,000 public EV charging points by 2031
    Essex County Council in the UK has launched a campaign titled Electrifying Essex, following an £8.3 million investment aimed at promoting the use of electric vehicles. This investment is aimed at the installation of 5,000 public EV charging points across Essex by 2031. The funding is sourced from the UK government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, making this the second largest allocation received by any council in the UK. The installation of these charging points is se...
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    ChargePoint collaborates with Ford Pro in Germany and the UK
    ChargePoint has announced a collaboration with Ford Pro to provide specialized home, depot and workplace electric vehicle charging solutions for Ford's commercial fleet customers in Germany and the UK. This partnership aims to lower the total cost of ownership for fleets, regardless of size. Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, highlighted the benefits of the company's scalable solutions, which include operational visibility and improved efficiency, enabling electric fleets to function mo...
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    Fastned raises over €32 million from retail bonds
    Fastned, a leading fast-charging-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has successfully concluded a retail bond campaign, raising €32.4 million from individual investors in the Netherlands and Belgium. The funds will aid Fastned in expanding its network as the demand for electric vehicles increases, with over 10 million fully electric cars currently on European roads. Fastned's network operates in nine countries with 410 stations catering to EV drivers across Europe. The company reported recor...
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    Nissan Leaf EV batteries power EV charging stations in Port of Vigo, Spain
    Nissan is promoting the circular use of its electric vehicle batteries by supporting a new ultrafast EV charging solution at the Port of Vigo, Spain. The initiative involves a collaboration with Spanish energy storage and EV charging company Little Electric Energy, which has developed a plug-and-play solution called Green Charge Flex. This system has repurposed 12 Nissan Leaf 30-kilowatt-hour battery packs into a 300-kWh energy storage system (ESS) to support charging infrastructure at the port,...
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    Marelli unveils new Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units for global markets
    Marelli has announced the launch of a new generation of Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units (PFI ECUs) designed for gasoline, flex fuel and compressed natural gas applications. These units are developed to enhance energy efficiency and engine performance while complying with evolving vehicle architectures and emission regulations. The new ECUs are specifically targeted at Brazil, India, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa markets, reflecting Marelli's commitment to adapting solution...
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    Bekaert FY 2025 sales declines 6.4% year over year to €3.7 billion
    Bekaert reported a 6.4% decline in sales to €3.7 billion in the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Sales decreased 2% on a like-for-like basis. Lower sales impacted Bekaert’s earnings; operating income declined 54.4% to €134.8 million, and net income witnessed an even sharper fall of 73.7% to €64.7 million. The company generated cash from operating activities of €450 million, up 20%, while free cash flow increased 63% to €314 million, driven by lower wo...
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    Kempower supplies charging technology to the NEW Group in Germany
    Finnish charging equipment manufacturer Kempower announced March 6 that it is supplying charging technology to the NEW Group in Germany. The NEW Group is a municipal service company, which operates a fleet of electric buses in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and Viersen, Germany. According to Kempower, the intelligent charging infrastructure is crucial for electric public transport, as it must coordinate charging cycles with bus timetables, utilize short downtimes for intermediate charging, a...
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    Kempower partners DCB Energy to develop electric truck charging network in Benelux countries
    Kempower, a Finnish direct current fast-charging manufacturer, has collaborated with Dutch fuel company DCB Energy to establish the largest public truck charging network in the Benelux region. This partnership involves installing Kempower's charging infrastructure at eight DCB Energy sites, with seven located in the Netherlands. The first installation was at DCB Energy's flagship site in Transportzone Meer, Belgium, featuring 10 trucks and two passenger electric vehicle charging points. ...
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    Milepost AB expands charging network with Sundsvall Energi acquisition in Sweden
    Milepost AB, an independent electric vehicle charging operator in Sweden, announced the acquisition of additional charging stations from Sundsvall Energi. This follows a previous acquisition in September 2025, where Milepost took over more than 50 charge points in the Sundsvall region. The latest acquisition involves nearly 50 additional charge points, which are part of the Ladda i Mittstråket initiative. This initiative focuses on establishing charging infrastructure along the E14 route fro...
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    Altilium and Imperial College London partner to recover EV battery anode materials
    Altilium has partnered with Imperial College London for a research and development project aimed at recovering and validating anode active material from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries using Altilium's EcoAnode process. This collaboration seeks to ascertain the quality of recycled graphite for reuse in EV battery production, contributing to the establishment of a circular economy for essential battery materials within the UK. The project involves Imperial College conducting advanc...
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    Enel completes installation of over 3,700 fast-charging points across Italy
    Enel has completed the installation of 3,730 fast-charging points across five regions and 21 provinces in Italy as part of the first call for proposals of the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). These stations are situated in Campania, Lazio, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily, with notable installations in Naples, Milan, Bari, Catania and Rome. To commemorate this achievement, a charging station was inaugurated at the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security in Rome, with key f...
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    Bosch unveils fuel-cell power module for urban buses
    At the Mobility Move trade fair in Berlin, Bosch unveiled the C100 fuel-cell power module (FCPM), a new version designed for urban buses that can operate electrically and CO₂-free when renewable hydrogen is used. This aligns with an EU regulation requiring a 90% reduction in carbon emissions for newly registered city buses by 2030, extending to all bus types by 2040. The C100 variant is compact, with a height of only 40 centimeters, suitable for mounting on the roofs of 12-meter-long to 18-...
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    Valeo and ZEborne launch Autocharge function for seamless EV charging in France
    Valeo and ZEborne introduced the Autocharge function on Ineez Pro Smart charging stations, enhancing the charging experience at work and in apartment buildings. This feature eliminates the need for badges, allowing charging sessions to start automatically upon plugging in the vehicle. The innovation offers a seamless experience, improves operational efficiency by removing lost or forgotten badge issues, enhances security through secure vehicle identification, and facilitates transparent manag...
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    Renault launches futuREady plan for sustainable growth and technological advancement
    Renault Group has launched a new strategic plan called futuREady, aiming to transition from the success of the Renaulution plan into a sustainable and global success system. The plan focuses on maintaining growth and establishing Renault as the reference European carmaker through product innovation, customer experience and technological advancement. Under futuREady, Renault Group is focusing on four strategic pillars: growth, technology, operational excellence and stakeholder trust. The Group...
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    Evolt Charging collaborates with Ampeco to upgrade EV charging services in the UK
    Evolt Charging has partnered with Ampeco to enhance its electric vehicle charging services in the UK by selecting Ampeco's platform as the software behind its operations. Ampeco supports over 190 charging networks across more than 70 markets and will enable Evolt to enhance its existing e.Connect platform into the more advanced e.Connect+ system. This collaboration aims to enhance functionality, scalability and performance for Evolt's customers nationwide. Evolt Charging, part of Swarco Smart...
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    Hyundai Mobis opens first European plant in Hungary to supply chassis modules to Mercedes-Benz
    Hyundai Mobis has commenced operations at its new plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, marking its first European production base dedicated to serving global customers outside of the Hyundai Motor Group. This facility will produce chassis modules for both electric and hybrid vehicles and is flexible enough to accommodate modules for internal combustion engine (ICE) models if required. The 50,000-square-meter plant is Hyundai Mobis' fourth manufacturing site in Europe, following facilities in the Czec...
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    Continental supplies EcoContact 7 tire as original equipment for new smart #5 electric SUV
    Continental has been chosen as the original equipment tire supplier for the new smart #5 electric sport utility vehicle. The vehicle will feature the Continental EcoContact 7 tires in sizes 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21 as standard. These premium summer tires are approved for speeds up to 240 kilometers per hour (km/h) and are marked with XL for increased load capacity, providing improved range and all-road capabilities. The EcoContact 7 is designed for efficiency, combining low energy loss with ...
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    DKV Mobility to integrate Rheinmetall charging kerb for wider application
    DKV Mobility and Rheinmetall have formed a partnership to integrate the Rheinmetall charging kerb into DKV Mobility's system, making the technology accessible to a wider customer base. This marks the first time the charging solution from the Düsseldorf-based technology group is widely available. Companies can now install the charging kerb in their parking areas, assuming they meet the necessary structural conditions, and seamlessly integrate it into DKV Mobility's existing charging ecosystem...
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    Octopus Energy launches its popular Plunge Pricing scheme in France in partnership with Powerdot
    Octopus Energy's Electroverse, Europe's largest electric vehicle charging network, is launching its Plunge Pricing scheme in France in collaboration with Powerdot, the largest French public charging operator (CPO). The initiative offers significant discounts of up to 50% on public charging when renewable energy production is high, enabling savings of approximately €5 per session. This rollout is an extension of Octopus Energy's innovation in the UK, where similar savings have been accrued s...
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    Volkswagen Group commissions its first large-scale battery storage facility in Salzgitter
    Volkswagen Group has expanded its business model to include stationary energy infrastructure with the completion of its first large-scale battery storage system in Salzgitter, Germany. Developed by the Group's energy subsidiary, Elli, the facility has a 20-megawatt output and a 40-megawatt-hour storage capacity, marking Elli's entry into the energy storage and trading markets. Performance tests for trading on the European Power Exchange (EPEX SPOT) are underway. This project is a...
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    Hubject and Windrose partner to enhance electric truck charging with Plug&Charge technology
    Hubject and Windrose Technology have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the electric truck charging experience by implementing secure, automated Plug&Charge authentication for Windrose's fleet of electric trucks. This collaboration aligns with their goal to facilitate smoother operations and charging for long-haul trucks across global megawatt charging networks. The initiative provides truck drivers with a simplified charging process and offers fleet managers improved overs...
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    Allegro DVT launches DWP300 DeWarp semiconductor IP
    Allegro DVT has announced the addition of the DWP300 DeWarp intellectual property (IP) to its Zinia Pixel Processing IPs portfolio. This new development demonstrates Allegro DVT's ongoing dedication to providing advanced solutions for imaging and video applications. The DWP300 DeWarp IP is engineered for efficient silicon area and power usage, featuring flexible real-time geometric transformation capabilities. It includes a customizable software driver that generates mesh configurations for vari...
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    Charged up, but not connected: the bottlenecks in electric mobility
    Politicians have rarely been shy about their electric dreams. From Washington to Brussels, targets for zero-emission vehicles multiply by the year. Carmakers, too, trumpet all-electric futures. Yet beneath the glossy projections and ribbon-cuttings lies a simpler truth: the electric-vehicle transition will move only as fast as the plugs in the ground. And in many places, those plugs are arriving more slowly —and less evenly — than ambition demands. The past year has offered a study in con...
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    Volkswagen starts pre-series production of autonomous ID. Buzz at Hanover facility
    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has commenced pre-series production of its autonomous electric minivan, the ID. Buzz AD, at its Hanover, Germany, facility. These initial vehicles are designated for testing and pilot projects in Europe and the US. The plan is to produce approximately 500 vehicles by 2026, with full-scale series production anticipated to start in 2027. The development of the autonomous ID. Buzz involves collaboration with subsidiary Moia and technology partner Mobileye. This mod...
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    Islington council in the UK secures about £1 million in grant funding to expand EV charging infrastructure
    The Islington Council in the UK has secured close to £1 million from the Department for Transport as part of a £1.86 million government funding, along with private investments, to expand electric vehicle charging points in the borough. The aim is to promote a cleaner transport network for local residents. Councilor Rowena Champion emphasized the borough's commitment to tackling climate change by delivering more than 600 publicly accessible charge points, with plans for additional installati...
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    Nexen Tire opens winter tire testing facility in Finland
    On Feb. 13, Nexen Tire officially opened its Purple Snow Ivalo Center, a testing facility dedicated to winter and all-weather tires, in Ivalo, Finland. The center is located within the Union Technique de l'Automobile, du Motocycle et du Cycle (UTAC) proving ground in Ivalo, near the Arctic Circle in Northern Europe. UTAC is recognized as Europe's largest automotive testing organization. It offers a comprehensive testing infrastructure replicating extreme winter conditions. Nexen Tire aims to ...
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    Wallbox's net revenue fell 11.4% year over year to €145.1 million in 2025
    Wallbox NV, a provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company, based in Barcelona, Spain, generated €145.1 million in revenue for the year, delivering 144,000 charging units, including 536 DC fast chargers. Wallbox's net loss for the full year narrowed to €103 million, compared with €151 million in 2024. During 2025, the company delivered 144,000 charging units, including 536 DC ...
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    EU Industrial Accelerator Act aims to boost demand for low-carbon technologies
    The European Commission has introduced the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon technologies and products manufactured in Europe. The act aims to enhance manufacturing, develop businesses and create jobs in the EU by promoting a shift toward cleaner, future-ready technologies across industries. The proposal follows recommendations from the Draghi report. It includes specific "Made in EU" and low-carbon requirements for public procurement a...
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    Milence opens new EV charging hub at Volvo factory in Ghent
    Milence, a collaboration between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and the Volvo Group, has opened a new public electric vehicle charging hub in Ghent, Belgium, marking its fourth in the country. Located near the Schansakker exit on the R4, this hub is designed to provide electric trucks with a seamless and reliable charging experience. The initiative is part of a larger effort to promote zero-emission mobility and accelerate the transition to fossil-free road transport. Initially, the hub will...
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    Korian and Blink Charging partner to expand EV network installation in Belgium
    Korian Belgium, a provider of elderly care services, has partnered with Blink Charging Co. to establish an expansive electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Belgium. This collaboration involves the setting up of over 200 Blink-owned chargers across 90 Korian locations, making it one of the most extensive EV charging networks in the Belgian elderly care sector. Blink will manage the entire life cycle of the chargers, including installation, operation, maintenance and customer supp...
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    Acciona to build Madrid's largest public EV charging hub in M-30 ring road
    Acciona has secured a contract from the Madrid regional government to construct the largest public electric vehicle charging hub within Madrid's M-30 ring road. This facility, expected to be operational in 2027, will feature a total installed capacity of 4,000 kW. It will include 20 ultrafast-charging points — 19 for regular cars and one for heavy-duty vehicles — alongside a battery-swapping station for Silence EVs. Located at 276 Paseo de la Castellana, opposite the Four Towers business ...
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    Plenitude partners Pininfarina to transform design of EV charging stations
    Plenitude, through its subsidiary Plenitude On The Road, has formed a strategic partnership with Pininfarina to redesign the areas hosting its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The collaboration aims to redefine future charging spaces by merging functionality, aesthetics, ease of use, transparency, and high-quality services for electric mobility. This agreement facilitates the design, development and definition of a new concept for innovative charging stations that are distinctive and...
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    EnBW partners with XCharge to enhance fast-charging network in Germany
    EnBW and XCharge have entered into a long-term partnership aimed at enhancing the quality and resilience of the fast-charging network. This multiyear framework agreement focuses on delivering powerful charging stations and advancing hardware and software development. The collaboration is set to strengthen EnBW's strategic position in e-mobility, while for XCharge, it marks a significant market entry in Germany. The partnership builds on a successful two-year field test where 10 XCharge C...
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    TotalEnergies considers selling its German EV charging business amid industry shifts
    TotalEnergies, the French oil major, is considering selling its charging station business in Germany, as reported by The Pioneer. This development was highlighted in a sales prospectus provided by consulting firm Roland Berger. TotalEnergies operates nearly 80,000 electric vehicle charge points across Europe but is shifting toward a partnership model due to slower-than-expected electrification progress within the industry. Recently, TotalEnergies has formed EV charging partnerships with La Ba...
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    Plymouth city in the UK appoints Connected Kerb and Believ to expand EV charging infrastructure
    The city of Plymouth in the UK is collaborating with leading charge-point operators (CPOs) Connected Kerb and Believ to advance the rollout of accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The CPOs plan to bring substantial private investment to Plymouth's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project, which aims to provide residents with reliable EV charging solutions. The LEVI project will install 750 dual on-street charging points, targeting areas with limited off-street p...
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    Rock Tech Lithium, Siemens sign MOU to set up lithium conversion plant in Canada
    Rock Tech Lithium Inc. and Siemens Canada Ltd. (Siemens) have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a lithium conversion plant in Canada, Rock Tech Lithium announced March 2. The signing took place at the Canadian Critical Minerals Forum hosted by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Trade Show and Convention (PDAC). According to the press release, at the core of this partnership is the application of Siemen...
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    ŠKODA opens largest BEV battery assembly facility in Volkswagen Group at Mladá Boleslav
    ŠKODA has inaugurated a new battery systems assembly hall in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, becoming the largest battery-electric vehicle (BEV) battery system manufacturer within the Volkswagen Group. This €205 million investment highlights the strategic importance of ŠKODA's plant and enhances synergies within the Brand Group Core. The facility strengthens the European battery value chain to ensure a stable supply of battery systems for models across various Group brands. The prod...
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    BYD begins large-scale deployment of megawatt flash-charging facilities across mainland China
    BYD has started the large-scale installation of megawatt flash-charging facilities across mainland China, signifying a shift from planning to implementation in its charging infrastructure efforts. Images shared by the company on social media depict the charging facilities with a cyan exterior and a T-shaped design. This design aims to prevent cables from dragging on the ground and enhance operational convenience, reflecting BYD's goal to make its charging network a brand asset. In March 20...
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    MAHLE receives CARA certification for battery diagnostic function E-SCAN
    MAHLE's E-SCAN battery diagnostics function has earned the battery Health check CARA-approved certification from the Car Remarketing Association Europe, confirming its compliance with European quality standards for assessing electric vehicle battery conditions. E-SCAN is preinstalled on MAHLE's diagnostic devices, TechPRO and CONNEX, and it uses the vehicles' standardized European in-board diagnostic (EOBD) interface to quickly evaluate battery parameters such as the state of health (SoH) bas...
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    Fleete opens UK’s largest dedicated commercial EV charging hub in the Port of Tilbury
    Fleete has inaugurated the UK's largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at the Port of Tilbury. This 5-MW facility, equipped with ultrarapid chargers, allows up to 16 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to charge simultaneously and is accessible to all electric commercial vehicles. It marks the first of Fleete's planned network of shared charging hubs aimed at facilitating fleet electrification across the UK by offering high-powered charging at key locations. These electri...
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    Lyten completes acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish battery assets
    Lyten, a US-based emerging battery company, has completed the acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion (Skellefteå, Sweden) and Northvolt Labs (Västerås, Sweden), the company announced Feb. 27. According to Lyten, the acquisition of Swedish battery assets of Northvolt includes 16 GWh of existing battery manufacturing capacity, over 160 hectares of land, infrastructure and buildings to support expanded manufacturing and industrial activities, and the largest and most advanced battery ...
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    Mercedes-Benz and Momenta launch advanced urban pilot system for Chinese EVs
    Mercedes-Benz and Momenta have announced a milestone in their partnership following the successful launch of the all-electric CLA. By combining "Mercedes-Benz standards" with "Chinese speed," they are delivering a driving experience tailored to the complexities of Chinese urban environments. The urban pilot system uses large models trained on extensive real-world Chinese road data, enabling the all-electric CLA to navigate challenging scenarios such as complex intersections, narrow passages and ...
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    Toshiba introduces TPD7110F diode controller for automotive systems
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has introduced the TPD7110F, an ideal diode controller tailored to enhance power control and design flexibility in automotive systems. This component finds applications in body control modules, battery management systems (BMSs) and head-up displays. The TPD7110F features reverse-polarity protection to safeguard against battery connection errors, underscoring the role of ideal diode controllers in automotive safety designs that demand redundant configurations. T...
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    Nio, Bosch collaborate on core technologies for smart electric vehicles
    Nio Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Bosch Group during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to mainland China. This collaboration illustrates the ongoing alignment of interests between mainland China and Germany in the automotive supply chain, particularly amid the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Nio announced that the agreement will encompass all three of its brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — and will involve deep collaboration in technologies vital to smart...
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    Austrian charge point operator SMATRICS EnBW opens new EV charging hubs in Northern Italy
    Austrian charge point operator (CPO) SMATRICS EnBW has inaugurated two new EV charging parks in northern Italy.  The Trezzo sull'Adda site is located on the A4 Turin-Trieste motorway, bypassing the greater Milan area and Lake Garda. At the same time, the Gruaro location is at the junction of the A4 Turin-Trieste and A28 Portogruaro-Conegliano motorways. According to the company, these new installations are strategically positioned to serve commuter and tourist traffic between Austri...
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    NXP Semiconductors unveils 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers for automotive use
    NXP Semiconductors has introduced production-released 10BASE-T1S Physical Medium Dependent (PMD) transceivers, specifically the TJA1410 for automotive use and the TJF1410 for industrial applications, including building automation. These groundbreaking transceivers allow original equipment manufacturers to extend low-cost, multidrop Ethernet all the way to the network edge, which is critical for both scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) and industrial architectures. The TJA1410 is fully qualif...
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    Ampere, Basquevolt sign joint development agreement to develop lithium-metal-based battery for EVs
    Ampere, an electric vehicle and software company backed by the Renault Group, has signed a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to enhance the development and testing of lithium-metal-based batteries for future EVs. Basquevolt's technology promises a significant improvement in energy density compared to liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion batteries, leveraging polymer electrolyte and advanced anode to create compact and lightweight battery packs with improved thermal stability and rapid cha...
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    Polestar rolls out car-controlled smart charging to reduce total cost of ownership for EV owners
    Swedish premium electric-car maker Polestar is advancing its efforts to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for its customers by introducing grid rewards and smart charging in key European markets as part of the Polestar Energy offer. As Europe's energy system is evolving, the importance of home charging for grid stability continues to take center stage. Polestar is addressing this by expanding grid rewards and introducing car-controlled smart charging, enabling drivers to charge th...
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    UK government extends its home EV charger grant scheme to March 2027
    The UK government has extended its home electric vehicle charger grant scheme for another year and has also increased the amount offered from £350 to £500, according to a news report published by Autocar UK on Feb. 25. The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant was launched by the UK government in 2023 as part of its larger plan to accelerate EV adoption by making home chargers more affordable. While the scheme was initially restricted to homeowners with driveways, it was later expanded to incl...
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    The shortening of the automotive supply chain
    For decades, the car industry perfected the art of distance. Design in Germany, components from Japan and South Korea, wiring harnesses from Mexico, electronics from mainland China and final assembly wherever labor was the cheapest. The logic was simple: stretching the supply chain across borders, arbitrage wages and scale, and trusting that trade would remain broadly liberal and logistics would remain frictionless. That logic is fraying. Automakers are not abandoning globalization, but they ...
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    Apollo Tyres opens outdoor tire testing facility in Finland
    On Feb. 24, Apollo Tyres inaugurated its dedicated outdoor tire-testing facility in Ivalo, Finland, marking a significant step in its commitment to improving the performance of winter and all-season tires. The facility, developed under a long-term agreement with the automotive testing and certification organization UTAC, became fully operational in December 2025 and held a formal opening this week. The testing facility includes snow and ice tracks that replicate real-world winter conditions, ...
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    ElevenEs raises Series B funding from Caterpillar for new lithium iron phosphate battery factory
    ElevenEs, backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., has completed the first closing of its Series B investment round. Caterpillar Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., participated in this round alongside an affiliate of BST (HK) Ltd., a commodity trading house based in Hong Kong. This milestone is pivotal for European battery manufacturing as the funds will be directed toward the initial infrastructure and equipment phases for a planned 1-GWh mega-factory set to begin construc...
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    Latvian government allocates €40 million to support purchase of EVs
    Latvia's Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has announced the development of a new support program aimed at encouraging residents to purchase environmentally friendly vehicles. The program, which is yet to receive government approval, plans to offer financial assistance for the acquisition of electric cars, externally chargeable hybrid cars and hydrogen cars. The program is planned to be funded with €40 million and will continue until the funds are fully utilized, though not beyond Dec. 3...
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    Vienna approves installation of another 1,000 EV charging stations to promote EV adoption
    The city of Vienna, in collaboration with Wien Energie, is advancing the expansion of e-mobility by planning to install up to 1,000 new public charging points for electric vehicles. This initiative aims to nearly double the existing number of charging points in Vienna and includes 10 additional fast-charging parks. The agreement for this expansion is set to be reviewed by the relevant Mobility Committee and Wien Energie bodies next week. Wien Energie has an average charging point every 400...
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    Toyota to build vehicle recycling facility in Poland
    Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the establishment of a new Circular Factory in Walbrzych, Poland, which will occupy 25,000 square meters and process approximately 20,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. This initiative is part of TME's strategy to develop a circular economy model focused on reducing, reusing and recycling to maximize environmental benefits. The facility will employ a comprehensive approach to vehicle processing, aimed at recovering components and raw materials such as c...
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    TfL awards TotalEnergies contract for rapid EV chargers across London
    Transport for London (TfL) has granted TotalEnergies a contract to install up to 43 rapid or ultrarapid electric vehicle chargers throughout London. These chargers, capable of recharging vehicles within 30 minutes, are expected to be placed near key routes frequently utilized by high-mileage, commercial users, such as taxis and freight, as well as near high streets and local amenities. A significant number of the new charging bays will be situated in south London areas, including Bromley, Lew...
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    Nokian Tyres reports increased net sales and profits in FY 2025
    Nokian Tyres released financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter, the Finland-based tiremaker reported net sales of €416.4 million compared to €415 million during the same period in 2024. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, net sales were up 0.8% year over year, fueled by demand in North America and the Nordic region.  Despite sluggish topline performance, the company's segment operating profit increased 42.3% year ...
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    Geely-backed Horse Powertrain unveils new hybrid powertrain concept
    Horse Powertrain, a global joint venture backed by Geely, Renault Group and Aramco, revealed a new hybrid powertrain concept in February 2026. This hybrid powertrain is designed to operate on 100% renewable gasoline, with the first demonstrator vehicle set for release in early 2026. The announcement places Horse Powertrain among key global developers working to improve hybrid efficiency amid the push for electrification. Established in 2024, Horse Powertrain functions as a standalone suppl...
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    UK-based Octopus launches fleet charging solutions
    Octopus Energy has launched an EV fleet charging solution called Octopus Fleet. The launch of 'Octopus Fleet' marks a significant advancement in the UK's progression toward economical and sustainable transport solutions, offering businesses a comprehensive approach to electrifying their fleet operations. Octopus Fleet provides a variety of customizable smart solutions for businesses beginning or expanding their electric vehicle engagements. These solutions include fleet payment tools, advance...
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    BMW-backed HeyCharge secures €2.5-million grant from EIC Accelerator
    HeyCharge, a technology company based in Munich and supported by BMW i Ventures, Statkraft Ventures and Y Combinator, has received a €2.5-million grant from the European Innovation Council Accelerator. This funding is directed toward the SecureCharge FLEX project, which aims to overcome challenges in installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in multiunit residential buildings, specifically addressing unreliable connectivity and high installation costs. Chris Cardé, HeyCharge's founder a...
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    Integrals Power's LMFP batteries achieve durability and performance milestones in extreme conditions
    Integrals Power's advanced rich-manganese lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials have successfully surpassed 1,500 cycles in durability testing conducted by QinetiQ, a renowned testing and research company. Pouch cells from the same batch have also been subjected to extreme cold temperature testing by Cranfield University, showing 85% retained capacity at -25ºC and 68% at -30ºC. These test results indicate significant improvements compared to other chemistries and ...
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    Plug Charging acquires Wattif's charge-point estate in the UK and Ireland
    Plug Charging, an electric vehicle infrastructure operator based in Cardiff, UK, has acquired Wattif's charge-point estate in the UK and Ireland. The acquisition encompasses 350 charge points located at various high-demand sites, including train stations, healthcare facilities, holiday parks, retail and hospitality venues across the UK and Ireland. These charge points will be incorporated into Plug Charging's operational framework, which includes management, monitoring and 24/7 driver support, a...
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    Cars that know too much
    For most of the past century, the car’s relationship with its owner has been transactional and forgetful. A car burned fuel, wore out brake pads and occasionally stalled at inconvenient moments. It did not remember where its driver had been, how fast they drove, whom they called or how long they lingered outside a particular address. Today’s cars do all of that and more. Modern vehicles generate rivers of data. Sensors track location, acceleration, battery health and driving behavior. Inf...
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    EU draft policy to mandate 70% local content for EVs to qualify for subsidies
    The EU is working on a new draft policy that aims to mandate electric vehicles to have at least 70% of their components produced within the EU, excluding batteries, to qualify for state support and subsidies. This policy is part of a broader strategy to protect the EU's €2.6 trillion manufacturing sector and to counteract challenges such as competition from low-cost Chinese products, high-energy prices and stringent climate regulations. Additionally, the policy is expected to requir...
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    Believ installs first of its planned 71 EV charging points at Leeds City Council, UK
    The first of 71 Believ electric vehicle charge points has been launched at Leeds City Council, signaling a significant achievement in their collaboration, funded entirely by the charge-point operator (CPO). This initiative is designed to aid residents, visitors and businesses in transitioning to cleaner, more sustainable transport. The rollout is scheduled to continue through early 2026, featuring a combination of fast chargers for long-stay and overnight use, along with rapid chargers for qu...
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    Volvo to roll out software update for over 2.5 million cars with Google infotainment system
    Volvo has announced a significant software update for over 2.5 million cars equipped with a Google-based infotainment system built after 2020. The update, version 5.0.5, was initially planned for release by the end of 2025 but has been postponed to the start of 2026. According to Volvo's website, the new software version went live on Feb. 16 and will begin reaching vehicles in about three weeks as an over-the-air update, although owners can opt to have the update installed at a dealership earlie...
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