Energy & Charging
Ford and Renault announce strategic partnership to co-develop small EVs in Europe
Ford may have walked back its decision to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, but its commitment to electrification persists. Today, Ford announced a landmark alliance with French automaker Renault to co-develop a series of small electric vehicles for the European market.
The strategic collaboration should see jointly developed EVs rolling out as early as 2028, with plans to expand the partnership to include small commercial vehicles.
OEMs praise Trump’s reversal of federal fuel economy rules
OEMs such as Ford and Stellantis have stood in support of Trump’s controversial decision to roll back federal fuel economy rules for passenger vehicles. The decision, made last Wednesday, reverses many of the mandates introduced under the Biden administration that advocated for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Following the rollback of these mandates, known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules or CAFE, Americans will no longer be subject to hefty fines for violating these rules, essentially rendering them obsolete.
China’s diesel-powered trucks face rapid electric overhaul
China is accelerating its transition from diesel-powered trucks to electric alternatives at breakneck speed. Once almost entirely dependent on diesel for heavy freight, the country has seen a sharp rise in electric truck adoption, signalling profound changes for fuel consumption and emissions worldwide.
In 2020, diesel trucks dominated new sales across China. Fast forward to 2025, and electric vehicles now represent more than one-fifth of new heavy truck purchases. Analysts predict that this figure could climb beyond half of all new sales within the next year, meaning China’s energy sector will need to dramatically restructure in order to meet new electricity demands.
EV sales steadily rise in Latin America
With the EU’s EV mandate up for debate and the politicisation of electric vehicles casting doubt on the American EV market, the global outlook for EV uptake seems, at first glance, murky.
However, if we look more broadly at the global landscape, the race to electrify is only just beginning. In Latin America, EV adoption is steadily growing thanks to a huge influx of Chinese models from automakers such as Geely and BYD.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
London’s congestion charge is set for one of its biggest shifts in years, with both the cost of entering the zone and the treatment of electric vehicles set to dramatically shift in 2026. The development represents mayor Sadiq Khan’s latest step to incentivize public transportation over personal vehicles.
From January 2, the daily fee will rise from £15 to £18, the first increase since 2020. Transport for London (TfL) says future rises will track Tube fares or inflation to keep public transport from becoming the more expensive choice.
Should the EU stand firm on its EV mandate?
Opinion Two years ago, the European Union decided to impose a mandate, banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by the year 2035. Now, just a decade out from this historic target, the mandate is up for review with the process likely to begin in the...
UK Government charging reforms could revolutionise at-home charging
News The cost of owning an EV has continued to be a stumbling block for UK car owners hoping to make the switch to electric. Alongside the high upfront cost of an electric vehicle come costly infrastructure fees, with at-home chargers currently costing in the region...
Nexperia supply warning casts a shadow over global supply chains
News Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has warned Japanese automotive customers that it may no longer be able to guarantee supply, heightening fears of new disruptions across the global auto industry. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) confirmed that several...
BYD bets on biofuels in Brazil with new “Super Hybrid”
News Chinese automaker BYD has announced the launch of a “Super Hybrid” vehicle developed specifically for the Brazilian market. The new hybrid model comes with biofuel compatibility, enabling users to run the vehicle on any ratio of petrol and ethanol. BYD’s...
Tesla makes a bid for UK energy
News Following news earlier this week that Elon Musk has been offered $29 billion in shares to remain at Tesla, the company has made the headlines once again this week. Tesla, valued at over $1 trillion, has announced its intentions to launch a household electricity...
New A-I powered platform could redefine EV charging infrastructure
News US company, Terbine, has launched its own AI-powered platform to streamline EV infrastructure. The platform, known as Strata, provides an overview of the EV charging network, only directing vehicles to charging stations that are fully operational and available...
Transitioning to electric fleets with the Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose
Wen Han, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose hosted a keynote talk at MOVE 2025 discussing how he is making electric commercial trucking a reality. Han highlighted several key themes shaping the future of heavy-duty trucking. Central was the push for a truly...
EVs: Charging, infrastructure and adoption with Mercedes-Benz, DHL, NIO and IONITY
Industry leaders from DHL, Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging, IONITY and NIO gathered at MOVE 2025 to discuss the global accelerating electric vehicle (EV) market and its challenges. They highlight improvements in EV acceptance, fleet electrification and...
Localising the battery supply chain with Umicore, Lyten and Kuehne + Nagel
In this insightful panel from MOVE 2025, industry leaders from Lytem, Umicore, and Kuehne + Nagel explore how to make EV battery supply chains more ethical, resilient and regionalised. From lithium-sulfur innovation that avoids cobalt and nickel, to battery material...
Terawatt opens its first electric truck charging site in California
Electric fleet charging solutions company Terawatt Infrastructure has opened its first medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the charging hub is...
CATL overtakes BYD in fast-charging with new sodium-ion battery brand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, dubbed "Naxtra", which claims to be the world's first mass produced sodium-ion battery. The launch is the second-generation release of CATL's existing...
Lime partners with Redwood materials for end-of-life battery recycling
California-based micromobility company Lime has announced an agreement with sustainable battery recycling and circular materials recovery company Redwood Materials. The partnership will make Redwood the exclusive battery recycling partner for all Lime cities...
Volkwagen’s Scania acquires bankrupt Northvolt’s battery pack division
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems. The battery maker Northvolt filed for bankruptcy just last month in Sweden, supposedly due to “rising capital costs, geopolitical instability,...
Redwood expands into San Francisco with new R&D center
Photo: Redwood Materials Redwood has been on a fast-moving path: in the past year, they recycled over 20 GWh of lithium-ion batteries—the equivalent of about 250,000 electric vehicles— and opened the first lithium source and nickel “mine” in the U.S. in over a decade...
CATL & Sinopec to build battery swapping stations
Photo: CATL Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) haws partnered with Chinese oil company Sinopec to build a battery swapping network across China. The two companies are aiming to construct at least 500 battery-swap stations by...
Ionity introduces new pay-as-you-go charging tariff
Photo: Ionity German-based charging infrastructure company Ionity has announced a new tariff that users to charge on a pay-as-you-go basis. The new "IONITY Go" tariff allows users to charge at all 4,800 IONITY charge points with up to 400 kW of power for just 0.71 GBP...
Brooklyn start-up opens first fast-charging station in San Francisco
Photo: Revel Brooklyn-based electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure start-up Revel has opened its first-ever fast-charging hub in San Francisco as part of the company's California expansion. The station features 12 320kW chargers within the hub that were...
BYD shares soar after announcing flash-charge batteries
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has hit a record high on its stock after the company announced its new megawatt flash-charging platform. The manufacturers shares jumped more than 6% per share on Tuesday after announcing the new technology on Monday, according...
Connecticut to retrofit lampposts as EV chargers
Photo: Smart Cities World San-Francisco-based electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Voltpost has been selected by Connecticut to retrofit a number of lampposts into EV charging ports. The state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has selected the company...
Swedish start-up Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Swedish battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy after failing to become Europe's beacon of hope in the Chinese-dominated battery industry. The Volkswagen, Goldman Sachs and BlackRock-backed start-up announced bankruptcy on Wednesday, blaming its downfall on...
Porsche buys majority stake in German battery company
Luxury carmaker Porsche AG has purchased the majority stake in German battery manufacturing company VARTA AG Group, fully-acquiring V4Drive. The sports car manufacturer is the new majority shareholder of the company, while VARTA AG will retain a minority stake without...
UK start-up to use licensed Chinese technology to develop EV batteries
Photo: Volklec UK-based battery manufacturing start-up Volklec has announced a licensing agreement with Asian battery supplier Far East Battery (FEB) to develop lithium-ion batteries. The British start-up will use FEB's technology to make batteries for energy storage...
Toyota opens hydrogen refuelling station in Indonesia
Toyota has opened a hydrogen refuelling system (HRS) facility in Karawang, Indonesia. The automaker has set up the facility at the xEV Center, a facility that focuses on energy resources, national energy security, and sustainable economic growth, especially as...
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