IIT-BHU develops hydrogen-powered multi-mode e-bike
IIT-BHU researchers have developed a patented hydrogen-powered multi‑mode e-bike that has combined pedalling, a 24V battery and a 500W fuel cell, and have reported a conversion cost of about ₹5,000 excluding the fuel cell.
Schneider Electric launches 720 kW StarCharge Fast EV system
Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a 720 kW EV charging system that has supported simultaneous charging of up to 12 vehicles, has achieved 97% efficiency and has adopted a decentralised architecture enabling flexible dispenser placement.
European Commission revises car CO2 regulation
An analysis has shown the Commission's December 2025 proposal has weakened 2030 and 2035 car CO2 targets, has increased projected emissions by about 10% (720 MtCO2e) to 2050, and has reduced expected BEV market shares.
EU proposes revision to car CO2 standards
The European Commission has proposed revisions to EU car CO2 rules, replacing the 2035 zero‑emission mandate with a 90% target and introducing averaging, credits and fuel allowances, which have increased projected emissions and reduced expected BEV market shares.
Volkswagen cuts ID. Buzz prices in Australia
Volkswagen has reduced RRPs for the ID. Buzz range in Australia to match existing driveaway offers, and has extended those offers for the Pro 5‑ and 7‑seaters and Cargo van until 30 April 2026 to support fleet and retail uptake.
WattEV doubles capacity at San Bernardino depot
WattEV has more than doubled capacity at its San Bernardino depot, adding thirty 250 kW CCS ports and six 1.2 MW MCS ports, raising total power to 11.5 MW and enabling up to 200 truck charges per day.
Victoria opens first overhead-gantry electric depot
Victoria has opened its first overhead-gantry electric bus depot in Preston, built by Kinetic under the Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchise, and has begun introducing 58 battery electric buses to transition the depot to full zero-emission operation.
CEFC commits $60m to discounted EV finance for Hyundai, Kia
The CEFC has committed $60 million to a Hyundai Capital Australia partnership that has enabled discounted finance rates for Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles priced below the luxury car tax threshold, aiming to reduce costs and increase EV uptake.
Fleet Dash Cam Implementation Guide
The guide has outlined operational steps, policy elements and metrics for deploying AI-enabled dash cams, and has emphasised integration with telematics, privacy controls and coaching workflows to improve safety and claims management.
EVgo plans 500 NACS fast charging connectors by 2026
EVgo has expanded NACS connector deployment following a 2025 pilot and has announced plans to install more than 500 NACS fast-charging connectors by end-2026 across existing and new United States sites to support rising NACS-equipped vehicle demand.
EV pullback's impact on Southern US factories and jobs
Automakers and suppliers have reduced EV commitments in the Southern US, have halted projects and recorded impairments, and have shifted production towards hybrids and internal combustion to preserve asset utilisation and limit workforce losses.
Geely extends $2,500 incentive on EX5 SUV
Geely has extended a $2,500 factory bonus on EX5 models to 28 February 2026, which has been applied as a deduction to the driveaway price and has been offered with a leasing contribution through fleet managers, subject to stock availability.
Kikusui test systems for EV on-board chargers
Kikusui has provided test systems that have enabled AC and DC evaluation of on‑board chargers, reproducing global grid conditions, supporting bidirectional DC testing and regenerative operation for compliance, performance validation and accelerated development.
Pilot to install Tesla Semi heavy-duty chargers
Pilot has agreed with Tesla to deploy V4 chargers for Tesla Semi heavy-duty trucks at select sites across five states, and initial sites have been scheduled to open in summer 2026 with stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2MW.
Ford to record $600m pretax pension charge
Ford has said it will record a $600 million pretax charge in the fourth quarter for pension and post‑retirement remeasurements, and has projected about a $500 million after‑tax reduction in net income without affecting adjusted results or cash.
Updated EV grants for commercial fleets, 2026
Governments in Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada and Spain have updated commercial EV grant schemes and depot charging funding for 2026, covering light vans, heavy trucks and differing tax, point-of-sale and utility incentives.
BYD explores local EV assembly in India
BYD has been evaluating semi‑knocked‑down assembly in India to mitigate import caps and tariffs, secure wider model availability and scale supply, after deliveries have risen sharply and import quotas have constrained growth.
Electra validates AI-driven battery management system
Electra Vehicles has validated EVE‑Ai Adaptive Controls, an AI-driven battery management system embedding real-time AI and physics‑informed algorithms at the edge, and has reported improved State of Charge and State of Health estimation accuracy.
Tesla sold $430m in Megapacks to xAI in 2025
Tesla has sold $430m of Megapack backup batteries to xAI, which has represented about 3.4% of its energy revenue, while Tesla's energy division has climbed 27% to $12.8bn.
VinFast and Autobrains to develop camera-based autonomy
VinFast has partnered with Autobrains to develop a camera‑based L2++ autonomy system for VF 8 and VF 9 models, and has piloted trials in Hanoi using Agentic AI and satellite‑fused localisation to avoid LiDAR and HD maps.
CATL and NIO sign five-year battery partnership
CATL and NIO have signed a five-year strategic cooperation and have agreed to develop long‑life batteries, have committed to advance battery‑swapping technology and standards, and have arranged to share network resources and pursue joint branding to expand market share.
WEX unifies fuel and public EV charging payments
WEX has combined petrol and public EV charging transactions onto a single fleet card and invoice, has embedded RFID for charging access, and has offered unified reporting and a single credit line for mixed-energy fleets.
XC Technology and Photon Automation form ESS partnership
XC Technology and Photon Automation have signed a strategic collaboration to support Photon Energy in offering turnkey energy storage system contract manufacturing, covering design, prototyping, production, precision laser welding and battery process optimisation.
EV adoption linked to reduced NO₂ levels in California
Recent satellite data have shown that electric vehicle adoption in California has reduced nitrogen dioxide concentrations; researchers have reported a 1.1 per cent NO₂ decline per 200 zero‑emission vehicles added between 2019 and 2023.
InstaVolt launches EV charger locator features
InstaVolt has launched interactive mapping and site-amenity search tools on its UK and international websites to help drivers locate chargers, and has announced planned site listings; it has reported over 3,000 chargers live or in development and renewable-powered operation.
Europe's battery sector and industrial sovereignty
Europe has developed nascent battery production but has remained reliant on Asian imports, particularly Chinese cells and cathodes. Policymakers have delayed substantial financial support and tariffs and have faced decisions on local content rules under the Industry Accelerator Act.
India's EV market expands in 2026
India has entered a mainstream growth phase in 2026, driven by government incentives, expanded charging networks and local manufacturing, with adoption broadening across two- and three-wheelers and passenger cars despite persistent charging and recycling challenges.
Mouser launches motor-control resource centre
Mouser Electronics has launched an online motor‑control resource centre and has compiled technical articles, e‑books and product information to support engineers developing motor‑control and EV‑adjacent systems, including e‑bikes, drones, robotics and light electric vehicles.
GM integrates Electrify America into branded apps
GM has added Electrify America network access to its myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac apps, enabling route planning, real-time station availability, session monitoring and in-app payment for over 5,000 public chargers.
Nissan unveils solar-panel Ariya concept for testing
Nissan has unveiled an Ariya concept with 3.8m² of photovoltaic panels and has reported testing that has shown up to 23 kilometres of added daily range and a 35–65% reduction in charging frequency.
Integration of AI dash cams in Indian fleets
Indian commercial fleets have adopted AI-enabled dash cams that perform edge inference, fuse video with vehicle telemetry, and upload event clips, enabling real-time alerts, driver monitoring and incident evidence while lowering bandwidth usage and informing phased regulatory standardisation.
Danfoss Editron eDrive for VTS Fero tracked carriers
Danfoss Power Solutions has supplied its Editron eDrive to VTS Track Solutions, which has developed Fero tracked carriers; the parties have collaborated to adapt software and integrate a dual-motor propulsion system for battery-electric material transport.
Tesla brand value declines 36% to US$27.6bn
Brand Finance has reported that Tesla's brand value has declined 36% in 2025 to US$27.61bn, citing weaker product pipeline, relatively higher vehicle prices and the CEO's political activity as contributors to reduced brand strength.
ARAI to establish hydrogen ICE R&D facility in India
ARAI has announced plans to establish a hydrogen internal combustion engine R&D facility in India and has positioned the institute to advance hydrogen combustion technology for alternative fuels and heavy‑duty mobility.
India-EU FTA may cut tariffs on EU luxury EVs
Negotiations have entered a decisive phase and have proposed phased tariff cuts on EU luxury EV imports, potentially lowering duties from about 100 per cent to 10 to 15 per cent while preserving local value addition safeguards.
Beam Global sells 10 EV ARC chargers to New York development
Beam Global has sold ten EV ARC off-grid charging systems to a New York residential development and has reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of over 50%, driven by increased commercial and international sales and broader product diversification.
BYD targets 1.3 million international sales for 2026
BYD has set a 2026 international sales target of 1.3 million vehicles and has projected 24% growth versus 2025; it has expanded exports, increased market share in Australia, and has produced its 15 millionth new-energy vehicle.
Integrated FPC Cell Contacts for Battery Packs
Manufacturers have adopted flexible PCB-based cell contacting systems to replace discrete wiring, and have reduced assembly costs, improved manufacturing reliability and data quality, and have enabled more effective battery-management monitoring to support higher energy-density pack designs.
Octillion reports single-day EV battery production record
Octillion has reported a single-day output of 3,653 EV battery systems across nine factories, totalling about 114 MWh, and has delivered approximately 20 GWh in 2025 and has forecast higher production in 2026.
Keysight introduces high-power and megawatt EV test systems
Keysight has introduced test systems for high-power and megawatt EV charging, supporting up to 1,500 V/1,500 A and multiple global standards to aid validation and interoperability.
MATTER launches AI-defined two-wheeler platform
MATTER unveiled an AI-defined vehicle platform that integrates machine learning into core two-wheeler systems, supporting a multi-segment product roadmap and shared architecture for scale and lifecycle optimisation.
China expands hydrogen vehicle deployment in 2025
China added over 10,000 hydrogen vehicles in 2025, supported by targeted subsidies, regional pilots, expanding refuelling infrastructure and state-backed investment to promote commercial and heavy-duty applications.
Everything Electric Sydney event postponed to September
Everything Electric has deferred its Sydney show to 18–20 September 2026, citing global EV market uncertainty and exhibitor readiness; organisers will extend lead time, add partners and expand B2B programming.
Mercedes‑Benz tests Megawatt Charging System on eActros
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks conducted a 2,400 km test of the Megawatt Charging System with eActros 600 vehicles across northern Europe to assess interoperability, charging performance and thermal management.
L-Charge raises $10m to expand off-grid EV charging
L-Charge raised $10 million to scale national off-grid EV charger installations, broaden product and service offerings, and expand sales, operations and support to serve commercial fleets and ride-hail segments.
Syensqo and Axens launch Argylium for solid electrolytes
Syensqo and Axens launched Argylium to industrialise sulfide solid electrolytes in Europe, combining materials development, process scale-up and research partnerships to accelerate all-solid-state battery commercialisation.
China scales automated dark factories for vehicle production
China is progressing towards highly automated dark vehicle factories, leveraging EV platforms, robotics and AI; this may lower production costs, improve quality consistency and alter global manufacturing competitiveness.
