Tag Archives: electric mobility

Škoda Showcases Smart Travel Features for Holidays, Charging Stops and Outdoor Activities

(IN BRIEF) Škoda is highlighting its Simply Clever features as practical solutions for summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities, with functions across its model range designed to improve comfort, storage, charging and everyday convenience. The portfolio includes bottle holders … Read the full press release

Simple Energy Deepens Siemens Software Use to Manage Complex Electric Two-Wheeler Development

(IN BRIEF) Simple Energy has expanded its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator cloud-based software to support advanced electric vehicle engineering and digital transformation. The Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer is using Teamcenter X for product lifecycle management and Designcenter X for advanced … Read the full press release

EnBW and RheinEnergie Agree Transaction Covering 200 Contracting Facilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) EnBW has agreed to sell its contracting business to RheinEnergie as part of its strategic focus on core growth areas linked to the energy transition. The portfolio includes around 200 facilities across Germany and approximately 150 employees, who … Read the full press release

DHL Freight to Deploy First European-Built SuperPanther Electric Truck in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight will deploy the first European-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 heavy-duty electric truck in the Netherlands, after the first series-produced vehicles were handed over at the plant in Steyr, Austria. The truck will be transferred from Austria to … Read the full press release

EIB and Drivalia Partner to Accelerate Zero-Emission Mobility for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Drivalia, part of the Crédit Agricole Auto Bank group, have signed a €48 million financing agreement to accelerate electric mobility in Italy and Finland. The financing will support the deployment of around 2,900 … Read the full press release

Mutares Enters Mobility Sector With Planned Acquisition of Free2move Car-Sharing Business

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has agreed to sell its full shareholding in the Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, employee consultation processes and … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Marks 23rd Year as Official Main Partner of the Tour de France

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto supported the 113th Tour de France as Official Main Partner for the 23rd time, continuing a partnership that began in 2004. Škoda Design created new crystal trophies inspired by the brand’s Modern Solid design language for … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Expands Swedish EV Charging Footprint With Nima Energy Fast-Charging Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall InCharge has signed an agreement to acquire Nima Energy’s Swedish ultra-fast charging business, adding 178 existing charging points and 254 planned charging points to its network. The acquisition will expand Vattenfall’s public charging presence in major metropolitan … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Germany Secures Major THW Order for 490 TGE Vehicles to Support Civil Protection Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Germany has received a major order from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief for 490 MAN TGE vehicles to be used in civil protection and disaster response across Germany. The order includes 350 command … Read the full press release

Continental and Renault Group Partner on Low Rolling Resistance Tire Technology to Improve Electric Vehicle Range

(IN BRIEF) Continental has developed a highly efficient tire for Renault Group’s innovation teams as part of a strategic partnership aimed at improving electric vehicle energy efficiency and driving range. Based on the Continental EcoContact 7 and adapted to Renault … Read the full press release

SEAT & CUPRA Positions Martorell as European EV Manufacturing Hub with Start of CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo Production

(IN BRIEF) SEAT & CUPRA has started production of the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo at its Martorell plant, marking the beginning of production for the Electric Urban Car Family and strengthening Spain’s role as a major European hub … Read the full press release

Proposed Stellantis-Dongfeng Joint Venture Targets NEV Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing Synergies in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore the creation of a new Stellantis-led joint venture in Europe focused on the sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering of Dongfeng new energy vehicles. The … Read the full press release

Heraeus Advances Portfolio Strategy with Planned Sale of Remloy Recycling Business to Mkango

(IN BRIEF) Heraeus Group has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell Heraeus Remloy, its rare earth magnets recycling business based in Bitterfeld, Germany, to Mkango Resources Ltd. The transaction supports Heraeus’ strategic portfolio development across its core business areas … Read the full press release

BASF Expands Processing Capabilities for Ultramid® Advanced with Innovative Welding Method

(IN BRIEF) BASF has patented a new hot gas welding process for thermoplastics that significantly shortens welding times while improving energy efficiency and maintaining high weld seam quality. The technology is especially suited for Ultramid® Advanced polyphthalamide materials used in … Read the full press release

Global Suppliers Recognized by Schaeffler for Excellence in Manufacturing and Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler honored seven suppliers during Supplier Day 2026 in Herzogenaurach, recognizing outstanding achievements across categories including electric mobility, powertrain systems, industrial solutions and logistics. The event focused on the importance of resilient supply chains, strategic supplier partnerships and … Read the full press release

New MAN service and sales hub near Lisbon highlights company’s push toward electrified transport infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has launched construction of a new sales and service branch in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal, marking one of the first major milestones in the company’s €300 million European service expansion programme. The new facility … Read the full press release

Stellantis Strengthens Chinese Manufacturing Strategy Through Expanded Dongfeng Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group have expanded their strategic partnership through new plans to manufacture Peugeot and Jeep electric vehicles in China for both domestic and global markets. The companies’ DPCA joint venture in Wuhan is expected to … Read the full press release

ID. Polo GTI Signals Volkswagen’s Electric Future for Its Iconic Performance Hatchback Line

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has introduced the fully electric ID. Polo GTI, the first battery-electric model in the 50-year history of the GTI brand. Powered by a 226 PS electric motor and featuring front-wheel drive, adaptive sports suspension and an electronically … Read the full press release

MAN Strengthens Electric Commercial Vehicle Lineup With New eTGM World Premiere in Milan

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled the new all-electric MAN eTGM distribution truck at Transpotec Logitec 2026 in Milan, expanding its electric commercial vehicle portfolio into the 16-tonne segment. The new truck offers up to 480 kilometres of … Read the full press release

ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer Introduces Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for Next-Generation Driver Education

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has supplied France’s first battery-electric driver training truck, the eActros 600, to the ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer training centre in Isques, northern France. The vehicle will be used to help train drivers and logistics companies in operating … Read the full press release