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The EU-funded EV4EU project has concluded after four years of work on bidirectional charging. Its output includes a bidirectional CCS charging prototype, open-source software for charging point operators, and four demonstrations of how electric cars can support power-system flexibility.
The European Commission has chosen 46 new strategic raw material projects across 16 member states. The projects include materials important for batteries, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite.
BMW has introduced the iX3 M60 xDrive with 612 hp, 875 Nm, up to 468 miles of WLTP range and 400-kW charging. The model reflects Neue Klasse technology and adds a new high-performance option to BMW’s electric SUV line-up.
The Munich I Regional Court ruled that charging operator EWE Go may not charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own customers. The decision is described as the first to clarify the anti-discrimination provision in the EU's AFIR regulation and could affect the wider charging industry.
The source says the British government is apparently drawing up a regulation on special tariffs for Chinese electric cars. It also mentions, in speculative terms, the EU’s upcoming “Made in Europe” initiative.
Perkins is installing its 1206 hydrogen hybrid industrial open power unit in a Terex Ecotec TDS 820 shredder for field testing. The test is meant to evaluate the fuel-flexible hybrid system developed under Project Coeus with Equipmake.
Electric car sales surged in the EU over January to August, with more affordable EVs helping draw buyers. The shift matters because it suggests price is an important driver, though not the only one, of wider EV adoption.
BMW has begun battery output for the Neue Klasse at a plant in Bavaria. The faster-than-planned ramp-up suggests the program is moving quickly and will test BMW’s battery supply chain from the start.
Kia reported a 58% rise in electric vehicle sales in Europe, which it says helped make the brand the fastest-growing among Europe’s top 10 passenger car brands this year. The report points to the impact of Kia’s expanding EV lineup on its regional performance.
Blaguss and FlixBus have put eight Yutong battery-electric coaches into service on the cross-border Vienna-Vienna Airport-Bratislava route. The change means more than 90% of scheduled kilometres on the service are now operated electrically.
BYD said it delivered 463,561 new energy vehicles in September, its strongest month of 2026 so far. The company said all-electric deliveries rose while plug-in hybrid deliveries declined, with exports to Europe and other markets playing a key role.
BMW has said an affordable entry-level electric car in its Neue Klasse line is planned for 2028. The model is part of the company’s broader turnaround plan.
Transport & Environment (T&E) said its analysis of the EU's planned local content requirements for batteries concluded that a sufficient number of 'Made in EU' battery cells will be available by 2030. The source says this contradicts current claims by the automotive industry.
European transport-sector businesses and organisations are urging the European Commission to maintain ambitious CO2 standards for trucks. The letter says this is needed to preserve policy stability as demand for electric heavy-duty vehicles grows.
BMW is planning an entry-level electric vehicle in its Neue Klasse lineup. The source says it would be the most affordable Neue Klasse EV.
OCSiAl is contributing its TUBALL single-wall carbon nanotubes to ELEVATE, a Horizon Europe project. The project aims to develop aviation-grade battery cells exceeding 400 Wh/kg in specific energy.
Electric Cars Report says the new BMW i3 brings Neue Klasse technology to the 3 Series. The report cites up to 912 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging, and 469 hp for the i3 50 xDrive.
Transport & Environment finds electric trucks are cheaper to run in key EU markets, according to the source title and summary. The finding is presented alongside truckmakers' push for a delay to EU CO2 targets.
OCSiAl is supplying single-wall carbon nanotubes to the ELEVATE Horizon Europe project, which is developing battery cells above 400 Wh/kg for electric regional aircraft. The work is aimed at supporting silicon-rich anodes and dry-coated electrodes for higher-energy batteries.
The EU Commission says future CEF and AFIF support should be directed more toward charging infrastructure for e-trucks and buses. The move is meant to address high investment risks, cautious banks and rising charging demand on key freight routes.
BMW has unveiled a new 3 Series line-up that for the first time includes an electric sedan, the i3. The model is based on the Neue Klasse platform and is positioned with a claimed range of up to 900 km, which may influence pricing and market positioning.
ACEA has presented a study examining whether the European battery supply chain could meet the requirements of the draft Industrial Accelerator Act. The EU is debating the draft package, which aims to boost production and competitiveness within the Union.
Mahindra said its Charge_iN network now has 200 live EV charging points across India. The company also opened the first operational Charge_iN station under its collaboration with HPCL on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, indicating further network expansion.
A new analysis says electric trucks deliver a lower total cost of ownership than diesel in six of nine major EU markets. The finding matters because those markets account for 46% of new heavy truck sales in the EU.
Brussels is said to be pushing London to align its trade policy on China more closely with the EU, which could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The British government has left open the possibility of changes.
ROHM Semiconductor said its SiC MOSFETs are being used in the electric powertrain of BMW’s Neue Klasse, the automaker’s Gen 6 EV platform. The disclosure matters because it points to a supply-chain role in BMW’s next-generation electric drive system, although ROHM did not identify the device family, voltage class or Tier 1 supplier.
According to the source, the focus at CharIN Testival & Conference Europe was not only on higher charging power but on how reliably vehicles, charging stations, and the power grid will interact in future.