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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.
OPmobility has reset its guidance and said it will cut 770 jobs in Europe. The move highlights pressure on suppliers from weak combustion and hydrogen demand.
A report says Europe’s growing use of bicycles and e-bikes has created an unexpected shortage of people to repair them. The issue matters because more electric bikes are reaching the market faster than service capacity is expanding.
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.
The article says Europe’s battery value chain has faced setbacks but does not start from scratch. It argues that the Industrial Accelerator Act should provide incentives to help materialise and scale projects.
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.
Wallbox said it has partnered with Enode to let compatible third-party energy apps and services connect with Wallbox chargers in Europe. The move expands smart charging connectivity for users and service providers.
Volvo Buses says the Volvo 9700 is returning to the European market, with production already underway in Mexico and customer deliveries expected to start in late 2026. The move expands Volvo Buses’ European coach portfolio.
Polestar is expanding its public charging offer in Europe with two subscription tiers, Plus and Pro. The move adds discounted access at selected fast-charging networks for a monthly fee.
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.
Qnovo is piloting an application built on its Battery Genome to assess the condition and value of EV batteries. The company says the tool is intended for use with EU battery passports, where battery condition matters for compliance and resale value.
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.
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.
Leapmotor said it now has 1,020 retail locations in 36 European countries, covering 80% of the region. The expansion is presented as part of its partnership with Stellantis and indicates a wider sales footprint across Europe.
CleanTechnica summarizes a new total cost of ownership analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) covering major truck markets in the EU.
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.
Sinotruk is preparing to enter the European market with electric and diesel trucks after showing European-oriented models at IAA Transportation 2026. The company says initial small-batch deliveries are expected in early 2027, with support services and possible European assembly still being developed.
A British media report says Dacia plans to offer an electric microcar called Hipster in Europe from 2027. The reported launch would extend a concept shown about a year earlier into a production vehicle.
Kia has expanded the PV5 Chassis range with a 71.2 kWh Long Range battery, along with faster charging and new conversion options for European businesses. The update matters because it broadens the vehicle’s use case for fleet operators.
A new ICCT and Fraunhofer ISI study says electric trucks could need about 100 TWh of charging energy annually across Europe by 2035 under a moderate electrification scenario. The finding matters because it points to heavy demand at depots and along major freight corridors and logistics hubs.
EU electric car sales reached 21.7% market share through August 2026, according to the source. The shift matters because it shows continued growth in EV adoption while hybrids remained the market leader and petrol and diesel declined.