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VinFast announced at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago that it plans to bring its all-electric bus models to the US market through NexMove Certified. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2028, which sets a timeline for the company’s entry into the market.
Otovo and InCharge Energy said they will work together to offer commercial customers a single service relationship covering solar, battery storage and EV charging equipment. The partnership combines their installation and maintenance services, which could simplify procurement and support for customers.
The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance is widening its collaboration with South Korean partners through two new letters of intent. The planned projects cover battery materials, cell production and recycling, which could support future battery development.
VinFast said it will enter the U.S. electric bus market through a partnership with NexMove, with certified vehicle deliveries planned from the first quarter of 2028. The announcement matters because it marks the company’s planned expansion into a new market segment in the United States.
Pionix, AST-X and Solectrix said they will work together on custom EV charge controllers based on Pionix’s reference design and ChargeBridge module. The companies say the approach is meant to shorten development for charger manufacturers building software-defined charging systems.
Vianode says it is looking for a partner for its next expansion phase. CEO Burkhard Straube said options range from cooperation to a full acquisition.
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.
Grey Jay, Montana First Nation and Mundialis have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a community-owned drone and satellite partnership. The agreement signals cooperation on remote sensing, but the input does not give further operational details.
Geely has acquired a 30% stake in Nio’s battery swap unit. The deal could help increase utilisation of the swap network by bringing in more vehicles.
Echion says it is collaborating with South Korean battery equipment supplier Energy Tech Solution (ETS) on its XNO niobium-based anode material. The partnership matters because XNO is intended to support fast charging and high cycle stability.
NIO and Geely said they will cooperate on EV charging and battery swapping in China. The move could help connect their networks and expand access for drivers, but the source gives limited detail on timing and scope.
Circle K will cooperate with software provider FLEXeCHARGE on cloud-based load management for 1,000 charging points across several European markets.
Rio de Janeiro has announced a R$509 million project for 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot. The plan is backed by R$329 million in financing from BNDES and matters because it expands electric bus deployment in the city.
Nio and Geely said they will deepen cooperation on charging infrastructure and battery swapping. The move could expand access to swapping and charging networks and support shared standards.
NIO said it signed definitive agreements giving a Geely Holding subsidiary a 30% stake in NIO Power, the unit that operates its swap stations and chargers. The deal values NIO Power at about RMB16 billion ($2.4 billion) and includes an asset contribution plus RMB640 million in cash.
Parkopedia is partnering with charging data aggregator Voltality to provide real-time EV charging information to carmakers in four Southeast Asian markets.