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Q1: ACEA reports 40% growth in electric trucks in the EU, highlights strong e-bus market

European customers are once again purchasing more buses and trucks, according to the latest commercial vehicle registration figures for the first quarter of 2026 published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Across all drive types, the EU market grew by 10.7 per cent to 81,766 trucks (over 3.5 tonnes) and by 24.5 per cent to 10,964 buses. ACEA describes this as a 'recovery from a low base' for trucks and 'robust dynamics' for buses.

electricpolicy

29/04/2026Read more →

Electrive Utility Vehicles

Canada invests $10.6 million in EV charging infrastructure

The initiative, presented by Natural Resources Canada at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto, aims to deploy more than 1,600 new charging points. The projects include a mix of Level 2 and DC fast chargers and will be implemented across multiple provinces, including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Among the larger projects, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority will install a total of 262 chargers, including Level 2 and Level 3 units, while Cogir will deploy 981 Level 2 chargers in Quebec.

electrichydrogencharging/infrastructure

17/04/2026Read more →

Iaa Transportation

UK Launches Multibillion-Dollar Program for Electric Commercial Vehicles

UK Launches Multibillion-Dollar Program for Electric Commercial Vehicles UK Launches Multibillion-Dollar Program for Electric Commercial Vehicles from March 31, 2026 The British government is accelerating the electrification of its transportation sector with an extensive new funding package.

electriccharging/infrastructurepolicy

13/04/2026Read more →

Electrive

Caterpillar and BST invest in ElevenEs

The announcement does not specify how much Caterpillar Venture Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American construction and mining equipment manufacturer, and BST’s investment arm, based in Hong Kong, are contributing to the Serbian company. It also remains unclear whether additional investors participated in the first tranche of the Series B funding round. What is clear, however, is the purpose of the undisclosed capital injection: ElevenEs plans to use it to advance its 1 GWh factory, with construction set to begin as early as February 2026, according to the latest announcement.

electricpolicymachinery

25/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

Electric truck rental provider Juna aims to expand fleet to 200 vehicles by 2026

Juna is a joint venture founded in 2023 by Scania and Sennder, focusing on the rental of battery-electric trucks. Using a pay-per-use model, the start-up aims to facilitate the transition to electric trucks for transport companies. This approach eliminates high upfront costs for logistics providers and removes residual value risk from their balance sheets, this responsibility lies with Juna.

electrichydrogencharging/infrastructure

25/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

LaGuardia airport gains first EV fast-charging hub

Located on Runway Drive off the Grand Central Parkway's Exit 7, it's the single largest charging hub in NYPA's EVolve NY fast charger network, and brings the total number of units in the network up to 300. According to PlugShare , the station features 12 charging towers with 12 CCS plugs, featuring 350kW of power. The Port Authority states this can charge 'compatible EVs in as little as 30 minutes', with an eye towards benefiting ride-share drivers, taxis, and travellers with EVs.

electriccharging/infrastructurepolicy

24/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

Schaffhausen breaks ground on charging hub for electric regional buses

Due to extensive construction work in the city centre, the Schaffhausen Transport Authority (vbsh) has brought forward the originally planned phase-out of trolleybuses from 2029 to December 2025. Following the 2024 order of six battery-electric articulated buses from the Spanish manufacturer Irizar , these will replace the last trolleybuses in Schaffhausen— the end of an era . However, Schaffhausen’s shift to battery-electric buses is not limited to urban transport.

electriccharging/infrastructuremachinery

24/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

34 battery-electric buses by BYD enter service in Verona

The B12 has made its debut in scheduled service in Italy with its deployment in Verona. Unveiled at Busworld 2023 , the model features BYD’s proprietary Blade Batteries. These lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are integrated directly into the chassis, forming a central component of the vehicle’s load-bearing structure.

electriccharging/infrastructure

24/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

BMW reportedly negotiating minimum price agreement for Mini electric vehicles

The German business publication Handelsblatt reports, citing insider sources, that the European Commission may soon permit BMW to import electric vehicles from China at a minimum price. This specifically concerns the Mini Aceman and Cooper models, which are produced in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China. They are manufactured there by Spotlight Automotive, a joint venture between BMW and Great Wall Motor.

electricpolicy

25/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

Donut Lab presents first data on controversial solid-state battery

During its premiere at CES , the Finnish company shared only limited data about its potentially groundbreaking product. Key figures included an energy density of 400 Wh/kg, a charging time of five minutes for a full charge (not just 10–80%), and a lifespan of 100,000 cycles. The combination of these figures raised eyebrows—historically, significant improvements in energy density and charging speed have required trade-offs in durability.

electriccharging/infrastructure

23/02/2026Read more →

Electrive

ACEA: EU battery-electric vehicle market share continues to grow

In January, 154,230 new battery-electric cars were registered in the EU, marking a 24.3% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth also raised their market share to 19.3% of all new car registrations, according to the European industry association ACEA. For comparison, battery-electric cars accounted for just 14.9% of new registrations in January 2025, meaning their market share has increased by 4.4 percentage points.

electriccharging/infrastructurepolicy

24/02/2026Read more →