Electric Cars
Stellantis says its new "E-Car" will roll off the Pomigliano line from 2028 at around €15,000 - using battery technology developed with "selected partners," chief among them its 21%-owned Chinese affiliate Leapmotor.
Electric Buses
European electric bus registrations hit 11,607 in 2025, up 48% year-on-year, with MAN and BYD more than tripling their respective volumes to crack the market's top 4.
Policy News
The UK's two millionth battery electric car was registered in April, according to SMMT figures. Sales are up 59% and discounts have never been bigger - but manufacturers are still falling well short of government targets.
Hydrogen News
A new study commissioned by the German Hydrogen Association finds that electrifying all long-haul trucks would require 8GW of midday charging power - far exceeding planned infrastructure capacity. It argues hydrogen could ease grid pressure.
ZEV Mandate
What is the ZEV mandate? The UK regulation requiring car manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of electric vehicles until 2035. Here's how it works.
Hydrogen News
The governing body has ratified safety rules for liquid hydrogen in motorsport, developed with aerospace and automotive partners. Toyota, Alpine and BMW are among manufacturers exploring the technology for endurance racing.
Electric Cars
Nearly half a million electric cars were registered in the UK in 2025, but the SMMT says manufacturers spent over £5bn on discounts to hit ZEV mandate targets. With the EU softening its own rules, the trade body is calling for an early review.
Electric Trucks
Government adds £18m to the Plug-in Truck Grant, increasing electric HGV discounts to £120,000. Funding runs until March 2026 alongside a new consultation on phasing out diesel lorry sales by 2040. The market sits at 1% EV uptake.
Policy News
The European Commission has proposed changes to how heavy-duty truck makers earn CO₂ credits between 2025 and 2029, easing compliance mechanics without changing 2030 targets.
Hydrogen News
The UK’s ZEHID HyHaul hydrogen HGV project has been closed after failing to secure enough signed fleet orders within grant timelines, despite strong operator interest.
Policy News
The Conservative Party says it would scrap the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and remove the ZEV mandate if it wins the next general election.
Car News
Omoda & Jaecoo has added a £600 incentive to the electric E5 range, linking it to the 2028 3p-per-mile EV road charge. The offer applies on 4-year finance and reduces the upfront cost for buyers.