China’s GCL, a leading solar equipment manufacturer, is considering to move into the electric vehicle sector, more specifically public transport and delivery vehicles, given its knowledge in energy, a step that will make it rise above its competitors in this industry.

Dubai Police stations will soon be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations thanks to a partnership with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The MoU signed on the occasion builds on the strategic partnership between DEWA and Dubai Police to establish a comprehensive plan that supports Dubai's futuristic vision and the shared efforts of DEWA and Dubai Police in promoting sustainability by encouraging the public to use environmentally friendly electric vehicles. The move also supports the strategic objective to promote sustainable development in Dubai.

India’s demand for advanced batteries in the e-mobility sector is projected to require 300 GWh by 2030, according to Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary at India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), via Indosat Business, has announced a strategic partnership with Xanh SM, a pioneer in electric vehicles from Vietnam. This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation and support sustainability initiatives by integrating Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the Internet of Things (IoT), and analytics to create smart mobility solutions. The partnership not only enhances operational efficiency and customer experience but also strengthens the eco-friendly vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.

Japan’s smart cities market is set to experience remarkable growth, with projections indicating a surge from USD 63.15 billion in 2024 to USD 216.99 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth (CAGR) rate of 14.7% during the 2025 to 2033 forecast period, according to research and consulting firm Astute Analytica.

Masdar City has officially initiated testing of innovative autonomous vehicles, a transformative approach to advancing sustainable urban transportation.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has introduced its first battery electric vehicle (EV) to its patrol fleet, a significant step towards sustainable law enforcement.

New Orleans has been granted a USD 9.3 million federal grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program, significantly boosting the city’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Norway has solidified its position as a frontrunner in global electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with 88.9% of new cars sold in 2024 being electric, according to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). This achievement brings the Nordic country closer to achieving its goal of zero-emission new car sales by 2025.

Japanese car manufacturing colossus Nissan has announced that it has embarked on an innovative project which will see it deploy its Nissan LEAF batteries in a Japanese town.

The largest retail network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be rolled out across 600 Tesco stores in the UK within the next three years, it has been announced. The British supermarket has partnered with Volkswagen to provide a charging network that will comprise of 2,400 EV charging bays, and will be installed by UK-based independent public operator, Pod Point. Customers will be able to charge their electric cars using a standard 7kW fast charger for free or benefit from the use of a rapid 50 kW charger for a small cost in line with the market rate.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it will invest $3.2m to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in an effort to assist in the scaling of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure that connects to the grid.

German car manufacturing firm Volkswagen has delighted their customers by publicly announcing its plans to reincarnate its famous microbus! The iconic VW microbus which became a symbol of hippie counterculture in the 60's was in production from 1950-1980.