
Xos Launches Vehicle-to-Grid for Commercial EVs
Xos launches V2G production in April 2026 on a major school bus platform, enabling commercial EV fleets to return energy to the grid and generate revenue.

Xos launches V2G production in April 2026 on a major school bus platform, enabling commercial EV fleets to return energy to the grid and generate revenue.

Polestar expands its Energy program with grid rewards in Germany and France, offering EV drivers up to €300 in annual savings through smart charging and grid stability participation.

Beam Global and HEVO launch an integrated wireless charging and off-grid solar platform designed to enable fully autonomous, hands-free charging for autonomous and electric vehicle fleets.

Unplugged Performance launches a $4,995 stainless steel bed storage slider system for Tesla Cybertruck, offering two-level cargo organization while preserving factory L-track, smuggler's bay, and tonneau cover functionality.

Volvo launches the EX30 Black Edition in the UK, featuring gloss black accents, an exclusive Indigo interior, and pricing from £40,060 across two powertrain options.

Electrogenic expanded its UK installer network with two new partners, offering reversible drop-in EV conversion kits for classic vehicles including the Mini, Defender, and Porsche 911.

DC's new curbside EV charging pilot deploys 16 Level 2 chargers across all eight wards through a DDOT partnership with it's electric, funded by a federal grant.

Kiwi Charge secured $1.7 million in public and private funding to develop autonomous mobile EV charging robots for multi-tenant buildings and dealerships across Ontario.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive began U.S. hybrid production with the 2026 Forester Hybrid, marking the automaker's first domestically assembled hybrid vehicle at its Lafayette facility.

Polestar secured $400 million in equity financing from Sumitomo Mitsui and Standard Chartered Bank, continuing its aggressive capital-raising strategy following December's $300 million equity round and debt conversion.

Rightcharge's 2026 fleet charging report reveals public charging costs three times more than home charging, while smart charging strategies can cut emissions by one-third and save £1,300 per driver annually.

Flipturn launches Flip, an AI charging operations agent that monitors charger performance, identifies issues proactively, and delivers daily summaries with actionable recommendations to fleet operators.

Panasonic Energy signs a multi-year agreement to supply Zoox with 2170 lithium-ion battery cells starting in 2026, supporting the expansion of Amazon’s autonomous robotaxi fleet.

The City of Durham, North Carolina, has commissioned its first public DC fast-charging station in the downtown area. Finnish manufacturer…

ZF’s TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission achieves up to 73% CO₂ reduction in real-world testing while retaining full range and refueling compatibility for heavy trucks.

Toyota commits $912 million and 252 jobs to five U.S. plants, adding hybrid Corolla production in Mississippi and expanding hybrid powertrain component capacity starting 2027.

Daimler Truck launches second-phase fuel-cell trials with five German logistics partners operating Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks. Small-series production planned for 2026, large-scale industrialization delayed until early 2030s.
Porsche is set to redefine electric performance with the upcoming Cayenne Electric, a model that draws directly from its Formula…

Automotive brand MG has officially launched its new commercial vehicle division, MG COMMERCIAL, at the BusWorld Brussels event. The debut…

MINI USA introduces the ChargeForward program, offering financial incentives to EV owners for optimizing charging times. This initiative helps reduce carbon emissions and supports a more efficient energy grid.