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Siemens eMobility, a subsidiary of Siemens AG, has won two significant contracts in Italy, marking a strong start for the recently established unit. The contracts include the installation of 73 depot charging points for Autolinee Toscane and over 120 high-power charging (HPC) stations for IPLANET, a fast-growing EV charging provider.

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation, raised the idea that electric vehicle (EV) owners should contribute to road maintenance costs, a proposal that reflects broader concerns about funding gaps in road repair initiatives. At his Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Duffy acknowledged the complexity of implementing such a change. “How to do that, I think, is a little more challenging,” Duffy said.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation have earmarked more than $43 million to fund 25 electric vehicle (EV) charging and micromobility projects across 23 states. The funding is part of the Communities Taking Charge Accelerator program and focuses on expanding electric mobility options and improving transportation and energy infrastructure.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Neta Auto reported strong overseas sales growth in 2024, with nearly 30,000 cars sold across key international markets. The company also expanded its global reach, growing its sales channels to 184 in regions such as Southeast Asia, Central, and South America.

The Peugeot 3008 has surpassed 100,000 global orders within six months of its debut, the company announced Thursday, highlighting the strong market reception of its latest SUV iteration.

Charge Cars, the UK-based electric vehicle (EV) startup known for its bespoke electric muscle car, the '67, has been revitalized under new ownership.

Xiaomi has introduced the Electric Scooter 5, the latest model in its electric scooter lineup, which will be available globally.

Scania, SKF, LOTS Group, and Ahréns Åkeri have launched one of Europe's longest routes for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with the goal of significantly reducing carbon emissions and improving transport efficiency. The project, which will span 221,000 kilometers annually, is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by 298 tonnes—equivalent to the emissions of 210 passenger cars in Sweden.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took action against the electric vehicle (EV) policies introduced by his predecessor, Joe Biden, revoking a 2021 executive order that aimed for electric vehicles to account for 50% of all new vehicle sales by 2030. The target, which was non-binding, received support from both U.S. and foreign automakers.

Volvo Cars has revealed the U.S. pricing for its new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs, marking significant steps in its electrification strategy. The EX30, the company's smallest and most affordable EV, will start at $44,900, while the EX90, its first three-row electric SUV, is priced from $79,995.