The European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan prioritises direct electrification of transport, shipping, and aviation to cut fossil‑fuel dependence and emissions. It promotes Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) by allowing regulatory sandboxes, adopting network codes, and incentivising smart, bidirectional charging through new network charges and smart meter roll‑outs. The plan mandates V2G‑ready hardware in new EVs via type‑approval regulation, aiming for standardized communication and onboard bidirectional chargers by 2027. It also proposes amendments to the Electricity Market Design Regulation to encourage [...]

Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the Neira electric MPV prototype at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, targeting Indonesia’s high‑capacity family‑vehicle market. The three‑row, six‑ or seven‑seat model will enter production at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia by the end of 2026, using the same platform as Kia’s Carens Clavis EV launched in India. Shared body proportions, door structures and window lines reveal the joint architecture, while Hyundai applies its own front‑facing grille‑less fascia, full‑width LED strip and rugged cladding [...]

IQM Quantum Computers and Deutsche Bahn have demonstrated a hybrid quantum‑classical algorithm that schedules rolling stock using real‑world data on IQM’s Emerald superconducting processor. The study converted a two‑day, 190‑trip timetable across five German cities into a maximum‑weight independent set problem, generating roughly 98,500 feasible train cycles. Because the full graph exceeds current quantum hardware limits, the team employed a divide‑and‑conquer approach: a classical outer loop extracts small subgraphs (about 20 nodes), the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA, [...]

Thailand is evaluating a national electric‑vehicle (EV) Roaming Hub that would link the charging networks of EPPO, EGAT, MEA, PEA and PTT Oil and Retail Business. The initiative, led by the Energy Policy and Planning Office, follows a memorandum of understanding signed by the five entities to study technical and regulatory feasibility. If implemented, a single database would allow drivers to locate stations, view real‑time availability, compare prices and pay through one app, eliminating the need for [...]

The 33rd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show opened in BSD City, highlighting Southeast Asia’s shift to zero‑emission vehicles. Over 65 brands displayed pure‑electric and performance models, with Honda unveiling the ASEAN‑first Super‑One compact electric hot hatch, limited to 100 units and featuring a Boost Mode button, paddle‑shift simulation and active sound synthesis. Chinese, South Korean and Vietnamese manufacturers used the show to cement market entry through local assembly and commercial EV platforms. BAIC launched the T1 compact [...]

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new GLA, marking a significant shift for its best-selling compact SUV by introducing an all-electric powertrain alongside electrified combustion options. The vehicle features an 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling up to 270km of range in just 10 minutes and a claimed maximum driving range of 657km on the WLTP cycle. Three initial electric models are available: the GLA 200, GLA 250+, and GLA 350 4MATIC. Orders in Europe opened on July 30, with German [...]

XPeng Inc. reported delivering 38,027 vehicles in July 2026, representing a 4% year-over-year increase. This performance pushed the company’s cumulative global deliveries past the 1.2 million unit milestone. During the month, XPeng launched its new L03 model in Munich, targeting availability in 65 countries and regions by year-end. The company also detailed its Australian market strategy, which includes introducing five new models in late 2026 and expanding local service networks. Additionally, XPeng announced that its Next Generation [...]