Scotland Government announces funding to support electric vehicles and charging infrastructure On March 25, the Scottish Government confirmed GBP 17.8 million of funding for a package of incentive schemes in 2026-27 to support the continued uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. All schemes will be delivered by Energy Saving Trust and will operate in tandem with existing UK Government EV incentives. The...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

electric vehicle (EV) solutions and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supporting clean energy adoption in Thailand and the ASEAN region and contributing to PLANET’s New S-Curve initiative. The collaboration will focus on high-quality lithium batteries for EVs, BESS, backup power for critical infrastructure, and advanced EV charging solutions, aiming to create new business opportunities and contribute to Thailand’s carbon neutrality goals...

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char.gy to install 1,500 charging points in Isle of Wight, UK On March 30, char.gy received a major contract from the Isle of Wight Council to deliver a large-scale expansion of public EV charging infrastructure. As part of the Government-backed Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program, char.gy will design, install, and maintain a network of over 1,500 public EV chargepoints. The rollout is supported by GBP 1.625 million in LEVI fundi...

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Kiira Motors, Uganda, to supply electric buses to South Africa On March 30, multiple sources reported that Golden Arrow Bus Services signed a USD 150 million deal to acquire 450 electric buses from Kiira Motors Corporation in Uganda. The Kayoola E-Coaches are designed, built, and assembled at Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. The deal also includes charging infrastructure. Based on multiple sources...

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jection (HPDI), a technology where a small amount of fuel is injected at high pressure to initiate combustion before hydrogen is added. Volvo already uses this technology in its gas-powered trucks. The hydrogen combustion engine trucks are ideal for long-distance transport and in areas with limited charging infrastructure or time for recharging electric trucks.  Based on Volvo Trucks press release...

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ully electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming to stimulate economic activity and promote the adoption of green technology. Effective April 1, import duties on PHEVs will drop from 35% to 7%, while BEVs will be fully exempt from import taxes. The policy also removes tariffs on EV components, such as motors, charging stations, lithium batteries, and other energy storage devices, making electrified vehicles and infrastructure more affordable. Hybrid and ele...

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CNBM South Africa and Geely partner for charging infrastructure in South Africa On March 25, China National Building Materials South Africa (CNBM), a subsidiary of China National Building Materials Group, and Geely Auto South Africa Co., Ltd., signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement for South Africa’s New Energy Transition. The two companies will jointly develop an integrated ecosystem encompassing “new energy vehicles + solar and ...

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Nigeria includes electric vehicles in PiCNG policy On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The Initiative will continue to drive the deployment of CNG infrastructure, CNG vehicles and equipment, and nati...

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Germany announces EUR 500 million new funding for charging infrastructure On March 25, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced a new funding program for the development of charging infrastructure in and around multi-family buildings. A total funding volume of up to EUR 500 million is available. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW. Interested parties can submit their funding applications from April 15, 2026. Th...

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Scottish Government announces GBP 45 million funding for zero emission buses On March 25, the Scottish Government announced that it has awarded GBP 45 million through the third Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3). This investment will bring over 330 zero-emission vehicles to Scotland’s operators, alongside the installation of charging infrastructure. Additionally, the Scottish Government is continuing to examine options for a r...

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d model targeting the core EV segment. The company reported 15,301 units sold in Thailand in 2025, up 305% YoY, and confirmed plans to introduce two new models in 2026, followed by multiple new models annually. Alongside product expansion, GAC is developing a broader mobility ecosystem, integrating charging infrastructure, battery swapping, and mobility centers to support long-term EV adoption. (From GAC International / GAC Aion Thailand social m...

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UK announces GBP 1 billion funding for electric vans and trucks On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. The truck grant will offer savings of up to GBP 81,000 off the heaviest zero emiss...

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New Zealand to expand charging infrastructure, plans over 2,500 EV chargers On March 23, the Government of New Zealand announced that the number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers in the country will be more than double. The Government will provide NZD 52.7 million in zero-interest loans along with co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian. ChargeNet and Meridian Energy were selected through a contestable, value-for-money bid process. Both ...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Feb. 2026) On March 21, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the February 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of February 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled ...

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of Einride’s process toward a U.S. public market listing in the first half of 2026, supported by the recently announced USD 113 million capital raise for the business combination with Legato. Einride is scaling its Freight-Capacity-as-a-Service model, combining autonomous trucks, AI software, and charging infrastructure. The company operates one of the world’s largest electric heavy-duty fleets, serving customers in the U.S. and Europe with i...

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development pipeline, strengthening Zenobē’s presence beyond its existing U.S. and Canadian school bus and transit projects. The acquisition combines Zenobē’s global electrification expertise with Revolv’s U.S. commercial fleet capabilities, enabling end-to-end services including vehicles, charging infrastructure, financing, and battery management. It reflects growing momentum for Zenobē to scale fleet electrification across North Ameri...

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he strategy emphasises motorcycles (including future BEV, CNG/CBG and flex-fuel options), while a parallel biogas business is intended to supply cheaper carbon-neutral fuel, support rural livelihoods via household digesters and expand CNG/CBG vehicle sales.  The plan also highlights investments in charging infrastructure for BEVs, exploration of e-mobility platforms for work mobility, development of a circular economy for ELV and battery recycli...

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rs can earn emission credits if their fleet emissions stay below targets through 2029, giving them added flexibility ahead of stricter 2030 requirements. However, ACEA stated that the amendment fails to address the wider challenges in shifting to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including limited charging and hydrogen infrastructure, high energy costs, and weak market viability. It is therefore important to accelerate the upcoming review of the...

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wrote to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHA) opposing President Trump’s proposal to raise domestic content requirements for federally funded EV chargers from 55% to 100%, saying that the proposal would make it “impossible for manufacturers to achieve” compliance and thereby halt the charging infrastructure program. Many components of EV chargers are not currently made in the U.S. USD 5 billion in funds have been allocated for char...

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Einride, Sweden, partners with Texas Highway Operator to create autonomous freight testbed On March 17, Einride signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SH 130 Concession Company to position SH 130, which connects Austin and San Antonio, as the preferred corridor for autonomous freight operations in Texas. The collaboration will establish an infrastructure-ready testbed for Einride’s purpose-built cab-less autonomous freight vehicles.  ...

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