V-Green joins Vikki Bank to expand EV charging and battery swapping network in Vietnam Announced on April 1, 2026, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Vikki Bank have formed a strategic partnership to grow Vietnam’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The collaboration will deploy EV charging stations and electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets for VinFast users, supporting a more sustainable and connected EV ecosystem. Under...

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that he understands that a necessary amount has been secured. On the other hand, certain businesses including medical and bus companies were reported to have said that there are not enough essential goods to go around. Regarding bus operators’ diesel fuel shortages, METI and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism are working together to make adjustments with oil sellers. The ministries are also investigating facts about th...

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de policies, as Mexico raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 50% in January. The joint venture already ships approximately 130,000 Chinese-built Chevrolet Aveo, Groove, and Tornado vans annually to Mexico, but adding local production would avoid tariffs while leveraging GM’s existing manufacturing infrastructure.  A Chinese delegation reportedly visited GM’s Toluca plant and engineering center to hold comprehensive discussions with GM Mexico ...

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Scotland Government announces GBP 17.8 million funding to support EVs 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. ...

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rted series production of its fully electric MAN Lion’s City E bus at its Ankara plant in Turkiye. At the same time, the company is increasing production capacity at the plant as part of its global e-mobility manufacturing network. In recent years, the Ankara plant has been upgraded with improved infrastructure, optimized production processes, and specially trained workers to support production of electric vehicles (EVs). In the future, the pla...

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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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ansai, Japan. Osaka Metro explained the reason for the suspension as "it is difficult to establish a method and system that can ensure the safety and long-term stability that we require." On March 30, Dai Ishihara, Director-General of the Logistics and Road Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, told the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media outlets that "if the companies that purchased the vehicles scra...

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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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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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echnology. 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 electric household appliances, including stoves and kettles, are also covered.  In addition, export duties...

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MG Motor opens multi-energy vehicle Training Center in Mexico On March 27, it was reported that MG Motor México presented its Training Center as part of the technical infrastructure supporting its operations and multi-energy vehicle strategy in the country. The facility, covering more than 3,000 square meters, is designed to train specialized personnel capable of servicing internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. It includes technical...

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Tesla files site plans for Gigafactory Texas campus expansion On March 23, multiple sources reported that Tesla has filed new site plans with Travis County, Texas detailing a significant expansion of its Gigafactory Texas campus, including infrastructure for the recently announced Terafab project, a joint USD 20-25 billion semiconductor fabrication venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI that Musk unveiled on March 21. The filings, which include ...

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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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tions. Cellcentric is expected to act as a central hub for developing, producing, and commercialising fuel cell systems for heavy-duty transport. The partners will also work with industry groups and stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain to support the early development of hydrogen supply and infrastructure. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric plan to jointly oversee the development and production of fuel cell unit cells, along with relat...

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rms, the ordering side will present the appropriate level of security measures to the receiving side and confirm the implementation status. They aim to launch the system at the end of the fiscal year 2026. An evaluation guide with specific examples will be released around the fall. Targeting the IT infrastructure of the companies that make up the supply chain (including operations in cloud environments), their security measures are evaluated in t...

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Denso and Tokyo University form long-term comprehensive cooperation for social implementation of dynamic wireless power transfer On March 30, Denso Corporation (Denso) and the University of Tokyo (Tokyo University) signed an agreement for their joint research and development themed on data linkage, infrastructure cooperation, and energy circulation. Their agreement term is 10 years, and it will promote infrastructure cooperation, such as energy s...

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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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s to start local manufacturing in India in a phased rollout, producing high-precision test and measurement hardware for both domestic and global customers. The facility will serve sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, semiconductors, quantum technologies, next-generation wireless and AI infrastructure, and academic research, aligning with government programmes such as Make in India, Semicon India, and the National Quantum Mission. Th...

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to insulate itself from shocks like this and increase its energy security. Gas-fired generation still dictates wholesale electricity prices over 80%. For electrified fleets to be truly cost-effective and stable, domestic renewable power generation is critical, reducing dependency on gas. Improving infrastructure and energy supply can reduce exposure to geopolitical risks, lower inflation risk, and speed up the shift to zero emissions. Based on S...

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