Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to site search
  • Home
  • All articles of topic E-Mobility

All articles of topic E-Mobility

E-mobility extends beyond the road and into the colour spectrum

E-mobility extends beyond the road and into the grid

-

Beyond zero-emission transport, electric vehicles now function as storage assets that integrate with prosumer systems and the wider grid. Explore this evolving field in our weekly feature, 15–18 December.

The electrically powered Prins ZEs with its distinctive mid‑ship crane

Tesvolt propels offshore vessel with 2 MWh Ocean battery

-

The cable‑laying workboat operating in the Netherlands now runs on batteries powered by hydrogen fuel cells, enabling fully electric operation without the need for charging infrastructure.

Urban Sweden prepares for the electrified commute

Sweden – Soltech subsidiary E-Mobility lands 700-charger deal

-

Lundbergs Fastigheter has commissioned E-Mobility to oversee its expansive charging network across Sweden, covering management and operations.

Preparing the ground in Zaragoza for joint cell production, alongside the existiting Stellantis car plant

CATL, Stellantis break ground on €4.1 billion Spanish battery plant

-

Construction has started on the 50 GWh LFP gigafactory in Zaragoza, set up by CATL and Stellantis as part of their 50:50 joint venture.

Power2Drive Europe expects packed halls again in 2026

Power2Drive Europe 2026 nearly sold out amid EV boom

-

Over 90 percent of the exhibition space of the international trade show in June is already reserved, reflecting the rapidly growing market for electric mobility.

The United Kingdom is one of the most important growth markets for e-mobility in Europe

UK – electric car market share hits 26 percent in November

-

Electric mobility continues to accelerate in the UK, with New AutoMotive data showing battery electric vehicles now represent more than one in four new registrations.

Ginny Buckley, CEO of EV-portal Electrifying.com

UK – EV charging gap widens as London outpaces North

-

As the UK government plans more funding for on‑street charging, experts warn of a widening north–south divide in public infrastructure and EV adoption.

The Dutch city of Utrecht is a pioneer in e-mobility and V2G car-sharing

Vehicle‑to‑grid car‑sharing launched in Utrecht

-

The Utrecht Energized initiative unites Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the Municipality of Utrecht to deploy a fleet of fifty Renault 5 E‑Tech cars with bidirectional charging.

Clean‑room precision driving Europe’s push for large‑scale battery production

EU commits to 56 GWh of new battery production capacity

-

Five industrial‑scale battery projects across the EU have secured a combined €640 million from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund.

Charged with potential, but progress is anticipated to remain slow for BEVs up to 2030

E-mobility in Poland – slow growth expected until 2030

-

Poland’s transition to electric mobility is expected to remain slow until 2030, hindered by high vehicle costs and limited charging infrastructure – but improvements are anticipated with future advancements.

Parking garages are attractive assets that enhance their worth through solar facades.

Solar Investors Guide #5 – Solarised parking and charging

-

The era of petrol and diesel dominance is drawing to a close. Mobility is transitioning to electric, with millions of private electric cars, company fleets, and commercial vehicles creating new demands on the energy supply. Filling stations, parking garages, and parking lots now represent opportunities to provide EVs with solar power.

Packing a punch – the insides of an InstaVolt battery storage unit

UK – InstaVolt adds storage to ultra-rapid EV charging

-

Battery storage will soon power InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid chargers at a new UK motorway site, helping to deliver faster and more reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers.

Solar on the open seas – modules are installed on the carrier deck.

Hybrid cargo ship sets sail with Longi solar tech

-

China’s largest dual-propulsion car carrier has been equipped with over 500 solar modules, combining LNG and PV to advance clean maritime operations.

Public Muva On-Demand Shuttle operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) – part of the fleet already runs electric.

Battery-swapping e-vans link urban mobility and grid flexibility

-

On-demand electric vans with battery swapping can provide continuous door-to-door service while reducing private car use, cutting emissions and supporting renewable integration into the grid, writes guest author Richard Peel.

Pascale Favre (BNP) and Gilbert Khawam (Nidec)

Nidec and BNP drive European charging network expansion

-

Businesses across Europe can now access tailored financing for Nidec Conversion’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services, thanks to a new partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions covering twelve countries.

A rare view – solar panels installed on a coastal cargo ship

Wattlab outfits Dutch cargo ship with 44 Solar Flatracks

-

The cargo ship MV Vertom Tula now sails with 44 Solar Flatracks from Wattlab, delivering onboard solar power and cutting onboard energy demand by 20 percent.

New high-capacity EV charging solutions from Sungrow, presented in Amsterdam

Sungrow debuts high-power CDC1000E charging system

-

Designed for high-power fast charging, the CDC1000E was announced at the Charging Summit. Scalable to 3.5 MW, it is ideal for fleets, industry and large charging hubs.

Erik Nagel at a Sungrow charging point close to Schiphol Airport

Businesses drive e-mobility at Amsterdam charging summit

-

Companies across Europe are integrating PV and storage to advance e-mobility, as demonstrated at the recent Sungrow Charging Summit 2025.

Parking lots over 1,500 square metres must be fitted with solar roofing

France rules on mandatory solar for car parks

-

Solar canopies have been required on parking lots since 2023. New regulations now set out the specific requirements and penalties for non-compliance.

PV facade of a multi-story parking facility – to power electric vehicles

E-mobility – rising appetite for solar power

-

Filling stations, parking garages and parking lots present significant opportunities for supplying EVs with solar power. Find out more in our weekly topic, 27-30 October.

This Leipzig parking garage sports a solar façade, slashing energy costs while powering up EVs in style.

Next investor newsletter – solar-powered parking and charging

-

Mobility is shifting to electric, with millions of private EVs, company fleets and commercial vehicles creating new energy demands. Today, filling stations, parking garages and private lots alll present major opportunities for solar-powered charging. Sign up for our next investor newsletter on 22 October 2025.

Britain is charging full speed into the electric century

UK – Battery electric vehicles power toward 25% of market

-

September marked a milestone for the UK’s electric vehicle market, as New AutoMotive reports that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up 23.2 percent of new car registrations.

Harbouring great ambitions at the De Gerlien van Tiem shipyard in Druten in the Netherlands.

Hybrid breakthrough for inland shipping as Wattlab and HGK launch solar vessel

-

With 192 solar panels supplying energy to onboard and propulsion systems, the Blue Marlin becomes the world’s first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing using solar power.

The new Solarwatt wallbox complies with calibration regulations and supports individual billing.

PV Europe’s top products of the week – e-mobility, storage solutions and more

-

Solarwatt delivers a bidirectional wallbox, while Schaltbau introduces new DC contactors for megawatt charging systems. The Auto PV planning tool from 7 Second Solar offers savings across the board, and Alpha ESS unveils the Aster 5000 with liquid cooling and 5 MWh capacity. These are this week’s top products.

From cells to systems, Europe’s battery sector encompasses the full circle of production.

European battery projects enter build and commissioning phase

-

Europe’s battery supply chain is accelerating, with more projects now moving into construction, commissioning or securing long-term investment support. The trend marks a shift from announcements to tangible industrial progress.