Ciaran Daly

Source, the joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies, has signed a roaming agreement to connect its charging network to GreenFlux's European platform. This will give users of more than 100 e-mobility service providers access to Source's rapid charging hubs across the UK.

First Bus has expanded its electric bus fleet in Norfolk to 100 vehicles, thanks to the addition of 14 new electric double-deckers in Norwich. The latest additions mean that electric buses now account for more than 60 per cent of the operator's fleet in the UK county.

Kia's PV5 Passenger seven-seat electric people carrier is now eligible for the UK government's Electric Car Grant (ECG). This reduces its on-the-road price by £1,500 across all three trim levels.

Drivers in England can now install cross-pavement EV chargers without the need for planning permission, thanks to new permitted development rights. The government estimates the change could save households up to £300 in installation costs.

Switch Mobility has delivered six intercity electric buses to Purple Bus, the operating brand of Pune (Maharashtra)-based Indian private bus operator Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions. These buses form the first batch of a 50-unit order the company announced in August.

The new charging site has opened in Orlando, Florida, and features 24 DC fast chargers capable of delivering up to 350 kW each. It's located at the Sand Lake Corners South shopping centre and serves both local drivers and visitors travelling to nearby attractions, including Disney World and Universal Studios.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AU$4 million to a project which will deploy vehicle-to-grid technology across a fleet of 130 EVs. The three-year project aims to explore whether fleets can reduce operating costs by providing grid services without compromising on day-to-day operations.

US electric aircraft firm Archer Aviation has unveiled plans for air taxi networks in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston. The proposed networks aim to connect major airports with business districts and other destinations using Archer's all-electric Midnight aircraft.

In the US, Ford has opened order books for the 2027 Mustang Mach-E and introduced a new Trail version designed for light off-road driving. Prices start at $39,995 before delivery charges, with the larger extended-range battery now included as standard.

British battery materials developer Nexeon has secured the backing of the UK's National Wealth Fund as part of a £100 million investment round aimed at expanding its domestic operations and developing a pilot manufacturing facility. Other new investors include the Korea Development Bank and Honda Xcelerator Ventures.