Author: Nico Romano

Turkish electric bus manufacturer Karsan has won a tender to supply 42 battery-electric articulated buses for the Italian port city of Bari, the company said, strengthening its footprint in one of Europe’s growing zero-emission public transport markets. The contract, launched under a Europe-wide tender in May, covers the delivery of 18-metre e-ATA 18 buses, which are scheduled to be handed over in June 2026. The vehicles will operate on Bari’s four planned high-frequency Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines, designed to provide fast and frequent public transport services across the city. See also: Karsan Delivers 17 Electric Buses to Mersin Under…

Renault has begun taking pre-orders for the Twingo E-Tech Electric in selected European markets as part of its R-Pass pre-order programme, with the battery-electric city car initially offered in the top-spec “Techno” trim. The Twingo E-Tech Electric Techno is priced from €21,090 before government incentives and will be available to R-Pass customers in Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands from December 16. Orders will open to the wider public on January 8, 2026, Renault said. The Techno trim is the highest specification for the electric Twingo and includes Renault’s OpenR Link infotainment system with Google built-in, adaptive cruise…

French automaker Renault is winding down its electric car-sharing activities and slowing the rollout of fast-charging infrastructure under its Mobilize division, as it refocuses investment on areas with stronger profitability. “Mobilize Beyond Automotive is no longer a standalone entity,” Renault said in a statement, adding that while the Mobilize brand will continue for Mobilize Financial Services, its use for other offerings will be reviewed “over the coming months”. As part of the reorganisation, Renault said electric vehicle charging solutions will be integrated into the group’s core operations and placed under the responsibility of Chief Growth Officer Fabrice Cambolive. The changes…

Stellantis plans to bring the tiny Fiat Topolino electric vehicle to the United States, marking one of the smallest and most affordable EVs ever introduced to the market. The announcement comes amid rising public curiosity about micro-EVs following recent comments from President Trump, who described Japan’s kei cars as “really cute” during a White House meeting with auto executives. Fiat CEO Olivier Francois revealed the plan during Miami Art Week, saying the micro-EV has generated “tremendous excitement among consumers” after several high-profile appearances, including at the LA Auto Show. “I’m happy to share that we’ll be bringing the Fiat Topolino…

Public transport operator Busitalia, through its subsidiary Busitalia Veneto, has introduced 19 new battery-electric buses into service in the northern Italian city of Rovigo, increasing the city’s electric bus fleet to 25 vehicles, all supplied by manufacturer Iveco. Busitalia Veneto invested a total of €9.88 million for the recent acquisition of the 19 e-buses, a purchase partially funded by the European Union and the Italian government. In addition to the urban fleet expansion, the operator this year purchased 16 hybrid intercity buses for the Rovigo area and has approved the purchase of twelve more fully electric intercity buses for next…

Renault Group and Ford Motor Company today announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at expanding Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) offerings to European customers and significantly enhancing the overall competitiveness for both companies in the continent’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. The collaboration’s cornerstone is a partnership agreement for the development of two distinct Ford-branded electric vehicles. These new models will utilize the Ampere platform, leveraging Renault Group’s EV industrial scale and expertise. Production for the new Ford models will take place at Renault Group’s ElectriCity manufacturing facilities in the North of France. See also: Ford CEO Warns EU on Electric Vehicle…