Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, Toyota, and others announced plans to accelerate hydrogen-powered truck deployment in Europe by 2030, using Germany as a starting point. They aim to complement battery-electric vehicles for heavy-duty transport, focusing on refuelling infrastructure and cost competitiveness while seeking coordinated government support for scaling across the continent.

In August, electric vehicle sales in Australia surpassed petrol car sales for the first time, with over 27,000 battery electric vehicles sold, making up 24.9% of total new vehicle sales. The surge is attributed to lower running costs, broader model availability, government incentives, and a shift toward cleaner vehicles.

Samsung SDI has acquired General Motors' 49.99% stake in the SynergyCells joint venture, taking full ownership of a battery cell manufacturing plant in Indiana. This change comes amid declining electric vehicle demand but allows Samsung SDI to pivot toward the energy storage market while enabling GM to minimize battery manufacturing costs.