Formula E, Amazon & BMW: This Week's Top EV Stories
Formula E and the FIA have revealed the all-new GEN4 race car, the fastest in the championship's history.
It is also the series' most sustainable race car, and features a circular design that could set an example for vehicles both on and off the racetrack.
The GEN4 will be the first single seater permanent four wheel drive car and has already achieved top speeds well over 200 mph in testing.
The new generation of battery allows for racing power to be 450 kW and the aerodynamics create “almost double” the downforce according to Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director at the FIA.
The UK Government has announced a set of sweeping reforms that will simplify EV charging system installations for renters and motorists who lack access to private driveways.
For many prospective EV drivers, having a home charging system is a fundamental requirement, meaning these regulatory changes could help to accelerate adoption throughout the UK's urban centres and areas with limited connectivity.
The measures could also democratise access to domestic charging rates for millions of UK citizens, given that home charging remains far more affordable than relying on public EV charging infrastructure.
The journey toward the next generation of EVs takes a step forward as the BMW Group and Solid Power expand their long-standing collaboration.
Since 2022, BMW Group and Solid Power have worked together under a technology transfer agreement to accelerate the development of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology.
Now, Samsung SDI joins the partnership to support the validation and development of this transformative battery technology for the automotive sector.
As of 2025, Amazon has a global fleet of more than 35,000 electric delivery vans bringing packages to customers while producing fewer emissions than traditional vans.
The company is working towards its target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040 or sooner.
Amazon is expanding its transportation network in the UK to include 160 electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs).
How can data enhance the EV experience for drivers and the planet?
Polestar Fleet Telematics service is a connected platform designed to transform the management and efficiency of EV fleets worldwide.
Developed in partnership with Echoes, Geotab and High Mobility, the service offers fleet operators real-time data, actionable insights and effortless integration with leading fleet management solutions – without the need for additional hardware installations or fees.
“Given our extensive fleet customer base, this marks a major milestone for Polestar and a big step forward for our customers,” says Ramon Lingen, Head of Global Fleet and Pre-owned at Polestar.
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Executives
Beth Paretta
VP, Sporting
Dr Michael Steiner
Member of the Board of Management for Research and Development
Jeff Dodds
Chief Executive Officer
John Van Scoter
President and CEO
Marek Nawarecki
Circuit Sport Director
Martin Schuster
Vice President Battery Cell and Cell Module
Stella Joo-Young Go
Executive Vice President of ASSB Commercialization Team
Sylvain Filippi
Managing Director & CTO
