Daily EV news · Global · 6 March 2026
Electric Vehicles
Konvekta to showcase CO₂ thermal management systems for electric buses at mobility move 2026
Konvekta will present carbon dioxide based thermal management systems designed for electric buses at the mobility move 2026 trade event, according to Sustainable Bus. The systems represent an alternative refrigerant approach for heating and cooling in battery electric bus fleets. No specific technical specifications or deployment timelines were disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
CO₂ refrigerant systems offer a lower global warming potential alternative to traditional HVAC solutions, a factor increasingly weighted in public transport procurement specifications. Operators evaluating thermal management suppliers for electric bus tenders may see expanded technical options ahead of 2026 deployments.
BYD launches Seal 07 with 438 mile range and megawatt charging capability
BYD has introduced the Seal 07 electric vehicle, featuring a 438 mile range and megawatt charging technology. The new model expands BYD's product lineup with enhanced charging capabilities. The announcement was reported by EV Powered via Google News.
Why it matters
Megawatt charging adoption by major manufacturers like BYD signals accelerating demand for ultra high power charging infrastructure, creating procurement opportunities for CPOs to upgrade networks. The 438 mile range vehicle demonstrates the charging speeds needed to support longer range EVs entering the market.
European electric bus registrations jump 48% to 11,607 units in 2025, with Italy and Netherlands leading deployment
Battery electric bus registrations in Europe (vehicles over 8 tonnes GVW) reached 11,607 units in 2025, up 48% from 7,855 in 2024, with zero emission buses capturing 60% of the EU city bus market. Italy registered over 1,200 BEV buses (30% of its market and 65% of urban registrations), while the Netherlands saw over 850 e-bus registrations in 2025. The 2024 European electric city bus market (including the UK) grew 22% year on year to 7,779 registrations.
Why it matters
Accelerating e-bus adoption across Europe signals expanding depot charging infrastructure requirements and grid upgrade opportunities, particularly in Italy and the Netherlands where deployment rates are highest. The shift to 60% zero emission penetration in city bus fleets creates immediate demand for high power charging solutions and energy management systems at transport operator sites.
Grid & Energy
Nature publishes transformer-based framework for managing battery health in vehicle-to-grid systems
A new optimization framework has been published in Nature that combines transformer-based degradation prediction with grid service requirements to manage battery health in vehicle-to-grid systems. The research addresses the challenge of balancing grid support services with the need to preserve electric vehicle battery longevity. The framework aims to help operators optimize V2G operations while minimizing battery wear.
Why it matters
For charge point operators and grid service providers, this research offers a potential tool to make V2G commercially viable by reducing battery degradation concerns that have limited widespread adoption. The framework could inform procurement decisions for bidirectional charging infrastructure and help structure V2G service contracts that protect vehicle owner battery warranties.