Starting from 18 February 2027, batteries sold within the European Union, beginning with those used in electric trucks, buses, industrial machinery, and light commercial vehicles, will be required to carry a digital passport that provides comprehensive information on their lifecycle and sustainability credentials.

Ecobat’s European battery distribution division was the arm of the business responsible for selling and distributing batteries (mainly lead-acid, but also lithium) to customers across Europe and had nothing to do with battery recycling.

This agreement opens a scalable route to electrification for fleet operators through repowering. It offers a retrofit approach that maximises existing assets, cuts costs, and accelerates the shift to zero-emission transport without disruption or long lead times.

This collaboration provides fleet operators with comprehensive hydrogen mobility packages, combining Keyou’s hydrogen combustion trucks with GP Joule’s green hydrogen production and refuelling network.

Before the sale, Bosch held 33,790,880 shares, or approximately 17.4 % of the company. After the transaction, it will retain 27,396,115 shares, equivalent to 14.1 %, with the retained portion subject to a 60-day lock-up period unless waived.

Located in Bayswater, Perth, the depot will support 132 zero-emission buses when it begins operations in mid-2026.

Poppe will oversee investor relations from September 2025, taking on treasury responsibilities from July 2026, ensuring coherent financial communication.

This recent acquisition adds to the twenty-one Irizar electric buses that Voyages Emile Weber previously purchased in 2019, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable public transportation.

The sale aligns with JM’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on core growth areas such as hydrogen technologies and emissions control for commercial vehicles.

The agreement includes provisions for land, workforce support, and tax incentives, and forms part of “a broader German-Senegalese development and climate partnership”.

The tyre boasts high mileage, improved safety, and lower rolling resistance, offering cost savings and performance for light commercial vehicles.

This marks Karsan's first autonomous public road deployment in France, following similar initiatives in Sweden, Italy, Switzerland and Finland.