Norway is not only looking at cleaning up its transport system on the road with cars and trucks, but is also looking to make its shipping lanes CO2 neutral and save further emissions. Therefore, a number of projects are now being promoted to help reduce emissions at sea. Lire la suite…
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BYD & UzAuto to build EV factory in Uzbekistan
BYD has signed an investment agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to build a production plant for electric and hybrid cars. The plant will be built in Jizzax province through a joint venture with UzAuto. Lire la suite…
Albemarle to use Caterpillar electric vehicles in US mines
Albemarle’s lithium mine in North Carolina could use Caterpillar electric vehicles. The potential use of zero-emission off-highway vehicles is part of a cooperation agreement between the two companies. Lire la suite…
Lucid Motors opens EV factory in Saudi Arabia
Ultimately, it all went very quickly: Only a few days after Lucid received the operating permit for its plant in Saudi Arabia, the carmaker opened its new factory, where the Lucid Air is force assembled – but not yet fully manufactured. Lire la suite…
Deutschlandnetz: Ministry of Transport awards regional lots
Germany’s Ministry of Transport had put out to tender around 900 locations throughout the country with more than 8,000 fast charging points with the German “Deutschlandnetz“ charging network. Now the contracts for the regional lots have been awarded and it is clear which ten operators have been selected. Lire la suite…
Chery to launch ICEs and EVs in Germany
Most Chinese carmakers are focusing on purely electric powertrains or, at best, plug-in hybrids in their European expansion. However, according to a media report, Chery wants to launch cars with a “broad drive mix” in Europe. Lire la suite…
Hyundai and Kia lower EV prices in South Korea
The price war for electric cars is picking up speed not only in China – but now also in South Korea. The country’s two largest manufacturers, Hyundai and Kia, announced significant price cuts for their electric models sold in South Korea, accompanied by increased government subsidies. Lire la suite…
USA: 13 electric school buses for Kentucky
The Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky has started a pilot programme to test electric buses. Blue Bird Corporation will supply the latter. Lire la suite…
LGES could build EV batteries with JSW in India
JSW is looking to produce up to 20 GWh of battery capacity in the country. Moreover, the Indian company seems to be looking to enter the EV production business after all. Lire la suite…
Terra Motors to build 1,000 HPC sites in Tokyo
Japan’s capital Tokyo will get an extensive fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Terra Motors aims to build ultra-fast charging stations at 1,000 locations in the metropolis by March 2026. Lire la suite…
Li-Cycle commissions German battery recycling plant – and announced its first partner
The trial operation has been running since August. Now, Li-Cycle has officially opened its Spoke facility in Magdeburg, thus heralding the start of regular operation. One of the first recycling partners is the Kion Group. Lire la suite…
Fastned installs 400 kW Hypercharger in Hilden
With six Hypercharger charging columns with up to 300 kW of power, the “Seed & Greet” charging park in Hilden was already one of Fastned’s larger installations in Germany. Now, the Dutch company installed five more columns with up to 400 kW each, making it the largest Fastned location in Europe with a total of 22 charging points. Lire la suite…
Ascend Elements and SK ecoplant build battery recycling plant in the US
SK ecoplant’s subsidiary TES is also part of the joint undertaking. Ascend Elements will use the recycled materials to produce cathode material and precursors at its nearby battery materials facility. Lire la suite…
Netherlands announce H2 subsidy scheme
The goal is to increase the number of hydrogen-powered trucks and vans on the road and set up refuelling infrastructure in the country. The application requirements are formulated so that fleet and refuelling station operators will have to collaborate to receive the grants. Lire la suite…
VW lowers EV production in October
The carmaker sites weak demand and will thus manufacture less ID.3 and Cupra Born next month. After the autumn holidays, VW will again ramp up production. Lire la suite…
Vietnam: VinFast to supply EVs to Taxi Xanh Sapa
The taxi company wants to convert its entire fleet to electric within two years. It has now signed a deal with the local carmaker, which will supply 250 electric vehicles in 2023 and 2024. Lire la suite…
West Sussex County Council to install hundreds of chargers
The UK borough will also prepare for a rising demand for charging infrastructure and set up “passiv” chargers that can be activated at a later date. The money comes from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and CPO Connected Kerb. Lire la suite…
Interview: Li-Cycle founder Tim Johnston on battery recycling in Europe
On 26 September 2023, Li-Cycle opened its first battery recycling plant outside North America in Magdeburg. We talked to Li-Cycle founder Tim Johnston about the company’s plans and technology. Lire la suite…
Ubitricity reaches 10,000 charging points
Ubitricity is already active in Germany, France and especially the UK. With its market entry in the Netherlands – and above all the takeover of existing charging points there – the Berlin-based company has now reached a major milestone. Lire la suite…
Echion to deliver anode materials to InoBat
The British battery materials supplier and Slovakian battery company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a collaboration between the two companies. Together, they want to develop lithium-ion batteries with faster charging capabilities and a higher energy density. Lire la suite…