Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany. The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year. Read more…
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Toyota launches electric SUV offensive
Japanese carmaker Toyota has presented three electric models for Europe. The debut bZ4X electric car has been given a facelift and updated technology. The new C-HR+, an electric SUV coupé, will be built on the same platform. And the Urban Cruiser, an electric SUV built in India, is also coming to Europe. Read more…
Poznan & Antwerp run into trouble with hydrogen buses
The Polish transport operator MPK Poznan recently withdrew all 25 hydrogen buses from service after the on-board diagnostic systems of some vehicles detected unexpected malfunctions. In Antwerp, five H2 buses are being permanently removed from the fleet. Read more…
Duvenbeck starts using MAN eTruck for VW plant logistics
The haulage company Duvenbeck took delivery of its first MAN eTruck in December, a tractor unit configured as a lowliner. The Duvenbeck model is now being used in VW’s plant logistics. Read more…
Ivan Espinosa named as new Nissan CEO
The crisis-stricken carmaker has decided on a change in leadership. The current CEO Makoto Uchida has to leave at the end of the month. Ivan Espinosa, previously head of planning, will take over as CEO from 1 April. Read more…
ZF to test Level 4 autonomous system in Germany
ZF has received authorisation from the regulatory agency KBA to test a Level 4 system for autonomous driving on public roads throughout Germany. Previously, the individual authorisations granted applied to clearly defined stretches of road or urban areas. Read more…
India’s Ultraviolette unveils electric motorcycle and scooter
Ultraviolette, an Indian performance-oriented electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is stepping into mass-market segments to become a mainstream brand. The company recently launched two new models—Tesseract and Shockwave—and will introduce ten more products by 2028. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz bundles charging services under MB.CHARGE
From now on, MB.CHARGE will be the umbrella for Mercedes-Benz digital charging solutions. The first step is the integrated charging service MB.CHARGE Public, which replaces the previous Mercedes me Charge service. Charging prices and tariffs will remain unchanged under MB.CHARGE Public. Read more…
Daimler Buses introduces digital service package
Daimler Buses is now temporarily offering a digital service package as a free option for all newly delivered buses and coaches. Read more…
Hyundai to manufacture fuel cells in South Korea
The South Korean carmaker Hyundai wants to set up a fuel cell production facility at its existing plant in Ulsan. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with production set to start in 2028. So far, Hyundai has manufactured fuel cells in China. Read more…
UK to update electric vehicle tax exemption for luxury EVs
The UK is updating its electric vehicle tax exemption, to eliminate tax exemptions for luxury vehicles. Specifically, electric cars with a list price of £40,000 or above will no longer be exempt from the UK’s car supplement road tax. Read more…
China: New Energy Vehicles achieve 42% market share in February
In February, NEV sales in China totalled 892,000 units. It means the market has grown significantly compared to the previous year. However, compared to January, the Chinese New Year has had a noticeable impact. Read more…
Northvolt partner Scania likely to bring second cell supplier on board
Swedish truckmaker Scania, a shareholder and customer of beleaguered battery maker Northvolt, is said to have secured an additional supplier of battery cells – but is not naming any names for the time being. Read more…
Workhorse allowed to sell its step vans to Canada
Workhorse announced that its W56 and W750 step van have received the green light from the Canadian government. The electric vehicles can now be imported and sold there. Read more…
Karsan to deliver more electric buses to Italy and Romania
The Turkish manufacturer Karsan has received further orders for its electric buses from Italy and Romania. 42 units of the e-ATAK will be delivered to the Italian region of Campania by the end of this year. Another 22 units of the e-ATA will be delivered to the Romanian city of Constanța. Read more…
Farasis Energy introduces 6C battery technology
Chinese battery maker Farasis Energy says it has optimised its battery design, enabling 6C fast charging at the system level. The new technology allows EV batteries to be charged in less than nine minutes. Read more…
Volkswagens ID. 1 to be built in Portugal
Just days after unveiling the prototype called ID. EVERY1, Volkswagen announced that the series model version will roll off the production line in Portugal starting in 2027. The plant makes the most economic sense, the carmaker says. Read more…
Cadillac makes the electric Escalade even bigger
A full-size SUV measuring 5.70 metres is not big enough for you? General Motors will soon have the solution, as Cadillac presented a long-wheelbase version of the electric Escalade iQ. It is only 10 centimetres longer at 5.80 metres, but will be sold worldwide. Read more…
Kia offers bidirectional charging in the US
Manufacturer Wallbox has kicked off pre-sales of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger for the Kia EV9 in the US. It will enable customers to use the electric SUV as an energy storage unit. Read more…
TEB Arval plans to fleet 1,200 electric cars thanks to ERWE loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting the leasing company TEB Arval in Turkey a loan totalling 50 million euros to support the purchase of 1,200 electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
