German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his deputy Robert Habeck (Greens) want to prevent potential EU climate penalties for car manufacturers that could cost billions in the coming year. However, the European fleet limits will not be changed. It is more about creating a “pragmatic transition.” Read more…

US electric carmaker Rivian has received a conditional loan commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The more than 6 billion dollars will help finance the company’s production facility in Georgia. Read more…

As US President-elect Donald Trump is looking to cut the federal EV tax credit programme, which offered a 7,500-dollar incentive for the purchase of an electric car, California is looking to re-instate its own subsidy programme. But at least one carmaker would not benefit from the move. Read more…

Nothvolt number one and number two shareholders, namely Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs, will write down their stake in the battery maker. What does that mean for the cash-strapped company? Read more…

Renault Trucks has officially announced a new version of the E-Tech T with a range of up to 600 kilometres for 2026. Sister company Volvo Trucks wants to present an electric long-haul truck with a similar range as early as 2025. However, the related brands remain silent on the technical data. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new large-scale battery production building in Nuremberg. It will begin manufacturing high-voltage batteries at the facility starting in April 2025. Read more…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower is working with financing and leasing company DLL to provide customers with further financing options. Initially, the target markets will include the UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain as well as Australia and New Zealand. Read more…

BMW is gradually converting production logistics at its Regensburg plant (Germany) from battery to hydrogen operation. Hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks will be used for transport and logistics tasks starting in 2026. Read more…

Truck charging provider Milence has announced its first charging hub in Spain. When the location in Zaragosa will go into in 2025, it will be the eighth market where Milence is active. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is giving insight into its current research activities aimed at the time after the powertrain turnaround. Future technologies currently being discussed by the manufacturer include in-drive brakes, a special power converter and solar paintwork. Read more…

South Korean battery manufacturer SK On has signed a three-year contract with Posco Pilbara Lithium Solution. It provides for the supply of up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide for NCM cathodes. Read more…

The Tesla Supercharger team has announced four measures to improve the charging experience. These include the locations, the length of the charging cables, and the charging software in the Tesla vehicles. Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the third battery-electric truck series to go into series production in Wörth. It is by far the most important for the Group. Daimler Truck hopes to make the first deliveries to customers before the end of the year. electrive got to look inside the production facility at the start of series production. Read more…

Following the success of its SU7 electric saloon launched in March, smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi reportedly plans to launch its second vehicle in the first quarter of 2025. According to a media report, it will compete with the Tesla Model Y. Read more…

ExxonMobil and LG Chem have signed a non-binding letter of intent for a multi-year purchase agreement for up to 100,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate. That makes LG Chem the second customer from South Korea for the oil company’s US project. Read more…

Kia presented the EV9 GT for the first time at the LA Auto Show. The 374 kW offshoot of the EV9 electric SUV has significantly more power and a new type of chassis. Read more…

Brussels and Beijing might come to an agreement after all, with Chinese carmakers ready to offer their electric cars in Europe for a minimum price. If both sides are on the page, the EU’s special tariffs, which have been in effect since the end of October, could be a thing of the past. Read more…

While diesel cars run and run, electric car batteries quickly break down and turn the expensive new car into a complete financial loss – statements like these can be found on social media repeatedly. P3 now analysed data from more than 7,000 electric cars, providing insights into real battery ageing. And the field data paints a whole different picture. Read more…

Italian automation specialist Comau is participating in the European Union’s Reinforce project, which addresses the growing need for effective end-of-life management of electric car batteries. Read more…

Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced it will enter the electric three-wheeler market. The company plans to introduce its first electric three-wheeler several months after it starts selling its first electric motorcycle in January 2025. Read more…