The cooperation between French carmaker Renault and Chinese competitor Geely in Brazil, first announced in February, is taking shape. The latter is acquiring a 26.4 per cent stake in Renault do Brasil – and Renault will be able to use Geely’s electric vehicle architecture, GEA, for the local market. Read more…
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Li Auto recalls thousands of Mega vans in China
Li Auto is warning of a potential risk of battery overheating in its Mega electric van “in extreme conditions.” After one vehicle caught fire in Shanghai last week, the manufacturer is recalling 11,411 units of the model in China. Read more…
Jaguar’s new electric car will debut in 2026
Jaguar will present its first new all-electric model in 2026 and not at the end of 2025 as originally announced. The British company is focusing primarily on the US market for its upcoming EV – despite current developments there. Read more…
Croatia procures electric buses with millions in funding
Five Croatian cities are receiving a total of €20 million in EU funding for the purchase of 29 electric buses. These will be distributed among Dubrovnik, Varaždin, Ludbreg, Križevci, and Krapina. According to Transport Minister Oleg Butković, many more e-buses are to follow. Read more…
PEM conducts research into battery cells with a high recycling content
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is working with industrial partners on the ‘Kreislauf.IN.NRW’ research project to implement a holistic battery cell recycling process, including cells with a currently unrivalled recycling content. Read more…
BorgWarner to supply battery systems for Holon Urban
BorgWarner has received an order to supply battery systems for the Holon Urban autonomous electric shuttle. This is BorgWarner’s first order to supply battery systems for autonomous vehicles manufactured in North America. Read more…
VW under criticism for advertising coffee during drive
Today’s vehicles, with their digital structures and numerous displays, make it possible to deliver advertising to users. Manufacturers such as VW have already launched the technology, to some chagrin from customers. Read more…
Samsung SDI, Solid Power, and BMW to collaborate on solid-state batteries
Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the BMW Group and US solid-state battery specialist Solid Power to collaborate on a validation project for pure solid-state batteries. Read more…
Project E|MPOWER launches test phase for highway charging in Germany
In the E|MPOWER project for inductive charging of EVs while driving, the construction phase on the A6 motorway near Amberg has been completed. The test phase is now beginning. This is the first time in Germany that research is being conducted on a motorway into how electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly while driving. Read more…
Traton introduces new green financing framework
The Traton Group wants to promote the financing and refinancing of battery electric commercial vehicles. To this end, the company has published a group-wide Green Finance Framework. This enables investors to specifically support projects related to battery electric commercial vehicles. Read more…
Smart #5 goes on sale in the UK
The Smart #5 is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from £39,800. UK deliveries are expected to commence at the beginning of next year. Read more…
UK government to ‘cut red tape’ around home EV charging
The UK Department for Transport has announced a slew of new proposals which it says would make it easier for renters or those without off-street parking to install home EV chargers. It now hopes to launch a consultation around the proposals. Read more…
Kia deprioritises EV4 launch in the US
The Kia EV4 Fastback was supposed to compete with the Tesla Model 3 in the US. However, Kia is now postponing the launch of the model indefinitely. The reason cited for this is the significantly deteriorated market conditions under the Trump administration. Read more…
Toyota unveils new bZ4X UK pricing and model range
The upcoming bZ4X, which features substantial upgrades to its powertrain and numerous design tweaks, will be available to order from 3 November. Deliveries will commence from January onwards. Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
50 new electric buses for Aarhus
Aarbus, the public transport operator for the Danish city of Aarhus, has just signed a contract with Solaris for the delivery of 50 Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles are said to hit the road in 2027. Read more…
Hived to expand UK electric parcel delivery service
Hived, a UK-based electric parcel delivery logistics firm, is set to expand beyond London for the first time. The firm will establish services in a number of other UK cities and towns. Read more…
