The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, which specialises in electromobility, has started a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection to improve the production of cooling systems for hairpin stators for electric motors. Read more…
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EV4, Concept EV2 and PV5: Kia gives an outlook on its electric future
The Korean brand presented two new electric models and an electric study at the Kia EV Day. The design of the EV4 saloon and the PV5 van had already been shown in advance; now, the technical data follows – and a preview of a small electric car called EV2. Read more…
Polestar to use Volvo dealer network
Polestar’s new sales strategy favouring traditional car dealerships is taking shape. In addition to online sales, the Geely brand will also use Volvo’s dealer network in the future to achieve its targeted growth. Read more…
New fully electric mixer from Renault Trucks drives on five axles
Renault Trucks and the German bodybuilder Schwing-Stetter have developed a fully electric mixer based on the former’s E-Tech C electric truck. The vehicle will be unveiled at the Baum trade fair in the beginning of April. Read more…
Farizon SV electric vans go on sale in UK
Geely subsidiary Farizon has opened the order books for its latest electric vans in the UK. The Farizon SV comes in five sizes with three battery options, and will hit the road this spring. Read more…
Renault’s H2 subsidiary Hyvia is being liquidated
Hyvia, the fuel cell joint venture between Renault and US company Plug Power, has been undergoing insolvency proceedings in France since December. It is now clear that the company will be liquidated due to a lack of takeover bids. Read more…
Fastned opens its largest fast-charging hub in the UK
Fastned has opened its Banbridge charging hub in Northern Ireland. It features six charging columns with two charging points and 400 kW each. Read more…
AstraZeneca electrifies complete fleet in Switzerland
The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has completed the transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet in Switzerland. All of the 100 or so vehicles there are now electric. According to AstraZeneca, it already has over 10,000 electric cars in use worldwide. Read more…
Porsche appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Sales Officer
As announced, Porsche has now parted ways with Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke and Chief Sales Officer Detlev von Platen. As of 26 February 2025, Jochen Breckner will assume responsibility for Finance and IT and Matthias Becker for Sales and Marketing. Read more…
Polestar attracts Tesla drivers with a $5,000 discount
With a discount called the ‘Conquest Bonus, ’Polestar wants to attract US Tesla drivers who want to switch to another brand. Together with a special leasing offer, the Polestar 3 can be up to 20,000 dollars cheaper. Read more…
Dongfeng subsidiary Voyah is working on solid-state batteries
The Dongfeng subsidiary Voyah has started developing new solid-state batteries. The third-generation battery from Voyah is to maintain an energy density of 300 Wh/kg compared to the second generation, but will be able to be charged faster – namely at 5C instead of 3C. Read more…
Vulcan Energy and BASF launch site search for geothermal project
Vulcan Energy has received authorisation to begin seismic surveys for its geothermal development project in the Ludwigshafen region. The lithium specialist intends to push ahead with the project together with the chemical company BASF. In addition to geothermal energy, the focus will also be on lithium extraction. Read more…
Congo halts cobalt exports for four months
Due to an oversupply of cobalt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s largest producer of cobalt, has imposed an export ban on the metal, which is an important raw material for electric car batteries. The export ban is to apply for at least four months. Read more…
UK: Bedford Council seeks bids for 256 new charge points
Bedford Borough Council has launched a tender for the installation and operation of at least 256 new EV charge points. The contract is expected to be awarded in Summer 2025 and is supported by more than one million pounds in government funding. Read more…
Ionetic launches pilot battery production in the UK
UK-based startup Ionetic has opened a £5 million pilot plant in Northamptonshire. The company is working on significantly cheaper battery packs for low-volume automakers in the UK and US. Read more…
Peter Rawlinson switches to advisory role at Lucid
Peter Rawlinson is stepping down from the operational management of electric car manufacturer Lucid. Rawlinson will remain on board as a strategic and technical advisor to the Board of Directors. In the short term, there is only an interim CEO – and a slightly lower net loss. Read more…
Xpeng and SAIC bring new models to Thailand
Chinese automakers Xpeng and SAIC have begun exporting the X9 MPV and IM LS6 SUV coupe, respectively. Both companies chose Thailand as the first overseas destination for these EVs. Read more…
Liverpool orders 58 electric double-decker buses from ADL
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has ordered 58 Enviro400EV electric double-decker buses from British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL). They will be delivered before the end of this year. Read more…
BYD charges around 30,000 euros for Atto 2 in first EU countries
BYD has activated the configurator for the Atto 2 in two European countries: In the Netherlands and France, it is priced at around 30,000 euros. However, there is no price for Germany or the UK yet despite the electric compact SUV launching in the next months in both countries. Read more…
Allego appoints new CEO
Fast-charging network operator Allego has appointed its former CFO Steven Salo as CEO with immediate effect. Salo replaces Mathieu Bonnet in this role. Allego has yet to provide any further details on the change in management. Read more…
