Tesla has launched a sales promotion for the Model Y in Europe. Customers who order a new Model Y now and whose vehicle is delivered by 31 December 2024 will receive one year of free charging at all Tesla Superchargers. However, some restrictions and special features apply. Read more…
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Vulcan produces first lithium hydroxide in Germany
The German-Australian company Vulcan Energy has produced lithium hydroxide for the first time in Frankfurt-Höchst in Germany. It is said to be the first lithium hydroxide to be produced sustainably in Europe, from the raw material to the end product. Read more…
Leapmotor could produce EVs in Germany
Leapmotor and partner Stellantis want to produce the T03 electric car in Poland. However, it could be the company’s last EV to roll off the production line there. Instead, production of the upcoming B10 electric crossover could be moved to Germany. Read more…
Bentley wants to become an all-electric brand by 2035
In November 2020, Bentley announced as part of its ‘Beyond100’ strategy that the entire model range would be converted to fully electric vehicles by 2030. However, the VW luxury brand has now postponed this target to 2035. Read more…
LG Energy Solution and Rivian announce battery deal
LG Energy Solution and Rivian have signed a five-year battery cell supply deal. The US-manufactured cells will be used in Rivian’s R2 vehicles, which will roll off the production line in Normal, Illinois. Read more…
Infineon to supply semiconductors for Stellantis’ future electric cars
Infineon will supply Stellantis with chips for the next generation of electric cars. The two companies have signed corresponding supply and capacity agreements. Among other things, Stellantis has reserved silicon carbide semiconductors for its future electric cars. Read more…
Arriva electrifies bus depot Thornton Heath in London
Arriva will add 109 zero-emission vehicles to its fleet at the Thornton Heath bus depot in London in spring 2025. To prepare for the electrification of its fleet, it has now installed the necessary chargers. Read more…
UK: Renault, Mobilize, and Octopus Energy team up to provide free charging
Renault customers in the UK can now benefit from one year of unrestrained driving, thanks to the company’s partnership with Mobilize and Octopus Energy. Read more…
From Kenya to South Africa solely powered by the sun
Kenyan electric motorcycle manufacturer Roam completed a 6,000-kilometre journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch in South Africa. The all-electric Roam Air relied entirely on solar charging. Read more…
Japan Airlines & Sumitomo launch joint venture for aerial taxis in Japan
Japan Airlines and Sumitomo have launched a new joint venture named Soracle to offer electric VTOL rides in major Japanese cities. The joint venture is kicking off its electric aircraft fleet with the purchase of 100 Archer Midnight. Read more…
Skoda to enter India’s EV market with facelifted Enyaq in 2025
Skoda plans to penetrate the EV space in India with the Enyaq in 2025. However, the company will launch the Enyaq directly in the upcoming, facelifted version, not the existing one it currently offers in Europe. Read more…
Kempower installs fast-chargers at Coop locations in Switzerland
Charging station provider Kempower has installed its DC chargers at three new Coop supermarket locations in Switzerland. Further locations will follow. Read more…
Kia announces US prices for the 2025 Niro EV
Following the Niro EV’s discontinuation in Germany, Kia has announced prices for the 2025 version of the Niro EV for the USA. It starts from $39,600 and retains most of the specifications but has some added technical features. Read more…
Cariad and Tomtom present navigation solution for electric cars
Volkswagen’s software subsidiary Cariad and the map service Tomtom have developed a new navigation solution optimised for electric cars. The system monitors the remaining range throughout the journey and adjusts the route if necessary. The sat nav will debut in Audi electric cars. Read more…
First Bus orders 36 new electric buses from Wrightbus
First Bus has ordered a fleet of 36 electric buses from Wrightbus for use in Aberdeen, Scotland. The new bus fleet is to launch in early 2025, and includes both electric double-decker buses as well as converted former combustion buses that have been refitted with electric drives. Read more…
Rivian reports a drop in sales
After $1.16 billion in revenue in the second quarter, Rivian posted only $874 million in the third quarter. Supply shortages negatively impacted the availability of the company’s R1 SUVs and pickups. But the carmaker remains hopeful for the rest of the year. Read more…
Audi with new sub-brand and first electric study from SAIC cooperation
Audi presented a new sub-brand for electric cars in China – and unveiled the first representative with the advertised AUDI label. The manufacturer’s classic four-ring logo is nowhere to be seen on the concept car. The production-ready debut model of the new Chinese brand is due to launch in 2025. Also without rings. Read more…
Nissan sets harsh cost-cutting course
Nissan is adopting a radical austerity programme. Global production capacities will be reduced by 20 per cent and 9,000 jobs will be cut. Nissan also plans to sell about 10 per cent of its Mitsubishi shares. Read more…
Renault 5 driving report: money saver with a fun factor
It may have taken a while, but the fleet of electric cars for €25,000 is slowly growing. The only thing that has fallen by the wayside in the price war is the fun factor. Renault now wants to change that with a new edition of the R5.
