The starting signal in Romania has been given. The new Puma Gen-E, the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier are now rolling off the production line at the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova. These are the first electric vehicles to be manufactured in Romania and exported to other European countries and Turkey. electrive was there for the kick-off. Read more…

A UK-based manufacturer of magnet-free electric motors, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has today revealed its second generation HDRM300C motor. It uses compressed coil technology and promises increased power density and efficiency over conventional wire layouts. Read more…

The two firms have launched a strategic partnership to deliver electric air taxis in the UK, with the initial goal of offering short-range airport transfers for airline customers. Joby will operate and maintain the vehicles while Virgin Atlantic is providing marketing and lobbying support. Read more…

Xpeng is launching a new model year of its G6 and G9 electric SUVs, which are also available in Europe, in China. Both vehicles will receive a new battery pack with faster DC charging capability – and will be cheaper in China at the same time. Read more…

EV logistics company Mober has opened ‘Central Charge,’ the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines. The company says the new facility will help it reduce vehicle downtime. Read more…

In December, Renault announced that it would revive not only the R5 compact car but also the R5 Turbo sports car, giving them an electric drive. Further details are now available. Only a few people will have the opportunity to drive the electric speedster with 800-volt architecture. Read more…

General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…

General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…

Starting in 2026, the Volkswagen and Jetta brands of FAW-Volkswagen want to offer eleven new models tailored to the Chinese market in several market segments. The list includes six pure electric models, two PHEV and two EREV models. Read more…

No compromises: Because the GLC is their best-selling model, Mercedes is changing its electric strategy for it. Instead of making compromises for the other drive system, they are building an independent electric version in parallel with the combustion engine from 2026 and inviting people to test drive the prototype a year earlier.

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As the US-Canada trade war escalates, the government of British Columbia (BC) has announced it will now exclude Tesla products from its EV charger rebate program. The move has sparked criticism on the grounds that other US-made products are still available with a rebate. Read more…

Business customers of Europcar UK will soon be able to rent EVs at the same price as their petrol or diesel equivalents. Starting from April 2025, this will include electric hatchbacks, SUVs, saloons and vans. Read more…

The industry is eagerly awaiting solid-state batteries, which are expected to have higher energy densities, faster charging times and a longer service life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The EU-funded HyLiST research project, which is working on corresponding solid-state batteries, has now been launched. Read more…

The rumours have been confirmed: The insolvent air taxi startup Volocopter has now officially announced its takeover by Diamond Aircraft. The company headquarters will remain in Bruchsal. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new CEO position for its North America division, with the role going to its current Head of Quality, Jason Hoff. The company’s board says it aims to increase its engagement with US customers with this and other measures. Read more…

A month ago, Landis+Gyr announced its withdrawal from the business with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EMEA region – but did not mention any search for a buyer, which raised doubts about the future of the division. However, the Swiss provider of energy management solutions has now found a buyer. Read more…

US President Donald Trump and his ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk seem to be on the same page. The close relationship between the two goes so far that Trump recently organised a Tesla sales show outside the White House. But now it has come to light that Tesla has complained to the US government about planned tariffs on car imports into the USA. Read more…

The five fast charging stations will be located in upstate New York, and provide charging to electric vehicles. Drivers will be able to access the chargers via the ChargePoint mobile app. Read more…

In the H2GO research project, 19 Fraunhofer Institutes throughout Germany are focussing on fuel cell production. In particular, the experts want to develop production technology approaches to enable cheaper series production of bipolar plates – the centrepiece of the fuel cell. Read more…

Iveco is launching a Stellantis-based electric van duo on the market in two years’ time. The vans are based on the Stellantis platform for medium-sized and large transports and will therefore have a lot in common with the sister models from Opel or Peugeot. The collaboration is set to run for ten years. Read more…