Ford is supporting the transformation of its European business with fresh capital for its German subsidiary. The US manufacturer announced a capital injection of up to 4.4 billion euros, which is intended to ensure the “financial stability of Ford-Werke GmbH” – but at the same time cancels an important guarantee. Read more…
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LG Chem produces cathodes without precursors
LG Chem has announced its intention to become the first South Korean company to start mass producing cathode materials without precursors. This should not only shorten the development time, but also reduce the CO2 footprint of battery production. Read more…
StoreDot wins Kumyang as partner for battery production
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot has won the South Korean battery manufacturer Kumyang as a partner for the production of cylindrical EV battery cells. Kumyang will licence StoreDot’s XFC technology. Read more…
Farizon mass-produces first units of its H2 truck in China
The first 100 units of Farizon’s Xinghan G 200kW hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck have rolled off the production line in China. It is thus the first series-produced H2 truck in the country. Read more…
GAC launches Aion UT compact electric car in China
Around two months after the start of pre-sales, the Chinese car manufacturer GAC has now launched regular sales of its compact electric car Aion UT in China. The model starts at 69,800 yen (around 8,900 euros). Read more…
UK government likely to back away from strict EV quotas
The UK is expected to relax ZEV mandates, which are increasing annual sales quotas for electric vehicles for manufacturers. There is no denying the parallel with the EU: Just a few days ago, the EU Commission announced its intention to reduce the pressure on automakers. Read more…
Tesla hands over first Model Y Juniper in Europe
Following the rollout in China and North America, Tesla has kicked off deliveries of the revised Model Y to European customers. The ‘Launch Series’ vehicles are joining the previously registered demonstration cars in customer hands. Read more…
How battery systems can become more sustainable – Eight questions for Hans Beyer from Webasto
When developing a battery system for an electric car, there is more to consider than just range and price. Other important factors are the origin of raw materials, safety, sustainability and charging performance. Hans Beyer from Webasto explains the trends in the development of innovative battery packs. Read more…
SAFELOOP: Research on sustainable and safe batteries
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management is part of the European research project SAFELOOP, which is driving the development of a new generation of safe, sustainable and powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Read more…
BasiGo to deliver 28 electric buses to Rwanda
African electric bus provider BasiGo has announced plans to begin delivering 28 new electric buses in Kigali, Rwanda next month. The company will also install the corresponding infrastructure to charge 25 buses at its Rwandex depot overnight. Read more…
Honda to launch three EVs in Malaysia by 2027
Honda has announced that it will begin selling electric cars in Malaysia this year. The company plans to introduce three EVs in the country by 2027. However, only one model has been confirmed so far. Read more…
Volvo to upgrade EX90 to 800 volts
Following the recently presented ES90, Volvo Cars will be using 800-volt batteries in other models. The EX90, which is already available with 400 volts, will also switch to 800-volt technology in future. Read more…
UK demand for electric vans rises – as rest of market stalls
Demand for battery electric vans continues to grow in the UK, despite declining sales figures for light commercial vehicles overall. In February, sales of electric vans weighing up to 4.25 tonnes grew for a fifth consecutive month – but still fall short of the target 6 per cent market share. Read more…
Delhi to cut off fuel for older vehicles
The government of Delhi, India has announced it will block off fuel supply for drivers of older vehicles from the end of March. The strict new measure is among a range of new policies designed to reduce air pollution and smog in the city. Read more…
Solaris delivers its first electric buses to Canada
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has announced its first order for trolleybuses from Canada. The transport operator TransLink in Vancouver has ordered 107 units of the Trollino 12 from Solaris and has secured an option for a further 400 units. Read more…
Norway gives green light for electric demonstration flights
The first formal agreement for demonstration flights with an electric aircraft has been signed in Norway. These are to be operated by Bristow Norway with an ALIA CX300 from Beta Technologies from the third quarter of 2025. Read more…
UK to launch 16,000 new chargers in Midlands
The UK government has announced £40.8m (€48.5m) of funding for new charging infrastructure in the Midlands of England. 16,000 new public chargers will be installed across 13 local authorities, with the aim of supporting EV adoption amongst those without private parking. Read more…
PEM researchers analyse BYD and Tesla batteries
A team from the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has dismantled current traction batteries from Tesla and BYD and compared the two batteries with each other, reporting “surprising results” – with interesting and previously unknown figures. Read more…
Olectra Greentech orders 2,325 electric bus chassis from BYD
Indian electric bus manufacturer Olectra Greentech has ordered 2,325 electric bus chassis from BYD. It says BYD’s Blade battery has earned a reputation for superior safety and performance and serves as a highlight of its electric buses. Read more…
IEA analysis: battery demand exceeds one terawatt hour for the first time
The battery market boomed in 2024 due to rising global sales of electric cars. At the same time, the average price of electric car battery packs is falling – most recently to below $100 per kWh. That is according to a new analysis by the International Energy Agency. Read more…
