The US solid-state battery developer ION Storage Systems has reached the next stage on the road to practical suitability of its anode-free solid-state battery – especially in terms of longevity. Read more…
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Legal repercussions for the VW Group after the sinking of the ‘Felicity Ace’
Following the sinking of the car freighter ‘Felicity Ace’ in the Atlantic in February 2022, the ship’s owner and insurance companies have sued Porsche and another Volkswagen company for damages because they suspect batteries were the cause. Read more…
Brighton & Hove adds new public charge points
UK municipality Brighton & Hove will add 100 new lamppost charging points and 20 new fast chargers next month. That way, it will offer close to 500 EV chargers. Read more…
Stellantis keeps reduced working hours at Mirafiori plant due to weak demand
The Stellantis plant in Mirafiori near Turin continues to operate on a one-shift instead of a two-shift basis due to the weak demand for the electric Fiat 500 and the Maserati models that roll off the production line there. The reduced production volume will continue until 20 April. Read more…
FedEx adds 33 eSprinters to its Spanish fleet
FedEx is now deploying its first electric vans in Spain. 16 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters are added to parcel collection and delivery routes in the centre of Madrid. Another 17 electric vans will be deployed in Barcelona soon. Read more…
Nissan aims for Level 4 autonomous driving by 2027
Nissan wants to offer SAE Level 4 autonomous mobility services in Japan from 2027. Nissan is gaining initial practical experience with the technology with a Leaf, which will be used as part of a pilot project in Yokohama from this year. Read more…
Octopus Energy partners with SSE Energy Solutions
Octopus Energy is adding SSE Energy Solutions’ charge points to its roaming platform ‘Electroverse.’ SSE wants to install 500 fast-chargers in Ireland and the UK by 2030. Read more…
Mitsubishi Corporation acquires stake in Canadian lithium mine
The Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation has invested in a lithium mine for the first time. Mitsubishi is investing 25 million Canadian dollars in a 7.5 per cent stake in a project of the Canadian lithium mining company Frontier Lithium in Ontario. Read more…
BYD further reduces price of the Seagull in China
BYD is further fuelling the price war for electric cars in China. BYD’s small electric Seagull starts the new model year with a new “Glory Edition” from just 69,800 yuan, equivalent to around 8,900 euros. Read more…
Leap24 builds charging points at Shurgard Self-Storage
Dutch charging infrastructure provider Leap24 is cooperating with the storage space rental company Shurgard Self-Storage to equip around 70 Shurgard locations in the UK and the Netherlands with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Read more…
SK On presents improved fast-charging battery and cold-proof LFP chemistry
At the InterBattery in Seoul, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On presented improved versions of its SF cells (SF stands for Super Fast), first launched in 2021. SK On is also showcasing the Winter Pro LFP battery, designed to perform particularly well at low temperatures. Read more…
Mercedes and BMW found joint venture for HPC network in China
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have founded their joint venture to construct EV fast chargers in China. The joint venture is called Beijing Ion Qi New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and is based in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. Read more…
Ford reveals 2024 E-Transit with improved and charging speed
Ford launched the 2024 version of its E-Transit electric transporter van. It has a longer range and can charge faster on both AC and DC connections. Deliveries will later this year. Read more…
Lotus Emeya available to order in the UK from £94,950
Lotus has published the European prices for its second electric model, the Emeya, now available to configure and order. Prices for the Lotus Emeya start at 94,950 pounds in the UK and 106,400 euros in continental Europe. The top-of-the-range Emeya R model is available starting at 129,950 pounds or 126,950 euros. Read more…
Stellantis plans to build electric cars in South America
The multi-brand group Stellantis is planning record investments in the South America region. A total volume of 5.6 billion euros is planned, spread over the years 2025 to 2030. Among other things, a battery-electric vehicle is to be produced in the region in the future. Read more…
Germany: Tesla may have to suspend production until the end of next week
The effects of the arson attack on an electricity pole near the German Tesla plant in Grünheide have more far-reaching consequences for the carmaker than previously assumed. Production at the Gigafactory could stand still until the end of next week. Read more…
Swobbee puts four battery swap stations into operation in New York
As part of a pilot project, the German startup Swobbee has installed the first four battery exchange stations in New York City, which will initially be used by 30 to 60 drivers in this first phase. Read more…
Production of Volta’s trucks to restart at contract manufacturer Steyr
Volta Trucks is restarting production of its electric trucks in Austria from May. After the insolvent truck manufacturer was taken over by Luxor Capital at the end of 2023, contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive has now announced the signing of an initial agreement to continue the production of Volta’s trucks. Read more…
Tesco adds first Iveco eDaily to its fleet
British supermarket chain Tesco wants to deploy a total of 151 all-electric Iveco eDaily. The first vehicle is now making customer deliveries. Read more…
Aiways needs fresh capital and wants to become an export brand
The struggling electric car manufacturer Aiways wants to become a pure export brand. However, the company needs more capital in order to resume production of its two models. If this succeeds, an e-car for around 25,000 euros could also follow. Read more…
