Kia has electrified its small car, the Pride, which was produced in the UK between 1987 and 2000. This unique vehicle has been retrofitted, shedding its petrol engine in favour of an electric powertrain, allowing it to move forward with the help of electricity. Read more…
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Elli combines wallbox with PV system and dynamic electricity tariff
The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli is launching a new wallbox for the European market. The Elli Charger 2 integrates a home photovoltaic system for surplus charging and is designed to be compatible with dynamic electricity tariffs. Customers can now also purchase a PV system from Otovo alongside the wallbox. Read more…
MAN supports electric truck customers with a digital package
The truck manufacturer MAN offers buyers of electric trucks from the eTGX and eTGS series a range of digital services. This includes a route planner specifically optimised for electric trucks. The package is set to be included as standard with the purchase. Read more…
Free2move completes integration of Share Now
Share Now is no more: Stellantis has completed the integration of the car-sharing service into its mobility platform Free2move. This gives users access to over 10,000 car-sharing vehicles in Europe and the USA from a single source. Read more…
Renault presents car with battery and h2 fuel cell
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault is presenting the Emblème, a vision of a family vehicle with a combined battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell drive. The Renault Emblème is meant to show how it is possible to minimise a vehicle’s CO2 emissions over its entire life cycle. Read more…
Lucid Motors increases deliveries in the third quarter
The US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors delivered 2,781 vehicles in the third quarter, an increase of 387 units compared to the second quarter. However, the number of cars produced saw a decline during the same period. Read more…
Go Ahead orders 1,200 zero-emission buses from Wrightbus
In the UK, Go-Ahead is investing £500 million in decarbonising its public transport fleet. Over the next three years, the public transport provider plans to purchase 1,200 new zero-emission buses from Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus. Read more…
Northvolt’s Swedish battery plant-expansion company files for bankruptcy
Northvolt Ett Expansion AB, the company responsible only for expanding the Northvolt Ett battery cell factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, has filed for bankruptcy. All work on the expansion project has been suspended. Read more…
Mercedes & LGES said to have finalised major battery deal
The South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has apparently concluded a long-term purchase agreement with Mercedes-Benz. An official document reveals that the deal involves batteries with a total capacity of 50.5 GWh, which are to be supplied from 2028. Read more…
Varta is making significant progress with its restructuring efforts
The struggling battery manufacturer Varta has taken a significant step closer to financial recovery. This progress is supported by a bridge loan and agreements with lenders and bondholders, as well as with Austrian investor Michael Tojner and sports car manufacturer Porsche. Read more…
Tesla pushes the Model 3 to over 700 kilometres of range
Tesla is expanding its Model 3 offering in Europe to now include a rear-wheel-drive version with extended range. The new variant is expected to cover up to 702 kilometres without needing a charging stop – and will be priced from €44,990. Read more…
Toyota to build an electric vehicle factory in India
Toyota is reportedly planning to build a new factory for electric and hybrid vehicles in India. The automaker is said to have already acquired land in the state of Maharashtra through its local joint venture, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Read more…
Sales start for the Avatr 07 in China
The Avatr brand from Changan, CATL, and Huawei has kicked off sales of its third model in China. The Avatr 07 SUV crossover is the brand’s first model to be offered as a battery-electric model, and with an additional range extender. Read more…
Arriva orders over 150 electric buses for the Netherlands
The British transport service provider Arriva has ordered 157 electric buses for its new public transport concession in the Dutch region of West Brabant. The buses will be supplied by Dutch bus manufacturer VDL. Read more…
Rio Tinto wants to take over lithium producer Arcadium
BMW, Ford, GM, Tesla and Toyota beckon as customers: The mining group Rio Tinto wants to take over the lithium producer Arcadium. This would make Rio Tinto one of the largest lithium producers in the world and shake up the electric car battery business. Read more…
Genesis Energy to buy a majority stake in ChargeNet
ChargeNet, New Zealand’s largest EV charging network, is getting a new majority stakeholder. Genesis Energy will acquire a 65 per cent stake, helping ChargeNet grow its network. Read more…
LG Energy Solution presents new comprehensive battery strategy
LG Energy Solution has presented its first official corporate strategy “Empower Every Possibility.” LGES aims to expand its business beyond battery production to the entire value chain and reduce its dependence on the electric vehicle sector. Read more…
USA: Republic Services orders 100 electric waste collection vehicles
Republic Services has ordered 100 electric recycling and waste trucks from Oshkosh Corporation in the US. This follows their first order of 50 such vehicles last year. Read more…
Fortescue orders electric graders from MacLean
Fortescue and MacLean announced a partnership to decarbonise the mining industry. MacLean will supply a fleet of 30 GR8 EV graders to Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia between 2026 and 2029. Read more…
PwC Belgium gets 200 new Mini Cooper E for young professionals
PwC Belgium is adding 200 new Mini Cooper E cars to its fleet by the end of this year to replace 200 diesel-powered BMW 1 Series. They are reserved for the company’s young professionals. With the new vehicles, PwC Belgium will have a total of 300 electrified Mini vehicles in its fleet. Read more…
