The Norwegian battery company Freyr has opened its first technology centre in the USA. It is located in Boston with partner 24M Technologies. While Freyr continues to search for a location for its announced US battery cell factory, the new centre is intended to support technological development. Freyr is reportedly working with its joint venture […] More…
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Polestar to deliver batteries and charging systems for Candela
The electric car manufacturer Polestar will supply battery and charging systems for the electric boats of the Swedish company Candela. The aim of the cooperation is to rapidly increase the production of Candela’s electric hydrofoils. The agreement is one of the world’s first direct collaborations between automotive and marine companies in the field of battery […] More…
Britishvolt’s CEO Orral Najdari steps down
The battery cell manufacturer Britishvolt has announced the resignation of its founder and CEO Orral Nadjari. Graham Hoare, currently Britishvolt’s deputy CEO and president of global operations, will temporarily take over as CEO. Officially, Orral Nadjari is stepping down to clear the way for the “next phase” of the project. According to a company spokesperson, […] More…
Chinese province of Hainan sets combustion vehicle exit in 2030
Hainan is the first province in China to set a phase-out date for pure combustion vehicles. The island is China’s southernmost province and has now announced that it will ban the sale of combustion vehicles from 2030. From then on, only New Energy Vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs) are to be newly registered – but […] More…
Bentley presents new battery-electric concept
Bentley has given a preview of the future design of its battery-electric cars. However, under the bonnet of the Mulliner Batur two-door coupé model, which has now been unveiled and is limited to 18 examples, there is still an internal combustion engine. But according to Bentley, “the Batur is a showcase of a new design […] More…
Bentley presents new design concept
Bentley has given a preview of the future design of its battery-electric cars. However, under the bonnet of the Mulliner Batur two-door coupé model, which has now been unveiled and is limited to 18 units, there is still an internal combustion engine. But according to Bentley, “the Batur is a showcase of a new design […] More…
Tesla to introduce third shift in Giga Berlin in December
Tesla wants to introduce a third shift in Grünheide this year. This information was indirectly confirmed by German politicians. Meanwhile, Giga Texas has reached an important mark in the production ramp-up. But first to Brandenburg: the portal Drive Tesla claims to have heard about the introduction of the third shift in December 2022. Sources for the […] More…
Hyundai to accelerate schedule for US plant
Hyundai is apparently considering accelerating the construction of its electric car plant in the US state of Georgia – instead of 2023, the first excavators are to roll this year. The background to the considerations is the new electric car subsidy in the USA. The new regulations signed by US President Joe Biden stipulate that […] More…
Wilcox Limousines converts a Nissan into an electric hearse
British coachbuilder Wilcox Limousines has converted the Nissan Leaf into a hearse. The conversion is based on the 62 kWh battery Leaf and costs £109,950. In July, the company delivered the first Leaf hearse to London-based funeral director Leverton & Sons. Twelve more of the electric hearse conversions will go to other undertakers over the […] More…
LAX installing 1,300 EV charging stations
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) targets having 1,300 charging points for electric vehicles by the end of the year. The overhaul will place the airport among the largest charging facilities in the US. While information is scarce, the LAX park management company ABM says it will be one of the most extensive EV charging […] More…
Enel X Way turns to Tritium for US expansion in DC charging
Enel X Way has ordered more than 250 fast charging stations from Tritium for use in the US. The order is part of a new framework agreement between the companies that combines Tritium DC columns with Enel X Way’s intelligent charging platform. It is the first such contract in the US for the utility from […] More…
Enel X Way turns to Tritium for US expansion
Enel X Way has ordered more than 250 fast charging stations from Tritium for use in the US. The order is part of a new framework agreement between the companies that combines Tritium DC columns with Enel X Way’s intelligent charging platform. It is the first such contract in the US for the utility from […] More…
Lincoln presents autonomous EV concept
With the Model L100 Concept, the Ford brand Lincoln has presented a futuristic car concept for the era of autonomous driving – electric, of course. The Model L100 Concept pays homage to Lincoln’s first luxury vehicle, the 1922 Model L, and is intended to illustrate the vision for the future of the brand. Unfortunately, Lincoln […] More…
Smart announces Brabus-tuned version of the #1
The all-electric Smart #1, which was presented in April, has been refined by the tuning company Brabus. The aim is not only to improve the car’s appearance, but also to increase its performance. While Smart only mentions the design features of the Brabus kit in its announcement, according to Chinese media, the Brabus-tuned Smart #1 […] More…
Tesla Semi currently not available for reservation
Tesla has updated the website for its electric truck. While the option to reserve the Tesla Semi has been removed, at least for the time being, there is now mention of the planned four electric motors being downgraded to three. The first examples of the Tesla Semi, first presented in November 2017, with the larger […] More…
Tata Motors wins tenders for 2,000 e-buses, again
Tata Motors has received two major orders for electric buses in India, following an earlier purchase from the Delhi Transport Corporation. The West Bengal Transport Corporation and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation expect a total of 2,000 electric buses. While Tata does not disclose much about it, the larger order comes from West Bengal. The […] More…
Ganfeng Lithium & GAC Aion sign battery cooperation
The Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has agreed on a long-term strategic partnership with GAC Aion, the electric car offshoot of the Chinese GAC Group. This is not just about the supply of battery materials. In addition to supplying battery raw materials to GAC Aion, the cooperation also aims to develop new battery types such […] More…
Fisker looks to expand production of the ‘Ocean’
The electric car startup Fisker has announced that it is considering increasing production at contract manufacturer Magna in Graz beyond the previously planned 50,000 units per year from 2024 due to the high level of interest in its Ocean electric SUV. In addition, Fisker is looking into producing the Ocean in the US. The US […] More…
Lucid launches performance subsidiary ‘Sapphire’
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has introduced its new performance subsidiary brand Sapphire. It will debut with a three-motor version of the Air electric sedan, which is expected to rival the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Lucid Air Sapphire has two electric drives on the rear axle and another one in the front, […] More…
Lucid launches performance label Sapphire
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has introduced its new performance subsidiary brand Sapphire. It will debut with a three-motor version of the Air electric sedan, which is expected to rival the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Lucid Air Sapphire has two electric drives on the rear axle and another one in the front, […] More…