Chinese carmaker Chery confirmed that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use its M3X and E0X modular platforms for future battery-electric and plug-in cars. To that end, JLR has signed a strategic agreement with Chery brand Exeed. Read more…
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Mona M03 debuts as Xpeng-Didi’s first co-developed EV
A new electric sedan from China called ‘Xpeng Mona 03’ debuted online on 11 June. It is the first EV from Xpeng Motors and ride-hailing service provider Didi’s collaboration. Read more…
Hofer Powertrain and ETH Zurich research GaN inverters
Powertrain expert Hofer Powertrain has launched a research project in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich), focussing on developing a multi-stage gallium nitride inverter solution for electric mobility. Read more…
Reading Buses orders 24 Enviro400EVs from Alexander Dennis
Vibracoustic presents decoupling system for thermal management applications
The German company Vibracoustic, which specialises in anti-vibration systems, has developed and tested a decoupling system for thermal management applications. The system supports and isolates the thermal units arranged next to each other in the future generation of electric cars. Read more…
UK: Be.EV joins Plugsurfing network
British charge point operator Be.EV is now part of the Plugsurfing network. The CPO is not active across the UK. Most of its stations are located in Manchester. Read more…
Electra raises funds to expand fast-charging infrastructure in Belgium
The French charging infrastructure company Electra is borrowing a total of up to 75 million euros from four banks to expand its network of fast-charging stations in Belgium. Read more…
EU to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs from July
The EU will impose tariffs on EVs imported from China from next month. However, as suspected earlier, the tariffs imposed vary depending on the carmaker. Tesla with its factory in Shanghai is excluded for the time being. Read more…
Horiba launches new software for battery testing
The Japanese specialist for measuring devices Horiba has announced the market launch of the STARS Battery software in Europe in the 4th quarter. This enables battery tests to be carried out with regard to performance and durability. Read more…
FLO wins $136 million to expand charging network
North American charging operator FLO has secured $136 million in long-term capital in a Series E equity financing round. The money will be used to grow its EV charging network in the US and Canada. Read more…
Zbee e-3W to be made in India starting this fall
Clean Motion has announced it will manufacture the Zbee in India starting this fall. Zbee is the Swedish company’s electric three-wheeler for clean urban mobility. Read more…
EU likely to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs from July
According to a media report, the EU Commission will provisionally impose additional tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imported Chinese electric cars from next month. These will affect Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC, as well as Tesla, which operates factories in China. Read more…
HPC charging robot to demonstrate charging on Audi e-tron
The ROCIN-ECO research project has been dedicated to the development of an HPC charging robot since 2022. The consortium is now presenting the results – including a live demonstration of an automated charging process at the Ionity test site in Bavaria. Read more…
Posco lays foundation for motor core factory in Poland
The South Korean steel group Posco has now started work on a new plant for electric vehicle motor cores in Brzeg, Poland. The components are intended for electric cars from the European plants of Hyundai and Kia. Read more…
Citroën bags a new fleet order for ë-C3 EVs from Cab-E
Citroën has signed a MoU with Indian fleet operator Cab-E for a bulk order of the ë-C3 electric crossover. This is the French automaker’s third such deal for the low-cost EV in recent months. Read more…
Dongfeng prepares market debut of its electric vehicles in Germany
Dongfeng’s electric models of the Voyah and Mhero sub-brands will be available to order in Germany starting in the fourth quarter. The Chinese carmaker is also planning expansion into Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. It is already active in Scandinavia. Read more…
VW ID.2 design finalized a year ahead of the world debut
The design of the VW ID.2, the VW ID. 2all concept’s production version, has reportedly been finalized. With the design locked, the first test mules may hit the roads in the coming months. Read more…
Logistics company Jacky Perrenot receives 100 electric trucks from MAN
The French logistics company Jacky Perrenot ordered 100 electric trucks from MAN. The Munich-based manufacturer claims that this is the largest single order for the MAN eTruck to date. Read more…
Tata Motors’ Avinya EVs will include EMA-based SUVs & MPVs
Tata Motors has announced plans to launch Avinya EVs based on JLR’s EMA platform. A new report suggests that those models could be SUVs and MPVs. Read more…
Daimler Truck sets up charging solution provider TruckCharge
Daimler Truck is launching the new TruckCharge brand in Europe. Under this brand, Daimler Truck will bundle its existing and future offerings related to EV infrastructure and electric truck charging, i.e., consulting, hardware, and digital services. Read more…
