Volvo Trucks is launching a new service for hauliers to find and access charging stations. This aligns with the opening of a national network of public fast chargers for heavy-duty EVs in Sweden. Other markets, says Volvo, shall follow. Lire la suite…
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Continental and DeepDrive develop combined drive-brake unit
Continental has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich-based electric motor specialist DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. The first joint project is a combined unit of drive and brake components that is used directly on the wheel. Lire la suite…
Foxconn to build on Bolloré solid-state batteries by Blue Solutions
Taiwan’s mass-scale manufacturer, Foxconn, has signed its next MoU with an e-mobility company. Blue Solutions by French Bolloré has agreed to join forces to develop solid-state batteries for two-wheelers with a specific market in mind. Lire la suite…
Truck charging joint venture Greenlane appoints Patrick Macdonald-King as new CEO
Greenlane, the joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock, has hired Patrick Macdonald-King. The new CEO shall drive the new network of charging and H2 refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles in the states. Lire la suite…
Rivian continues to increase production and deliveries
US electric car maker Rivian produced 16,304 vehicles and delivered 15,564 in the third quarter, further improving on the corresponding figures for the second quarter. Lire la suite…
EU Commission launches anti-dumping investigation into China EVs
The European Commission today formally launched its “anti-subsidy investigation” into the imports of battery electric vehicles from China. It could lead to punitive tariffs imposed within a year and already triggered sharp reactions. Lire la suite…
Italy considers modelling new EV subsidies after France
After France recently announced new rules for electric car subsidies from 1 January 2024, Italy is now considering a similar approach. The core of the new approach is to scale the environmental bonus of electric cars according to their CO2 footprint. Lire la suite…
Skoda is giving the Enyaq a powertrain update
Skoda has unveiled the new 2024 vintage of its Enyaq electric model, which will start production in November. The improvements known from other MEB models as well as the new APP550 electric motor will be integrated into the Enyaq. This also has an impact on the model designation. Lire la suite…
Wrightbus could deliver 150 H2 buses to transport construction workers
Northern Ireland’s bus manufacturer Wrightbus has signed a deal with Sizewell C, the company responsible for building Britain’s next nuclear power station. If the pilot succeeds, the contract could see 150 hydrogen buses operate on-site in Suffolk. Lire la suite…
USA: Toyota signs battery supply agreement with LGES
Toyota Motor North America has placed a major order with LG Energy Solution for batteries for electric cars. The manufacturer will likely use the batteries for its first US-made EV, a seven-seat electric SUV. Lire la suite…
CALB reveals high-density battery with 25-year lifecycle
At the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, CALB, China’s third-largest battery maker, unveiled its 314Ah energy storage solution as part of its strategy of greater globalization. Lire la suite…
Stellantis launches new electric van grant in the UK
UK buyers can make significant savings when opting for vans by Stellantis brands. This week, the Group’s LCV business launched an exclusive incentive on top of the existing government grant for electric vans. Lire la suite…
Driivz to manage high-power charging in the Nordics for St1
Israeli software company Driivz has found its next European client after scoring a significant deal with Shell. St1 Nordic Oy will use Driivz software to manage new high-power charging hubs across the Nordics. Lire la suite…
StoreDot & Flex-N-Gate announce cooperation
Israeli battery developer StoreDot has partnered with US-American car component manufacturer Flex-N-Gate. Under the agreement, Flex-N-Gate will produce samples of StoreDot’s battery cells for automakers at its pilot battery factory in Windsor, Canada, starting next year. Lire la suite…
Electreon enters China with its wireless charging technology
The Israeli specialist for inductive charging is tackling the Chinese market as it signs a strategis agreement with science and technology association SITEC. The goal is to step into China’s second-largest province, Shandong, before establishing a stronger foothold. Lire la suite…
Swiss e-bike maker Flyer cuts jobs amidst difficult market conditions
Flyer AG, easily a Swiss pedelec pioneer, says “difficult market conditions” force it to restructure. The company is letting go of nearly a third of its staff in Switzerland, but Flyer wants to continue building on “Swissness”. Lire la suite…
Ekoenergetyka implements Plug&Charge
Poland’s primary charging infrastructure provider Ekoenergetyka is implementing its own Plug&Charge technology. The first seven charging hubs in the Ekoen network will feature easy charging before the year’s end. Lire la suite…
Livista secures site in Germany for lithium refinery
Livista Energy wants to build a lithium refinery in Emden, Germany, and has now been awarded the use of a 32-hectare site at Wybelsumer Polder. The site is close to the harbour. Lire la suite…
Audi cancels plans to produce flagship model in Hanover
In addition to the relocation of production of the planned VW electric flagship Trinity from Wolfsburg to Zwickau, several other decisions have been made within the Volkswagen Group. Audi, for example, is pulling its planned top electric model from Hanover. Lire la suite…
Italy: Stellantis Melfi plant to produce five electric models
Stellantis is increasing electric car production in Southern Italy. The Melfi plant just won the contract to manufacture another EV model and will build a total of five electric cars starting next year. Meanwhile, Maserati and Fiat are facing less productive times. Lire la suite…
