Volvo Cars wants to adapt the so-called XFC cells from StoreDot to the requirements of its future electric cars. To this end, the two sides are cooperating on development. The first samples will be delivered to the automaker in 2024. Lire la suite…
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VW, Stellantis & Glencore mine deal falls through
In June, VW, Stellantis and the mining company Glencore announced their interest in two mining projects for raw battery materials. However, nothing came of it, as the deal apparently fell through in the end because of the price. Lire la suite…
New York to fund zero-emission school buses
The state of New York wants all school buses on the road to be zero-emission by 2035. The state governor announced 100 million dollars in funding to kick-start the move away from ICE vehicles. And that it is just the first round. Lire la suite…
Honda’s SUV Prologue will have a front-wheel drive
Honda presented the design of its Prologue electric SUV for the North American market about a year ago. Now, it has published technical data and information on the market launch. There are clear differences to the sister model from Honda’s brand Acura. Lire la suite…
Will VW build the Trinity in Zwickau instead of Wolfsburg?
At first, Volkswagen wanted to build its upcoming electric flagship in a state-of-the-art new-build factory outside Wolfsburg. Then, Trinity production was planned for the main plant. According to a media report, there could be another move – to Saxony. Lire la suite…
Nio and Mercedes allegedly talk about possible tech-alliance
The two companies could collaborate – with Mercedes investing in the Chinese start-up and the latter sharing its technology. However, there seem to be a few hiccups. Lire la suite…
UK confirms ZEV mandate for carmakers
Starting in January, car manufacturers must meet a target of at least 22 per cent of zero-emission vehicles sold – or pay a fine. The quota will gradually increase to 100 per cent by 2035. Lire la suite…
Germany hits 2 million approved environmental bonus mark
The German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (Bafa) gave the green light to the anniversary application in September – and on this occasion publishes an interim report on the subsidy euros distributed and vehicles subsidised to date. Lire la suite…
BMW: Battery test centre in Wackersdorf opens in 2024
BMW will invest around 100 million euros in a battery test centre in Wackersdorf by 2026 and plans to open the first section in 2024. The new facility is part of a larger realignment of the traditional location in eastern Bavaria. Lire la suite…
Genesis could abandon inductive charging plans
There have been several rumours that Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis has plans for inductive charging of electric cars – sometimes with its own components, sometimes with WiTriCity. Now, a pilot project in South Korea has apparently been put on ice – and the whole project was probably scrapped. Lire la suite…
Volvo and Northvolt start building battery cell factory in Gothenburg
Volvo Cars and Northvolt have kicked off construction of their joint battery cell factory in Gothenburg. With a potential annual capacity of up to 50 GWh, the factory is scheduled to open its doors in 2026 and will employ more than 3,000 people. Lire la suite…
Daimler Truck launches EV charging service in North America
Daimler Truck Financial Services and Electrada have launched a new Charging-as-a-Service solution for North America. The offer will apply to both electric buses and trucks. Lire la suite…
Germany: ElectricBrands appoints Max Brandt as co-CEO
Aspiring electric vehicle manufacturer ElectricBrands has appointed a new co-CEO – and provides an update on the planned production of the electric minibus XBUS, which is due to roll off the production line at VDL Nedcar in late 2024 or early 2025. Lire la suite…
1,000 km with hydrogen: Mercedes-Benz shows what the GenH2 truck can do
1,047 kilometres across Germany on one tank of fuel – Daimler Truck made an impressive run with a hydrogen truck this week. However, the #HydrogenRecordRun with the GenH2 Truck has a catch. Lire la suite…
Mer to build charging infrastructure at Avionor airports
Slow AC chargers for passengers and fast DC chargers for short-term visitors are part of the future basic equipment of airports. Mer in Norway is now to provide such a charging infrastructure on behalf of the operator Avinor. Lire la suite…
Opole orders electric bus fleet from Solaris
More electrically powered buses from Solaris will soon be on the roads in Poland. The Polish manufacturer will soon deliver some battery buses in Opole and has already received a follow-up order. And in Poznan, Solaris hydrogen buses will soon be in service. Lire la suite…
BMW extends contract of CEO Zipse until 2026
Oliver Zipse will remain CEO of BMW until 2026. As expected, the supervisory board extended his contract by two years. While there is continuity with the CEO, there is another change of personnel on the board of directors. Lire la suite…
Qiyuan launches debut model with the A07
Qiyuan, the new subsidiary of the Chinese manufacturer Changan for electric and hybrid cars introduced about a month ago, has launched sales of its first model with the A07. Lire la suite…
Norway issues funds for maritime electrification projects
Norway is not only looking at cleaning up its transport system on the road with cars and trucks, but is also looking to make its shipping lanes CO2 neutral and save further emissions. Therefore, a number of projects are now being promoted to help reduce emissions at sea. Lire la suite…
BYD & UzAuto to build EV factory in Uzbekistan
BYD has signed an investment agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to build a production plant for electric and hybrid cars. The plant will be built in Jizzax province through a joint venture with UzAuto. Lire la suite…
