Lancia has unveiled the new Ypsilon, which will be the brand’s first model to be launched on the market with a purely electric drive. The small electric car is based on the Stellantis Group’s e-CMP platform and, as an electric vehicle, is equipped with the familiar 115 kW electric drive in conjunction with the 54 kWh battery. Read more…
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VW opens competence centre for large castings in Kassel
Volkswagen Group Components has opened a new Large Castings Competence Centre at its Kassel site. Large castings are regarded as a key technology for structural components of the Group’s future all-electric platforms. Read more…
Chery plans model lineup with ‘E0X’ tech platform
The Chinese car manufacturer Chery has unveiled its E0X vehicle platform, which is suitable for both electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Based on this platform, a total of 15 BEV and 24 PHEV models are to be offered over the next two years. Read more…
EU Transport Committee pushes for greater maximum weight for electric trucks
The majority of members of the Transport Committee in the EU Parliament have spoken out in favour of increasing the maximum weight and length of zero-emission trucks. The goal is to compensate for the space and weight required for batteries and hydrogen fuel cell systems, thus incentivising companies to switch to zero-emission drive systems. Read more…
Wallbox kicks off production of the Supernova 180 charger
Wallbox has announced the start of production for its UL-certified DC fast charging station Supernova 180. This is also the product’s official launch onto the North American market. Read more…
Sacramento wants to ban new petrol stations
The city of Sacramento is looking to keep new petrol stations from being built in the city. Existing stations will only be allowed to expand if they offer charging for electric vehicles. Specifically, petrol stations would have to provide DC chargers with at least 50 kW at a ratio of one charging station per new fuel nozzle. Read more…
Registrations of electric commercial vehicles: two speeds in Europe
Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows in what European countries the electrification of trucks and buses is picking up speed – and which EU nations have ignored the development so far. The figures range from three-digit registration figures in Germany to zero in other countries. Read more…
Delhi expands electric bus fleet by 350 vehicles
Delhi is procuring more electric buses as the city ordered 350 electric buses, taking the number of emissions-free buses in the national capital to 1,650. Read more…
Joby’s eVTOL to lift off in Dubai
US company Joby Aviation has signed a definite agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch a flying taxi service in early 2026. The deal gives Joby the exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai for six years. Read more…
Mack Trucks to upgrade Roanoke facility for expanded truck production
Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations manufacturing facility in Virginia to upgrade the plant for higher production capacities for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric trucks. Read more…
St. Gallen wants to order 13 electric buses from Ebusco
The St. Gallen public transport authority (VBSG) wants to purchase 13 electric buses from Ebusco. The order is exclusively for twelve-metre-long models. The original plan to also order midi buses has been cancelled. Read more…
24M presents new new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries
The US battery cell developer 24M has announced a new electrolyte called Eternalyte, specially developed for lithium metal batteries. The liquid electrolyte is supposed to significantly improve cycle stability and charging capacity. Read more…
LGES procures more lithium from western Australia
LG Energy Solution has secured additional lithium for its batteries. A new purchase agreement with Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilizers (WesCEF) provides for the supply of up to 85,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from Western Australia. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper likely not coming until 2025
The planned facelift for the Tesla Model Y will apparently not be launched on the market in 2024. What had previously been rumoured has now been confirmed by Tesla in an email to its sales staff in North America. Read more…
Vacuumschmelze and LS Eco Advanced Material to produce rare earth magnets
German company Vacuumschmelze (VAC), which specialises in magnetic materials, and the South Korean company LS Eco Advanced Materials are planning a joint venture to produce neodymium for electric car motors. The joint venture will be founded this year, and production should kick off in 2027. Read more…
Chrysler shows off electric sports coupé concept
The US Stellantis subsidiary Chrysler has unveiled the Halcyon Concept, an all-electric sports coupé. The four-door vehicle is based on the Stellantis STLA Large platform and, according to Chrysler, has an 800-volt battery system with lithium-sulphur batteries. Read more…
France lowers environmental bonus for EVs
France has cut its EV bonus for high-income households by 20 per cent and made other significant changes to its so-called “bonus écologique.” This comes after Paris scrapped another subsidy altogether. Read more…
BYD could build a plant in Mexico
BYD is looking into building an electric car plant in Mexico to serve the US market. As the head of the Chinese manufacturer in Mexico explains, BYD is currently negotiating the conditions with the local authorities, including the plant’s location. Read more…
Rivian offers new entry-level battery options
US manufacturer Rivian now offers two new entry-level battery options for its R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S electric SUV. These will have a capacity of 106 and 121 kWh. Read more…
Charging infrastructure project to take off in Bristol
Over 300 chargers will be installed across the West of England region, including 187 in Bristol. The rollout will take until March 2026. Read more…
