The US-American fast-charging network EVgo has announced that more than 50 EV models are now eligible for its Autocharge+ feature. Read more…
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University of Bologna opens electrochemistry centre for solid-state cell research
The E-Cells Lab has been opened at the University of Bologna with the support of Ferrari and semiconductor manufacturer NXP. At the research centre for electrochemistry, the partners aim to gain insights into the materials as well as the chemical and physical properties of lithium battery cells. Read more…
Ascend Elements starts operations in Poland via joint venture
The US company Ascend Elements and the Polish Elemental Strategic Metals are setting up a joint venture for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries. The joint venture will be based in Poland. Read more…
BMW has delivered its one-millionth electric car
The BMW Group has reached a milestone with the delivery of the one millionth all-electric vehicle since the market launch of the BMW i3. In the first three months of 2024, the Group delivered 82,700 all-electric vehicles of the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands worldwide. Read more…
Mercedes’ EV sales declined at the start of the year
Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 47,500 electric cars in the first quarter. That is less than at the start of 2023. EV sales in the van division also dropped in the first quarter. Read more…
Togg looks to launching exports of the T10X in autumn
The Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg is going into export earlier than recently expected and wants to sell its first model T10X in Germany from autumn 2024. This announcement comes directly from Togg CEO Gürcan Karakas. Read more…
BMW and Rimac develop high-voltage batteries
The BMW Group has entered into a long-term partnership with Rimac Technology. The goal is the joint development and production of innovative solutions in the field of high-voltage storage technology for “selected vehicle projects.” Read more…
Lucid slightly increases Q1 deliveries
Lucid Motors produced 1,728 electric cars in the first quarter and delivered 1,967. Although this is more than in the fourth quarter of 2023, the company still needs to to ramp up production to meet its 2024 target. Read more…
Cupra Raval will be the VW Group’s first small electric car
Production of the Volkswagen Group’s small electric cars at the Spanish plant in Martorell is set to begin at the end of 2025 – with the Cupra Raval. Seat announced this in a recent update on its battery assembly plant there. Read more…
Chery to move into former Nissan plant in Barcelona
Chinese manufacturer Chery apparently wants to build cars in Spain, specifically in the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. According to an agency report, Chery is close to a deal and could finalise an agreement to start production in Barcelona in the coming days. Read more…
New investment company finances company chargers in France
A new joint venture in France will help finance the deployment of almost 10,000 charging points for companies. The new company is backed by charging infrastructure operator Bump Charge and the Banque des Territoires. Read more…
Ortenau launches four hybrid-electric Siemens trains
The first four battery trains from Siemens have started passenger service in Ortenau. This is Germany’s first deployment of the Mireo Plus B battery hybrid train from Siemens Mobility, which can be used on routes with and without overhead lines. Read more…
Luxury houseboat with electric Torqeedo drive and its own PV system
A prototype of a luxurious and innovative houseboat developed by Eichberger Schiffservice will be equipped with a fully integrated electric drive system from Torqeedo. A fuel cell from Argo-Anleg and solar panels are also integrated. Read more…
Germany: RMV to test Holon’s autonomous electric shuttles from 2026
The German public transport operator Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) wants to integrate autonomous electric shuttles. From 2026, several Holon shuttles will be made available for testing. The deal is still subject to funding and contract award. Read more…
EU Commission approves state funding for Volvo’s electric car plant in Slovakia
The EU Commission has approved 267 million euros in subsidies from the Slovakian government for the Volvo Cars electric car plant near Kosice. Series production is scheduled to start there in 2026. Read more…
2nd life battery project Battery2Life takes off in Europe
Lotus breaks delivery record thanks to electric cars
The Geely brand Lotus delivered a total of 6,970 vehicles in 2023. That represents an annual record in the brand’s 76-year history, with pure BEVs accounting for 63 per cent of vehicle deliveries. Read more…
BYD to prepare market launch of next-generation blade battery
BYD is planning to launch the second generation of its LFP-chemistry-based Blade battery in August 2024. Compared to the current version, it should not only offer a higher energy density, but also be smaller and lighter. Read more…
LEVC to offset reduction in UK subsidies
British taxi manufacturer LEVC is offering a deposit contribution of £1,500. This comes as the federal Plug-in-Taxi Grant (PiTG) was reduced by that same sum in April. Read more…
Elli launches management solution for charging company fleets
The Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli is launching a management system for charging company fleets. It bundles AC and DC charging hardware and integrated software solutions – including a range of functions designed to make charging processes in the fleet car park more suitable for everyday use. Read more…
