VW’s long-announced low-cost combustion car from India never made it into series production. Now the head of India has announced that the VW Group wants to launch a low-cost electric SUV in India in the second half of this decade, which could also be exported to other countries. Read more…
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BMW equips Steyr plant for New Class electric drive production
BMW has completed the new halls for the future production of New Class electric drive systems at its Austrian plant in Steyr and is now starting to set up the plant. Pre-series production is scheduled to start there in July. Read more…
Norway saw 4,717 new electric cars in January 2024
Electric cars accounted for 92.1 per cent of all new car registrations in Norway in January. The most popular new car was once again the Tesla Model Y. However, January is generally a weak sales month in the country. Read more…
USA sees 2,968 new fuel cell cars registered in 2023
Hydrogen cars also remain a small niche segment in the USA. However, the two car models are only sold in one state – due to the lack of infrastructure. Read more…
37 new H2 refuelling stations built in Europe in 2023
In 2023, 37 new hydrogen filling stations were opened in Europe, twelve more in Japan, 29 in South Korea and seven in North America. 92 per cent of the new European hydrogen stations can also refuel heavy commercial vehicles. Read more…
What can the Tesla Model Y with BYD battery do?
The Model Y with rear-wheel drive is Tesla’s most basic SUV. Opting for the Model Y RWD means more than just omitting the front motor. The battery is also smaller, offers less range and uses completely different technology. But the price is noticeably lower and convinced nearly a quarter of Tesla buyers in Germany. This raises the question: How much Tesla can you get for just under 43k?
Electrip expands Intercharge network
New charging station operator Electrip has signed a roaming agreement with Hubject, adding to the Intercharge network. This EV roaming partnership means that Electrip’s charging stations are now compatible with hundreds of charging service providers across Europe. Read more…
Volvo reconsiders its stake in Polestar
Gogoro expands battery swapping into Latin America
The Taiwanese electric scooter and battery swapping company Gogoro has expanded into Chile and Columbia. Back home, the company has just launched its flagship electric scooter Pulse. Read more…
Hydrogen aviation project takes off in Norway
Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. Read more…
Iveco plans light commercial vehicle on Hyundai platform
Iveco has announced a new battery-electric commercial vehicle for European markets, based on a platform from Hyundai Group. The new model is to be unveiled at the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany in September 2024. Read more…
Liebherr reveals electric front loader
Liebherr has announced the sales launch of its first battery electric wheel loader. The German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer has also revealed a mobile energy storage unit for construction sites. Read more…
Volvo launches new city truck with electric drive only
Volvo Trucks is launching a low-entry truck based on its FM model with just one drive option: purely electric. The electric truck is intended to develop its strengths primarily for transport tasks in urban areas. Sales will start this quarter. At the same time, Volvo is adding an aerodynamic kit to its FH range. Read more…
Tesla to build battery plant in Nevada with help from CATL
Tesla is apparently aiming to expand its battery cell production in Nevada with equipment from Chinese battery giant CATL. The new report notes that CATL will not be involved in production, most likely to evade criticism regarding the involvement of a Chinese company in US production. Read more…
Citroën ë-C3 available to order from 23,300 euros
Citroën has opened the order books for the ë-C3. The small electric car, which will be presented in October 2023, can now be ordered from any Citroën dealer at prices starting from 23,300 euros. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early summer. Read more…
Kempower is part of a state-wide procurement contract in California
National Car Charging, a charging station reseller and installer, has scored an exclusive contract with the state of California. NCC will be the state’s primary provider of non-networked DC fast charging and has selected Kempower as its hardware partner. Read more…
Delaware judge voids Tesla CEO’s salary package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had made major headlines with a compensation package worth up to $56 billion, contingent on the company achieving several milestones, however not all shareholders were happy with the deal. A court in Delaware has now made a decision for the shareholders. Read more…
Ford Pro sells 1,000 Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning trucks
Ecolab wants to convert its North American fleet to EVs by 2030. The water and hygiene services provider relies on Ford Pro and has ordered over a thousand top-of-the-line models from the carmaker’s commercial division. Read more…
Eurorepar Car Service announces maintenance for PHEVs and BEVs
Eurorepar Car Service, the Stellantis Group’s brand-independent workshop concept for repairs and maintenance of all vehicle makes, is now also offering maintenance for electric and hybrid vehicles in Europe. Read more…
Ebusco buses form part of ‘HelsingborgsExpressen’ BRT
The Swedish public transit company VR Sverige has commissioned Ebusco to supply 14 electric buses. The 18-metre models each carry a battery pack of more than 500 kWh, ensuring a sufficient range for the Bus Rapid Transit lines on which they will run. Read more…
