Xpeng has signed a distribution agreement with International Motors (IML) and announced its entry into the British automotive market. The Chinese startup’s first model for the UK will be the G6. Read more…

Dutch bus manufacturer Ebusco will purchase batteries from the Chinese company Gotion. The latter, in which VW also has a stake, will also invest millions in the new partner – to secure its own payment. Read more…

Ailing battery cell manufacturer Northvolt could seek bankruptcy protection under US law. Such proceedings are considered one of the options for a strategic review – and have helped many companies in the US in the past to avoid insolvency. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz already has numerous electric cars on the market, but neither the converted combustion engines nor the models based on a purely electric architecture have been a success. With the upcoming CLA, a completely new electric platform called MMA will debut in 2025. It is set to characterise Mercedes’ electric cars for years to come – above all with its efficiency. Read more…

Parcel service UPS is working with partners to test a wireless charging solution from Israeli manufacturer Electreon at its depot in Detroit, Michigan. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Xos provided the Stepvan for the tests.  Read more…

Austrian battery specialist Kreisel Electric has signed a deal with BASF to recycle batteries using hydrometallurgical processes in Europe and thus retain the secondary raw materials for new batteries in Europe. Read more…

Toshiba and Japanese startup Naturenix want to offer battery replacement services in Thailand. The companies will also monitor the state of the battery so that it can be used in second-life applications. Read more…

The DeLorean from ‘Back to the Future’ is cult – and has already been shown several times as an electric car conversion. DAB Motors from France has now produced a special edition of its 1α electric motorbike in the look of the DeLorean. Read more…

Over the years, the motor show in Guangzhou in southern China has developed into an important venue for electric car premieres. Audi will present its upcoming EVs for China there – including the controversial show car from its new sister brand AUDI, which does without the familiar four rings. Read more…

Truck manufacturer Scania, which wanted to source its battery cells exclusively from Northvolt, is now talking to other battery cell manufacturers, as Northvolt is struggling financially. Meanwhile, the German government is ‘in constant dialogue’ with the latter to ensure the construction of the Northvolt factory in the north of the country. Read more…

DHL Korea is working with Kia to enhance its logistics services with the latter’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) solution. Kia promises to deliver medium- and large-sized PBVs to boost the logistics services rendered by DHL. Read more…

Under the agreement, intelligent power management company Eaton will become Treehouse’s preferred supplier. That includes the former’s AC charger and smart breaker, as well as other smart home solutions. Read more…

Chinese tech company Xiaomi has unveiled its next-generation electric car chassis. It installed a new steering system, a quad-motor system with one electric motor per wheel, and an active suspension in a converted SU7. Read more…

BYD has so far focused on its home and the European market. Now, it will add South Korea to the list of countries where its cars are sold. The Chinese manufacturer has already set up a website in the country that reads “coming soon.” Read more…

In an exclusive interview, Stefan Schwanck, Head of Low Voltage Labs at KEMA Labs Berlin, discusses the pivotal role of Pyroswitch DC testing in advancing the electric mobility (e-mobility) sector. KEMA Labs is the Testing, Inspection and Certification Business Unit of CESI Group. Drawing from the extensive testing experiences at KEMA Labs, Stefan provides an in-depth look into the innovative developments and challenges faced in this dynamic field. Read more…

US President-elect Donald Trump could get rid of the current tax credit of 7,500 dollars for electric cars as part of a more comprehensive tax reform. Tesla is said to support these plans – although the company itself would be affected. Read more…

The Geely brand Zeekr is now active in three European countries. The first Zeekr 001 was delivered in Norway in November. It is not yet known when Zeekr will start deliveries in Germany. Read more…

It sounds a little unusual at first: Tesla has unveiled new control cabinets for its V4 Superchargers. However, the new technology enables significantly faster charging processes with a peak of up to 500 kW – the Semi electric truck can then even charge with more than one megawatt. But Tesla sees even more advantages. Read more…

Competitor Lilium has already had to file for insolvency – and Volocopter is also short of cash and could use some fresh money. This could now come from China. The car manufacturer Geely is reportedly considering taking over the air taxi start-up from Bruchsal. Read more…

We finally took the new Audi SQ6 e-tron for a spin to see what the Volkswagen subsidiary’s first entry to the PPE family can do. The electric SUV managed to impress with its handling on the road, as well as design innovation in the interior. On the other hand, Volkswagen clearly still struggles with software.

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