In the REASSERT research project, representatives from science and industry are working on new approaches to extend the service life of electric motors. Until now, these are shredded and then recycled. However, individual components and assemblies are destroyed in the process. Read more…
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Yamaha to offer battery swapping for e-bikes
Yamaha Motor has founded the ENYRING GmbH. The new company is based in Berlin and will work with partners to offer replaceable batteries for compact urban electric vehicles, mainly electric bikes, through subscription services. Read more…
EMT Madrid orders 50 electric buses from Solaris
The Polish manufacturer Solaris has received an order from EMT Madrid for 50 new electric buses. Delivery of the 30 Urbino 12 Electric and 20 Urbino 9 LE Electric buses to the public transport operator will be completed by the end of July 2024. Read more…
Norway’s EV registrations crack 100,000 over 2023
A total of 104,590 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in 2023, although sales of electric cars weakened slightly in December. Over the past twelve months, all-electric cars accounted for 82.4 per cent of all new car registrations. Read more…
Xiaomi presents new electric saloon SU7
Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has unveiled its first electric car and is aiming for the electric saloon segment on the Chinese market with its new model. In terms of design, the Xiaomi SU7 is reminiscent of a Porsche. Read more…
Schaeffler receives a major EIB loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Schaeffler AG a development loan totalling 420 million euros. These funds have a term of up to ten years and are intended for research and development in selected areas with a focus on sustainable technologies in the EU. Read more…
US introduces new battery ruling for EV subsidies
The USA has introduced a new subsidy requirement for batteries, now causing many electric vehicles to lose eligibility for the available tax credit of up to $7,500. The list of eligible electric and hybrid vehicles was reduced from 43 to 19. Read more…
First sodium-ion battery EVs go into serial production in China
The first electric cars with sodium-ion batteries have gone into production in China. The two small electric car models are being manufactured by Yiwei and JMEV. Read more…
Cupra kicks off production of the all-electric Tavascan in China
Volkswagen started production of the second electric model from its Cupra brand in China. The Cupra Tavascan, based on the Group’s MEB platform, is now being built in Anhui and will be exported to European markets. Read more…
Nio unveils new flagship model ET9
The Nio ET9 is a luxury saloon, around 5.33 metres long and based on a 900-volt platform. It can already be pre-ordered in China for prices starting at 800,000 yuan (around 102,000 euros). Deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2025. Read more…
2023 review: Rediscover the year’s most popular articles
We have compiled the year’s most-read articles, from advances in battery technology over the end of combustion engines to NACS receiving full SAE recognition. This is 2023 in review, and there are exciting times ahead. Read more…
DC only! Why direct current infrastructure is gaining ground
Fast charging with direct current is the only economically viable and practical solution for public spaces in the foreseeable future, finds our author Christoph M. Schwarzer. He also dares to look into the more distant future and believes that DC will not only prevail in public spaces. Read more…
BYD will build electric cars in Hungary
BYD will build its first European electric car factory in Hungary. The Chinese company has officially announced that Szeged in the south of the country will see multiple stages of construction, with more details to follow shortly. Read more…
Fastned opens first high-power charging hub as part of Deutschlandnetz
With the so-called Deutschlandnetz, Germany’s Ministry of Transport had invited tenders to install 8,000 fast-charging points at 900 sites. Fastned has opened its first location in the town of Düren, North-Rhine Westphalia. Read more…
CATL to supply Caetano with dedicated e-bus batteries
The Portuguese bus manufacturer CaetanoBus has commissioned CATL to supply batteries specially adapted for e-buses. These are cells with LFP chemistry in a cell-to-pack design.
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Swobbee is next in India’s emerging battery exchange market
Germany’s Swobbee is moving into the Indian market by partnering with Motovolt Mobility—the local business plans to establish 200 battery-swapping stations by 2025. As Gogoro already does, Motovolt and Swobbee will focus on business clients first. Read more…
Nio to present a 900-volt saloon this week
Nio is about to take the wraps off a new electric flagship. The Nio ET9 electric luxury saloon will be unveiled at Nio Day on 23 December and will rival the luxury saloons of established premium manufacturers. The carmaker has already allowed a first peek behind the curtain. Read more…
Volvo Trucks scores first BEV orders in Latin America
Volvo Trucks has delivered eight heavy-duty EVs to customers in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. These orders represent Volvo’s first sales of zero-emission trucks to Latin America. Read more…
Chery brand Exeed launches electric saloon in China
Exeed has launched its first electric saloon on the Chinese market. The Exeed Sterra ES starts at prices from 225,800 yuan, the equivalent of about 31,600 dollars. With this new model, the Chery brand is stepping up the competition for the numerous electric saloons available on the Chinese market. Read more…
Schaeffler acquires close to 80 per cent of Vitesco shares
The automotive supplier Schaeffler has secured a further 30 per cent of Vitesco shares as part of the takeover process for the drive specialist. Thus, Schaeffler now holds almost 80 per cent of the company’s share capital. Read more…
