Indian manufacturer Ashok Leyland has now handed over the first units of its AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks to Billion Electric Mobility. The latter is a subsidiary of the BillionE Group and a sister company to the Indian charge point operator ChargeZone. Read more…

BYD is making a second attempt to heavily localise its electric cars in India. Following a setback in 2023, the company is again looking at setting up a full-fledged manufacturing facility in the country. Read more…

An analysis of patent applications for charging technology for electric mobility has revealed that China dominates research in this area internationally. More than 62,000 charging technology patents have come from China compared to just between just under 4,000 and under 6,000 from Japan, Germany, South Korea, and the USA. Read more…

Honda presented some technologies for its new generation of electric cars, the Honda 0 Series. The global launch of this new generation of electric cars is planned for 2026. Read more…

Audi is restructuring its vehicle development divisions. As expected, it will introduce the model series principle, referred to in Ingolstadt as the ‘collaboration model.’ Other areas will also be reorganised in the future to maintain flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes. Read more…

The US automotive group General Motors (GM) is dropping the name ‘Ultium’ for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies after years of promoting the brand. GM wants to diversify its batteries in the future. Read more…

The Spanish Ministry of Industry has promised Stellantis subsidies totalling 133 million euros for a potential battery cell factory at the Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza. In addition, the ministry is increasing the funding for the PowerCo battery factory in Sagunt from 98 to 152 million euros. Read more…

At IAA Transportation in Hannover, Jens Hartmann, Vice President of eTruck at MAN Truck & Bus SE, gave us a closer look at the company’s modular electric truck. Offering flexibility, customisation, and reduced total cost of ownership, Hartmann says the eTruck is set to transform the logistics industry with its innovative battery configuration and high-power charging capabilities. Read more…

Nissan is joining ChargeScape, the joint venture founded by BMW, Ford, and Honda for the grid integration of electric vehicles in North America. Following the completion of Nissan’s transaction, the four automakers will each hold a 25% stake in ChargeScape. Read more…

Kia has electrified its small car, the Pride, which was produced in the UK between 1987 and 2000. This unique vehicle has been retrofitted, shedding its petrol engine in favour of an electric powertrain, allowing it to move forward with the help of electricity. Read more…

The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli is launching a new wallbox for the European market. The Elli Charger 2 integrates a home photovoltaic system for surplus charging and is designed to be compatible with dynamic electricity tariffs. Customers can now also purchase a PV system from Otovo alongside the wallbox. Read more…

The truck manufacturer MAN offers buyers of electric trucks from the eTGX and eTGS series a range of digital services. This includes a route planner specifically optimised for electric trucks. The package is set to be included as standard with the purchase. Read more…

Share Now is no more: Stellantis has completed the integration of the car-sharing service into its mobility platform Free2move. This gives users access to over 10,000 car-sharing vehicles in Europe and the USA from a single source. Read more…

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault is presenting the Emblème, a vision of a family vehicle with a combined battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell drive. The Renault Emblème is meant to show how it is possible to minimise a vehicle’s CO2 emissions over its entire life cycle. Read more…

The US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors delivered 2,781 vehicles in the third quarter, an increase of 387 units compared to the second quarter. However, the number of cars produced saw a decline during the same period. Read more…

In the UK, Go-Ahead is investing £500 million in decarbonising its public transport fleet. Over the next three years, the public transport provider plans to purchase 1,200 new zero-emission buses from Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus. Read more…

Northvolt Ett Expansion AB, the company responsible only for expanding the Northvolt Ett battery cell factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, has filed for bankruptcy. All work on the expansion project has been suspended. Read more…

The South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has apparently concluded a long-term purchase agreement with Mercedes-Benz. An official document reveals that the deal involves batteries with a total capacity of 50.5 GWh, which are to be supplied from 2028. Read more…

The struggling battery manufacturer Varta has taken a significant step closer to financial recovery. This progress is supported by a bridge loan and agreements with lenders and bondholders, as well as with Austrian investor Michael Tojner and sports car manufacturer Porsche. Read more…

Tesla is expanding its Model 3 offering in Europe to now include a rear-wheel-drive version with extended range. The new variant is expected to cover up to 702 kilometres without needing a charging stop – and will be priced from €44,990. Read more…