Circle K and Ionity announce the latest expansion of high-power EV chargers across the chain’s rest stop network in Ireland. Ionity will add high-power charging stations at six Circle K sites nationwide. Read more…
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Nottingham on route to 100% electric bus fleet by 2028
Nottingham City Transport expects 24 zero-emission buses to take up service by the end of March. The new fleet will help NCT end the use of diesel buses in the English city in line with Nottingham’s climate targets. Read more…
Ford cuts production of the F-150 Lightning
Ford has now officially announced a reduction in production for its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. From April 1, the model will only be produced in one shift in Dearborn. A few months ago, there were still three shifts. Read more…
Hyundai orders more motor cores from Posco
South Korea’s principal steel group has received another major order from Hyundai to supply stators and rotors for motor cores. The Posco components will help power mainly electric cars built in the European plants of Hyundai and Kia. Read more…
Opel appears to be scrapping plans for electric Manta
The electric reinterpretation of the Manta planned by Opel for 2025 will allegedly not come onto the market. According to a French media report, Stellantis wants to freeze the project. Plans for an electric successor to the Insignia are also said to have been shelved. Read more…
Stellantis STLA Large platform will not be a pure 800-volt architecture
Stellantis has unveiled its STLA Large platform, which is designed for large electric vehicles. This will form the basis for future vehicles in the D and E segments for the global markets. However, the STLA Large is not a purely electric platform. Read more…
Newcomer Nima expands HPC network in the Nordics
Nima Energy is setting out to build over 1,000 high-power charging stations across the Nordics over the next three years. The network is already well underway in its home country, Sweden, fuelled by capital injections of its principal investor Niam. Read more…
Swiss Post is taking decarbonisation in strides
Swiss Post has transitioned all mail and parcel delivery to zero-emission in Geneva and a large part of the canton, deploying over 660 electric vehicles. Geneva is the third city where Swiss Post has achieved 100% electrification and the postal service now runs one of the largest EV fleets in the country. Read more…
Customcells inaugurates new headquarters in Itzehoe
German battery cell manufacturer Customcells has opened its new company headquarters in Itzehoe. The building, whose foundation stone was laid in November 2022, will house a research center in addition to the administration. Read more…
Yamaha takes over Torqeedo
Cologne-based engine manufacturer Deutz has found a buyer for its subsidiary Torqeedo, which specializes in electric boat drives. The Japanese manufacturer Yamaha Motor is taking over Torqeedo for a high double-digit million euro sum. Read more…
Vauxhall to facilitate H2 infrastructure for incoming fuel cell vans
Vauxhall is partnering with UK company Ryze Hydrogen to develop refilling solutions for fleet operators. The announcement comes ahead of Vauxhall commencing fleet trials with the Vivaro Hydrogen and another FCEV this year. Read more…
US DoE announces major funding pot for e-mobility development
The US DOE will invest over $131 million for projects to advance research and development in EV batteries and charging systems, and funding for a consortium to address supply chain issues for the entire industry. Read more…
Hyundai seizes on lithium supply chain
Hyundai is going straight to the source as it enters a framework agreement with Ganfeng Lithium. The Chinese company will supply lithium hydroxide to Hyundai over the next four years. Read more…
EV Connect open Plug & Charge for General Motors
Drivers using GM apps to charge their electric vehicles can now select Plug & Charge. EV Connect enables the feature for about 200 DC charging stations in the US, with more to be added. Read more…
German Ruhrbahn orders 19 fuel cell buses from Solaris
The Essen-based public transport operator Ruhrbahn has ordered 19 hydrogen buses from Solaris. The total order includes nine Urbino 12 Hydrogen and ten Urbino 18 Hydrogen. Read more…
US grants about $150 mn to repair charging stations
The US government has moved ahead to maintain nationwide charging infrastructure. It has awarded nearly $150 million to 24 recipients in 20 states. The grants will help repair or replace about 4,500 EV charging ports. Read more…
Hamburg mayor gives up electric company car due to insufficient range
Hamburg’s mayor Peter Tschentscher is swapping his fully electric company car for a plug-in hybrid. According to a media report, this is because the range in cold weather is so low that it is not enough for a trip to Berlin and back. Read more…
Rivian R1S now available for leasing in the US
The Rivian R1S is now officially available for lease in the US and not just purchased. This means that customers can benefit from the full $7,500 tax credit that is unavailable when purchasing the battery-powered SUV. Read more…
More EVs than diesels sold in the EU over 2023
According to the industry association ACEA, more than 1.5 million electric cars will be newly registered in the EU in 2023, 37% more than in 2022. New diesel registrations will lag behind. The most popular model across all drive systems was the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
BYD to manufacture EVs in Indonesia
BYD is looking to build an electric car factory in Indonesia. At least that is what Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on the occasion of BYD’s market entry in the Southeast Asian country. Read more…
