The Japanese specialist for measuring devices Horiba has announced the market launch of the STARS Battery software in Europe in the 4th quarter. This enables battery tests to be carried out with regard to performance and durability. Read more…
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FLO wins $136 million to expand charging network
North American charging operator FLO has secured $136 million in long-term capital in a Series E equity financing round. The money will be used to grow its EV charging network in the US and Canada. Read more…
Zbee e-3W to be made in India starting this fall
Clean Motion has announced it will manufacture the Zbee in India starting this fall. Zbee is the Swedish company’s electric three-wheeler for clean urban mobility. Read more…
EU likely to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs from July
According to a media report, the EU Commission will provisionally impose additional tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imported Chinese electric cars from next month. These will affect Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC, as well as Tesla, which operates factories in China. Read more…
HPC charging robot to demonstrate charging on Audi e-tron
The ROCIN-ECO research project has been dedicated to the development of an HPC charging robot since 2022. The consortium is now presenting the results – including a live demonstration of an automated charging process at the Ionity test site in Bavaria. Read more…
Posco lays foundation for motor core factory in Poland
The South Korean steel group Posco has now started work on a new plant for electric vehicle motor cores in Brzeg, Poland. The components are intended for electric cars from the European plants of Hyundai and Kia. Read more…
Citroën bags a new fleet order for ë-C3 EVs from Cab-E
Citroën has signed a MoU with Indian fleet operator Cab-E for a bulk order of the ë-C3 electric crossover. This is the French automaker’s third such deal for the low-cost EV in recent months. Read more…
Dongfeng prepares market debut of its electric vehicles in Germany
Dongfeng’s electric models of the Voyah and Mhero sub-brands will be available to order in Germany starting in the fourth quarter. The Chinese carmaker is also planning expansion into Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. It is already active in Scandinavia. Read more…
VW ID.2 design finalized a year ahead of the world debut
The design of the VW ID.2, the VW ID. 2all concept’s production version, has reportedly been finalized. With the design locked, the first test mules may hit the roads in the coming months. Read more…
Logistics company Jacky Perrenot receives 100 electric trucks from MAN
The French logistics company Jacky Perrenot ordered 100 electric trucks from MAN. The Munich-based manufacturer claims that this is the largest single order for the MAN eTruck to date. Read more…
Tata Motors’ Avinya EVs will include EMA-based SUVs & MPVs
Tata Motors has announced plans to launch Avinya EVs based on JLR’s EMA platform. A new report suggests that those models could be SUVs and MPVs. Read more…
Daimler Truck sets up charging solution provider TruckCharge
Daimler Truck is launching the new TruckCharge brand in Europe. Under this brand, Daimler Truck will bundle its existing and future offerings related to EV infrastructure and electric truck charging, i.e., consulting, hardware, and digital services. Read more…
Tata to supply Magenta with over 100 Ace EVs
Magenta Mobility is expanding its collaboration with Tata Motors by deploying over 100 electric trucks from the vehicle manufacturer, including 60 units of the Ace EV truck and 40 of the recently launched upgrade Ace EV 1000. Read more…
Scottish FOR EV secures £10 million investment
The Scottish National Investment Bank has invested ten million pounds in charge point operator FOR EV to help expand charging infrastructure across the country. The latter also announced new charge points at Loch Ryan ferry port in Cairnryan. Read more…
Scania announces subsidiary for charging solutions
Truck manufacturer Scania has founded Erinion, a company specialising in private and semi-public charging solutions. The goal is to install 40,000 new charging points at customer sites by 2030. Read more…
Altilium & Enva announce battery recycling cooperation in the UK
Altilium and Enva have announced a new strategic partnership for the collection and recycling of EV batteries in the UK and signed an according MoU. The partners will then directly produce cathode active materials for use in new batteries. Read more…
Toyota Hilux hydrogen FCEV specs revealed as testing begins in the UK
The Toyota Hilux hydrogen FCEV is now undergoing testing in real-world situations. Along with this development, Toyota has announced the hydrogen-powered pickup truck’s specifications. Read more…
Hankook introduces tyres for electric city buses
Hankook says it developed the first tyre specifically for urban electric buses used in public transport. According to the company, the new e-SMART City AU56 offers “low rolling resistance, high load capacity, and excellent grip.” Read more…
Nio records slight setback in the first quarter
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio recorded falling sales and increased losses in the first quarter of 2024. Most recently, Nio was at least able to consistently increase deliveries and sales – this was no longer the case at the start of 2024. Read more…
InoBat starts battery cell production in Slovakia
InoBat announces the official start of production for its battery cells in Slovakia. The company has produced its first cells on a pilot line in Voderady. It also wants to set up large-scale production with Gotion High Tech in Slovakia. Read more…
