Mexico and China instead of Belgium? According to a German media report, new Audi boss Gernot Döllner wants to make some structural changes, including personnel changes. That could affect the plant allocation – specifically for the large Q8 e-tron electric SUV. Read more…
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Volkswagen invests heavily in Brazil
Volkswagen is increasing its investments in Brazil from the previously planned seven billion reais by 2026 to 16 billion by 2028. By then, the carmaker plans to launch 16 new models nationwide, including hybrid and electric vehicles. Read more…
BYD to release affordable compact EV ‘Yuan Up’
BYD is planning an electric compact SUV at a competitive price. The first images and information about the model have come from China. Read more…
Torsten Kiedel takes over as managing director at Ionity
Torsten Kiedel has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 1 January 2024 and will drive Ionity’s growth in Europe together with Dr Michael Hajesch (CEO) and Dr Marcus Groll (COO). Read more…
Hydrogen motorcycle project kicks off in Europe
A German-Czech consortium wants to develop a motorbike with a hydrogen fuel cell drive as part of the Hydrocycle project. By the end of 2025, a hydrogen motorbike is to be built as a demonstrator that meets European approval standards and certification regulations. Read more…
ChargeHub and Parkopedia join forces on charging in USA and Canada
Parking service provider Parkopedia is partnering with North American EV roaming hub operator ChargeHub. Read more…
Yana Fayer appointed Electrify America CFO
Electrify America announced the appointment of Yana Fayer to the position of chief financial officer. Fayer has over 15 years of finance and accounting experience across energy, asset management, retail, and construction industries. Read more…
Mercedes opens further HPC charging parks in China
Mercedes-Benz has put a number of additional fast-charging locations in China into operation. The first Mercedes Charging Hubs in Europe and the USA have also been online for several weeks. Read more…
Ehang launches autonomous air taxi for 300,000 euros
In China, starting this coming April, it will be possible to buy an autonomous electric flying taxi – an unmanned arial vehicle (UAV) able to carry passengers – for the equivalent of around 300,000 euros. Chinese manufacturer Ehang has now officially announced a recommended retail price of 2.39 million yuan for its autonomous electrically powered two-seater passenger drone EH216-S, which will be available from April 1, 2024. Read more…
ElectricBrands files for insolvency under self-administration
The German electric vehicle developer ElectricBrands has filed for insolvency under self-administration – and is aiming to “completely reorganise the company” with this step. The company, based in Eppertshausen, says it is about to launch its lightweight electric vehicles on the market. Read more…
Ecopro to source recycled materials from Cirba for new cathodes
The US battery recycling provider Cirba Solutions and the South Korean battery material manufacturer Ecopro have agreed on a cooperation. Ecopro will use recycled materials from Cirba Solutions to manufacture cathode materials for new batteries. Read more…
CTL partners with Orange EV to deploy electric yard trucks
Commercial Trailer Leasing (CTL) has announced a partnership with Orange EV to deploy battery-electric and DOT-compliant yard trucks throughout the United States. Read more…
Italy sets aside nearly one billion euros for cleaner transportation
Italy’s government has presented the key points for the 2024 eco-bonus. It is primarily aimed at low-income households with particularly old cars. The budget amounts to 950 million euros by the end of the year. The purchase of “vehicles with low pollutant emissions” – including combustion engines – will be subsidised. Read more…
VW plans low-cost electric SUV from India before 2030
VW’s long-announced low-cost combustion car from India never made it into series production. Now the head of India has announced that the VW Group wants to launch a low-cost electric SUV in India in the second half of this decade, which could also be exported to other countries. Read more…
BMW equips Steyr plant for New Class electric drive production
BMW has completed the new halls for the future production of New Class electric drive systems at its Austrian plant in Steyr and is now starting to set up the plant. Pre-series production is scheduled to start there in July. Read more…
Norway saw 4,717 new electric cars in January 2024
Electric cars accounted for 92.1 per cent of all new car registrations in Norway in January. The most popular new car was once again the Tesla Model Y. However, January is generally a weak sales month in the country. Read more…
USA sees 2,968 new fuel cell cars registered in 2023
Hydrogen cars also remain a small niche segment in the USA. However, the two car models are only sold in one state – due to the lack of infrastructure. Read more…
37 new H2 refuelling stations built in Europe in 2023
In 2023, 37 new hydrogen filling stations were opened in Europe, twelve more in Japan, 29 in South Korea and seven in North America. 92 per cent of the new European hydrogen stations can also refuel heavy commercial vehicles. Read more…
What can the Tesla Model Y with BYD battery do?
The Model Y with rear-wheel drive is Tesla’s most basic SUV. Opting for the Model Y RWD means more than just omitting the front motor. The battery is also smaller, offers less range and uses completely different technology. But the price is noticeably lower and convinced nearly a quarter of Tesla buyers in Germany. This raises the question: How much Tesla can you get for just under 43k?
Electrip expands Intercharge network
New charging station operator Electrip has signed a roaming agreement with Hubject, adding to the Intercharge network. This EV roaming partnership means that Electrip’s charging stations are now compatible with hundreds of charging service providers across Europe. Read more…
