Nio has received certification from the Chinese government as an independent vehicle manufacturer. Until now, the partner JAC produced Nio’s electric cars as a contract manufacturer. The new status paves the way for Nio to fully acquire the two factories built jointly with JAC. Read more…
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Toyota launches electric van based on the Ducato
Toyota is entering the large van segment with the new Proace Max, which is also available as a BEV. With the new Proace Max, Toyota is deepening its cooperation with Stellantis. The smaller LCVs from Toyota based on Stellantis have also received an update. Read more…
New trucks in Norway only allowed with electric or biogas drives from 2030
Norway wants to largely end the era of combustion engines for trucks too, following the 2025 target for new combustion cars. From 2030, all new trucks will either have to be emission-free vehicles or run on biogas. This has now been agreed by the Norwegian parliament. Read more…
BMW iX travels 978 kilometres with Gemini battery from ONE
BMW and Our Next Energy (ONE) have realized a range drive of almost 1,000 kilometres. For this purpose, a BMW iX was equipped with the Gemini battery technology from Our Next Energy (ONE). The exact WLTP range achieved is 608.1 miles or 978.4 kilometres. Read more…
Stagecoach is the first customer for ADL’s Enviro100EV midibus
The British public transport operator is procuring 20 units of the Enviro100EV, which is 8.5 meters long and 2.35 meters wide and offers space for up to 25 passengers. Deliveries are scheduled for the first half of 2024. Read more…
BYD and Zhongtong Bus build 360 electric buses for Singapore
The Singapore Transport Authority has placed its first major orders for electric buses and charging infrastructure. Specifically, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has commissioned two Chinese manufacturers to supply a total of 360 electric buses. Read more…
Ford customers can use dynamic tariffs from Tibber from 2024
From spring 2024, Ford will be offering owners of a Mustang Mach-E or Explorer in Germany, the Netherlands and Norway the opportunity to use Tibber’s dynamic tariffs at their home wallbox. In the UK, however, the partner is Octopus Energy. Read more…
UL Solutions opens battery testing lab in Korea
The South Korean science safety company UL Solutions has opened the ‘Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory’. Located in Pyeongtaek, this new facility is planned to provide customers with improved access to the latest safety technology to increase innovation and speed to market. Read more…
Octopus EV secures £550 million for salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has agreed to a £550 million debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank to fund electric vehicles. This brings the total funding secured by Octopus EV to £1.2 billion. Read more…
Battery analysis provider Aviloo attracts further investment
The Austrian startup Aviloo is receiving further capital from Invest AG together with Raiffeisen KMU Invest AG. The battery analysis specialist intends to use the new funds to drive forward its international expansion. Read more…
EcoPro & Samsung SDI sign cathode materials deal worth over 30 billion euros
The South Korean battery material manufacturer EcoPro BM has received a major order from battery cell manufacturer Samsung SDI worth the equivalent of around 30.9 billion euros. The deal focuses on EcoPro’s NCA cathode material. Read more…
US government updates stipulations on batteries
The US government has released eagerly-awaited guidelines defining the sourcing requirements for battery components and materials that must be met in order for electric vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Read more…
VWN to build vans on its own electric platform from 2028
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) is developing its own electric platform and intends to convert all of its vans to battery-electric drives from 2028. The first representative of the new “Space” electric family will be the large Crafter van. Read more…
Toyota presents concepts for its six planned BEVs in Europe in 2026
Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026 – and is unveiling two new concept cars as part of this. The Japanese company is also providing more details on its battery roadmap and hydrogen plans. Read more…
Northvolt receives funding approval for battery plant in Heide
Northvolt has received funding approval from the German government for its battery cell factory in Schleswig-Holstein. The funds were released via an exemption from the political budget freeze. Read more…
VW pauses production of VW ID.3 and Cupra Born
Volkswagen is shutting down production of the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born at its electric car plant in Zwickau and Dresden this week and will pause it until the end of the year. The reason for this is the subdued demand. Read more…
DNTA to rely on its own electric trucks in logistics
Daimler Truck North America is utilising its electric trucks for its own logistics. DTNA will initially deploy four Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in the Pacific Northwest. Read more…
Genoa orders 45 electric buses from Rampini
The Italian bus manufacturer Rampini will deliver another 45 of its electric midibuses to Genoa by the end of 2025. 49 of these Rampini electric buses are already on the road in Genoa today. Read more…
CATL claims 1,000-km range for new skateboard platform in testing
CATL is reportedly developing a skateboard platform that integrates battery packs, electric motors and other components. The Chinese battery giant has now completed tests of the so-called CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in China and delivers hard data. Read more…
Sixt says goodbye to the Teslas in its fleet
The car rental company Sixt is phasing out Tesla electric cars. The residual value problem with the US manufacturer’s electric cars is said to play a major role in the decision. Read more…
