Octopus Energy is adding SSE Energy Solutions’ charge points to its roaming platform ‘Electroverse.’ SSE wants to install 500 fast-chargers in Ireland and the UK by 2030. Read more…
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Mitsubishi Corporation acquires stake in Canadian lithium mine
The Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation has invested in a lithium mine for the first time. Mitsubishi is investing 25 million Canadian dollars in a 7.5 per cent stake in a project of the Canadian lithium mining company Frontier Lithium in Ontario. Read more…
BYD further reduces price of the Seagull in China
BYD is further fuelling the price war for electric cars in China. BYD’s small electric Seagull starts the new model year with a new “Glory Edition” from just 69,800 yuan, equivalent to around 8,900 euros. Read more…
Leap24 builds charging points at Shurgard Self-Storage
Dutch charging infrastructure provider Leap24 is cooperating with the storage space rental company Shurgard Self-Storage to equip around 70 Shurgard locations in the UK and the Netherlands with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Read more…
SK On presents improved fast-charging battery and cold-proof LFP chemistry
At the InterBattery in Seoul, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On presented improved versions of its SF cells (SF stands for Super Fast), first launched in 2021. SK On is also showcasing the Winter Pro LFP battery, designed to perform particularly well at low temperatures. Read more…
Mercedes and BMW found joint venture for HPC network in China
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have founded their joint venture to construct EV fast chargers in China. The joint venture is called Beijing Ion Qi New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and is based in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. Read more…
Ford reveals 2024 E-Transit with improved and charging speed
Ford launched the 2024 version of its E-Transit electric transporter van. It has a longer range and can charge faster on both AC and DC connections. Deliveries will later this year. Read more…
Lotus Emeya available to order in the UK from £94,950
Lotus has published the European prices for its second electric model, the Emeya, now available to configure and order. Prices for the Lotus Emeya start at 94,950 pounds in the UK and 106,400 euros in continental Europe. The top-of-the-range Emeya R model is available starting at 129,950 pounds or 126,950 euros. Read more…
Stellantis plans to build electric cars in South America
The multi-brand group Stellantis is planning record investments in the South America region. A total volume of 5.6 billion euros is planned, spread over the years 2025 to 2030. Among other things, a battery-electric vehicle is to be produced in the region in the future. Read more…
Germany: Tesla may have to suspend production until the end of next week
The effects of the arson attack on an electricity pole near the German Tesla plant in Grünheide have more far-reaching consequences for the carmaker than previously assumed. Production at the Gigafactory could stand still until the end of next week. Read more…
Swobbee puts four battery swap stations into operation in New York
As part of a pilot project, the German startup Swobbee has installed the first four battery exchange stations in New York City, which will initially be used by 30 to 60 drivers in this first phase. Read more…
Production of Volta’s trucks to restart at contract manufacturer Steyr
Volta Trucks is restarting production of its electric trucks in Austria from May. After the insolvent truck manufacturer was taken over by Luxor Capital at the end of 2023, contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive has now announced the signing of an initial agreement to continue the production of Volta’s trucks. Read more…
Tesco adds first Iveco eDaily to its fleet
British supermarket chain Tesco wants to deploy a total of 151 all-electric Iveco eDaily. The first vehicle is now making customer deliveries. Read more…
Aiways needs fresh capital and wants to become an export brand
The struggling electric car manufacturer Aiways wants to become a pure export brand. However, the company needs more capital in order to resume production of its two models. If this succeeds, an e-car for around 25,000 euros could also follow. Read more…
Tesla plant in Germany: shock, damage and shutdown after attack on power supply
One day after the attack on the power supply at the Tesla plant in Grünheide by Berlin in Germany, the full extent of the impact is becoming apparent – and more and more people are speaking out publicly—an overview. Read more…
Paccar installs charging infrastructure for DAF dealer in Barendrecht
Paccar Parts Europe has installed a power supply system at Best Trucks, a DAF Electric Truck Centre in Barendrecht, the Netherlands. The charging system includes solar panels, power storage and three fast-charging connections. Read more…
LG Energy Solution launches scooter battery swapping network with Kooroo
LG Energy Solution is launching an electric scooter battery swapping network in South Korea together with its subsidiary Kooroo. The venture started out as a pilot project, which was particularly successful with delivery drivers. Read more…
Robot duo produces fuel cell stacks in 13 minutes
Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA and the Black Forest Campus have teamed up with industrial partners in the “H2FastCell” project to build a robot duo that stacks fuel cells in seconds. Until now, fuel cell stacks have been manufactured in factories involving a lot of manual labour. Read more…
Solaris gives Urbino 12 electric battery update for a good 600 kWh
Solaris presented a new version of its 12-metre city bus at the VDV Mobility Move electric bus conference in Berlin. The revised Solaris Urbino 12 features a new drive design, improved batteries and more seats. Read more…
STREAMS research project to examine flexible battery supply chains
A European consortium led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology has initiated the STREAMS research project. The research teams want to focus on sustainability and make the supply chains for battery raw materials stronger and more independent. Read more…
