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SK On gathers another 880 million euros

SK On, the battery division of the South Korean company SK Innovation, has secured further capital for its global expansion. SK On has now managed to well exceed its targeted investment amount of 4 trillion won with the addition of this latest financing round. This most recent investment round includes investments of 1.05 trillion won […] More…

AMG launches a more expensive Mercedes kick-scooter

The Mercedes performance brand AMG is now launching an electric kick-scooter with its own branding. Just like the version that Mercedes-Benz already presented in 2020, the AMG-Mercedes scooter involves cooperation with the Swiss manufacturer Micro Mobility Systems. But AMG’s scooter is more expensive.  The foldable e-scooter branded by AMG has an output of 500 watts […] More…

$187 million announced for EV schemes in the USA

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a fresh round of funding for $99.5 million for electric vehicle schemes. This comes in addition to the $87 million now granted to 45 electric vehicle projects. In both cases, the funding should advance the production of next-generation electric vehicle technologies, train the future electrified transportation workforce, […] More…

Government-backed Sparki drives ultra-rapid charging in Belgium

Belgium has welcomed a new player in the EV infrastructure sector as startup Sparki emerges with ambitious plans to establish the country’s largest High-Power Charging (HPC) network. Sparki aims to achieve this feat in less than three years, supported by the Belgian government. The company recently inaugurated its first five charging locations, with a projected […] More…

Gogoro expands with Bikebank in Korea, launching Dotstation brand

Gogoro, known for its e-scooters and battery-swapping ecosystems, has announced an expanded partnership with Bikebank in Korea. The collaboration will bring Gogoro services to Korean consumers under the Dotstation brand, building on earlier B2B advances in the market. Bikebank, a business specializing in micromobility solutions, is first for couriers. The company now established Dotstation, a […] More…

Skoda launches Enyaq L&K with 210 kW

Skoda rounds off its purely electric SUV series with the Enyaq L&K. The new variant will have a maximum system output of 210 kW and a higher WLTP range of up to 570 kilometres. In addition, there are new design features and, according to Skoda, particularly extensive standard equipment. The Enyaq L&K 85 with rear-wheel […] More…

Pionix secures €5m seed funding for open-source EV charging technology

Pionix GmbH, a German open-source company for EV charging, has announced completing an oversubscribed Seed financing round, raising over €5 million. Pionix plans to use the capital to establish its open-source stack, EVerest, as a global development standard. Founded in 2021, Pionix says it is on a mission to accelerate developments in the evolving and […] More…

Colorado offers $7 mn in grants to electrify vehicle fleets

The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Fleet-ZERO grant program, which aims to provide financial support for charging equipment and infrastructure, enabling a shift away from traditional diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles. The grant program offers $7 million to businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and other entities to help electrify their vehicle fleets, including light, medium, and […] More…