Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle that stands on its on is the Wagoneer S. While it is not the first electrified vehicle by the manufacturer, it is the first that is not built based on a combustion model. Read more…
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First drive in the electric G: how Mercedes-Benz’s classic SUV takes to the road
Its character may be set in stone, and so is its shape. However, even cast-iron tradition does not protect the MerIts character may be set in stone, and so is its shape. However, even cast-iron tradition does not protect the Mercedes G-Class from the modern age. That is why the legendary Mercedes model is now also available with an electric drive. We got to take a seat behind the wheel of the electric giant.cedes G-Class from the modern age. That is why the legendary Mercedes model is now also available with an electric drive. We got to take a seat behind the wheel of the electric giant.
Iberdrola installs over 2,000 charging points at Mercadona locations
As part of a partnership concluded last year, Iberdrola has installed 2,000 AC charging points at around 450 locations of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. According to the agreement, a total of up to 3,500 such charging points are planned at 800 Mercadona locations in Spain and Portugal. Read more…
Canberra to get 39 new fast-chargers
The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will fund 39 new fast-chargers in Canberra. The goal is to have 180 public EV chargers there by 2025. There are currently 156. Read more…
Facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 6 could debut in 2025
According to Korean media, Hyundai could introduce a new Ioniq 6 with several cosmetic changes and technical updates in May 2025. And the new electric sedan could then also be manufactured in the US. Read more…
Antidoto orders 40 compact electric transporters from Mullen
Antidoto from Switzerland has ordered 40 of the US-American-made Mullen-GO electric urban delivery vehicles. A minimum order guarantee has already been placed for next year, where Antidoto wants at least 180 further units of the compact electric transporter. Read more…
Albert Heijn to supply all shops and customers emission-free by 2030
Dutch retail chain Albert Heijn wants to reduce its CO2 emissions and is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles. The goal is to supply all shops and customers in the Netherlands and Belgium with zero emissions by 2030. Read more…
Solithor achieves 500 charge cycles with solid-state battery
The Belgian solid-state battery developer Solithor, founded in 2022, claims to have achieved 500 complete charge/discharge cycles with a first-generation pouch cell – and with less than seven per cent capacity loss. Read more…
VW expands the ID.3 range – with a new base model
VW now offers its compact electric model ID.3 in three additional versions. These include the recently introduced ID.3 GTX and an improved version of the ID.3 Pro. In addition, the entry-level ID.3 Pure model is also available to order again – although with a different battery than before. Read more…
Cadillac introduces Optiq in the US, European launch confirmed
Cadillac has unveiled its new electric model, the Optiq. The electric SUV will be available for sale in ten regions worldwide, including Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, China and the Middle East. Read more…
Einride orders electric truck fleet from Peterbilt
The US truck manufacturer Peterbilt has announced its largest EV order to date. Swedish service provider Einride, which specialises in electric transport, has ordered 150 of Peterbilt’s 579EV electric heavy-duty trucks for its customers in North America. Read more…
“EU charging infrastructure development and AFIR targets” – Fabian Sperka from Transport & Environment
“AFIR breaks through the chicken-or-egg logic, ” Fabian Sperka explains. He is Vehicles policy manager at Transport & Environment, a leading NGO based in Brussels, Belgium. For our online conference elective LIVE, he provided some analysis on how the individual EU member states are doing regarding the regulation’s fleet base target. Read more…
ABB presents drive package for electric buses
ABB has presented a more energy-efficient motor and converter package for electric buses. The individual components of the package are optimally harmonised with each other. Read more…
China to pour millions into solid-state battery research
China plans to fund a project for developing solid-state batteries with an investment of more than 6 billion yuan (766 million euros). Six companies will be eligible for the government funding. Read more…
EU may not announce EV tariffs until after European elections
According to several media reports, the EU Commission will not announce its decision on tariffs on EVs from China until after the European elections on 9 June. A specific date has already been mentioned, but the Commission has denied this. Read more…
Porsche hesitates to build a battery factory in Brandenburg
According to a German media report, Porsche cannot bring itself to build a large battery cell factory in Brandenburg. At the Annual General Meeting on 7 June, Porsche’s Supervisory Board members intend to put the issue on the back burner, at least for the time being. Read more…
Nissan creates new position for electric micromobility
In addition to its passenger car business, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is also focussing on the future of fully electric micromobility. The division has now been strengthened with a new manager for the AMIEO region. Read more…
Zenobe secures millions for EV fleet expansion in the UK
UK electric vehicle fleet and battery storage provider Zenobe has secured an additional 410 million pounds of new debt. The company wants to use the debt to fund the rollout of electric buses across the UK. Read more…
How dangerous are accidents with hydrogen vehicles in tunnels?
A team of researchers at Graz University of Technology has analysed the potential dangers and damage caused by hydrogen vehicles in tunnels. The analysis shows that dangerous situations are unlikely to occur in principle, but the risk can be high in extreme cases. Read more…
USA: EPA funds over 3,000 electric school buses
As part of its Clean Bus Rebate Program, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded nearly $900 million to 530 school districts nationwide. The money will pay for more than 3,400 new school buses, most of which are electric. Read more…
