It is supposed to be nothing less than “the biggest test drive in the company’s history.” Mercedes-Benz Trucks has sent two units of the all-electric eActros 600 long-haul truck on a Europe-wide tour ahead of its market launch to prove its operational capability, even with today’s charging infrastructure. Electrive accompanied the engineers on one stage. Read more…
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TU Graz receives funding for battery research centre
TU Graz has received funding for a major project in the field of battery technology as the Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG has approved the application for the new COMET K1 centre ‘Battery4Life.’ Read more…
US DOE could help finance Entek’s separator manifacturing plans
Entek could receive 1.2 billion dollars from the US Department of Energy (DOE). If finalised, it will finance Entek’s planned separator production facility in the US state of Indiana. Read more…
Stellantis starts groundwork for Leapmotor launch in South Korea
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture, could launch electric cars in South Korea. Stellantis may leverage its existing dealer network to help the JV smoothly set up shop in the new market. Read more…
Audi considers restructuring factory in Brussels
It was already known that Audi wanted to relocate production of the next generation of the Q8 e-tron to Mexico. However, Audi is now considering withdrawing production from Belgium ahead of schedule. Discussions have now begun – which could even end with the closure of the plant. Read more…
Ford Capri: Comeback as an electric crossover
Mitsubishi to supply 3,000 electric kei cars to Japan Post
Mitsubishi has received an order for 3,000 units of the Minicab EV from Japan Post. The company will deliver the fleet of small electric cars beginning this autumn. Read more…
VW extends contract of brand CEO Schäfer
Thomas Schäfer will remain Brand CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars until 2030. The Supervisory Board extended his contract by five years – and wants to tackle the upcoming challenges of the shift to electric mobility together with Schäfer. Read more…
Hyundai to introduce an India-focused electric micro SUV
Hyundai could launch a new electric micro SUV in India. The new model will be different from the Inster (Casper EV), tailored to the specific needs of customers in the emerging nation. Read more…
Hyzon to withdraw from Europe & Australia
The US developer of fuel cell commercial vehicles Hyzon Motors is discontinuing its activities in the Netherlands and Australia and is focussing fully on the North American market. However, the withdrawal is only intended to be temporary – the company wants to keep all options open for the future. Read more…
LGES purchases more lithium from Liontown Resources
LG Energy Solution has entered into an extensive strategic partnership with the Australian lithium supplier Liontown Resources. The partnership involves a further supply of lithium spodumene and a possible lithium refinery from the two companies. Read more…
Tug-of-war over motorway chargers: Fastned hopes for a quick ruling
Fastned and Tesla do not want to accept that the de facto monopoly of Tank & Rast and Autobahn GmbH motorway service stations in Germany will also extend to fast charging. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) must rule in the ongoing legal dispute, but it could still take some time. One of the plaintiffs is confident. Read more…
Renault launches conversion offer for Master with combustion engine
Renault is launching electric retrofit kits for the Renault Master III with combustion engine in France in cooperation with the conversion specialist TOLV. Assembly will take place at the Renault Refactory in Flins. The vehicles converted to electric drive should then be able to travel 200 kilometres on a full battery. Read more…
Rivian continues to record declining production over Q2
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has kept deliveries constant in the second quarter of the year, but production has fallen sharply compared to the first three months of the year. Rivian is nevertheless sticking to its production forecast of 57,000 vehicles for 2024 as a whole. Read more…
Lexus slashes UK prices for most of its line-up
The Toyota subsidiary has cut prices for its electric vehicle lineup in the UK. Biggest savings are found in the entry-level model, where prices were cut by £7,100. Read more…
VW introduces new ID.7 variant with bigger battery in the UK
Volkswagen is adding the ‘Pro S’ variant to its lineup of ID.7 models in the UK, introducing a bigger battery and faster charging. Read more…
Electrify America to charge batteries to 85% only
VW subsidiary Electrify America has kicked off a pilot at ten locations in the US. There, EVs can only charge their batteries up to 85 per cent SoC. The goal is to free up the stations more quickly and serve more customers. Read more…
Canada funds 180 electric buses in Ontario
The Canadian government has allocated 76 million Canadian dollars (51.5 million euros)for the York Region in Ontario to buy 180 electric buses. The money will also be invested in infrastructure at the depot and on route. Read more…
Indian Armed Forces to add 113 electric buses to their fleet
The Indian Army will add 113 electric buses to its fleet, supporting the nation’s green initiatives. It will use the buses to transport troops in the plains and semi-hilly areas and is conducting trials for the procurement. Read more…
3D-printed solid-state batteries: SK On cooperates with US developer Sakuu
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On is cooperating with Sakuu, a Californian developer of 3D-printed solid-state batteries. The agreement focuses on the industrialisation of Sakuu’s Kavian platform for the production of electrodes in a dry process. Read more…
