The German car subscription provider Finn is expanding its partnership with MG Motor, which has been running since 2021. MG Motor will deliver a total of 5,000 additional vehicles to the mobility service provider in 2025, including electric cars. Read more…
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US imposes additional duties on Chinese anode graphite
The US Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of anode graphite after concluding that the materials were unfairly subsidised. However, not all US companies are happy with the decision. Read more…
Lithium metal batteries made usable with integrated flame retardant
A Chinese research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has equipped a lithium metal battery with a flame retardant that can prevent fires caused by overheating. Read more…
VinFast starts accepting pre-orders for its first EVs in India
VinFast has opened its pre-order books for the VF 6 and VF 7 in India. The company plans to launch these models as its first EVs in the country in August. Read more…
SETA announces tender for 28 electric midi buses in Italy
The northern Italian public transport provider SETA from Modena has invited tenders for the procurement of 28 electric buses measuring 9.5 metres in length. They are intended to strengthen public transport in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. Read more…
Nio opens pre-order books for second Onvo model
Nio has officially presented its up to seven-seater electric SUV Onvo L90 in China and opened pre-orders. Prices start from 279,900 yuan, or 193,900 yuan, if the battery is rented. Read more…
First drive in the Mazda6e: A successful step into the future
The Japanese manufacturer has offered three generations of the Mazda6 so far. The fourth edition is now fully electric and comes from China. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as the first drive in the Mazda6e shows: The electric saloon is a success – but it probably won’t suit everyone.
US imposes additional duties on Chinese anode graphite
The US Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of anode graphite after concluding that the materials were unfairly subsidised. However, not all US companies are happy with the decision. Read more…
Opel’s new Extended Range Frontera Electric covers over 400 km range
Opel is now also launching an “Extended Range” version of the Frontera Electric with a WLTP range of 408 kilometres and a 54-kWh battery. This means it can cover around 100 kilometres more than the basic version and also significantly outperforms its technical brother, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. Read more…
Leapmotor launches EV purchase grant in the UK
Leapmotor has announced rebates for its T03 and B10 electric SUVs in the UK to cover for the switch in British subsidies. Buyers of Leapmotor’s EVs can save up to £3,750 on the purchase. Read more…
Wuliu Automotive orders 100 Horizon fuel cells for trucks
The Horizon Fuel Cell Group from Singapore has secured an order for the installation of 100 fuel cell systems in lorries that the Chinese company Shanghai Wuliu Automotive Technology is building with Z Truck Automotive Technology. Horizon puts the range of the 42-tonne trucks with a 250-kilowatt fuel cell at over 1,500 kilometres. Read more…
Flying taxi developer Joby expands pilot production in Marina
The Toyota-backed electric flying taxi developer Joby has announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California. This will also provide more space for pilot production, which should double the production capacity in Marina to up to 24 eVOTLs per year. Read more…
Tesla loses long-time North American sales chief Troy Jones
Troy Jones, Tesla’s head of sales in North America, has reportedly left the electric car manufacturer. His departure from the company follows the dismissal of Omead Afshar, until then head of the North American and European business. Read more…
SETA announces tender for 28 electric midi buses in Italy
The northern Italian public transport provider SETA from Modena has invited tenders for the procurement of 28 electric buses measuring 9.5 metres in length. They are intended to strengthen public transport in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. Read more…
Nio opens pre-order books for second Onvo model
Nio has officially presented its up to seven-seater electric SUV Onvo L90 in China and opened pre-orders. Prices start from 279,900 yuan, or 193,900 yuan, if the battery is rented. Read more…
First drive in the Mazda6e: A successful step into the future
The Japanese manufacturer has offered three generations of the Mazda6 so far. The fourth edition is now fully electric and comes from China. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as the first drive in the Mazda6e shows: The electric saloon is a success – but it probably won’t suit everyone.
US imposes additional duties on Chinese anode graphite
The US Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of anode graphite after concluding that the materials were unfairly subsidised. However, not all US companies are happy with the decision. Read more…
Opel’s new Extended Range Frontera Electric covers over 400 km range
Opel is now also launching an “Extended Range” version of the Frontera Electric with a WLTP range of 408 kilometres and a 54-kWh battery. This means it can cover around 100 kilometres more than the basic version and also significantly outperforms its technical brother, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. Read more…
Flying taxi developer Joby expands pilot production in Marina
The Toyota-backed electric flying taxi developer Joby has announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California. This will also provide more space for pilot production, which should double the production capacity in Marina to up to 24 eVOTLs per year. Read more…
Tesla loses long-time North American sales chief Troy Jones
Troy Jones, Tesla’s head of sales in North America, has reportedly left the electric car manufacturer. His departure from the company follows the dismissal of Omead Afshar, until then head of the North American and European business. Read more…
