The South Korean battery material manufacturer EcoPro BM has received a major order from battery cell manufacturer Samsung SDI worth the equivalent of around 30.9 billion euros. The deal focuses on EcoPro’s NCA cathode material. Read more…
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US government updates stipulations on batteries
The US government has released eagerly-awaited guidelines defining the sourcing requirements for battery components and materials that must be met in order for electric vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Read more…
VWN to build vans on its own electric platform from 2028
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) is developing its own electric platform and intends to convert all of its vans to battery-electric drives from 2028. The first representative of the new “Space” electric family will be the large Crafter van. Read more…
Toyota presents concepts for its six planned BEVs in Europe in 2026
Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026 – and is unveiling two new concept cars as part of this. The Japanese company is also providing more details on its battery roadmap and hydrogen plans. Read more…
Northvolt receives funding approval for battery plant in Heide
Northvolt has received funding approval from the German government for its battery cell factory in Schleswig-Holstein. The funds were released via an exemption from the political budget freeze. Read more…
VW pauses production of VW ID.3 and Cupra Born
Volkswagen is shutting down production of the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born at its electric car plant in Zwickau and Dresden this week and will pause it until the end of the year. The reason for this is the subdued demand. Read more…
DNTA to rely on its own electric trucks in logistics
Daimler Truck North America is utilising its electric trucks for its own logistics. DTNA will initially deploy four Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in the Pacific Northwest. Read more…
Genoa orders 45 electric buses from Rampini
The Italian bus manufacturer Rampini will deliver another 45 of its electric midibuses to Genoa by the end of 2025. 49 of these Rampini electric buses are already on the road in Genoa today. Read more…
CATL claims 1,000-km range for new skateboard platform in testing
CATL is reportedly developing a skateboard platform that integrates battery packs, electric motors and other components. The Chinese battery giant has now completed tests of the so-called CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in China and delivers hard data. Read more…
Sixt says goodbye to the Teslas in its fleet
The car rental company Sixt is phasing out Tesla electric cars. The residual value problem with the US manufacturer’s electric cars is said to play a major role in the decision. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka launches new fast-charging station
The Polish company grew its high-power charging portfolio at the London EV Show this week. The debuted Axon Easy 400 delivers up to 400 kW and offers a large advertising display alongside many options.
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Hylane adds 32 Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell to fleet
The German hydrogen truck rental company Hylane is procuring 32 additional Xcient Fuel Cells from the manufacturer Hyundai. The first units are to go to rental customers immediately after delivery in early 2024. Read more…
Norwegian November statistics show 8,442 new electric cars registered
In November, 8,442 new electric cars were registered in Norway, 926 more than in October. The electric market share in Norway last month was 81.6 per cent. Read more…
Circle K enables drivers to simply plug and charge across Scandinavia
The fuel retailer is introducing ‘Autocharge’ at charging hubs throughout Scandinavia. The function essentially starts charging automatically as soon as the car is connected to the charger. In one market, in particular, Circle K has nearly completed the roll-out. Read more…
Nissan and Dongfeng revise electrification roadmap for China
Dongfeng Motor Company Limited (DFL), the Chinese joint venture between Dongfeng and Nissan, is planning to launch ten new electrified models by 2026 and also intends to export its vehicles from 2025. Read more…
ZF offers electric drive repair kits in the aftermarket
The German automotive supplier ZF is making repair kits for electric drives available to the independent aftermarket for the first time via its aftermarket organization. With the new repair kits, independent workshops now have access to specific spare parts. Read more…
£12 million to boost British battery material production through science
The UK keeps pushing to grow a British battery supply chain. Now University of Warwick has been awarded twelve million pounds to boost EV batteries. Plans include creating a new R&D centre and “turbocharging” the scale-up of battery materials manufacturing, also by tying into existing initiatives. Read more…
Electreon launches America’s first electric road system in Michigan
Neta kicks off electric vehicle production in Thailand
First Cybertruck handed over in the US
Tesla handed over the first examples of the Cybertruck to customers at an event at its factory in Texas and then published some technical data, prices and delivery information in the configurator. Unexpectedly, the model will also be offered with a range extender. Read more…
