While the vehicle roof is the easiest surface to use for generating solar power on board cars, researchers at Fraunhofer ISE went one step further. As part of two publicly funded research projects, they integrated solar cells into the standard sheet metal bonnet of a car. The photovolatic bonnet, which will soon be on display […] More…

Mercedes-Benz plans to open its first 30 fast-charging parks in Europe, with a combined total of more than 200 charging points, by the end of 2024 as part of its announced global HPC network. The first location is to be built this year in Mannheim, Germany. The Welt am Sonntag reports this with reference to […] More…

Aerospace industry supplier GKN Aerospace is joining forces with Marshall and Parker Aerospace to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for aircraft. The partners plan to develop a liquid hydrogen system suitable for both fuel cell and internal combustion engine aircraft. The planned collaboration will benefit from the UK government-funded H2GEAR programme, led by GKN Aerospace, […] More…

In London, the first Tesla Superchargers are now available for all EVs and with the possibility to pay by credit card. Something that will be required of all public chargers in the EU from 2024. The fourth-generation (V4) Superchargers at the Tesla Centre in the London borough of Tottenham have a small display that can […] More…

The Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania announces the production of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry. The 130-metre-long electric ferry is being built for the South American shipping company Buquebus and will operate between Argentina and Uruguay from 2025. Incat Hull 096, as the aluminium-built electric vessel is called, will have the capacity for […] More…

Kalmar, part of Finish company Cargotec, will acquire the rights to the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week. The terminal tractors will become part of Kalmar‘s portfolio under the name ‘Kalmar TX’. As part of […] More…

The General Motors brand Buick is launching a purely electric new edition of its Velite 6 model in China. The predecessor, offered with a battery-electric drive and as a plug-in hybrid, remains in the line-up. The new Buick Velite 6 has a 130-kW front engine and a 50.3-kWh battery. According to Chinese standards, that allows […] More…

India’s government is considering a significant reduction in import tax for electric cars, if the manufacturer commits to local production. Apparently, Tesla is pushing for the move in New Delhi. Specifically, carmakers that also produce in India could import ready-built electric cars to India at a reduced tax rate of 15 per cent, compared to […] More…

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng signed a strategic partnership with shared mobility provider Didi. The deal includes the development of a new small electric car brand and an investment by Xpeng in Didi. Xpeng wants to launch a new EV brand in 2024. It is currently being developed under the project name “Mona” and should […] More…

Dutch charging infrastructure software specialist Greenflux has successfully embedded Hubject’s Plug&Charge technology into its platform. After the successful implementation and tests with hardware and car manufacturers, Greenflux is now ready to provide Plug&Charge to its CPO platform customers. Greenflux provides solutions for charging station operators and mobility services. These include centralised, hardware-independent EV smart charging […] More…

The US battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE), supported by BMW among others, is developing the second generation of its Aries battery pack with LFP chemistry. The energy density of Aries II is said to be only six per cent below the benchmark of NCM battery packs. According to ONE, Aries II achieves an energy […] More…

Meyers Manx, the brand behind the original fibreglass dune buggy, unveiled its latest Resorter Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). The Manx Resorter NEV seats four and is powered by a twin-motor electric drivetrain that is electronically limited by NEV regulations to 25 mph. The Resorter NEV shares key components with the Meyers Manx 2.0. The Resorter […] More…

Volvo Trucks North America has launched its Turnkey Solutions program, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts, and products for electric vehicle charging. The truckmaker’s solution also involves outlook planning for incentives, installation, and interfacing with utility companies to streamline solutions for EV infrastructure development. Two full-service partners are responsible for Volvo […] More…

The Norwegian wallbox manufacturer Easee is relaunching with fresh products. The 11 kW wallbox “Charge Lite” is now available for order in several European countries. This wallbox includes some changes to the well-known Easee products – and a statement on the controversial FI solution. After a sales ban in Sweden for the previous wallbox models […] More…

In the UK, the number of electric buses operated by Transport for London (TfL) in the British capital has grown to over 1,100. New additions this summer include over 80 electric buses in the borough of Sutton in south London. The London public transport provider states that the electric buses will operate on routes 80, […] More…

BMW has begun construction of a logistics centre for high-voltage batteries outside its Leipzig plant. The site, which will be used by BMW in the future, is 12 hectares in size; eight hectares will be built in the first construction phase. Completion of the factory is planned for mid-2024 and it will include a logistics […] More…

The U.S. startup developing cathode materials for LFP batteries, Mitra Chem, has garnered an investment of an undisclosed sum from Japan-based chemical manufacturer Zeon Corporation. Zeon says it will work with Mitra Chem by developing an electrode process suitable for Mitra Chem’s battery materials. The Japanese chemicals company says it will utilise its expertise in […] More…

The US Department of Energy has issued a notice of intent to release funding that would provide up to $37 million from ‘Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’ (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle battery recycling, transportation, and design. According to the government communication, the anticipated Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will focus on solutions that reduce the costs […] More…

BMW has announced a number of all-electric world premieres for the IAA Mobility show starting soon in Munich. Some vehicles, including two electric minis and a new BMW study, will be unveiled ahead of the show. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be unveiled on 2 September, offering a concrete look at the German carmaker’s […] More…

A new mechatronic rear axle steering system from Schaeffler recently celebrated its premiere in an all-electric SUV from a “renowned vehicle manufacturer”. Unfortunately, Schaeffler does not mention the launch customer by name. Schaeffler states that thanks to the new steering system for the rear axle, the vehicles gain manoeuvrability in city traffic, stability when changing […] More…