Canoo has secured subsidy commitments for its vehicle and battery assembly plant in the US state of Oklahoma. The electric vehicle manufacturer can expect a total of up to 113 million dollars in state subsidies over a period of ten years. However, only under certain conditions. The conditions are varied: for example, the eMobility startup […] More…
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CATL appoints Markus Baum as new European CCO
Markus Baum will lead the commercial activities of Chinese battery producer CATL in Europe as the new Chief Commercial Officer Europe from 1 November 2023. This position will bundle sales functions at the local level for the first time. Markus Baum joins CATL from fastener manufacturer Bulten, where he was also CCO. Baum was most […] More…
Kia presents the series version of the EV5
Kia has unveiled the design of the production version of its new EV5 electric model at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The electric SUV is to be offered globally after its premiere in China. However, the South Korean company is still holding back on the details of the drive technology. After the EV6 and […] More…
Northvolt & EMR open first recycling plant in Hamburg
Today, Northvolt and British recycling firm EMR opened a recycling facility in Hamburg, Germany. The plant will play a crucial role in Northvolt’s recycling strategy, and the partners expect to process 10,000 tonnes of battery packs per year. Such developments were part of Northvolt’s business model from the start. The Swedish company announced the Revolt […] More…
Tesla threatens Core Lithium with legal action
The failed lithium supply deal between Tesla and the Australian producer Core Lithium could have legal repercussions. According to Core, Tesla is threatening the company with legal action over the failed lithium supply contract if the matter cannot be resolved otherwise. Under the terms of the supply agreement, which was signed in March 2022 and […] More…
Mer, Hubject and Driivz announce Plug&Charge rollout
The cooperation partners Mer Germany, Hubject and Driivz want to establish Plug&Charge on the German market and will show their vision of seamless charging at the Intercharge Network Conference from 29 to 30 August 2023 in Berlin. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers are also planned to play a role. Plug&Charge is known to be an automatic authentication and […] More…
Webasto expands its high-voltage heater product family
Webasto gives a preview of its growing range of high-voltage heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles. With the Next Generation Coolant Heater, Webasto is presenting a platform-based electric heating system for the first time, but the proven HV heater HVH 100 is also getting new offshoots. The Next Generation Coolant Heater is visually quite different […] More…
VW ID.7 now on sale in Germany
The all-electric VW ID.7 has gone on pre-sale in Germany. The configurator allows a first glimpse into the positioning of the saloon expected to become Volkswagen’s interim flagship for the long haul. Volkswagen debuted the ID.7 in the spring of this year, then positioned the new ID EV as trimmed for range and comfort. In […] More…
Northvolt & EMR open first recycling plant in Hamburg
Today, Northvolt and British recycling firm EMR opened a recycling facility in Hamburg, Germany. The plant will play a crucial role in Northvolt’s recycling strategy, and the partners expect to process 10,000 tonnes of battery packs per year. Such developments were part of Northvolt’s business model from the start. The Swedish company announced the Revolt […] More…
Tesla threatens Core Lithium with legal action
The failed lithium supply deal between Tesla and the Australian producer Core Lithium could have legal repercussions. According to Core, Tesla is threatening the company with legal action over the failed lithium supply contract if the matter cannot be resolved otherwise. Under the terms of the supply agreement, which was signed in March 2022 and […] More…
Mercedes presents updated EQA & EQB at the IAA
Mercedes has unveiled the facelift models of its electric series EQA and EQB in the run-up to the IAA. Both E-SUVs get a fresh look, efficiency updates and new equipment details – and the EQB gets a trailer coupling for the first time. For the EQA, the ranges have been increased by 20 to up […] More…
Lion Smart to source battery cells from SVOLT
The German battery specialist Lion Smart will equip its second-generation battery packs with cells from the Chinese manufacturer SVOLT, including both NCM- and LFP-based cells. An agreement has now been signed to this effect. Lion Smart announced its intention to start delivering battery packs with SVOLT cells to customers in the second half of 2024. […] More…
Mer, Hubject and Driivz announce Plug&Charge rollout
The cooperation partners Mer Germany, Hubject and Driivz want to establish Plug&Charge on the German market and will show their vision of seamless charging at the Intercharge Network Conference from 29 to 30 August 2023 in Berlin. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers are also planned to play a role. Plug&Charge is known to be an automatic authentication and […] More…
Webasto expands its high-voltage heater product family
Webasto gives a preview of its growing range of high-voltage heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles. With the Next Generation Coolant Heater, Webasto is presenting a platform-based electric heating system for the first time, but the proven HV heater HVH 100 is also getting new offshoots. The Next Generation Coolant Heater is visually quite different […] More…
Carlsberg Sverige decarbonises deliveries with Einride
Sweden’s electric freight company Einride signed another major client in Carlsberg. The Danish brewery wants Einride to electrify beverage deliveries in half of Sweden, and Einride expects to rack up nearly eight million kilometres with zero emissions. Einride says this was equivalent to saving almost 12,300 tonnes of CO2 compared to diesel trucks in the […] More…
ENIN: Austria releases nearly €30 mn in commercial EV funding
The Austrian Ministry for Climate Action has opened the second round of tenders through the ‘Emission-free Commercial Vehicles and Infrastructure’ program (ENIN). The funding pot holds 28 million euros and is open until 11 October 2023. As before, ENIN supports companies in procuring non-fossil fuel commercial vehicles and infrastructure. The wording indicates that companies may […] More…
VW ID.7 now on sale in Germany
The all-electric VW ID.7 has gone on pre-sale in Germany. The configurator allows a first glimpse into the positioning of the saloon expected to become Volkswagen’s interim flagship for the long haul. Volkswagen debuted the ID.7 in the spring of this year, then positioned the new ID EV as trimmed for range and comfort. In […] More…
VW is changing its component procurement strategy
The Volkswagen Group is realigning its procurement strategy for electronic components and semiconductors in order to secure long-term supplies. The new strategy now aims to procure strategically important semiconductors directly from the manufacturers and take more direct control of the supply chain. In the past, electronic components such as control units were procured and it […] More…
Dongfeng reveals Nammi brand to rival Wuling’s Mini EV
Chinese carmaker Dongfeng has dedicated a whole label to electric microcars such as the bestselling Mini EV built by SAIC-GM. The new Nammi brand aims to sell 150,000 units in 2024 and nearly half a million only a year later. Dongfeng is losing no time in entering the high-volume market and has already released the […] More…
DAF Trucks presents the DAF XB Electric truck
Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks is expanding its all-electric product range with the new DAF XB Electric for urban and regional distribution transport. In addition to 16- and 19-tonne versions, a 12-tonne version is also available. The XB Electric’s electric motor delivers 120 or 190 kW of rated power, depending on the specification, and is […] More…
