A European research project called DigiCell has been formed to create more efficient, reliable and sustainable value chains in the production of electric vehicle batteries through the integration of digital processes and data-driven analysis. Read more…

The Hyundai Motor Group will start production at its new electric car plant in the US state of Georgia earlier than planned. Production is to start in the fourth quarter of 2024 instead of the first half of 2025. Read more…

In a new German recycling project called DiLiRec, researchers from nine institutions and companies are developing and comparing processes for the recovery of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for the first time. The project is being coordinated by EAS Batteries based in Thuringia in central northern Germany. Read more…

BMW plans to build a battery factory in Rayong, Thailand, this year to support its sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The plan is also justified by the activities of Chinese companies in the region. Read more…

The location for the Tata Group’s first battery cell factory outside India has been finalised. Tata’s battery subsidiary Agratas has announced the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in the south-west English county of Somerset as the exact location and has purchased the land there. Read more…

Apple has apparently cancelled its electric car project after ten years of development. According to an agency report, the company announced this internally on Tuesday. Many members of the car team are to be transferred to the artificial intelligence department. Read more…

The Israeli battery technology company Addionics has announced its first production facility in the USA for the production of 3D copper foils for electric vehicle batteries. The company has not yet revealed exactly where in the US the factory will be located. Read more…

The weak sales of hydrogen cars in the USA are apparently prompting Toyota to offer massive discounts. According to a media report, the Japanese manufacturer is now offering up to 40,000 US dollars off the list price for its H2 model Mirai. Read more…

Huawei is setting up a massive charging infrastructure push in China: according to a media report, Huawei wants to set up 100,000 fast charging stations this year together with partners at locations such as shops and motorway service stations. Read more…

Flix has announced the launch of its pilot for the first 100% electric long-distance coach service in England and Wales. From 21 March until June 2024, travellers will be able to try out the electric vehicle on a FlixBus route between London and Bristol in England and over to Newport in South Wales. Read more…

Vauxhall is offering a special model of its Corsa Electric in the UK for a limited time at a significantly reduced price. The Corsa Electric #YES in GS design with a special paint finish and a contrasting black roof starts at £26,895. Read more…

The Danish charging platform Spirii has been majority-owned by the French company Edenred. Spirii hopes that the move will accelerate its growth in Europe and expand its presence to Latin America and the USA. Read more…

The car hire company Sixt is providing its customers with a charging solution for electric vehicles that is directly integrated into its own app.The declared aim: Sixt customers should no longer need a charging card or apps from third-party providers. Read more…

Lightning eMotors began liquidating its assets in February just passed, as its assets will be sold to pay its debts. Gillig has just announced that Gerco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has acquired select assets from Lightning eMotors and Lightning Systems through a receivership sale. Read more…

Production of the Polestar 3 has started in Chengdu, China. The electric SUV will be the first Polestar to be manufactured on two continents: Another production line is scheduled to start up in mid-2024 at the Volvo plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, USA. Read more…

Morrow Batteries is cooperating with Stena Recycling to recycle waste from battery cell production. The aim of the two companies: The raw materials from the production scrap are to flow back into cell production. Read more…

Ford has frozen the delivery of all F-150 Lightning model year 2024. The reason given is quality controls. It is unclear when deliveries will resume. Read more…

Panasonic Energy has signed a new contract with the German company H&T Recharge for the supply of battery can production lines for cylindrical battery cells. Both companies have been cooperating since 2017. Read more…

Chinese car manufacturer BYD presented eight models at the Geneva Motor Show, including its first plug-in hybrid model for Europe. However, the PHEV offshoot of the Seal U will only be sold in selected markets. Read more…

Schaeffler has announced a new US plant for the production of electric vehicle components. Construction of the production facility is scheduled to begin in Dover, Ohio, in the middle of 2024 and be completed in the third quarter of 2025. Read more…