Stellantis has inaugurated a centre for the circular economy at its Mirafiori plant in Turin. The ‘Sustainera Circular Economy Hub’ will remanufacture of motors, gearboxes and high-voltage batteries for EVs as well as overhauling and dismantling of vehicles. Read more…
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VW to develop platform for affordable EVs for China
Volkswagen is reportedly planning its own vehicle platform in China for low-cost electric cars in order to better meet local customer needs. As many components as possible are to be sourced from China. Only later, if at all, would the platform be used in other countries. Read more…
Solaris to deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses to Wałbrzych
The Polish city of Wałbrzych has ordered 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses from Solaris, with an option for 25 more. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in September 2024. Read more…
Paris to vote on parking charge by vehicle size
Paris wants to increase parking fees for heavy cars, making the city less attractive for large SUVs in particular. The citizens of the French capital are to vote on this proposal in February 2024. Read more…
Share Now leaves Copenhagen and GreenMobility steps up
Denmark’s EV-sharing company wants to increase its fleet in Copenhagen and says the move directly results from main rival Share Now leaving town. GreenMobility now targets deploying another 1,000 electric vehicles in the Danish capital. Read more…
Onsemi opens chip test lab in Slovakia
The US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has opened an application test laboratory in Piestany, Slovakia. The lab is dedicated to the further development of system solutions for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Efficient at last: Has the VW ID.7 got what it takes for a top company car?
Volkswagen’s ID. models have an image problem. Issues with production, software and consumption have left buyers wary. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is now daring to make a fresh start – and thanks to the new drive, it finally moves efficiently, as our test shows. Read more…
DHL Express Malaysia increases EV share with local vehicles
The global logistics firm is on track to decarbonise deliveries in the South East Asian country. DHL Express Malaysia announced adding 44 electric vans and seven electric scooters from localised production. Read more…
Mahle charging solution becomes part of inductive charging standard
SAE International has selected a positioning system from supplier Mahle as the global alignment methodology for electric vehicle wireless charging under the upcoming SAE J2954 standard. Read more…
Renault Trucks begins series e-truck production in France
Renault Trucks is now producing the all-electric E-Tech T and E-Tech C trucks in series. The E-Tech T has been designed for regional distribution, while the E-Tech C is intended for urban construction. Read more…
Milence sets up truck charging hubs at one of Europe’s largest ports
Milence, the mega charging joint venture by Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and Traton, has been commissioned by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to build two heavy-duty charging hubs. By spring, the port expects to offer 30 truck charging points and is already considering an expansion. Read more…
The Swedish electric truck charging network is growing
Circle K has opened another 16 charge points for heavy-duty vehicles in Sweden. Spread across five pit stops on key transit routes, these join a growing network of truck charging hubs emerging in Sweden. Read more…
Renault may get battery cells made in Spain from China’s AESC
AESC could also supply Renault in Spain with cells for electric cars. According to local media, negotiations with the Renault Group are underway to become a supplier for its vehicle plants in Valladolid and Palencia. Read more…
Komatsu to take over American Battery Solutions (ABS)
Japan’s Komatsu says it has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions, a battery manufacturer for heavy-duty vehicles headquartered in Detroit. Komatsu aims to develop and produce electric construction and mining machines with ABS battery technology. Read more…
Smart to release the #3 with a smaller battery
Smart will also be offering its electric SUV coupé #3 in the Pro version with the smaller 49-kWh battery. This will reduce the base price of the Smart #3 in Germany by 5,000 euros to 38,490 euros compared to the previous Pro+ base version with a 66-kWh battery (from 43,490 euros). Read more…
Nissan to produce electric Qashqai & Juke in Sunderland
Nissan is considering the production of battery-electric versions of the best-seller models Qashqai and Juke at its plant in Sunderland, England. The British government is reported to have campaigned for this. Read more…
VW launches pre-sales of the ID.7 in China
VW is now also starting pre-sales of the ID.7 in China. The electric sedan offered by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture as the ID.7 Vizzion has a base target price of 237,700 yuan, which corresponds to around 30,500 euros. Read more…
Great Wall Motor to convert Ora and Wey to product names in Europe
The Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motor will be marketing its Ora and Wey brands, which were only launched a few months ago, under the name GWM in Europe from next year. The BEV model Ora Funky Cat will become the GWM Ora 03 and the PHEV model Wey Coffee 01 will become the GWM Wey 05. Read more…
Tesla opens select Superchargers in South Korea for all EVs
South Korea has joined the range of countries with open Supercharger access. Tesla has made some hubs available to drivers of any EV; at present, about 80 Supercharger sites have enabled access, with more to come online. Read more…
Octopus includes Fisker Ocean in the lease offering
The energy firm has agreed to lease an initial fleet of 200 electric vehicles but says this is the start of a long-term partnership with Fisker. Octopus is the UK’s first lease provider to offer the new Fisker Ocean SUV. Read more…
