The price war for electric cars is picking up speed not only in China – but now also in South Korea. The country’s two largest manufacturers, Hyundai and Kia, announced significant price cuts for their electric models sold in South Korea, accompanied by increased government subsidies. Lire la suite…

The Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky has started a pilot programme to test electric buses. Blue Bird Corporation will supply the latter. Lire la suite…

JSW is looking to produce up to 20 GWh of battery capacity in the country. Moreover, the Indian company seems to be looking to enter the EV production business after all. Lire la suite…

Japan’s capital Tokyo will get an extensive fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Terra Motors aims to build ultra-fast charging stations at 1,000 locations in the metropolis by March 2026. Lire la suite…

The trial operation has been running since August. Now, Li-Cycle has officially opened its Spoke facility in Magdeburg, thus heralding the start of regular operation. One of the first recycling partners is the Kion Group. Lire la suite…

With six Hypercharger charging columns with up to 300 kW of power, the “Seed & Greet” charging park in Hilden was already one of Fastned’s larger installations in Germany. Now, the Dutch company installed five more columns with up to 400 kW each, making it the largest Fastned location in Europe with a total of 22 charging points. Lire la suite…

SK ecoplant’s subsidiary TES is also part of the joint undertaking. Ascend Elements will use the recycled materials to produce cathode material and precursors at its nearby battery materials facility. Lire la suite…

The goal is to increase the number of hydrogen-powered trucks and vans on the road and set up refuelling infrastructure in the country. The application requirements are formulated so that fleet and refuelling station operators will have to collaborate to receive the grants. Lire la suite…

The carmaker sites weak demand and will thus manufacture less ID.3 and Cupra Born next month. After the autumn holidays, VW will again ramp up production. Lire la suite…

The taxi company wants to convert its entire fleet to electric within two years. It has now signed a deal with the local carmaker, which will supply 250 electric vehicles in 2023 and 2024. Lire la suite…

The UK borough will also prepare for a rising demand for charging infrastructure and set up “passiv” chargers that can be activated at a later date. The money comes from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and CPO Connected Kerb. Lire la suite…

On 26 September 2023, Li-Cycle opened its first battery recycling plant outside North America in Magdeburg. We talked to Li-Cycle founder Tim Johnston about the company’s plans and technology. Lire la suite…

Ubitricity is already active in Germany, France and especially the UK. With its market entry in the Netherlands – and above all the takeover of existing charging points there – the Berlin-based company has now reached a major milestone. Lire la suite…

The British battery materials supplier and Slovakian battery company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a collaboration between the two companies. Together, they want to develop lithium-ion batteries with faster charging capabilities and a higher energy density. Lire la suite…

Before the negotiations with the EU Parliament, member states agreed on a common position on the planned Euro 7 emission standard. However, the countries want much more lax regulations than the EU Commission proposed. Lire la suite…

Ford wants to manufacture its own LFP battery cells with CATL technology in Michigan from 2026. But now, construction work has been suspended indefinitely. Ford itself remains vague about what is going on. It is probably less about CATL’s involvement in the project and more about the ongoing negotiations with the UAW union. Lire la suite…

Mercedes-Benz wants to expand its electric vehicle production in the US. The carmaker has already applied for subsidies for its US factories in Tuscaloosa and Charleston. Lire la suite…

The British bus manufacturer will be working with Big Rig Manufacturing to build its all-electric Enviro500EV Charge for the US an Canada. Production will kick off in Nevada next year. Lire la suite…

Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and e-powered hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. Now, the Japanese want to introduce only pure electric vehicles – so that the last hybrid will be sold by 2030. Lire la suite…

Not only battery raw materials, but also cell production must become cleaner in the future. In the MiKoBatt research project, a consortium of science and industry is investigating the approach to “mini-environments”. Lire la suite…