The Zeekr 001 FR is now available on the Chinese market at prices starting at 769,000 yuan (about 99,500 euros). The performance offshoot of the Zeekr 001, introduced in early September, is already in production and shipping. Read more…
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New CATL factory outputs one cell per second
CATL has commissioned a new battery factory in China. The plant in the southwestern province of Guizhou has 30 GWh initial annual capacity. It is almost entirely automated, leading to rapid manufacturing speed. Read more…
VW’s Cariad may be facing personnel issues
It seems a little strange: Volkswagen’s software division Cariad is behind schedule. But instead of catching up with more staff, according to a media report there is a threat of large-scale job cuts and further delays. Read more…
MAN has started accepting orders for the eTruck
MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of its first heavy-duty electric truck. Previously known only as the eTruck, the model will be launched as the eTGX for long-distance transport and the eTGS for distribution. Further technical details are also available at the start of ordering. Read more…
“I am talking about how to make the industry fly.” Jussi Palola – CEO, Virta
Insiders, of course, know of Virta. The Financial Times listed the Finnish company among the 1,000 fastest-growing businesses this year. Energy giant E.On has been Virta’s prime investor for years and reportedly helped raise another €85 million in growth funding a few months ago. Read more…
California to invest $40 million in charging infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build 270 EV fast chargers at 26 sites along highways. Read more…
Robocabs: Waymo is winning the fight while it’s flight for Cruise
Shortly after General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise had its operating licence revoked in California, Waymo is flying. Google’s autonomous car business relies on specialist partners, proving a winning combination. Read more…
GKN is working on an electric motor for small and niche manufacturers
GKN Automotive has unveiled a modular eDrive concept geared towards niche electric vehicle makers and EV conversion companies. The new eCrate shall rely on market-proven technology but in an off-the-shelf format. Read more…
Epsilon Advanced Materials to build graphite anode factory in the US
The Indian battery materials company is investing 650 million US dollars in the new production facility in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and production is planned to start in 2026 Read more…
ChargePoint releases EV management software for mixed fleets
ChargePoint today announced a new suite of fleet software solutions. Designed for mixed fuel and all-electric fleets, the software shall support managers to streamline their operations and lower their total cost of ownership when transitioning to e-mobility. Read more…
Audi delays Q6 e-tron launch until next year
Audi will no longer present its Q6 e-tron this year as previously planned. In a media report, Audi has confirmed that the electric SUV will probably not be presented until March 2024. Read more…
Hertz slows down on EV plans
The car rental company’s EV fleet is expanding slower than planned. Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr cites Tesla price cuts and another more unexpected reason. Read more…
BP orders superchargers from Tesla
For the first time, Superchargers will be installed in a Tesla-external charging network: BP has ordered 100 million US dollars worth of Supercharger hardware, including CCS adapters, in an unprecedented deal. Read more…
Tender: Budapest to procure 50 electric buses
The Hungarian capital expects another 50 electric buses by 2025. The Budapest Transport Authority BKK has now published the corresponding tender. Read more…
QuantumScape solid-state cell reaches 1,000+ cycles in tests
Solid state battery firm QuantumScape shows promising progress in cell tests. The Volkswagen partner writes in its current quarterly report that the best-performing prototype A0 cell has exceeded its own performance targets and those of any other automotive battery cell, but challenges remain. Read more…
Renault announces 200 kW electric drive for 2027
Renault is working with Valeo to develop a new motor for 800-volt electric cars. The engine, named E7A, is currently in the prototype stage and is due to be launched on the market in 2027. Read more…
USA: Daimler Truck commences medium-duty electric truck deliveries
Daimler Truck North America has commenced series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck, and says clients have already lined up. Its sister brand, Rizon, also delivers good news. Read more…
B-ON introduces new electric transporter ‘Pelkan’
The StreetScooter successor company B-ON presented a preview of the first representative of a new family of electric delivery vehicles at the Japan Mobility Show. The Pelkan is scheduled to celebrate its world premiere and go on sale next year. Read more…
Due to rising costs, Ford scales back investment targets
The US manufacturer is struggling with rising costs, especially in the electric car segment. Even though the number of electric cars sold continued to rise in the third quarter, Ford only wants to implement its planned investments step by step. Read more…
Testing the VW ID.3: What’s new after the model update?
Almost three years ago, Volkswagen started deliveries of the ID.3 – the electric flagship model based on the MEB. However, since then, VW has been facing criticism. The Wolfsburg company addressed that and presented the revised ID.3 at the beginning of this year. We look at where VW has made improvements and where there is still potential.
