Renault Trucks has unveiled an e-mobility concept for the last mile that involves the use of three modes of transport: E-Tech Master OptiModale combines a battery-electric van with an electric cargo bike and a drone. According to the company, the solution is the first multimodal e-mobility concept for inner-city delivery traffic. E-Tech OptiModale is designed […] More…

BMW has joined Mangrove Lithium as the lead investor through its venture capital arm BMW i Ventures. The Canadian company has developed a process to transform virgin and recycled raw lithium into battery-grade material. Mangrove Lithium’s technology is said to enable easily scalable and sustainable production of lithium. It said the process eliminates the need […] More…

The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has forged a deal with Plugsurfing to offer its customers in Europe access to the European charging network. Plugsurfing’s network currently comprises 300,000 charging points accessible via the platform. For Nio drivers, access is granted straight through the dashboard in their car or the Nio app. They will be […] More…

With the activation of the configurator, the pre-sale of the VW ID. Buzz and the ID. Buzz Cargo will commence in Germany and other select European markets this Friday, 20 May. Already at the beginning of this month, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), which is responsible for electric car subsidies, revealed […] More…

Toyota accelerates the development of hydrogen mobility in Europe and signed an MoU with Air Liquide and bus manufacturer Caetano. The aim is to develop integrated solutions, combining hydrogen production and infrastructure with vehicle fleets of light and heavy commercial vehicles. In the statement, Toyota speaks of “integrated ecosystems where both hydrogen supply and vehicle […] More…

Mercedes-Benz is adding another cell chemistry to its battery portfolio. This is made possible by a cooperation with Sila Nanotechnologies. The silicon anode chemistry of the Californian company is to be available for the first time as an option for the future electric G-Class. The innovative anode material with a high silicon content will increase […] More…

Skoda has started manufacturing battery systems for fully electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electric drive system (MEB) in Mladá Boleslav. This is a further step towards the eMobility production network. The Czech carmaker’s main plant is now the second production facility for MEB battery systems in Europe, alongside Braunschweig. In future, around […] More…

Northvolt has started commercial deliveries of battery cells to a car manufacturer. It makes the Swedish start-up the first European firm that has managed to do so. And, they have made the shipments from the Ett factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, on schedule. Production has only been running for a few months. Northvolt’s first battery cell […] More…

More than 5,300 units of the all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge produced between 8 September 2020 and 13 August 2021 are being recalled in the US. Water could enter a wiring harness, cause corrosion in the accelerator pedal’s internal circuitry and distort signals from the pedal. Possible consequences include unintended acceleration or loss of drive. Volvo […] More…

California-based Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies has revealed the design and specifications of a new electric Class 8 truck designed specifically for autonomous driving. The company has also announced $7 million in seed funding. The long-haul battery-electric SD1 features a range of 500+ miles and multi-speed tandem e-axles with integrated electric motors that deliver 600 kW […] More…

Porsche has started testing the technology components of the Mission R electric racing car study presented at the IAA 2021 with the 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance as a test vehicle. At last year’s IAA, the concept study demonstrated the vision of an all-electric GT racing car for customer motorsport of the future. In the meantime, […] More…

Two German companies, OPES Solutions and Urban Mobility, have teamed up to equip a heavy-duty electric cargo bike with integrated solar panels. The makers say this extends the range of the bike by up to 20 per cent with full utilisation of the 250 kg payload plus rider. The two companies say the solar panel […] More…

The Italian charging station manufacturer Alpitronic has revealed a sneak-peek at its Hypercharger fast-charging station. The new High Power Charger HYC400 will be eligible for use in Germany’s planned ‘Deutschlandnetz’ (German network). Alpitronic plans to bring the fast charging station to market by the end of this year. The company has said that the presentation […] More…

ABB E-Mobility and Shell are planning to set up the first Germany-wide network with ABB’s Terra 360 fast charging station. More than 200 charging stations, each with a capacity of up to 360 kW, are to be put into operation over the next twelve months. In September 2021, ABB introduced the Terra 360, capable of […] More…

The Israeli company Ree Automotive plans to implement cloud-based robot assembly lines at its integration centre in Coventry, UK. The initial focus will be on the P7 modular platform for commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, with the first assembly line expected to go live in the second half of 2022. The integration centre […] More…

Denza, BYD’s Chinese joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, has unveiled the D9, a van available with a choice of pure electric or hybrid drive. Prices for the BEV start at 390,000 Yuan (€55,000). The two all-electric versions of the Denza D9 are based on BYD’s E-Platform 3.0 with Blade batteries. The platform and battery combination make […] More…

In India, energy and EV charging infrastructure provider Tata Power has entered into a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) to build a charging network for electric vehicles at HMIL dealerships. The two companies have agreed that Tata Power will install Tata Power EZ Charge fast chargers (DC 60 kW) at Hyundai Motor India’s […] More…

Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks has opened its first battery assembly plant in Ghent, Belgium. There, cells and modules from Samsung SDI are assembled into customised battery packs for the FH, FM and FMX heavy-duty electric truck series. According to the company, each battery pack has a capacity of 90 kWh. Depending on the range […] More…

Amsterdam’s public transport operator GVB has ordered another 84 electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach. The 84 new generation VDL Citeas will be in put into service from 2023 onwards. The framework agreement also includes an option for a further 130 VDL Citeas. The exact models that VDL Bus & Coach are to deliver […] More…

In the USA, the state of Delaware has announced that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is extending the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program through the end of the year, providing rebates for drivers switching to electric vehicles. The programme has been going on since July 2015 and has issued almost 2,500 rebates since […] More…