The zero-emission truck-maker Nikola apparently wants to issue 200 million ordinary shares to raise 1.5 billion dollars. Among other things, the money is to be used to implement the second phase of the plant in Coolidge, Arizona. The company also stated that it could use the proceeds from the share sales for acquisitions – but […] More…

Welcome to this latest eMobility Update with this week’s news: VW electric car production remains at a standstill ++ Porsche confirms electric 718 ++ Maserati to become an all-electric car brand by 2030. #1 – VW halts MEB production due to war in Ukraine Volkswagen’s electric car factories are standing still since the Russian invasion […] More…

Volkswagen has detailed its software generation 3.0 for the MEB electric cars. The company considers the new features a “boost to innovation for the ID. family”. However, some of the changes are much more mundane, such as the display of the state-of-charge. VW had announced the 3.0 software in December 2021 but focussed on improving […] More…

The eVTOL start-up Joby Aviation has completed the first system tests and compliance checks by the Federal Aviation Administration and received the approvals. The company therefore feels that its development approach has been validated and intends to continue working on the product design. The system review included an assessment of Joby‘s plans and processes for […] More…

The Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian state of Gujarat for the construction of a factory. According to the agreement, both and batteries are to be assembled there. The deal was signed with the Indian state of Gujarat in the presence of visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and […] More…

The Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL is apparently considering building a cell factory with a production capacity of 80 GWh in North America. A media report reveals that the Chinese company has not yet decided on a location, and that Mexico, the USA and Canada are likely candidates. Several people familiar with the process have […] More…

Sweden’s CTEK and Monta have teamed up to support businesses wanting to install EV chargers in the UK. Together they will help to install, manage, and monetise company EV charge points and offer a complete package. CTEK is responsible for delivering hardware with software coming from Monta. Alok Dubey, UK Country Manager at Monta, said, […] More…

BMW has published initial data and a teaser image of its upcoming iX1 e-SUV. The model should have a standard range of over 400 kilometres. The way in which BMW has published this information is unusual: Usually, such information is published in a planned manner via the press distribution list before the market launch. In […] More…

India’s Ola Electric has invested in Israel’s StoreDot to access the latter’s fast-charging technology. Ola says this was the first of several global investments as it looks to ramp up its R&D in advanced cell chemistry and manufacturing. Rumours of Ola Electric to build a giga-scale factory emerged in February. Insiders then spoke of 50 […] More…

Volkswagen has concluded two memoranda of understanding with Huayou Cobalt and the Tsingshan Group in China to secure access to essential battery raw materials. The three companies are planning two joint ventures. Huayou Cobalt and the Tsingshan Group are to supply VW with nickel and cobalt for production in China. Volkswagen Group China says it […] More…

Mercedes and Geely’s small car brand Smart has turned to ABB and DCS to improve its EV charging offers before launching its first electric car #1. ABB e-mobility gives Smart access to “a one-stop-shop” for chargers and accessories. DCS will oversee app integration, and there’s news about Smart’s own charger. First to the ABB partnership […] More…

Glasgow City Council has got an update on charging infrastructure in Scotland’s most populous city. The report includes existing and incoming charge points, with 164 planned for this year and more in the pipeline. Funding has been arranged, yet other factors remain open. There is the timeline, for example, which is dependent on supply and […] More…

The US state of Washington has passed a bill banning the sale, purchase and registration of new petrol-powered vehicles of model year 2030 or later. If it becomes law, Washington will phase out internal combustion vehicles five years earlier than other states such as California. The transportation package is called Move Ahead Washington and is […] More…

Some manufacturers find it difficult to say goodbye to the internal combustion engine. According to a new paper filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, Korean carmakers Kia and Hyundai could make their electric cars vibrate artificially to simulate the feeling in a car with a roaring motor. The Hyundai-Kia patent involves a virtual […] More…

VW subsidiary Audi will electrify all core segments by 2027, according to Oliver Hoffmann, a member of the board of management responsible for development. According to statements made by the manager in an interview, this also includes battery-electric premium small cars. “We will electrify all core segments by 2027,” Hoffmann told the German publication Automobilwoche. […] More…

After three months of trial operation of the first Charging Hub opened in Nuremberg in December 2021, Audi has decided to continue and further expand the model project with its own charging stations. Audi boss Markus Duesmann announced the expansion of the hub project at the manufacturer’s annual press conference. The second location has already […] More…

More Solaris buses are to hit polish streets. Public transport operator Miejski Zakład Komunikacji has ordered eight Urbino 12 Electric for use in the Polish city of Zielona Góra. The electric buses will be adapted to the city’s existing charging systems and are scheduled for delivery within a year. The order will expand the city’s […] More…

The Dutch electric bus and charging infrastructure manufacturer Ebusco has acquired 40 per cent of the share capital of Zero Emission Services (ZES) from Engie. Founded in 2020, the Dutch company ZES works on overall concepts for zero-emission inland shipping. Together, Ebusco and ZES want to increase their influence on the maritime sector. The participation […] More…

The US conglomerate Textron, which produces Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft among others, is acquiring the Slovenian electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel. Upon completion of the transaction, Textron plans to form a new business unit called Textron eAviation for the development of sustainable aircraft, which will include Pipistrel. The deal is expected to close in the second […] More…

The US conglomerate Textron, which produces Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, is acquiring the Slovenian electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel. Upon completion of the transaction, Textron plans to form a new business unit called Textron eAviation for the development of sustainable aircraft. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, according to the […] More…