Together with Chinese partner Changan, the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda wants to develop electric cars on the skateboard platform of the battery manufacturer CATL, which should significantly shorten the development time for vehicles. Read more…
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Vector starts series production of MCS communication controller
German software company Vector has begun series production of its vSECC.MCS controller for the Megawatt Charging System, targeting fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The solution supports up to 3.75 MW charging and is designed to enable efficient long-haul electrification. Read more…
Rock Tech Lithium appoints new CEO with Mirco Wojnarowicz
The German-Canadian lithium producer Rock Tech Lithium is reorganising its top management. The company has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Read more…
USA: House Republicans propose to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles
In a move with profound implications for the future of electric mobility in the United States, House Republicans have proposed scrapping key federal EV tax credits and advanced manufacturing loan programmes. Voices from the industry and climate advocates are sounding the alarm. Read more…
CISSOID and EDAG to develop SiC inverter platforms
Power semiconductor expert CISSOID and engineering specialist EDAG have joined forces to accelerate the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters. The partnership aims to provide OEMs with integrated, high-efficiency solutions for electric drivetrains. Read more…
Mercedes expands eActros 600 line-up and phases out eActros 300/400
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is broadening its eActros 600 electric truck portfolio with new variants available to order from autumn 2025. At the same time, production of the earlier eActros 300/400 models will end later this year. Read more…
Audi reveals new entry-level e-tron GT
Roughly a year after the major facelift of its electric Gran Turismo, Audi is expanding the e-tron GT line-up with a new powertrain variant. Following the S and RS models, it has introduced a new ‘base model’ with 430 kW of power and a starting price of €108,900. Read more…
Qwello wins North Holland contract for up to 1,000 charge points
Park&Charge by Qwello secures Dutch regional tender to install and operate up to 1,000 EV charging points across eight municipalities. The chargers will be set up in public parking facilities. Read more…
Seat R&D chief Tietz to lead research across VW Group
Werner Tietz, Executive Vice-President for R&D at Seat, will now also assume responsibility for Research and Development at the entire Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Michael Steiner, who will now focus solely on his role at Porsche. Read more…
Gravity brings 500 kW EV charging to Los Angeles
Gravity unveils plans for eight ultra-fast charging sites in the LA area, offering 500 kW speeds, autonomous-vehicle-ready infrastructure and grid-resilient technology. The first sites will go live before the end of the year. Read more…
India agrees to reduce tariffs on UK-built electric cars
German government approves funding for Infineon chip plant
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved €920 million in subsidies for Infineon’s Dresden site. The expansion of the chip plant will enable the company to meet rising customer demand, particularly in the field of electric mobility. Read more…
Philippines inducts a fleet of BYD Dolphin for local police
Valenzuela, a city in the national capital region of Manila, Philippines, has acquired 41 units of the BYD Dolphin. The city will use the majority of these EVs in its police force. Read more…
China approaches 50 per cent NEV share
China reported over 1.2 million sales of BEVs and PHEVs in April. In terms of numbers, sales in the latter half of 2024 were sometimes higher. However, vehicles with plugs reached a new record of 47.3 per cent sales share last month. China is thus edging closer to the symbolic 50 per cent threshold. Read more…
SSA Marine switches to battery-electric forklift fleet at Port of Los Angeles
SSA Marine has fully electrified its forklift fleet at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles, marking its first terminal to transition entirely to zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment. SSA Marine plans to replicate the model at other terminals worldwide. Read more…
Skoda unveils new Enyaq RS flagship
Skoda has revealed the latest flagship of its Enyaq family, the Enyaq RS. It comes as a classic SUV or Coupé and delivers 250 kW of power. It also offers sports suspension and 185 kW charging capacity. A new feature is the addition of bidirectional DC charging. Read more…
V-Green to deploy 63,000 charging ports fro Vinfast in Indonesia
V-Green will roll out more than 60,000 EV charging ports across Indonesia by the end of 2025, through strategic partnerships with Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group and CVS. The $300 million investment marks a major push to accelerate green mobility in Southeast Asia. Read more…
UK earmarks £1bn for AESC gigafactory in Sunderland
The UK Government has confirmed a £1 billion investment to build a new AESC gigafactory in Sunderland. It is expected to support 1,000 jobs and produce batteries for up to 100,000 electric vehicles annually, multiplying Britain’s current EV battery cell output sixfold. Read more…
RECOVAS project establishes UK’s first circular supply chain for EV batteries
The RECOVAS consortium has completed a four-year project to establish the UK’s first circular supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. Key outcomes include a new battery recycling facility, second-life applications, and industry-wide guidance on battery reuse and recycling. Read more…
UK: Kia introduces new entry-level version of the EV6
Kia UK has expanded its EV6 line-up with a new entry-level ‘Air’ variant, now available with a 63 kWh Standard Range battery. The rear-wheel-drive EV delivers up to 265 miles WLTP range and comes with a £39,235 price tag. Customer deliveries will begin later in May. Read more…
