The German company Molabo provided its ARIES i50 electric motors to power the Port of Barcelona’s newest all-electric commuter ferry. The latter is also fitted with 36 batteries. Read more…
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Toyota aims to globalise electric car production
According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…
Toyota aims to globalise electric car production
According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…
Tesla removes Cybertruck’s range extender from its website
Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…
Tesla removes Cybertruck’s range extender from its website
Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…
ZF unveils new eTRAC drive for medium to large construction machines
At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…
ZF unveils new eTRAC drive for medium to large construction machines
At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…
BYD launches in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
The Chinese carmaker is expanding its presence on the European market and started offering its electric cars in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In both cases, BYD kicks things off with the all-electric Sealion 7 and the plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i. Read more…
New electric buses and charging stations for Comett Plus in the Czech Republic
By electrifying its bus fleet, the public transport operator Comett Plus from Tábor in the Czech Republic aims to play a pioneering role in local public transport. The company has introduced 14 new electric buses and electrified two bus depots with the help of E.ON and Kempower. Read more…
UK’s ‘largest’ on-street charging project announced
Charge point operator Char.gy plans to install more than 6,000 on-street chargers in Brighton & Hove, UK, in partnership with the local council. It is supported by a £130 million contract, and is said to be the largest installation project of its kind in the UK to date. Read more…
Mercedes’ EV sales slump at the start of the year
Mercedes-Benz Cars sold a total of 40,700 electric cars in the first quarter of 2025, 14 per cent less than in the same period last year. The van division performed better, with sales of electric vans up 59 per cent. Read more…
First Real Estate to lease 1,000 VinFast EVs in Da Nang
The real estate company has rented 1,000 VinFast electric cars to promote green tourism in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, through an electric car leasing model. At launch, 300 electric cars will be delivered, with the rest to follow over the course of 2025. Read more…
US conservatives lose battle against states rights over ICE sales ban
In the USA, Republicans attempted to block California’s plans to ban the sale of new combustion-powered cars from 2035. This plan has now failed in the Senate. The next instance is expected to go through the House. Read more…
Electric hydrofoil firm Vessev announces US expansion
The New Zealand-based company has opened its first international office in the US. It says it wants to begin producing electric hydrofoil craft in North America, as well as expand its client base in the US marine industry. Read more…
Vehicle-to-grid is a stalled vision – Markus Hackmann from P3
Bidirectional charging has long been hailed as a cornerstone of the energy transition. In the run-up to the Special Exhibit Bidirectional Charging at the Smarter E in Munich next month, Markus Hackmann, Managing Director at P3, explains that despite the technology’s readiness, true progress remains shackled by regulatory inertia and fragmented systems. Read more…
Mazda and Rohm are working on next-generation semiconductors
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm and carmaker Mazda are planning to jointly develop automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. In the eyes of the partners, these represent the next generation of semiconductors. Read more…
Shanghai starts V2G pilot
The Chinese government announced pilot projects in the field of bidirectional charging in nine cities. Shanghai has now kicked things off. The aim is to feed electricity from EV batteries back into the public grid to maintain the power supply during peak times. Read more…
India: Delhi could ban traditional ICE vehicles to curb pollution
Air pollution has long afflicted Delhi, India’s capital, and like Mumbai, the city may need to implement a drastic solution. Top-ranking central government officials are considering permanently banning traditional ICE vehicles in the metropolis. Read more…
German researchers use AI to optimise battery cell production
A consortium of German research organisations and players from the industry has kicked off a three-year research project. TRAICELL looks at the traceability of crucial data and will use AI to optimise battery cell production. Read more…
912 EV chargers for the Philippines
According to the country’s Department of Energy, there are now 912 publicly accessible EV charging stations available in the Philippines. The goal is to have 7,300 public chargers by 2028. Read more…
