US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, has unveiled its second battery-electric model. Similarly to its diesel counterpart launched in 2020, the medium-duty Mack MD Electric will compete in US vehicle classes 6 and 7. The MD Electric follows the LR Electric heavy-duty truck – a truck tailored primarily for the […] More…

The US speciality chemicals company Cabot has announced the establishment of a technology centre in Germany. With the centre in Münster, Cabot wants to focus on technical cooperation with customers to accelerate the development of its battery materials products in Europe. According to Cabot, it develops solutions for current and future battery technologies such as […] More…

Nissan is taking a new approach to powertrain development that integrates zero-emission and hybrid technology. The ‘X in 1’ program sees engineers utilising the same components for both EV and E-Power drives for cost-saving effects. Nissan estimates the new approach will save up to 30 per cent in development costs in 2026 compared to 2019. […] More…

Renault Trucks says it has achieved a market share of 24.2 per cent in the medium- and heavy-duty electric truck segment in Europe in 2022. Specifically, the Volvo Group-owned manufacturer sold 379 units of the E-Tech D and E-Tech D Wide models in Europe last year. This is according to a company release, which also […] More…

The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is preparing to introduce a station wagon version of its ET5 sedan and wants to offer it in Europe as well. First pictures and information on the estate or shooting-brake version of the ET5 come from a registration application with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). […] More…

BYD is planning a major push into battery-electric commercial vehicles, according to a media report. The Chinese manufacturer will launch a series of new BEV commercial vehicle models in markets such as China, Europe and Japan over the next three years. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the […] More…

Nissan has issued a recall for about a thousand Ariya EVs in the USA. The reason is a loose or even missing bolt holding the steering wheel. The issue was not a manufacturing error but a technician screw up. In fact, the new recall seems to affect vehicles that had just seen the inside of […] More…

Ford has reduced the retail prices of its Mustang Mach-E electric model in China by 40,000 yuan ($5,755). The price reduction is limited until 30 April because a revised variant is allegedly already in the starting blocks. Ford already reduced the prices of the Mustang Mach-E in China by up to 28,000 yuan at the […] More…

A Republican senator in Florida, USA, is concerned that electric cars with dead batteries can become a traffic obstacle during evacuations from natural disasters. As long as insufficient charging infrastructure is available, EVs should not be used to evacuate. “With a couple of guys behind you, you can’t get out of the car and push […] More…

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a conductive polymer coating that could enable longer-lasting and more powerful lithium-ion batteries for EVs. The lab explains in a press release that the coating, called HOS-PFM, simultaneously conducts both electrons and ions. That, in turn, would ensure battery stability and high […] More…

Sakuu, a California-based developer of 3D-printed solid-state batteries, will become a publicly traded company. To do so, it will merge with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Plum Acquisition Corp. I. The combined company will be called Sakuu Holdings and is expected to be listed on a US national exchange under the ticker symbol “SAKU.” […] More…

Stellantis has chosen its next partner in support of getting its US dealers ready to sell the Group’s electric models. Vehya, a Detroit-based company, will offer Stellantis’ 2,600-strong dealer network evaluations and EV integration services. The move follows earlier reports of Stellantis requiring outlets to commit to an electrified future. The merger of Fiat Chrysler […] More…

Fisker has appointed Deftpower as its European public charging infrastructure partner. Through the partnership, Fisker Ocean drivers will have access to over 425,000 public charging stations from 900 operators via a dedicated app. According to Fisker, drivers can “locate, access, and pay for public EV charging with transparent pricing” via the Fisker Flex Charge app. […] More…

Volkswagen has allegedly put plans for a battery cell factory in Eastern Europe on ice. According to a media report, the company is looking to build a plant in North America first, because it could receive up to €10 billion in incentives because of the US Inflation Reduction Act. According to the Financial Times, VW […] More…

Tesla has joined the French roaming platform Gireve. It allows the electric car maker to partner with e-mobility service providers connected to the Gireve platform to give them access to its Superchargers. And, Tesla has already found a partner. The first platform allowing access to Tesla’s Supercharger charging network is Chargemap. Owners of a Tesla […] More…

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have developed an induction technology that can reach nearly 100% efficiency and charges with 500 kW – effectively putting it on par with wired solutions. The team says the system was so complete they could soon present it to the industry, especially since they smartly combine existing components. First […] More…

Nio presented its financial results for 2022. The Chinese EV maker was able to increase its deliveries and sales. However, the annual loss also grew significantly, probably due to the development cost for new models and the company’s expansion. Nio delivered 122,486 EVs last year, 34 per cent more than in 2021. Its 2022 revenue […] More…

Rock Tech Lithium has made another step towards opening its plant in Germany as it obtained the first partial license for its lithium hydroxide conversion plant in Guben (the “Guben Converter”). The official groundbreaking is planned for 27 March. However, the groundbreaking will indeed be purely ceremonial because the company has received approval from the […] More…

BMW is planning to continue manufacturing combustion engines for a long time. According to a German media report, the SUVs in the X series will be available with gasoline and diesel engines until well into the next decade. BMW is even developing a new platform to that end. Other carmakers could follow a similar strategy. […] More…

Samsung SDI is to supply General Motors with cylindrical battery cells for electric cars. According to Korean media, the companies will build a joint manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of at least 30 GWh. And another carmaker could use Samsungs cylindrical cells. The Korean media outlet TheElec already reported in January wanted to switch […] More…