The testing organisation Dekra reports that more than 25,000 ‘state-of-health’ tests have now been completed using its patented rapid battery test procedure. Based on the data collected, Dekra states that ‘the batteries of electric cars are more durable than consumers sometimes fear’. Read more…
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Honda and Nissan consider merger
Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan are considering joining forces far beyond the agreed cooperation on software-defined electric cars. It would create the world’s third-largest car company in terms of unit sales, with only Toyota and the Volkswagen Group being larger. Read more…
Will the Porsche Taycan be made in Leipzig in the future?
Porsche is apparently considering relocating Taycan production from Zuffenhausen to Leipzig. Other electric models are also likely to be delayed or adapted. These are still only considerations – but they have a serious background. Read more…
Esso to start looking for lithium in Germany
ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso has gotten the green light to look for lithium in Germany, Specifically in the state of Lower Saxony. The State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG) allocated four so-called licence fields for the exploration of lithium for an initial period of five years. Read more…
Audi-FAW starts EV production in Changchun
The first Audi Q6L e-tron has rolled off the production line in China – in a new factory operated jointly by Audi and FAW. The Audi FAW NEV Company builds exclusively electric cars – a second model is already in the pipeline. Read more…
Virta to manage EV infrastructure at Swedish airports
Swedish airport operator Swedavia and Finnish EV infrastructure service provider Virta have signed an agreement. To that end, Virta will manage EV charging infrastructure at several airports in the country. Read more…
Colorado announces completion of six fast-charging corridors
ChargePoint and the Colorado Energy Office announced the completion of six fast-charging corridors for electric vehicles across the state. A total of 33 DC fast charging stations with more than 80 charging ports are now available. Read more…
BP Pulse to update DPD’s infrastructure in the UK
The parcel delivery company DPD has signed an infrastructure deal with BP Pulse in the UK. The latter will upgrade DPD’s existing EV charging infrastructure and provide new fast chargers. Read more…
Mercedes receives approval for new autonomous system in Germany
The path is now clear for Mercedes upcoming EQS electric SUV thanks to a decision from the German government. Mercedes’ DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system has officially been approved for use on German roads. Read more…
Switch Mobility unveils new electric buses for India, Europe, and GCC
India’s Ashok Leyland-owned Switch Mobility has introduced two low-floor electric buses – the EiV12 and E1. The company is targeting its domestic market, as well as European countries and Gulf nations. Read more…
Spanish logistics company receives 22 Fuso eCanter
Planway Logística, a logistics service provider based in Orense, Spain, has added 22 Fuso eCanter to its fleet. All vehicles will hit the road as part of the fleet of Correos, the Spanish postal service provider. Read more…
Norge Mining to take over Europe’s largest graphite mine
Mine developer Norge Mining has purchased the Norwegian graphite plant Skaland from Australian mining company Mineral Commodities (MRC). According to reports, this will save the struggling plant from insolvency. Read more…
Germany: Ford E-Transit with large battery available to order from 64,590 euros
The Ford E-Transit is now available in Germany with the larger 89 kWh battery, which enables a range of up to 402 kilometres – and can charge faster. Prices for the longer-range versions start at 64,590 euros net. Read more…
German SPD party wants to introduce tax incentives for EVs made in Germany
In its election manifesto, the SPD is campaigning for tax incentives to boost electric car sales. The incentives should only benefit electric cars ‘made in Germany’. The Social Democrats are also in favour of better depreciation conditions and changes to company car taxation. Read more…
BlueOval SK secures US loan to construct battery plants
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has given the green light for a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK. The money will be used for the construction of “up to three” battery factories in Tennessee and Kentucky. Read more…
Zeekr 7X goes on sale in first European markets
The Zeekr 7X is now available to order in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. That also means the first European prices for the electric mid-range SUV, characterised by its enormously high charging capacity, are now public. Read more…
ICCT ranking: Who sells the most electric commercial vehicles in the EU
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has analysed which commercial vehicle manufacturers are leading the European market in terms of electric drives in the third quarter. While a few players are dividing up the cake among themselves in the electric truck segment, more and more players are vying for customers in the electric bus segment. Read more…
Milwaukee to build charging infrastructure
The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a federal grant of almost 15 million dollars to build a network of 53 EV charging stations. The stations will be installed partly through a public-private partnership with a yet-to-be-named partner. Read more…
Tesla resumes groundwork for launch in India
Tesla has resumed groundwork for entering India after pausing its investment plans earlier this year. The company is scouting locations for a showroom in the national capital New Delhi. Read more…
Waymo robotaxi caught endlessly circling a roundabout
A Waymo robotaxi was recently captured on video repeatedly circling a roundabout in a quiet residential area. How long the dizzying drive lasted remains unclear, but the company has since confirmed that no passengers were on board during the incident. Read more…
