The production version of the all-electric Suzuki eVX, presented as a concept in early 2023, will be presented at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. Production and sales in Europe and Japan are scheduled to start shortly afterwards. Read more…
Category: Electrive
US starts programme to repair and upgrade EV charging stations
The ‘Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator’ has kicked off in the US. The federal government has made $148 million available in funds across 20 states to repair and upgrade charging infrastructure across the US. Read more…
Renault removes the Twingo from the DACH markets
Without much ado, Renault has withdrawn the Twingo Electric from its programme. The small electric car will no longer be offered. However, patience is required until it returns as a retro electric car. The successor is not due to roll off the production line in Novo Mesto until 2026. Read more…
Uber integrates robotaxis from GM subsidiary Cruise into its app
Last October, the robotaxi service Cruise from General Motors temporarily suspended its service following an accident. But now Cruise is back with a cooperation with Uber. Read more…
Neta S Kombi to be the first model on CATL chassis
The first model based on CATL’s CIIC skateboard chassis will be the 800-volt version of the Neta S Kombi. It had already become apparent that Neta would be one of the first customers of the CATL chassis. Read more…
Instavolt introduces off-peak pricing model in the UK
The UK rapid charging network wants to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity. From Sunday 1st September, drivers will be able to charge for 54p per kWh, between the hours of 10pm and 6am. Read more…
Love’s Travel Stops to install charging infrastructure in the USA
Love’s Travel Stops has announced plans to install EV charging stations at its rest stops across the US. The funding is coming from the NEVI grant. Read more…
BMW knocks Tesla off its throne in electric car registrations in Europe
BMW sold exactly 14,869 electric cars in Europe in July, slightly more than Tesla (14,561). This was reported by market observers from JATO Dynamics. In general, however, the share of electric cars in Europe declined in July. Read more…
Hubject founds financial subsidiary ‘Hubject Financial Services’
Hubject has founded a new subsidiary called Hubject Financial Services GmbH. The new company is headed by Carsten Puhl. The new company was necessary to enable Hubject to offer its own financial services. Read more…
Dataforce finds VW and Ford must significantly reduce CO2 emissions
The EU will significantly tighten the CO2 fleet targets for car manufacturers in 2025. Currently, only two manufacturers that still offer combustion engines are below the new threshold value of 93.6 g/km. Ford and Volkswagen face the biggest challenge. Read more…
Startup Tier IV develops self-driving electric taxi in Japan
A development project for self-driving electric taxis is starting in Japan. The startup Tier IV, which specialises in software for autonomous driving, is working together with the company Toray Carbon Magic to develop a newly designed robotaxi in the form of an electric van. Read more…
Fortum faces resistance on planned recycling factory in Germany
The Finnish company Fortum Battery Recycling wants to build a new recycling hub in Artern, Thuringia, and is planning investments in the mid double-digit million range. However, the Thuringian State Environment Agency has received almost 1,500 objections to this.
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Denza Z9 GT goes on pre-sale
The BYD subsidiary Denza, in which the Mercedes-Benz Group also holds a small stake, has started pre-sales for its new Shooting Brake Z9 GT in China. The price list starts at the equivalent of around 43,000 euros Read more…
Avatr adds range extender vehicle to its range
Avatr is no longer focussing solely on BEV drives. The car brand from Changan, CATL and Huawei has presented its Kunlun range extender drive system, with which three models are to be equipped by the end of this year, starting with the Avatr 07 SUV. Read more…
Italy attempts to push Stellantis to commit to ACC cell factory
Italy’s government is putting pressure on Stellantis to make a firm commitment to the ACC joint venture’s battery cell factory in the country. Work there is currently on hold in order to ‘improve’ the plans for the production facility, according to Stellantis. Read more…
New VW ID.4 test begs the question – Why not launch like this?
A new engine with more power and lower fuel consumption, a battery with a higher charging capacity and greater range: on paper, the latest update to the VW ID.4 is impressive. And the much-criticised infotainment system has also been given a makeover – both in terms of hardware and software. In our driving report, you can find out what effect these new features have on the road and where there is still room for optimisation.
Tata & Delta Electronics to build charging infrastructure in India
Tata Motors is collaborating with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions to expand charging infrastructure for its electric commercial vehicles by setting up 250 new fast charging stations across the country. Read more…
Nio plans to manufacture battery swapping stations in Wuhan
Nio is planning to build a new production facility for battery swap stations in Wuhan with an annual capacity of over 1,000 units. Nio has ambitious expansion plans specifically for the domestic market with regard to its swap technology. Read more…
Honda announces plans for new NSX electric sports car
Honda’s premium brand Acura has confirmed plans for an electric sports car in the style of the Honda NSX. It will be based on the Honda ‘0-series’ electric car platform and is due to be launched in 2027 or 2028. Read more…
Vauxhall presents the ‘Mokka Coffe-e’ concept
Vauxhall has converted the Mokka Electric into a ‘Mokka Coffe-e’. This is an electric concept vehicle designed to demonstrate to drivers “the perfect coffee break while charging.” Read more…
