The Lithuanian government is subsidising the procurement of 275 electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure with around 55 million euros from EU funds. The subsidised transport companies are currently starting the corresponding procurement procedures. From 2026, they will only be allowed to procure buses with alternative drive systems. Read more…
Category: Electrive
South Korea wants carmakers to disclose battery suppliers
Earlier this month, a fire broke out in the underground car park of an apartment complex in Incheon, South Korea. The fire was apparently caused by a Mercedes EQE. The South Korean Ministry of Transport asked Mercedes to look into the issue and ask for the names of carmakers’ battery suppliers. Read more…
Neta kicks off pre-sales for the Neta S EREV in China
Hozon subsidiary Neta has launched pre-sales of the estate version of its Neta S sedan in China. Three EREV variants will initially be offered at prices starting from 175,900 yuan, with the BEV versions starting later. Read more…
Goodyear invests in electric vehicle tyre production in Canada
Goodyear is investing over 575 million Canadian dollars (over €380 million) to modernise and expand its Ontario plant. The focus will be on the production of tyres for electric vehicles. Read more…
Swedish researchers to improve fuel cell lifespan
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to study and understand how fuel cell parts wear out over time. Based on the results, fuel cells should become more durable and commercially more lucrative. Read more…
Hyundai develops new range extender electric drive
According to insiders, Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group may be developing a range-extension powertrain for pickups and SUVs. The combustion engine would only charge the battery, while propulsion would be purely electric. Read more…
Zeekr launches new 007 model year this month with 5.5C battery
Geely’s premium electric brand Zeekr is introducing improved electric car batteries with a charging rate of 5.5C. The first vehicle with this battery will be the 2025 model year of the Zeekr 007 electric saloon, deliveries of which will start in China next week. Read more…
Nikola posts a quarterly loss of over $133 million
The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola remains in the red. Although the company significantly increased turnover in the second quarter, this still only accounts for a small part of the loss reported on the balance sheet. Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 coming to Europe in autumn
Mazda will launch its EZ-6 electric saloon in Europe. The EZ-6, built by Changan Mazda in China, was initially intended for the local market – from autumn, it will also be sold as a global model in Europe. Read more…
Solaris to deliver eight hydrogen buses to France
The city of Belfort, located in eastern France, has ordered eight articulated H2 buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris. The Urbino 18 hydrogen will be delivered in the second half of 2025. Read more…
Mahle presents new high-performance fan for electric vehicles
At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier Mahle will be presenting a world first: a bionic high-performance fan designed to make electric commercial vehicles and passenger cars significantly quieter. Read more…
New York releases $200 mn in funding for electric school buses
The US state of New York has announced $200 million in funding for school districts and operators to switch to electric school buses.This is the second round of funding under the 4.2 billion-dollar Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Read more…
Brandt Hastings to head North America operations for ABB E-mobility
Brandt Hastings has been named President of its North American operations for ABB E-mobility. The appointment took effect in July. Read more…
Shanghai to electrify bus and taxi services by 2027
Shanghai has revealed plans to overhaul its bus and taxi networks, completely switching to new energy vehicles by the end of 2027. This was revealed in the city’s latest work plan update concerning transportation infrastructure and equipment. Read more…
SES reports progress with lithium metal battery
SES AI Corporation, a developer of lithium metal batteries, has announced that its cells have successfully passed safety tests in China. The company’s 100 Ah cell intended for electric cars has passed the tests in accordance with the Chinese safety standard GB38031-2020, it says. Read more…
Electric buggies from Cybex: electric mobility for the newborn
German baby equipment manufacturer Cybex is advertising a pram with electrically assisted pushing – including a rocking function at the touch of a button. It should enable parents to navigate “any terrain effortlessly.” Read more…
Ford EV drivers can charge for free in Texas
Ford is offering free home charging to its EV customers in the state of Texas in the US. However, certain conditions apply, such as the energy provider and the time of day. Read more…
British charging startup Gaussion collects 10.9 million euros
Gaussion, a spinoff from University College London which specialises in the development of fast-charging technology for batteries, has closed its Series A funding round of 10.9 million euros. Gaussion has developed a solution to improve battery performance using an external magnetic field during charging and discharging cycles. Read more…
Vietnam could issue subsidies to promote EV takeup
In a move to promote electric cars, the Vietnamese government is looking to subsidise electricity for EV chargers. Apparently, there is also debate about incentives for EV production, imports and scrappage models. Read more…
Tesla drops entry-level variant of the Cybertruck from lineup
Tesla has removed the basic version of the Cybertruck for 60,990 dollars from the US configurator before the first deliveries of this variant have begun. The new entry-level price for the eye-catching electric stainless steel pickup is therefore 99,990 dollars. Read more…
