Over the years, the motor show in Guangzhou in southern China has developed into an important venue for electric car premieres. Audi will present its upcoming EVs for China there – including the controversial show car from its new sister brand AUDI, which does without the familiar four rings. Read more…

Truck manufacturer Scania, which wanted to source its battery cells exclusively from Northvolt, is now talking to other battery cell manufacturers, as Northvolt is struggling financially. Meanwhile, the German government is ‘in constant dialogue’ with the latter to ensure the construction of the Northvolt factory in the north of the country. Read more…

DHL Korea is working with Kia to enhance its logistics services with the latter’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) solution. Kia promises to deliver medium- and large-sized PBVs to boost the logistics services rendered by DHL. Read more…

Under the agreement, intelligent power management company Eaton will become Treehouse’s preferred supplier. That includes the former’s AC charger and smart breaker, as well as other smart home solutions. Read more…

Chinese tech company Xiaomi has unveiled its next-generation electric car chassis. It installed a new steering system, a quad-motor system with one electric motor per wheel, and an active suspension in a converted SU7. Read more…

BYD has so far focused on its home and the European market. Now, it will add South Korea to the list of countries where its cars are sold. The Chinese manufacturer has already set up a website in the country that reads “coming soon.” Read more…

In an exclusive interview, Stefan Schwanck, Head of Low Voltage Labs at KEMA Labs Berlin, discusses the pivotal role of Pyroswitch DC testing in advancing the electric mobility (e-mobility) sector. KEMA Labs is the Testing, Inspection and Certification Business Unit of CESI Group. Drawing from the extensive testing experiences at KEMA Labs, Stefan provides an in-depth look into the innovative developments and challenges faced in this dynamic field. Read more…

US President-elect Donald Trump could get rid of the current tax credit of 7,500 dollars for electric cars as part of a more comprehensive tax reform. Tesla is said to support these plans – although the company itself would be affected. Read more…

The Geely brand Zeekr is now active in three European countries. The first Zeekr 001 was delivered in Norway in November. It is not yet known when Zeekr will start deliveries in Germany. Read more…

It sounds a little unusual at first: Tesla has unveiled new control cabinets for its V4 Superchargers. However, the new technology enables significantly faster charging processes with a peak of up to 500 kW – the Semi electric truck can then even charge with more than one megawatt. But Tesla sees even more advantages. Read more…

Competitor Lilium has already had to file for insolvency – and Volocopter is also short of cash and could use some fresh money. This could now come from China. The car manufacturer Geely is reportedly considering taking over the air taxi start-up from Bruchsal. Read more…

We finally took the new Audi SQ6 e-tron for a spin to see what the Volkswagen subsidiary’s first entry to the PPE family can do. The electric SUV managed to impress with its handling on the road, as well as design innovation in the interior. On the other hand, Volkswagen clearly still struggles with software.

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Jakarta’s public transport operator PT Bianglala Metropolitan (PT BMP) placed an order for 90 electric buses with the Chinese firm Golden Dragon. The purchase deal marks the largest single electric bus order in Indonesia to date. Read more…

Ionity and Village Hotel Club have signed a partnership deal. The deal will see the former install 380 ultra-rapid charging points across 33 hotels owned by the latter. Customers can expect the charging facility across the 33 locations to be fully operational by the end of 2024. Read more…

The production curve for batteries in China continues to have only one direction: upwards! In October, electric car batteries with an energy content of 59.2 GWh were produced there. More than two thirds of this came from the two market leaders CATL and BYD. Read more…

A major electric offensive has been underway at First Bus in Leeds since the beginning of the year. The last of the 79 electric buses ordered for this year have now arrived. The depot in the Bramley district has been equipped with charging stations accordingly. Read more…

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer NXP has unveiled the industry’s first wireless battery management system with ultra-wideband capabilities at the Electronica trade fair in Munich. The aim is to improve battery performance and extend the range of electric cars. Read more…

The Willowbank Raceway race track in Queensland, Australia, has completely banned electric vehicles from driving on its track, citing safety issues. An exception has been made for hybrid vehicles, however. Read more…

Tesla wants to bring the Cybercab presented in October to Europe – albeit only as an exhibit for the time being. The Robotaxi is to be presented in selected Tesla stores in Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Read more…

Solaris has won a tender for 45 electric double-articulated buses to be integrated into Liège’s transport network. The first five buses are expected to arrive in the Belgian city in 2025. Read more…