ChargePoint announced the availability of a low-cost charging solution for fleets aiming to go electric. ChargePoint’s Level 2 charger CPF50 is connected with a suite of fleet charge management features. Read more…
Category: Electrive
BMW launches two electric trucks in Leipzig
Two fully electric trucks have recently hit the road in Leipzig to transport components between a logistics warehouse and the high-voltage battery production halls at the BMW plant. Read more…
Dongfeng Honda opens EV factory in Wuhan
The joint venture Dongfeng Honda has opened its new production plant for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in Wuhan with an annual capacity of 120,000 units. It is also the first Honda plant in the world to be dedicated purely to the production of electric vehicles. Read more…
Allego installs fast chargers at 45 Ascencio locations in Belgium
Charge point operator Allego has been commissioned by Ascencio, an investor in retail property, to install a total of 212 fast-charging points at 45 locations in Belgium. Read more…
Renault presents entire EV ecosystem in Paris
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault has shown up with a whole fleet of electric vehicles, covering everything from the road, to the oceans and even the sky. The concept vehicles were showcased together with the Renault 4 E-Tech. Read more…
Transdev Nederland orders 96 electric buses from Solaris
Solaris will deliver a total of 96 battery-electric buses to the Dutch public transport operator Transdev Nederland Holding. The buses will be handed over in the last quarter of 2025. Read more…
Cornish Lithium opens demonstration plant in Cornwall
Cornish Lithium has opened demonstration plant for the production of lithium in Cornwall. The company aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually from 2027. Read more…
GM invests $10 million in Forge Nano
The two companies have also entered into a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential applications of Forge Nano’s battery technology. The US company is working on a material coating that could improve the performance of battery cells. Read more…
VW North America boss Pablo Di Si apparently has to go
Pablo Di Si, the head of North America at VW, may be on his way out. Although the decision is not yet final, according to insiders, it will likely be made public in the coming weeks. The strategy and timetable for the launch of the US brand Scout could also change. Read more…
Iveco Bus to electrify its Annonay plant
Iveco Bus has decided to integrate the production of the electric models Heuliez GX Elec and Iveco E-Way into its French plant in Annonay this year. The models were previously only built at the Rorthais site, also in France. The new E-Way-H2 fuel cell model will also be manufactured in Annonay. Read more…
Will a consortium of investors support Northvolt?
The investment arm of the major US bank Goldman Sachs could team up with other investors to rescue the cash-strapped battery manufacturer Northvolt. Although the talks are constructive, a possible involvement would also depend on the support of other investors. Read more…
Confirmed: No financial aid for Lilium from Germany
It had already become apparent; now it’s final! The developer of electric flying taxis, Lilium, will not receive any federal funding in Germany – not from the federal government and, therefore, not from Bavaria either. The consequences for the Munich-based company are still unclear. Read more…
Porsche Macan driving report: Is the base model enough?
The top model with 450 kW of power and 1,000 Nm of torque and a slightly weaker all-wheel drive model were available at the premiere. Now, Porsche is adding the longest-range version of the electric Macan with rear-wheel drive. We recently drove the car known simply as the Macan and want to share our first impressions of the currently most affordable electric Porsche.
Tesla appoints new head for Europe and USA
Omead Afshar is to head up Tesla’s business in Europe and the USA in future. Tesla has not yet confirmed the appointment, but there are credible reports from the USA. Afshar is considered one of CEO Elon Musk’s closest confidants and has worked for Tesla since 2017. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck under criticism in Europe over road safety
In July, a Tesla Cybertruck was authorised for use on public roads as a single import in the Czech Republic. This has now provoked criticism from European road safety organisations. Read more…
Mercedes to update EV lineup in the USA
Mercedes-Benz will update most of the models in its U.S. lineup for 2025, equipping larger batteries for its EQE and EQS models with improved range. The manufacturer also detailed the upcoming fully electric G-Class. Read more…
XCharge opens new test centre in Hamburg
The Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge is expanding its R&D capacities in Germany with a new test centre in Hamburg. The company intends to use the location to further expand its presence in Europe. Read more…
New York City: Toyota drivers get to charge for free at Revel stations
Toyota Motor North American and charge point operator Revel have signed a deal. It offers Toyota and Lexus BEV drivers free charging at Revel’s fast-chargers in New York City for three years. Read more…
Integral Powers presents improved LMFP cell chemistry
The British battery technology company Integrals Power has developed an LMFP material with a high manganese content that could increase the range of electric vehicles by up to 20 per cent. Read more…
General Motors founds joint venture for lithium production
Lithium producer Lithium Americas has entered into a new investment agreement with automotive company General Motors to form a joint venture to build and operate the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. As part of the deal, GM will invest $625 million, including $430 million in cash and $195 million as a loan. Read more…
