Ford has chosen Long Beach, California, for its new “Advanced Electric Vehicle Development Centre,” where a team of specialists will develop the new platform for smaller, low-cost electric cars. Read more…
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Hyundai Inster electric micro SUV debuts in South Korea
The Hyundai Inster, called Hyundai Casper Electric in South Korea, is celebrating its world debut at the 2024 Busan Mobility Show today. It’s a micro SUV that’s perfect for narrow and busy European city streets. Read more…
Co-op Funeralcare now offers electric hearse
British co-op Funeralcare now offers a new fleet of electric vehicles, including an electric hearse. The EVs are already available at funeral homes in east London, Briston and Leeds. Read more…
Ember receives funding to expand electric bus fleet
British electric intercity bus operator Ember has increased its fleet of zero-emission coaches with a £5.6 million loan from Triodos Bank UK. Read more…
Allego charges HPC blocking fee from July
Allego will introduce a blocking fee at its HPC stations in Europe from 1 July. It will apply after 45 minutes of charging and will be around 25 cents per minute – the exact amount depends on the country. Read more…
Sany introduces electric excavator on the market in the Netherlands
Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Sany is marketing an electric excavator outside China for the first time. The SY215E has now been presented in the Netherlands and is to be sold in other European countries in the future. Read more…
Rimac reveals robotaxi service ‘Verne’
Croatian electric car manufacturer Rimac has unveiled its own robotaxi service. Named after Jules Verne, the new service and its ecosystem are based on three key elements – including the autonomous vehicle itself, which is of course powered purely by electricity. Read more…
First-gen Hyundai Kona Electric finally axed in India
The original Hyundai Kona Electric has finally received the axe in India. Introduced globally in 2018, the small electric SUV didn’t find much success in India. Read more…
Geely subsidiary LEVC starts selling L380 electric van
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), manufacturer of the famous London taxis and a subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group, launched its new L380 electric van in China. The model will also be available in the UK within two years. Read more…
Stagecoach orders 244 electric buses from ADL
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) will deliver a total of 244 electric buses to UK public transport operator Stagecoach. The order includes double deckers, single deckers, and smaller buses for town service. Deliveries will be completed in 2025 and 2026. Read more…
SK On sign lithium supply deal with ExxonMobil
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On wants to procure lithium from the US mineral oil company ExxonMobil. A non-binding multi-year agreement has already been signed. Read more…
Zeekr to enter South Korea as part of its global expansion spree
Zeekr is likely planning to enter South Korea as part of its global expansion spree. Established in 2021, it is one of Chinese auto giant Geely’s several EV brands. Read more…
CATL completes test flight with an electric aircraft
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is making progress in the development of electric aeroplanes, according to CEO Robin Zeng. The company has successfully completed a test flight with a four-tonne electric aircraft and is aiming for a range of up to 3,000 kilometres in the coming years. Read more…
Daimler Truck continues to electrify US logistics network
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) continues electrifying its logistics network across the United States. Logistics partner Salem Carriers will use DTNA’s Freightliner eCascadia vehicles for daily inbound logistics routes in North Carolina. Read more…
Polestar 2 receives small design updates and more range
Polestar has unveiled the new model year of the Polestar 2. The 2025 Polestar 2 not only receives a series of design updates and more equipment options, but also more range for all variants. Read more…
PowerCo: VW battery production on schedule
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo is on schedule for series production of the unified cell. The first production block at the cell factory in Salzgitter, Germany, has been completed, and the systems for the production lines are being installed. It is becoming clear in which model the unified cell will debut. Read more…
Volkswagen Group to invest $5 bn in Rivian for software and E/E architecture
Volkswagen Group and Rivian yesterday announced a plan to form a 50:50-owned joint venture (JV) to create class-leading software technology and next-gen electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture. The German conglomerate will invest up to $5 billion in the American startup as part of the deal. Read more…
Etrel becomes Landis+Gyr EV Solutions
The Swiss company Landis+Gyr has fully acquired the Slovenian charging infrastructure manufacturer Etrel. The Swiss company has also appointed former Smatrics boss Michael Viktor Fischer as CEO of the business unit, which will operate as Landis+Gyr EV Solutions in future. Read more…
Volkswagen to introduce ID. Buzz with smaller battery
VW Commercial Vehicles is planning a new entry-level variant for its electric minibus ID. Buzz is planning a new entry-level variant. With the smaller battery, this version is to be positioned below the price of the current model. However, VWN is already planning to increase the production volume of the new long version and the powerful all-wheel-drive GTX this year. Read more…
The Mobility House and GESI plan large-scale storage from electric car batteries
The German technology company The Mobility House and Green Energy Storage Initiative SE (GESI), a project developer of large-scale battery storage systems, are establishing a joint venture focusing on the construction and marketing of battery storage systems (BESS). The duo aims to ensure a storage capacity of up to 8 GW in Europe by 2035. Read more…
