To dispel range anxiety, the non-profit organization GodEnergi has organised “the world’s largest electric road trip”. The route stretches between Denmark and the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France, and back. The 1,300-kilometer journey included not only 48 electric cars but also a Volvo electric truck. Read more…
Category: Electrive
BMW launches new X3 as PHEV again
BMW has presented the new edition of the X3, which is available as a plug-in hybrid again. The X3 30e xDrive has a system output of 220 kW and the purely electric range has increased significantly. However, the purely electric variant has been cancelled and will come as an independent model based on the New Class. Read more…
JLR launches subsidiary Freelander for electric cars with Chery technology
JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is reviving its Freelander brand for future electric cars, which will be based on a platform from its Chinese partner Chery. The Freelander models will be built in China and will also be sold there – for the time being. Read more…
Dürr, Grob and Manz present battery concept factory
At the Battery Show Europe, the three medium-sized German companies Dürr, Grob and Manz presented their joint vision of a concept factory for the production of lithium-ion batteries. The concept is part of the joint project to offer complete battery production systems from a single source. Read more…
Hubject collaborates on charging with Exicom in India
Hubject, the German electric vehicle Interoperability specialist, has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom, India’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers. The partnership aims to use Hubject’s innovative interoperability technology to improve the charging experience electric vehicle drivers in India. Read more…
Aachen researchers shorten electrode drying process with laser
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has demonstrated that the drying time for the production of battery electrodes can be significantly reduced using a new laser process. Read more…
MAN to start building electric buses in Ankara in 2025
MAN Truck & Bus is planning to launch a BEV version of its Lion’s Coach model on the market, with production set to begin at the factory in Ankara next year. And there are also further model plans for the time after that. Read more…
CATL, BAIC & Xiaomi break ground on battery cell plant in Beijing
CATL, BAIC and Xiaomi Auto have officially started construction of their joint battery cell factory in Beijing. The three Chinese companies announced their intention to establish a joint venture called Beijing Era New Energy Technology earlier this year. Read more…
Porsche Engineering fine-tunes digital battery twin
Last year, Porsche Engineering began developing digital twins for high-voltage batteries. The engineering subsidiary of the German luxury carmaker is now reporting rapid progress, including an initial function called “Repair Prediction”. Read more…
eπ 008 three-row electric SUV launched in China
On 14 June, a new three-row electric SUV went on sale in China – the eπ 008. eπ is a new mainstream EV brand Dongfeng introduced in April 2023. Read more…
The ArcFox αS5 is China’s latest BYD Seal rival
China’s fast-growing electric sedan space saw the arrival of ArcFox αS5 last weekend. ArcFox is a dedicated EV brand BAIC. Read more…
Ford Model e program to be discontinued as EV demand weakens
With demand for EVs slowing, it’ll soon be the end of the road for the Ford Model e dealership business in the US. Ford’s EVs will now be available at all its dealerships in the US. Read more…
Vauxhall introduces further offers for the Combo Electric in the UK
Vauxhall has announced new leasing deals for the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo with an identical deposit and terms. Read more…
Fisker files for insolvency in the USA
Fisker had already been in difficulties for months and had sales problems. Now it is clear: the US electric car startup is bankrupt. It is seeking protection from its creditors by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Read more…
Voith & Weifu join forces on H2 fuel cell systems
German technology company Voith has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chinese Weifu Group, including the establishment of two joint ventures to focus on hydrogen fuel cell systems. Read more…
Keolis wants to buy more than 250 electric buses for Utrecht
The French public transport operator Keolis has been awarded the contract by the Dutch province of Utrecht to operate and maintain the bus network in the region. As part of this, Keolis will purchase more than 250 electric buses. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia procure lithium from SQM
The Chilean lithium producer SQM has concluded a long-term purchase agreement with Hyundai and Kia to supply the two automotive companies with lithium hydroxide. Read more…
Meridiam takes full hold of Allego with delisting and fresh capital
The Dutch fast-charging network operator Allego has concluded a major framework agreement with its majority shareholder, French infrastructure provider Meridiam, involving 356 million euros in fresh capital and delisting the charging provider from the New York Stock Exchange. Read more…
2024 Wuling Binguo with minor updates launched in China
SAIC-GM-Wuling has launched the 2024 Wuling Binguo in China. The new small EV features minor cosmetic & technical revisions over the previous model. Read more…
The Mobility House changes CEO and starts V2G business
Founder Thomas Raffeiner has once again taken over the CEO position at The Mobility House as the previous CEO Robert Hienz left the company a few weeks ago to join Solarpack Germany. At the same time, the Munich-based company has bundled the topics of energy and bidirectional charging under a new business unit called “The Mobility House Energy”. Read more…
