The Cadillac Optiq could be made in Mexico from the fourth quarter of the year. Mexico would be its second production location globally after China. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Berlin cuts BVG budget for electric bus procurement
The Berlin Senate has massively reduced the funds for the procurement of electric buses for the Berlin public transport operator BVG. The reason for this is apparently the delayed construction of the depot in Marienfelde, which has also delayed the arrival of new electric buses. Read more…
Sumitomo builds production facility for high-voltage wiring systems in Spain
The automotive supplier Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze (SEBN) is to build a new production facility in Cuenca, Spain, for the manufacture of high-voltage wiring harnesses for Seat and VW electric cars. Read more…
WHW Recycling & BASF join forces on battery recycling in Germany.
BASF and WHW Recycling have signed an agreement on the processing of cathode and anode waste to create new raw materials. The partnership aims to make battery cell production in Europe more sustainable. Read more…
Polestar plans to tap seven new markets in 2025
As part of its global expansion, Polestar plans to enter seven new countries in 2025. The company will also increase its retail presence in existing markets in Europe. Read more…
FFB launches cooperation with PEM Motion
The Fraunhofer Research Centre for Battery Cell Production FFB and the engineering service provider PEM Motion want to further advance technological developments in battery cell production through joint research and development activities. Read more…
Leapmotor T03 European production starts ahead of September launch
A new report says that the Leapmotor T03’s European production has commenced. The Chinese brand is scheduled to be introduced in the region in September. Read more…
Audi makes the e-tron GT sportier
Since its premiere in 2021, the Audi e-tron GT quattro has been the electric and sporty top model in the Audi product portfolio. The carmaker has now unveiled the improved new version, which offers advances in range, performance and charging – similar to the Porsche Taycan. Read more…
Olympic Games: athletes glide across the River Seine on electric boats
For the first time, the Olympic Games opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium this summer but on the River Seine in Paris. The athletes will board around 30 boats with electric and hybrid drives. The battery-powered boats will be an initial spark for further electrification of barge transport on the Seine. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka secures loan of 170 million euros
The Polish charging stations manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has signed a loan agreement with Bank Pekao for 741 million zlotys (around 170 million euros). The loan will be used to finance the company’s further growth. Read more…
Hyvia and Hype want to push hydrogen mobility
Hyvia, a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug, and hydrogen mobility provider Hype have joined forces to “accelerate decarbonised hydrogen mobility.” The goal is to lower the cost of H2 and related services. Read more…
Kuka announces major order for welding robots for EVs
The German industrial robot and automation expert Kuka is building welding robots for the production of EVs for an automotive customer in the double-digit million euro range. The robotics specialist is supplying the robots, including the cells in which the welding process will take place. Read more…
SK On reports progress in solid-state batteries
SK On is making progress in the development of solid-state batteries: The South Korean company claims to have created a solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries that can be operated at room temperature. Read more…
China: EV share reaches 40% in May
The share of electric cars in total sales in China has never been as high as in May 2024. Four out of ten passenger cars from China had a plug. With around 955,000 new electric cars and plug-in hybrids, manufacturers are approaching the one million mark in absolute terms. Read more…
Germany: Solaris to deliver 15 H2 buses to the Oberbergische Land region
German public transport operator OVAG Oberbergische Verkehrsgesellschaft will be putting 15 hydrogen buses into operation next year. The vehicles will come from Solaris. A tender for the refuelling solution is planned. Read more…
Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus receives order for 51 electric buses
The public transport provider OC Transpo, which offers scheduled services in the Canadian regions of Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Québec, is purchasing 51 units of the electric city bus LFSe+. Read more…
Nio launches improved battery swap station in China
Nio has put the first units of its fourth-generation battery exchange station into operation in China. The new station is 22 per cent faster than the third generation and can complete a swap in 144 seconds. There is also a new DC fast charging station. Read more…
Stellantis reveals plans for Jeep under 25,000 dollars
In view of the growing strength of Chinese competitors, Western car manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to offer affordable entry-level electric car models. Stellantis has now finalised its plan for a Jeep for under 25,000 dollars. Read more…
Air taxi startup Lilium opens branch in China
German eVTOL developer Lilium is opening its regional headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) in the Chinese metropolis of Shenzei. The aim is to get the air taxis flying in the region as soon as they are ready for the market. Read more…
Grande Panda: Fiat presents its entry-level electric car
Stellantis brand Fiat has unveiled the Grande Panda, a new model based on the affordable CMP Smart Car platform. The Italians are revitalising the legendary Panda model name and were inspired by its iconic design. Read more…
