Following new US tariffs on cars and car parts last week, Canada has announced its own reciprocal measures. It will levy a 25 per cent import tax on certain vehicle imports from the US. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives presidential pardon
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck manufacturer Nikola, who was sentenced to prison for fraud. The pardon could have a major impact on the prospect of compensation payments. And Milton is apparently already trying to buy Nikola’s assets from the insolvency estate. Read more…
Endesa opens Spain’s second largest charging hub
Spanish energy firm Endesa has just opened Catalonia’s most powerful EV charging hub 27 km from Barcelona. It has a total capacity of 1.6 MW and is said to be Spain’s second largest charging location. Read more…
Bühler to supply battery production equipment for FIB
The Swiss technology group Bühler has received an order from the Italian company FIB, which specialises in the production of LFP batteries, to supply systems for the large-scale production of lithium iron phosphate batteries at the Teverola 2 plant near Naples. Read more…
Hydrofoil ferry service returns to Stockholm
The Candela P-12 hydrofoil ferry will return to the rivers and canals of Stockholm, where it has been a part of the public transport network since Autumn 2024. Currently running a five day service, it will be run as a daily service from May. Read more…
VW increases EV sales by 59 per cent
The Volkswagen Group increased its global BEV deliveries by 59 per cent to 216,800 vehicles in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Things went very well in Europe and the US, but not in China. Read more…
VW increases EV sales by 59 per cent
The Volkswagen Group increased its global BEV deliveries by 59 per cent to 216,800 vehicles in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Things went very well in Europe and the US, but not in China. Read more…
Stellantis gives its small EVs a range upgrade
The Lancia Ypsilon Electric, the Peugeot E-208, and the Vauxhall Corsa Electric have extended ranges thanks to a battery update. The Lancia has also received a more efficient powertrain while the Peugeot and Vauxhall now offer vehicle-to-load. Read more…
Kia lowers EV sales target for 2030
Kia has lowered its sales targets for electric cars. Most recently, Kia wanted to achieve annual sales of 1.6 million all-electric cars by 2030 with a total lineup of 15 battery-electric car models. Read more…
Ford UK offers free home chargers to EV buyers
The Puma has a particularly strong fanbase in the UK. And to make the new Puma Gen-E just as popular, the carmaker is luring new customers with a free home charger and free energy. However, the offer is valid for its other electric passenger vehicles as well. Read more…
Volvo CE introduces electric articulated haulers
At the Bauma trade fair in Munich, Volvo CE presented two articulated haulers that are battery-powered. They have a payload of 29 and 39 tonnes respectively and should be able to operate for four hours on a single battery charge. Read more…
India may lower tariff on EU-made electric cars
India is considering lowering tariffs on not only US-built but also EU-made cars, including electric models. The government is discussing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU and may announce this change as part of the deal. Read more…
Redwood Materials to open new R&D centre in San Francisco
US battery recycler Redwood Materials announced a new research and development centre in San Francisco. This 15,000 square foot facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art lab space to support innovation across the battery ecosystem. Read more…
Smart unveils Brabus version of the #5
Less than three weeks after the European premiere of the Smart #5, the company now also unveiled a high-performance version of the electric SUV. As with the other models, it was developed in collaboration with Brabus. The vehicle can sprint from 0 to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds. Read more…
Iveco receives two orders for H2 buses from France
Iveco Bus will deliver ten units of its H2 city bus to the Urban Community of Dunkirk, and another three units to Grand Annecy Agglomeration. All buses will be delivered by 2026. Read more…
Iveco receives two orders for H2 buses from France
Iveco Bus will deliver ten units of its H2 city bus to the Urban Community of Dunkirk, and another three units to Grand Annecy Agglomeration. All buses will be delivered by 2026. Read more…
Volvo Cars deliver power to the grid in Gothenburg
Four V2G-capable Volvo Cars have delivered energy to the local power grid in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the first time. The vehicles are part of a pilot project that kicked off in 2023. Read more…
First Bus receives new electric buses in Scotland
Wrightbus has handed over a total of 24 electric buses to First Bus in Aberdeen, Scotland. These will be deployed on routes 1 and 2, servicing the Robert Gordon University. Read more…
Stellantis halts Leapmotor production in Poland
The T03, Leapmotor’s small electric car, no longer rolls off the production line at the Tychy plant in Poland. JV partner Stellantis ceased assembly there and is looking at other options. Read more…
Volvo UK refreshes EV line-up
Volvo has just updated a number of its hybrids and BEVs including the XC60, EX90, the EX30, EC40 and EX40. The changes range from larger batteries and new drivetrains to refreshed styling and interior trims. Read more…
