The UK is updating its electric vehicle tax exemption, to eliminate tax exemptions for luxury vehicles. Specifically, electric cars with a list price of £40,000 or above will no longer be exempt from the UK’s car supplement road tax. Read more…
Category: Electrive
China: New Energy Vehicles achieve 42% market share in February
In February, NEV sales in China totalled 892,000 units. It means the market has grown significantly compared to the previous year. However, compared to January, the Chinese New Year has had a noticeable impact. Read more…
Northvolt partner Scania likely to bring second cell supplier on board
Swedish truckmaker Scania, a shareholder and customer of beleaguered battery maker Northvolt, is said to have secured an additional supplier of battery cells – but is not naming any names for the time being. Read more…
Workhorse allowed to sell its step vans to Canada
Workhorse announced that its W56 and W750 step van have received the green light from the Canadian government. The electric vehicles can now be imported and sold there. Read more…
Karsan to deliver more electric buses to Italy and Romania
The Turkish manufacturer Karsan has received further orders for its electric buses from Italy and Romania. 42 units of the e-ATAK will be delivered to the Italian region of Campania by the end of this year. Another 22 units of the e-ATA will be delivered to the Romanian city of Constanța. Read more…
Farasis Energy introduces 6C battery technology
Chinese battery maker Farasis Energy says it has optimised its battery design, enabling 6C fast charging at the system level. The new technology allows EV batteries to be charged in less than nine minutes. Read more…
Volkswagens ID. 1 to be built in Portugal
Just days after unveiling the prototype called ID. EVERY1, Volkswagen announced that the series model version will roll off the production line in Portugal starting in 2027. The plant makes the most economic sense, the carmaker says. Read more…
Cadillac makes the electric Escalade even bigger
A full-size SUV measuring 5.70 metres is not big enough for you? General Motors will soon have the solution, as Cadillac presented a long-wheelbase version of the electric Escalade iQ. It is only 10 centimetres longer at 5.80 metres, but will be sold worldwide. Read more…
Kia offers bidirectional charging in the US
Manufacturer Wallbox has kicked off pre-sales of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger for the Kia EV9 in the US. It will enable customers to use the electric SUV as an energy storage unit. Read more…
TEB Arval plans to fleet 1,200 electric cars thanks to ERWE loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting the leasing company TEB Arval in Turkey a loan totalling 50 million euros to support the purchase of 1,200 electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Amsterdam to require private vessels to operate emissions free on canals
Starting from 1 April, only pleasure craft powered by electricity or hydrogen will be allowed to sail in the canals in the centre of Amsterdam. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule in regards to the main thoroughfares. Read more…
Singapore rolls out new schemes to promote electric heavy vehicles
Strengthening its commitment to EVs, Singapore has introduced new schemes to push the adoption of electric heavy vehicles in the country. The government will offer incentives for both the vehicles and their charging infrastructure. Read more…
Nissan announces progress in automated driving
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled new test vehicles for automated driving at its headquarters in Yokohama. They are based on the Serena minivan and are equipped with 14 cameras, nine radars and six LiDAR sensors. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz and the future of bidirectional charging
The concept of bidirectional charging has long been hailed as a game-changer. But how close are we to seeing widespread adoption? In the run-up to the Special Exhibit Bidirectional Charging at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Frank Spennemann, Senior Manager Charging Solutions Energy at Mercedes-Benz, sheds light on the company’s approach to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and the challenges that must be overcome. Read more…
Rio Tinto completes takeover of lithium producer Arcadium
The British-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has finalised the takeover of the lithium producer Arcadium from the USA, which was announced in October. The 6.7 billion US dollar deal makes Rio Tinto one of the largest lithium producers in the world. Read more…
USA: CapMetro electrifies bus depot in Austin, Texas
Camber, manufacturer and operator of EV infrastructure for commercial vehicles in North America, has installed 2.9 megawatts of charging power for CapMetro public bus service in Austin, Texas. The system can charge up to 48 buses simultaneously. Read more…
Volvo Trucks delivers two electric trucks in South Africa
Volvo Trucks South Africa has delivered two all-electric FH 6×4 truck tractors to Vector Logistics. The focus is on food distribution, which is why the tractors are matched with refrigerated trailers. Read more…
Ford announces billion-euro investment in German subsidiary
Ford is supporting the transformation of its European business with fresh capital for its German subsidiary. The US manufacturer announced a capital injection of up to 4.4 billion euros, which is intended to ensure the “financial stability of Ford-Werke GmbH” – but at the same time cancels an important guarantee. Read more…
LG Chem produces cathodes without precursors
LG Chem has announced its intention to become the first South Korean company to start mass producing cathode materials without precursors. This should not only shorten the development time, but also reduce the CO2 footprint of battery production. Read more…
StoreDot wins Kumyang as partner for battery production
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot has won the South Korean battery manufacturer Kumyang as a partner for the production of cylindrical EV battery cells. Kumyang will licence StoreDot’s XFC technology. Read more…
