BYD reportedly plans to end its cooperation with the Swedish Hedin Group as its importer in Germany and take over sales from 1 October. The reason is said to be the weak sales figures to date. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Northvolt moves lithium-metal technology development to Sweden
Northvolt will move the development of its next-generation lithium metal battery technology from California to its Northvolt Labs research and development campus in Västerås, Sweden. The goal is to consolidate R&D activities and industrialise Northvolt’s cell product portfolio. Read more…
Kia takes the Soul EV off the market in Germany
It was once one of Kia’s first battery-electric cars in Europe, but now the name is disappearing from the market – at least in Germany. Kia has removed the Soul EV from its range there – for good reason. Read more…
BMW M5 Touring: Powerful PHEV estate with excess weight
BMW has unveiled the new M5 Touring. The performance estate has a 535 kW plug-in hybrid drive system. However, this comes at a price, which, in this case, does not mean the cost. Read more…
Dataforce: Electric car tariffs show first effects
In July, 45 per cent fewer electric cars manufactured in China were registered in the EU than in June. Experts attribute this to the provisional special tariffs that have been calculated since July 5. However, it remains to be seen whether this is a one-off effect. Read more…
Recycler Ragn-Sells sets up truck chargers for itself – and others
The technology group ABB is installing fast-charging stations for electric trucks at several locations of the Swedish recycler Ragn-Sells. The Terra HP columns are not only reserved for company purposes but are also accessible to the public. Read more…
EVgo reorganises management team
EVgo has expanded its leadership team with experienced talent from Tesla and General Motors. The company now has a new Executive Vice President of Engineering, Vice President of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Engineering as well as a freshly-hired Senior Vice President of Product. Read more…
Neom orders electric hydrofoils from Sweden
Candela has received an order from Saudi Arabia. In 2025 and 2026, the Swedish electric boat manufacturer will supply eight of its P-12 electric water taxis for the water network in Neom. Read more…
Transport for London to end ULEZ scrappage scheme in September
As application numbers are dropping, Transport for London says that all applications for the scrappage scheme must be turned in by 7 September. So far, it has helped around 54,000 applicants obtain a ULEZ-compliant vehicle. Read more…
Paraclete announces battery density breakthrough
Paraclete Energy has announced a cost of $35 per kilowatt hour for its new silicon-based anode material SILO Silicon. The company plans to use its ‘SILO Silicon’ as an alternative to conventional graphite anodes commonly used in LFP batteries. Read more…
Kempower secures type certification in California
Kempower has received the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certification for its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The Finnish hardware manufacturer can thus deploy its products in the US state more quickly. Read more…
Audi brings small battery to Q6 e-tron
Audi is offering a new basic version of the Q6 e-tron with a smaller battery. The 83 kWh battery reduces the range, but also the entry-level price: the Q6 e-tron is now available in Germany from 63,500 euros – it will be slightly cheaper until the end of September. Read more…
Voltera secures a $100 million debt facility
California CPO Voltera has secured a $100 million debt facility. The money will be used to grow the company’s charging network. Read more…
Volkswagen to bundle Chinese electric car development in Hefei
Volkswagen is apparently restructuring its research and development in China. The entire R&D resources for battery electric vehicles are to be centralised at Volkswagen China Technology in Hefei in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui. This would downgrade the strategic importance of Beijing. Read more…
Ganfeng Lithium wants to build batteries in Turkey
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with Turkish battery manufacturer Yiğit Akü to establish a $500 million joint venture. The goal is the production of lithium batteries. Read more…
Missing parts: Rivian has to put Amazon van production on ice
According to US manufacturer Rivian, it cannot currently produce its delivery vans for Amazon, as it faces a shortage of parts. The production of Rivian’s other models are not affected. Read more…
Porsche invests in Varta; takes majority stake in battery production
The German car manufacturer Porsche has agreed to acquire a majority stake in V4Drive Battery. It is a major aspect of the parent company’s restructuring concept, which Porsche will also support with the investment of 30 million euros. Read more…
EAFO report finds majority of EU consumers are curious about electric cars
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory asked European consumers about their attitudes towards electric cars. According to the survey, a third of respondents are willing to switch to an electric car within five years. In the longer term, the figure is more than half. Read more…
Celadyne and GM are working on longer-lasting fuel cells for trucks
In a project funded by the US Department of Energy, the Chicago-based startup Celadyne is working with General Motors on longer-lasting fuel cells for heavy goods vehicles. Read more…
Revel to open EV fas-charging hub in LA in 2026
The Brooklyn-based EV infrastructure company Revel is expanding to Los Angeles. It will build one of its so-called fast-charging Superhubs with 42 fast-charging stalls. The location in Downtown LA should open in 2026 and will be open to the public 24/7. Read more…
