From hyper-GT to hyper-sports car – Rimac has pursued this idea in the further development of its first Nevera model. The R model is even more powerful and, above all, equipped with a more dynamic chassis. And it is strictly limited – to just 40 units. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Natron Energy to build Na-ion battery factory in North Carolina
Natron Energy is planning to build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States. The factory is to be built in Edgecombe County in North Carolina and will be able to produce 24 GWh per year at full capacity. Read more…
US DOE announces 50 million dollar grants for six states
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $50 million in grants to six states to help small and medium-sized suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities to the electric vehicle supply chain. Read more…
SNE Research: Only 5,621 new FC vehicles in the first half of the year
According to SNE Research, fewer than 6,000 hydrogen vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of 2024. The exact figure was 5,621, which corresponds to a year-on-year decline of 34.1 per cent. Two countries in particular stand out in terms of registrations. Read more…
Over 1,200 electric cars involved in V2G project in China
A large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project has been launched in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, involving more than 1,200 electric vehicles capable of feeding energy back into the grid. Read more…
Fastned increases turnover by 45 per cent
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has presented its business figures for the first half of 2024. In this period, Fastned achieved a turnover of 37.8 million euros, 45 per cent more than in the same period last year. The Dutch company has also reached an important milestone on its way to 1,000 locations by 2030. Read more…
Acura unveils electric SUV coupé concept
The Honda subsidiary Acura is giving a preview of its next all-electric model with its new concept called the Performance EV Concept. The series version is set to become the first electric car to go into production at Honda in the US state of Ohio at the end of 2025. Read more…
British H2 truck manufacturer HVS partners with Hybot from China
The British manufacturer of fuel cell trucks Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has agreed a strategic cooperation with the Chinese H2 truck manufacturer Hybot to promote the use of hydrogen trucks in Europe. Read more…
BYD looks to build new EV factory in Pakistan
The Chinese electric car giant BYD will start selling its vehicles in Pakistan soon. The company is also rumoured to be planning its own car factory in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Chinese investment group ADM has announced the construction of an electric car factory in Pakistan. Read more…
Share of combustion vehicles in China declines sharply
In July, new energy vehicles accounted for more than half of all new registrations in China for the first time. A recent survey shows that this is not an outlier, but that the combustion engine is massively losing importance in China – with consequences for Western manufacturers in particular. Read more…
First drive in the Nio EL8: The slightly different luxury SUV
Nio has added a new top-of-the-range model to its SUV range. The EL8 is only available as a six-seater and scores highly on the first drive with its comfort and spaciousness for passengers. There is also better DC charging technology than in previous Nios. Our driving report shows what the catch is.
Start of production at Nio’s subsidiary ‘Onvo’
Nio has started production of the first model of its Onvo sub-brand at its F2 plant in Hefei, China. This is a mid-range electric crossover SUV. Deliveries of the Onvo L60 are scheduled to begin at the end of September. Read more…
UK’s Gridserve looks to expand globally
British charge point operator Gridserve has founded Gridserve Global, looking to expand its business beyond the UK. But the company does not mention which market it is looking to enter next. Read more…
350 US mayors pledge to electrify 50 per cent of their fleets
The Climate Mayors initiative was founded ten years ago by US mayors who see climate change as a serious problem. Now, around 350 mayors from the initiative have formulated the joint goal of electrifying half of municipal vehicle fleets by 2030. Read more…
BMW invests in charging infrastructure in Mexico
The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with VEMO, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnership, BMW is investing in the construction of 144 new charging stations in the country. Read more…
CATL opens a different kind of EV museum
CATL is the world’s largest battery manufacturer for electric cars. The Chinese company is also making this clear in an ‘experience centre’ that it has now opened in Chengdu. Almost 100 models from around 50 car brands are on display there – all of which have CATL batteries installed. Read more…
Allison Transmission presents electric axle for commercial vehicles
The US transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission will be presenting the latest model in its eGen Power electric axle family for commercial vehicles at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover from 17 to 22 September. Read more…
Flixbus starts testing Yutong electric bus between London and Cambridge
Flixbus added another electric route to its UK service this week as a trial. For the next six weeks, a battery-electric coach will be travelling between London and Cambridge. The distance between the two bus stops is around 100 kilometres. Read more…
Gillig uses tanks from Hexagon Purus for H2 buses
Hexagon Purus has signed a multi-year contract with the North American bus manufacturer Gillig to supply hydrogen tanks for its new fuel cell buses. The first vehicles equipped in this way are due to hit the roads in two years’ time. Read more…
Archer Aviation wins major order for air taxis from FFG
Californian startup Archer Aviation has announced an order for up to 116 Midnight air taxis. The order comes from Future Flight Global and is valued at up to USD 580 million. Both companies are currently working to formalise the purchase agreements on and a potential strategic operating alliance. Read more…
