Mercedes-Benz has started testing fully automated Level 4 driving systems on designated inner-city roads and motorways in Beijing. Authorities have just given the green light. Read more…
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Volocopter takes off for a demonstration flight near Paris
The German air taxi startup Volocopter actually wanted to offer a commercial service during the Olympic Games in Paris. However, the ambitious plan failed for various reasons. Instead, a Volocopter took off for a demonstration flight near Paris yesterday. Read more…
Huawei expands electric car line-up in China
Huawei has launched the Stelato S9 luxury electric sedan in China, developed in collaboration with BAIC – for 399,800 yuan (approx. 51,000 euros). A new EV model is also to be launched together with Chery. And with JAC, Huawei is even planning a completely new electric car brand – as an electric luxury counterpart to Rolls-Royce. Read more…
UK: char.gy to take over operation of 950 charge points in Richmond and Wandsworth
char.gy will take over the operation of all 950 EV charging points in the UK boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. This will be done in three phases, with the migration to be finalised in November of next year. Read more…
Chargemap integrates Tesla’s Supercharger across Europe
Following the successful integration in France, Chargemap’s compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger charging network is now being extended to most European countries – including Germany. Read more…
Mooving & Hindustan Petrolium to set up battery swapping network in India
HPCL and Mooving have announced plans to build a major battery-swapping network in India, using Mooving’s technology and the 22,000 HPCL retail outlets spread across the country. For now, the partners plan to install five hundred battery swapping stations over the next 12 months. Read more…
ChargePoint presents its own NACS adapter system
ChargePoint has presented its new ‘Omni Port’ charging solution for North America. At its core, it is an adapter integrated into the charging station that allows NACS vehicles to use CCS charging stations. The correct plug is always available. Read more…
BYD updates the Seal lineup in China
BYD is updating its Seal lineup in China with a new 800V platform, a LiDAR sensor to improve driver assistance systems and battery options, as well as introducing a plug-in hybrid variant. It also marks the first vehicle utilizing the new e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISI analyses European battery recycling
The Fraunhofer ISI research institute has launched a comprehensive overview of current and planned battery recycling capacities in Europe. Proximity to car and battery manufacturers is the biggest location factor, and the study found that capacities are ramping up across the board. Read more…
Japanese test Fuso eCanter with swappable batteries in Kyoto
Mitsubishi Fuso is starting a battery swap demonstration for electric trucks on public roads in Japan this month. The courier service Yamato Transport will test the system in Kyoto on Mitsubishi Fuso’s behalf. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift model available to order
The revised Hyundai Ioniq 5 is now available at dealers. In Germany, the EV is available from 43,900 euros. In the UK, it starts at £39,900. The variant with the large battery will sell from £43,400 there. Read more…
ZF plans to manufacture two more electric axle drives in Germany
Automotive supplier ZF wants to manufacture two more purely electric passenger car axle drives for European car manufacturers at its plant in Saarbrücken, Germany. Series production is set to start next year. Read more…
Testing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen: It works – but is it convincing?
BMW wants to gather practical experience with the fuel cell with 100 converted iX5 Hydrogen to launch an H2 series model towards the end of the decade. electrive was able to test one of these prototypes extensively and experience a drive system with an astonishingly high level of maturity but questionable practical benefits.
Cupra revises the Born lineup
The Seat brand Cupra has adapted the drive portfolio of its MEB compact car Born. The sporty VZ version runs on the 240 kW drive from the VW ID.3 GTX Performance – and there is a new battery in the base model. Read more…
Infineon inaugurates new SiC semiconductor production facility in Malaysia
They increase the efficiency of electric vehicles, fast-charging stations, trains, renewable energy systems and AI data centres: silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The German chip manufacturer Infineon has now inaugurated a new production facility for such SiC semiconductors in Malaysia. Read more…
Hyundai Glovis & Houayou Cobalt launch battery recycling initiative
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics subsidiary of the South Korean Hyundai Group, has reached an agreement with the Chinese battery material manufacturer Huayou Cobalt to set up a recycling network for electric car batteries. Read more…
Toyota faces class action lawsuit regarding H2 fuelling stations in California
Toyota is facing an(other) class action lawsuit. This time, it is accused of using anticompetitive business practices to keep out the competition, pushing FCEV drivers to get their hydrogen at First Element fuelling stations. Read more…
Twaice presents simulation model for sodium-ion batteries
The Munich-based battery analytics software company Twaice is launching a simulation model for the ageing of sodium-ion batteries. With the simulation model, Twaice aims to provide battery operators with a tool to understand and optimise the function and operation of sodium-ion batteries. Read more…
MG Motors looks to set up shop in Mexico
MG Motors is looking to build a manufacturing plant and a research & development centre in Mexico. It will allow the now Chinese brand to “produce market intelligence specifically designed for and by Latin America.” Read more…
Van Moer Logistics outlines truck charging hub in the port of Antwerp
Belgian logistics company Van Moer Logistics will start building a truck charging hub in the port of Antwerp at the end of the year. It plans to install six publicly accessible fast chargers, each with a capacity of 400 kW, and 30 charging points with 50 kW each for the company’s own use. Read more…
