US manufacturer Hyster has launched new forklift trucks that are fully electric and powered by lithium-ion batteries. The Hyster J2.0-3.5XTLG series can lift up to 3.5 tonnes and is suitable for various application scenarios and industries. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Air Products to set up H2 refuelling network in Europe
US manufacturer Air Products has announced plans a network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe. It will be located along important transport corridors close to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Air Products does not provide details of the number of hydrogen refuelling stations planned. Read more…
Germany: HEAG mobilo operates more electric buses than diesel buses
With the handover of ten new Mercedes-Benz electric buses, the proportion of electric buses in the HEAG mobilo fleet has risen to around 65 per cent. The transport company from Darmstadt, Germany, now has 49 electrically powered buses in operation. Read more…
Beware of fake QR codes at charging stations
The QR codes on charging stations are susceptible to fraud. Criminals use manipulated QR codes to try to obtain sensitive payment data. A media report now documents several cases. Read more…
Oak Ridge Lab sets new charging record
The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has announced a new record for inductive charging of electric cars: the team claims to have wirelessly charged a Porsche Taycan with an output of 270 kW. Read more…
Monarch Tractor raises $133 million from investors
Monarch Tractor has completed a Series C financing round and secured 133 million US dollars (around 123 million euros) from investors. The US company makes the MK-V electric tractor, which can be operated driverless as an option. Read more…
Wallbox secures $45 million in fresh capital
Wallbox has received 45 million dollars in investments. The money will be used to ramp up production and increase sales, especially in the North American market. Read more…
Leapmotor International exports first batch of EVs to Europe
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-Leapmotor joint venture company, has started exporting electric cars from China to Europe. The first batch consists of two models – the T03 city car and the C10 mid-size SUV. Read more…
Forge Battery to deliver first cell samples this year
Volkswagen-backed US battery startup Forge Nano has begun shipping prototypes of its high-energy 21700-format cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells coated with its ‘Atomic Armor’ surface technology to existing customers and potential partners. Read more…
Mercedes cuts production of the S-Class & EQS
Mercedes-Benz is once again cutting production of its S-Class and EQS luxury saloons. In future, there will only be one shift. The manufacturer had already cancelled the night shift at Factory 56 in Sindelfingen last year. Read more…
Citroën ë-C3 and Peugeot e-3008 face production delays
According to a media report, the Citroën ë-C3 will hit the road later than expected. Apparently, there are some issues regarding software, which is why mass production is delayed. The electric Peugeot e-3008 has to deal with problem regarding the powertrain. Read more…
US delays special tariffs on China-made EVs
The US special tariffs on electric cars were supposed to come into force on 1 August. However, it now says it will issue a final determination this month and that the tariffs will be effective approximately two weeks later. The reason for the delay: paperwork. Read more…
BYD signs deal with Uber to deploy 100,000 EVs
Mobility provider Uber and Chinese manufacturer BYD have signed a multi-year strategic partnership. To that end, BYD will deliver 100,000 electric vehicles to Uber fleets “across key global markets.” The companies will also collaborate on “autonomous-capable vehicles.” Read more…
Panel discussion: “The rise of the Powerblock/Dispenser Architecture – a game changer for scaling charging infrastructure”
Making EV charging infrastructure more affordable and easily scalable – that is how one could summarise EcoG’s mission and reason for developing its ‘Powerblock/Dispenser Architecture.’ But it did not do that on its own. It is working with various partners, for instance, in the field of distribution cabinets and manufacturing. Watch the panel at the Power2Drive to find out more about the advantages and the challenges of this “game changing” EV infrastructure. Read more…
EKPO to supply fuel cell stacks for round-the-world flight
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, a fuel cell joint venture between the suppliers ElringKlinger and OPmobility, will supply fuel cell stacks for the first non-stop flight of a hydrogen aircraft around the world. One of the two pilots will be environmental pioneer Bertrand Piccard. Read more…
Tesla launches software update due to risk of hood opening
About 1.8 million vehicles are affected by the issue, which is caused by the software system not recognizing when the hood latch is secured or not, which has led to the hood of the car flipping open during operations. Read more…
Xpeng announces HPC charger with up to 800 kW
Xpeng will launch its S5 fast charging station in the third quarter of 2024, which will offer up to 800 kW of power. Currently, the company’s most powerful charger is the S4 column, which launched in 2022. Read more…
Milence announces its first truck charging hub in the UK
The truck charging specialist Milence is expanding into the UK. The new site on the east coast of England will open in November of this year. Read more…
New battery material supplier hits the US market
US-American silicone anode material supplier Paraclete Energy has announced a new silicon anode material with significantly improved energy density and performance. The product will release in the final quarter of 2024. Read more…
Alpine A290 starts at 38,700 euros in Germany and France
The Alpine A290 presented in mid-June can now be configured in Germany and France. Prices start at 38,700 euros – with higher-value equipment, the base price can easily exceed 40,000 euros. Read more…
