Renault has presented the revised Mégane E-Tech Electric, which can be ordered immediately. Although the drive remains unchanged, there are some interesting technical and equipment updates. Read more…
Category: Electrive
VEV completes first of four UK electric bus depots for Stagecoach
VEV, a Vitol subsidiary, has just announced that work is complete on Stagecoach’s electric bus hub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 57 electric buses are now set for deployment in Spring 2025, replacing over two-thirds of Stagecoach’s existing diesel fleet in the area. Read more…
CustomCells to set up round cell production line for research project
The battery manufacturer CustomCells is part of the ‘Innovation and Future Agenda’ of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. To that end, CustomCells is a corporate partner in a practical research project to build expertise in the field of next-generation round cells. Read more…
Scania expands its electric bus platform with new electric drive
The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is expanding its range of electric buses with a new e-machine and a new battery option. In addition, a new charging interface at the rear of the electric buses accelerates power consumption. Read more…
Northvolt AB files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Northvolt has announced more bad news. The parent company Northvolt AB and several subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, despite the ongoing restructuring process under US law. Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America are not affected in their respective jurisdictions. Read more…
VW manufactures SSP components in Kassel
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany. The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year. Read more…
Toyota launches electric SUV offensive
Japanese carmaker Toyota has presented three electric models for Europe. The debut bZ4X electric car has been given a facelift and updated technology. The new C-HR+, an electric SUV coupé, will be built on the same platform. And the Urban Cruiser, an electric SUV built in India, is also coming to Europe. Read more…
Poznan & Antwerp run into trouble with hydrogen buses
The Polish transport operator MPK Poznan recently withdrew all 25 hydrogen buses from service after the on-board diagnostic systems of some vehicles detected unexpected malfunctions. In Antwerp, five H2 buses are being permanently removed from the fleet. Read more…
Duvenbeck starts using MAN eTruck for VW plant logistics
The haulage company Duvenbeck took delivery of its first MAN eTruck in December, a tractor unit configured as a lowliner. The Duvenbeck model is now being used in VW’s plant logistics. Read more…
Ivan Espinosa named as new Nissan CEO
The crisis-stricken carmaker has decided on a change in leadership. The current CEO Makoto Uchida has to leave at the end of the month. Ivan Espinosa, previously head of planning, will take over as CEO from 1 April. Read more…
ZF to test Level 4 autonomous system in Germany
ZF has received authorisation from the regulatory agency KBA to test a Level 4 system for autonomous driving on public roads throughout Germany. Previously, the individual authorisations granted applied to clearly defined stretches of road or urban areas. Read more…
India’s Ultraviolette unveils electric motorcycle and scooter
Ultraviolette, an Indian performance-oriented electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is stepping into mass-market segments to become a mainstream brand. The company recently launched two new models—Tesseract and Shockwave—and will introduce ten more products by 2028. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz bundles charging services under MB.CHARGE
From now on, MB.CHARGE will be the umbrella for Mercedes-Benz digital charging solutions. The first step is the integrated charging service MB.CHARGE Public, which replaces the previous Mercedes me Charge service. Charging prices and tariffs will remain unchanged under MB.CHARGE Public. Read more…
Daimler Buses introduces digital service package
Daimler Buses is now temporarily offering a digital service package as a free option for all newly delivered buses and coaches. Read more…
Hyundai to manufacture fuel cells in South Korea
The South Korean carmaker Hyundai wants to set up a fuel cell production facility at its existing plant in Ulsan. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with production set to start in 2028. So far, Hyundai has manufactured fuel cells in China. Read more…
UK to update electric vehicle tax exemption for luxury EVs
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…
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…
