The US battery cell developer 24M has announced the delivery of commercial-sized lithium metal battery cells to a major automotive OEM. The company does not mention the name in its announcement, but Volkswagen has held a stake in 24M since 2022. Read more…
Category: Electrive
First Enviro100EV to start operation in Ayrshire
12 new electric midibuses from Stagecoach West Scotland have been introduced for public transportation for local communities in Ayrshire. The electric buses are the first of the Enviro100EV vehicle type to be used anywhere in the world. Read more…
Sjoerd Knipping from Kia Europe: How the manufacturer wants to take the electric LCV sector by storm
Kia is looking to venture into the electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. With plans to launch a range of purpose-built electric vehicles, Vice President Sjoerd Knipping believes Kia is set to make waves in a competitive landscape. But can they truly electrify Europe’s fleets? Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona receives solid-state battery for demo purposes
Stellantis plans to put a demonstration fleet of the Dodge Charger Daytona equipped with Factorial’s solid-state batteries on the road by 2026. The project is intended to provide insights into the use of the batteries under real driving conditions. Read more…
Construction of the Wolfspeed and ZF semiconductor factory is on hold
The construction of the semiconductor factory planned by Wolfspeed and the German automotive supplier ZF in Saarland has been postponed indefinitely. This has now been confirmed by Saarland Minister President Anke Rehlinger. Read more…
Northvolt likely to receive bridging aid
The struggling battery manufacturer Northvolt raised a small amount of fresh capital, which should ensure that salaries are paid at the end of this week. At the same time, talks about a larger support package are continuing behind the scenes. Read more…
Tesla gains ground with double-digit Q3 margin
Tesla is returning to its old profit levels for the first time and surprisingly posted a double-digit margin in the third quarter after a disappointing start to the year. The Texans’ confidence is reflected in their forecast of “slight growth in vehicle deliveries” for 2024. Read more…
Affordable Chevy Equinox EV finally hits the US market
The much anticipated 2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT priced at $35,000 is now available for order. Thanks to the $7,500 EV tax credit, the vehicle is also priced as low as $27,495. Read more…
New lap record for Porsche Taycan Turbo GT in China
Porsche has now set three records on three continents with the Taycan Turbo GT. Following records on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and in Laguna Seca, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has now also been successful on the 5.4-kilometer Shanghai International Circuit. Read more…
TotalEnergies installs 100 fast-charging points in Rotterdam
TotalEnergies plans to install 100 fast-charging points at around 15 to 20 locations in Rotterdam over the next few years. The fast chargers are needed, among other things, for the introduction of the zero-emission zone in the Dutch metropolis next year. Read more…
SAP launches roaming alliance with Gireve
The software group SAP is expanding its partnership with the French roaming platform Gireve. The company has linked its standard solution for electromobility with the platform, enabling it to tap into new networks and partnerships. Read more…
Bosch presents new electric motor for boats
At Metstrade, a trade fair for the marine equipment industry taking place in Amsterdam from 19 to 21 November, Bosch will be presenting a newly developed 800-volt electric drive for applications in pleasure craft and workboats for the first time. Read more…
Heliox electrifies five more bus depots for First Bus
First Bus has commissioned Heliox to equip five more electric bus depots in the UK. The public transport operator plans to expand its charging network to 14 depots with more than 800 electric buses by 2025. Read more…
BasiGo Secures Massive Funding in Series A Equity Program
With the massive US$24 million Series A equity funding and $17.5 million in debt, BasiGo pushes forward in its goals to provide large transport electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more…
Luxeed launches sales of the R7 in China
The Luxeed subsidiary from Chery and Huawei is launching its new Luxeed R7 on the Chinese market. The all-electric SUV coupé is available from 259,800 yuan, or about 33,800 euros. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISE opens battery research centre in Freiburg
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has opened a new battery research centre in south-west Germany. The main focus of the scientists now working at the centre is on improving the sustainability, safety and performance of battery storage systems. Read more…
Hyundai goes public in India with the country’s biggest IPO
Hyundai Motor India is now listed on the Indian stock exchange. It is the largest IPO in India’s history. Following the listing, Hyundai Motor India plans to invest in new products, technologies, and R&D capacities. Read more…
NextStar Energy kicks off battery module production
The joint venture formed by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis called NextStar Energy begins battery module production. The initiative is Canada’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing facility and will provide annual energy capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours upon completion. Read more…
GAC launches Aion V in Europe
Chinese car manufacturer GAC has announced that it will launch its Aion V electric SUV, which is already available in China, in Europe next year. In the coming years, GAC plans to bring further core models to Europe, including an SUV and a hatchback in the B-segment. Read more…
Opel reveals new design for the Mokka Electric and adjusts German prices
Opel has given its small SUV Mokka a facelift and significantly reduced the price of the electric version in Germany. However, this is also partly due to the changed model range: the 100 kW drive will no longer be sold with immediate effect. Read more…
