The British public transport operator is procuring 20 units of the Enviro100EV, which is 8.5 meters long and 2.35 meters wide and offers space for up to 25 passengers. Deliveries are scheduled for the first half of 2024. Read more…
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BYD and Zhongtong Bus build 360 electric buses for Singapore
The Singapore Transport Authority has placed its first major orders for electric buses and charging infrastructure. Specifically, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has commissioned two Chinese manufacturers to supply a total of 360 electric buses. Read more…
Ford customers can use dynamic tariffs from Tibber from 2024
From spring 2024, Ford will be offering owners of a Mustang Mach-E or Explorer in Germany, the Netherlands and Norway the opportunity to use Tibber’s dynamic tariffs at their home wallbox. In the UK, however, the partner is Octopus Energy. Read more…
UL Solutions opens battery testing lab in Korea
The South Korean science safety company UL Solutions has opened the ‘Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory’. Located in Pyeongtaek, this new facility is planned to provide customers with improved access to the latest safety technology to increase innovation and speed to market. Read more…
Octopus EV secures £550 million for salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has agreed to a £550 million debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank to fund electric vehicles. This brings the total funding secured by Octopus EV to £1.2 billion. Read more…
Battery analysis provider Aviloo attracts further investment
The Austrian startup Aviloo is receiving further capital from Invest AG together with Raiffeisen KMU Invest AG. The battery analysis specialist intends to use the new funds to drive forward its international expansion. Read more…
EcoPro & Samsung SDI sign cathode materials deal worth over 30 billion euros
The South Korean battery material manufacturer EcoPro BM has received a major order from battery cell manufacturer Samsung SDI worth the equivalent of around 30.9 billion euros. The deal focuses on EcoPro’s NCA cathode material. Read more…
US government updates stipulations on batteries
The US government has released eagerly-awaited guidelines defining the sourcing requirements for battery components and materials that must be met in order for electric vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Read more…
VWN to build vans on its own electric platform from 2028
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) is developing its own electric platform and intends to convert all of its vans to battery-electric drives from 2028. The first representative of the new “Space” electric family will be the large Crafter van. Read more…
Toyota presents concepts for its six planned BEVs in Europe in 2026
Toyota wants to expand its range of electric cars in Europe to six models by 2026 – and is unveiling two new concept cars as part of this. The Japanese company is also providing more details on its battery roadmap and hydrogen plans. Read more…
Northvolt receives funding approval for battery plant in Heide
Northvolt has received funding approval from the German government for its battery cell factory in Schleswig-Holstein. The funds were released via an exemption from the political budget freeze. Read more…
VW pauses production of VW ID.3 and Cupra Born
Volkswagen is shutting down production of the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born at its electric car plant in Zwickau and Dresden this week and will pause it until the end of the year. The reason for this is the subdued demand. Read more…
DNTA to rely on its own electric trucks in logistics
Daimler Truck North America is utilising its electric trucks for its own logistics. DTNA will initially deploy four Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in the Pacific Northwest. Read more…
Genoa orders 45 electric buses from Rampini
The Italian bus manufacturer Rampini will deliver another 45 of its electric midibuses to Genoa by the end of 2025. 49 of these Rampini electric buses are already on the road in Genoa today. Read more…
CATL claims 1,000-km range for new skateboard platform in testing
CATL is reportedly developing a skateboard platform that integrates battery packs, electric motors and other components. The Chinese battery giant has now completed tests of the so-called CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in China and delivers hard data. Read more…
Sixt says goodbye to the Teslas in its fleet
The car rental company Sixt is phasing out Tesla electric cars. The residual value problem with the US manufacturer’s electric cars is said to play a major role in the decision. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka launches new fast-charging station
The Polish company grew its high-power charging portfolio at the London EV Show this week. The debuted Axon Easy 400 delivers up to 400 kW and offers a large advertising display alongside many options.
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Hylane adds 32 Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell to fleet
The German hydrogen truck rental company Hylane is procuring 32 additional Xcient Fuel Cells from the manufacturer Hyundai. The first units are to go to rental customers immediately after delivery in early 2024. Read more…
Norwegian November statistics show 8,442 new electric cars registered
In November, 8,442 new electric cars were registered in Norway, 926 more than in October. The electric market share in Norway last month was 81.6 per cent. Read more…
Circle K enables drivers to simply plug and charge across Scandinavia
The fuel retailer is introducing ‘Autocharge’ at charging hubs throughout Scandinavia. The function essentially starts charging automatically as soon as the car is connected to the charger. In one market, in particular, Circle K has nearly completed the roll-out. Read more…
