The Centre of Automotive Management (CAM) has presented its new analysis of global market trends in electromobility. In a challenging market situation, the intensity of competition is increasing – around the globe. Read more…
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Tesla: Heads have started rolling and Musk postpones compact model development
After Tesla announced that it would reduce its global workforce by at least 10 per cent, the first heads have officially begun rolling. This comes as the carmaker has cut funding for its compact model and had to delay some Cybertruck deliveries. Read more…
Maserati launches electric convertible for over £185,000
Maserati has presented its third electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore. It is the Stellantis subsidiary’s most expensive electric model to date: in the USA, the base price is $203,000 while UK buyers must fork over £185,610. Read more…
BP scales back ambitions for BP Pulse
The mineral oil company BP has cut back its global growth plans for its fast-charging infrastructure called BP Pulse. Instead of focusing on twelve countries, BP Pulse will focus only on four. Read more…
Mercedes offers eSprinter with smaller battery in the US
Mercedes now offers an 81-kWh battery option for its 2025 eSprinter in the US. The latter will be available in the second half of the year from 61,250 dollars. Read more…
Audi defeats Nio in legal dispute over ‘S’ designation
In the legal dispute between Audi and its Chinese rival Nio over the model designations ES6, ES7 and ES8, which has now been going on for over two years, the Munich Higher Regional Court has now also ruled in favour of Audi. Nio will probably not continue with its lawsuit. Read more…
Inductive truck charging project takes shape in the USA
It’s a bold vision that engineers at Purdue University are pursuing: They are working on enabling wireless charging of electric trucks while travelling on US highways. If a pilot project is successful, the technology could revolutionise freight transport. Read more…
Transport UK London Bus electrifies bus line in London
A fleet of Wrightbus Electroliner electric buses has hit the street on London route 306. The route will now be served exclusively by Transport UK London Bus’ electric buses. Read more…
Illinois funds hundreds of new fast-charging points
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) will fund 643 new fast-charging points at 141 locations in the US state. It has earmarked $25.1 million for a total of 20 applicants. Read more…
Rowland and Wehrlein win Formula E race in Misano
At the Formula E premiere in Misano, Italy, Nissan works driver Oliver Rowland won the race on Saturday and Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won the race on Sunday. Although a Porsche crossed the finish line first in both races, Antonio Felix da Costa was disqualified on Saturday. Read more…
AFIR: Static QR codes remain permissible payment option at charging stations
The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) took effect this weekend, and with it, several requirements regarding payment options for newly deployed public charging points. The EU Commission now published a Q&A paper, as there are still question marks over the technical implementation. Read more…
Honda is ahead of schedule for its Ohio EV production hub
Honda has announced progress in the establishment of its planned ‘Honda EV Hub’ in Ohio, which will serve as a roadmap for production of Honda’s EVs in North America. Production at the EV Hub is planned to start in late 2025. Read more…
Tesla is planning massive layoffs
Tesla could significantly reduce its staff. According to internal documents, one in ten employees could be affected. That also includes people with senior management positions. Read more…
Renault Espace could return as an electric car with a retro design
Renault is considering a purely electric edition of the Espace with a retro look. With an electric, seven-seater Espace based on the Ampr Medium platform (previously known as the CMF-EV), Renault could offer a competitor to the VW ID.Buzz and co. Read more…
Mahle receives record order for eMobility components
Mahle has secured two major orders for thermal management modules for use in electric vehicles with a total value of almost 1.5 billion euros. One of the two deals is the largest single order for the technology group in its corporate history. Read more…
GAC to launch electric cars with solid-state batteries in 2026
The Chinese car manufacturer GAC has unveiled a solid-state battery technology that should be ready for use in just two years. The company plans to first use it in series production vehicles of the Hyper brand from GAC Aion from 2026. Read more…
Audi could set up module production at Böllinger Höfe
According to a media report, Audi is planning to set up a production facility for battery modules at its Böllinger Höfe site in Germany in addition to its car production. The modules are probably intended mainly – but not only – for the nearby Neckarsulm vehicle plant. Read more…
Euro 7 regulation clears next hurdle
The EU Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which defines rules on emission standards for on-road vehicles and the durability of batteries. It is the final step in the decision-making process. Read more…
Milence builds first truck charging park in the Nordics
Milence, the electric truck charging joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and the Volvo Group, is expanding into the Nordic region. The company is building a new charging hub in southwestern Sweden, offering eight charging points in the first phase. Read more…
European research teams to increase battery life with new charging protocol
An improved charging protocol could significantly extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. In experiments, an international team of researchers has found a way to reduce the effects of ageing during charging – using only the charging protocol. Read more…
