For the first time, Superchargers will be installed in a Tesla-external charging network: BP has ordered 100 million US dollars worth of Supercharger hardware, including CCS adapters, in an unprecedented deal. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Tender: Budapest to procure 50 electric buses
The Hungarian capital expects another 50 electric buses by 2025. The Budapest Transport Authority BKK has now published the corresponding tender. Read more…
QuantumScape solid-state cell reaches 1,000+ cycles in tests
Solid state battery firm QuantumScape shows promising progress in cell tests. The Volkswagen partner writes in its current quarterly report that the best-performing prototype A0 cell has exceeded its own performance targets and those of any other automotive battery cell, but challenges remain. Read more…
Renault announces 200 kW electric drive for 2027
Renault is working with Valeo to develop a new motor for 800-volt electric cars. The engine, named E7A, is currently in the prototype stage and is due to be launched on the market in 2027. Read more…
USA: Daimler Truck commences medium-duty electric truck deliveries
Daimler Truck North America has commenced series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck, and says clients have already lined up. Its sister brand, Rizon, also delivers good news. Read more…
B-ON introduces new electric transporter ‘Pelkan’
The StreetScooter successor company B-ON presented a preview of the first representative of a new family of electric delivery vehicles at the Japan Mobility Show. The Pelkan is scheduled to celebrate its world premiere and go on sale next year. Read more…
Due to rising costs, Ford scales back investment targets
The US manufacturer is struggling with rising costs, especially in the electric car segment. Even though the number of electric cars sold continued to rise in the third quarter, Ford only wants to implement its planned investments step by step. Read more…
Testing the VW ID.3: What’s new after the model update?
Almost three years ago, Volkswagen started deliveries of the ID.3 – the electric flagship model based on the MEB. However, since then, VW has been facing criticism. The Wolfsburg company addressed that and presented the revised ID.3 at the beginning of this year. We look at where VW has made improvements and where there is still potential.
E1 electric boat racing series to debut in early February
The E1 racing series for electrically powered racing boats initiated by Formula E founder Alejandro Agag will start its premiere season in less than 100 days. The initiators are now revealing further details. Read more…
Circu Li-ion receives millions in seed funding
The German-Luxembourg battery recycling start-up Circu Li-ion has closed its seed funding round of 8.5 million. Circu Li-ion develops a new process consisting of hardware and AI software for upcycling lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Cell samples for BMW’s New Class roll off the assembly line
BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production takes place at the manufacturer’s new Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf, Germany. Read more…
JLR converts Slovakian Nitra plant for BEV production
JLR will produce electric cars at its plant in Nitra, Slovakia, in the future. The first electric vehicles are expected to roll off the production line there before the end of the decade – but it is still unclear which models they will be. Read more…
BMW starts testing eTrailer for logistics purposes
In cooperation with Trailer Dynamics, the BMW Group has tested an electrically powered semi-trailer on various routes and distances. Not in the role of a manufacturer, but for its own logistics. In combination with an electric tractor unit, the initiators of the tests came up with a range of more than 600 kilometres. Read more…
Electrify America invests in new and old infrastructure in California
Electrify America is investing 172 million dollars in its infrastructure in the US state of California. About 80 million dollars have been earmarked for upgrading and replacing existing chargers, while the remaining 92 million dollars will be used for expansion. Read more…
UK government approves latest charging infrastructure rules
The UK government wants to make EV charging easier and more transparent while pushing local authorities to set up more charge points. MPs now officially approved legislation first proposed in July. Read more…
Germany: Solaris to deliver FC buses to Krefeld
Another German city has opted for hydrogen buses from Poland. Krefeld’s public transport company SWK Mobil has ordered ten fuel cell buses from Solaris. The first three Urbino 12 Hydrogen will be delivered by the end of 2024. Read more…
LG Energy Solution is ramping up battery production capacities
LG Energy Solution is ramping up battery production at its factory in Arizona to begin production of 4680 battery cells, which are favoured by Tesla. Production is planned to be up and running by the end of 2025. Read more…
Volvo pushes performance limits with electric test truck
A battery-electric prototype from Volvo Trucks has covered half a million kilometres in two years. The heavy-duty model drives almost 1,000 kilometres a day, six days a week. Read more…
Vitesco & German government to develop battery warning systems
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is cooperating with Vitesco Technologies to develop an early warning system for EV batteries intended to find and limit possible damage to the battery before it is destroyed. Read more…
Bruno Lambert becomes the new CEO of B-ON
The StreetScooter successor announced a change in leadership. Bruno Lambert, co-founder and president of B-ON, will take over from current CEO Stefan Krause. Read more…
