In an exclusive interview, we spoke with Yanqing Wang, CEO of Lead, a leading Chinese manufacturer of new battery manufacturing equipment, whose machines manufacture batteries for many global OEMs. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Xpeng looks to manufacture EVs in Europe
Xpeng is looking for a production site in Europe in light of the additional EU tariffs on electric cars imported from China. In addition, the Chinese startup is intensifying its ongoing cooperation with Volkswagen. Read more…
Six electric cargo towing vehicles for Schiphol Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles. There are currently six electric vehicles in use for WFS, but the entire fleet in Amsterdam is set to become purely electric by mid-2025. Read more…
Can-Am presents its first electric motorbikes
The Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is taking its Can-Am brand back to its roots as a motorbike manufacturer. The first two all-electric motorbike models Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin are now available for pre-order. Read more…
DAF reports successful customer tests of its XD and XF electric trucks
DAF Trucks has delivered individual units of its new electric truck models XD Electric and XF Electric to Dutch transport companies for testing. The company is now publishing initial feedback. Meanwhile, contrary to earlier schedules, series production of the duo has still not started. Read more…
USA: Rhode Islands gets hundreds of new public EV chargers
The US state of Rhode Island has received $15 million in federal funding to extend its EV infrastructure network. The goal is to install a further 206 stations across the state. Read more…
GAC launches production of high-performance electric motor
The Chinese car manufacturer GAC has started production of a new, particularly efficient high-performance electric motor that can increase the range of an electric vehicle by up to 50 kilometres without having to increase the size of the battery. Read more…
Battery recycling project spins off from University of Graz
ProtectLiB, a spin-off from the University of Graz, has developed a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles. The prototype is already standing at the spin-off. Read more…
Mullen to deliver electric cargo vans and trucks to the United Arab Emirates
US company Mullen Automotive has signed a purchase agreement worth about $210 million with Volt Mobility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The latter agreed to buy 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 vehicles by the end of 2025. Read more…
Daimler Buses integrates solutions from ChargePoint
ChargePoint announces a new partnership with Daimler Buses. In future, ChargePoint’s telematics and charging management systems will be integrated into Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses. Read more…
Continuous high charge levels damage LFP cells, US researchers say
According to a new study co-authored by Tesla battery researcher Jeff Dahn, repeated charging cycles at a higher state of charge can damage LFP cells over time. However, the researchers also recommend that high charge levels in electric cars should not be avoided as a matter of principle. What do the new findings mean in everyday life? Read more…
Stellantis delays investment in US car plant
Stellantis has announced that it will put investment in its automotive factory in Belvidere, Illinois, on ice. The plant is to be converted to EV production with the help of US government funds. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union criticised the move and is threatening to strike. Read more…
Canada to impose 100% import duties on China-made EVs
Canada will implement a 100 per cent surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles are also included on the list – as is the Tesla Model 3, which is build in Shanghai. Read more…
EPCA electrifies 100-tonne mining truck
The Australian conversion company Electric Power Conversion Australia (EPCA), based in Perth, recently electrified a 100-tonne mining truck. EPCA plans to offer 50 to 70 battery-electric mining trucks per year in the future. Read more…
How CPOs can navigate industry challenges – An interview with Ampeco CEO Orlin Radev
Reliability, profitability, and regulations – these are the top three challenges charge point operators across Europe and North America face. With the upcoming Intercharge Network Conference in Berlin, we spoke to Ampeco CEO Orlin Radev about how the company’s white-label management software can help. Read more…
Kaufland Romania builds battery exchange stations
Supermarket chain Kaufland will install battery exchange stations for electric vehicles at ten of its shops in Romania by the end of the year. However, this is not about large EV batteries, but about small electric vehicles – with Kaufland’s own delivery service in mind. Read more…
MG could import electric cars from Thailand into the EU
The electric car brand MG, which belongs to the Chinese SAIC Group, could be hit hard by the European Union’s special tariffs on Chinese electric cars. To avoid these, the company could export electric vehicles built in Thailand to Europe. Read more…
VW probably wants to increase EV production in Emden
First, a cutback in EV production, then a hiring freeze, and later, a lack of electric motors—for a long time, most news about the VW plant in Emden, Germany, was negative. But now confidence is growing, and VW wants to build 50,000 more electric cars there in 2025 than this year. Read more…
Kenya to electrify government & police fleets
Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced that the government is working to outfit police officers and National Government Administration Officers with 1,000 electric vehicles per year. Read more…
BTR plans to produce anode materials in Morocco
The Chinese battery material manufacturer BTR has announced an investment in a production facility for anode materials in Morocco with an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes. Ford is expected to be one of the customers. Read more…
