Li Auto has recently announced plans to build more than 10,000 of its own fast-charging stations in China by 2025. That is more than three times as many as Li Auto officially announced in April 2023. On 1 March, the company known for its range extender drives will launch its first battery-electric model. Read more…
Category: Electrive
King Charles III’s I-Pace to hit the auction hall
An electric car of royal origin will soon be going under the auction hammer in England. It is the Jaguar I-Pace that King Charles III purchased in 2018 – back then as a prince. Its paintwork is unique in the world. Read more…
Ionity hits milestone of 600 charging locations in 24 European countries
The fast-charging joint venture Ionity has reached the 600 charging parks mark in Europe. The number of Ionity locations is set to grow to more than 1,000 in the coming year. Read more…
New York’s Uber and Lyft fleets electrifying faster than expected
Just over 10,000 of the cars used by Uber and Lyft in New York City are now electric. That is twelve per cent of the total fleet of the two ride-hailing companies. This means that the drive transition in both fleets is happening faster than expected. Read more…
Germany no longer subsidises electric trucks and buses
Germany has discontinued its funding programmes for climate-friendly commercial vehicles and alternative drive systems for buses in passenger transport. Only projects that have already been approved will still be funded. Read more…
Australia to promote electric truck ramp-up with inductive charging
The Australian government is funding a university research project to establish wireless charging technology for electric vehicles with 3 million AUD. The goal is to promote the uptake of heavy electric vehicles. Read more…
LFP battery specialist IBU-Tec is stepping up work on sodium-ion batteries
IBU-Tec Advanced Materials reports progress in the development of sodium-ion batteries – above all in the expansion of production to larger volumes. The Weimar-based company is also involved in a project to develop sodium batteries for industrial trucks. Read more…
Tesla aims to start factory construction in Mexico in March
The start of construction of the Tesla factory in Mexico is apparently imminent. According to Samuel García, the governor of the Mexican state of Nuevo León, construction of the factory is set to begin in March at the latest. Read more…
Xpeng prepares product offensive – including two new
According to CEO He Xiaopeng, Xpeng is planning around 30 new and revised models over the next three years. The first electric Xpeng vehicles based on two new platforms are to be launched on the market this year. Read more…
US could weaken proposed tailpipe emission cuts
Under pressure from the automotive industry, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to ease emissions targets for new cars. Major US manufacturers had urged Washington to slow down the pace of electrification, as the technology is still too expensive. Read more…
UK: Toyota increases deposit contribution for the bZ4X SUV
Toyota is offering UK customers a 2,000-pound deposit contribution when they opt for the all-electric bZ4X SUV. The offer continues through to 2 April 2024. Read more…
Tata Group could separate from EV-related businesses
Tata Group may spin off its battery cell subsidiary Agratas, Bloomberg reports, citing insiders. This would allow the battery division to raise funds and go public in Mumbai later. The company’s electric vehicle business could await a similar faith. Read more…
Octopus launches V2G tariff as a UK-first
Octopus Energy has launched what it claims to be the UK’s first mass-market-ready vehicle-to-grid tariff. The company claims its Octopus Power Pack could save an average driver about £850 a year but there are limits. Read more…
Hyundai expands charging network in India
Hyundai Motor India announced the successful expansion of its ultra high speed public EV charging network across key highways and cities in India. Read more…
Norway likely to miss electrification target for 2025
Norway is well on the way to achieving its target of 100 per cent new electric vehicle registrations by 2025. The situation is different for vans, for which 2025 has also been announced as the target year for phasing out combustion engines in new vehicles. Read more…
BMW’s new flagship i7 xDrive60 impresses with comfort and luxury
Until BMW launches the New Class with an 800-volt system, the i7 is the Munich-based company’s electric flagship. Unlike its main competitor Mercedes with the EQS, BMW currently does not have a purely electric platform but rather a base shared with the combustion engines. Does that work well in the luxury segment? And can the i7 impress with its comfort and features?
Electra announces hybrid aircraft cooperation with Surf Air Mobility
The Californian electric aircraft developer Electra has announced a supply deal with the Californian airline Surf Air Mobility. The two will put hybrid electric aircraft into use in California for short-haul flights. Read more…
California provides billions in funding for charging networks
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a further 1.9 billion dollars for new EV charging stations and hydrogen refuelling stations in the state. The funds to build infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks, and buses will be made available through grants over the next four years. Read more…
Sweden launches light-duty commercial EV incentive
The Swedish Energy Agency is offering a “climate bonus” for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. The subsidies apply to battery and fuel-cell electric commercial vehicles used by businesses or local and regional authorities. Read more…
Symbio is declared official supplier for Extreme H off-road racing series
The fuel cell joint venture Symbio from Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis will be the official supplier of the Extreme H off-road racing series. Read more…
