Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows in what European countries the electrification of trucks and buses is picking up speed – and which EU nations have ignored the development so far. The figures range from three-digit registration figures in Germany to zero in other countries. Read more…
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Delhi expands electric bus fleet by 350 vehicles
Delhi is procuring more electric buses as the city ordered 350 electric buses, taking the number of emissions-free buses in the national capital to 1,650. Read more…
Joby’s eVTOL to lift off in Dubai
US company Joby Aviation has signed a definite agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch a flying taxi service in early 2026. The deal gives Joby the exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai for six years. Read more…
Mack Trucks to upgrade Roanoke facility for expanded truck production
Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations manufacturing facility in Virginia to upgrade the plant for higher production capacities for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric trucks. Read more…
St. Gallen wants to order 13 electric buses from Ebusco
The St. Gallen public transport authority (VBSG) wants to purchase 13 electric buses from Ebusco. The order is exclusively for twelve-metre-long models. The original plan to also order midi buses has been cancelled. Read more…
24M presents new new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries
The US battery cell developer 24M has announced a new electrolyte called Eternalyte, specially developed for lithium metal batteries. The liquid electrolyte is supposed to significantly improve cycle stability and charging capacity. Read more…
LGES procures more lithium from western Australia
LG Energy Solution has secured additional lithium for its batteries. A new purchase agreement with Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilizers (WesCEF) provides for the supply of up to 85,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from Western Australia. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper likely not coming until 2025
The planned facelift for the Tesla Model Y will apparently not be launched on the market in 2024. What had previously been rumoured has now been confirmed by Tesla in an email to its sales staff in North America. Read more…
Vacuumschmelze and LS Eco Advanced Material to produce rare earth magnets
German company Vacuumschmelze (VAC), which specialises in magnetic materials, and the South Korean company LS Eco Advanced Materials are planning a joint venture to produce neodymium for electric car motors. The joint venture will be founded this year, and production should kick off in 2027. Read more…
Chrysler shows off electric sports coupé concept
The US Stellantis subsidiary Chrysler has unveiled the Halcyon Concept, an all-electric sports coupé. The four-door vehicle is based on the Stellantis STLA Large platform and, according to Chrysler, has an 800-volt battery system with lithium-sulphur batteries. Read more…
France lowers environmental bonus for EVs
France has cut its EV bonus for high-income households by 20 per cent and made other significant changes to its so-called “bonus écologique.” This comes after Paris scrapped another subsidy altogether. Read more…
BYD could build a plant in Mexico
BYD is looking into building an electric car plant in Mexico to serve the US market. As the head of the Chinese manufacturer in Mexico explains, BYD is currently negotiating the conditions with the local authorities, including the plant’s location. Read more…
Rivian offers new entry-level battery options
US manufacturer Rivian now offers two new entry-level battery options for its R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S electric SUV. These will have a capacity of 106 and 121 kWh. Read more…
Charging infrastructure project to take off in Bristol
Over 300 chargers will be installed across the West of England region, including 187 in Bristol. The rollout will take until March 2026. Read more…
China’s car and battery industry launches solid-state battery offensive
A number of major Chinese battery and car manufacturers are joining forces to drive forward the commercialisation of solid-state batteries. The initiator of the alliance is the Chinese government. Read more…
Consortium puts hydrogen cargo ship on the Rhine
The initiators of the EU Flagships project and their partners have presented their first cargo ship converted to fuel cell propulsion. The 1.2 megawatt “H2 Barge 2” will travel on the Rhine between Rotterdam and Duisburg. Read more…
StoreDot achieves 1,100 cycles with “100in4” battery cells
Israeli battery developer StoreDot has further developed its fast-charging XFC battery cells. StoreDot has achieved 1,100 cycles in a small form factor cell for the “100in4” technology, which will be able to recharge 100 miles in four minutes. The technology will be ready for series production in 2026. Read more…
Mainz Rose Monday parade float shows Chinese electric car outpacing German stone-age EV
China is preparing to conquer the world market with a constant stream of new electric cars – and the German automotive industry is lagging behind “open to technology”. This (not so unrealistic) image was conveyed by a float in the Rose Monday parade in Mainz. In the supporting role: a Stone Age BMW. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox receives new pricing and US subsidy approval
General Motors released updated pricing for the Chevrolet Equinox EV. The automaker confirmed that the Equinox EV 1LT, the base model of the crossover, will start at $34,995. Read more…
ADL will deliver 33 electric buses to Seattle
Sound Transit, the regional transport operator in the greater Seattle area in the US state of Washington, has ordered 33 fully electric double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis. Delivery of the Enviro500EV buses is scheduled for 2026. Read more…
