Nissan recalls almost 1.4 million vehicles in the USA, Europe and Japan. The electric Leaf and the Note, Kicks, and Serena models run as hybrids on the e-Power drive are affected. News agencies report Nissan identified “several problems”. These include cars suddenly accelerating after exiting cruise control and a short circuit that can cause motors […] More…

For the first time, more electric cars than diesel cars were newly registered in the EU in June. This was reported by the European manufacturers’ association ACEA. Registrations of new BEV passenger cars rose by 66.2 per cent in the EU in June compared to the same month last year, to 158,252 cars. This represents […] More…

US automotive supplier BorgWarner and semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi are expanding their collaboration for silicon carbide (SiC), making the total agreement worth over $1 billion in lifetime value. BorgWarner plans to integrate Onsemi’s EliteSiC 1200 V and 750 V power devices into its power modules for traction inverters. Inverters control electric drive motors and are part […] More…

The fast-charging provider Atlante, linked to the Stellantis automotive group, will set up 87 HPC charging points in France. Specifically, it will install them at four Vinci Autoroutes service stations. All chargers have a power output of up to 150 kW. The locations are Chavanon on the A89 (25 HPC charging points), Saint-Léger Ouest and […] More…

The German automotive supplier Mahle provided insights into its developments in the field of e-mobility at a ‘Tech Day’. In the eMobility business, the company is increasingly relying on its system competence – and not just the sale of individual components. The new electric drive system is a new modular technology system for electric motors […] More…

Dachser has delivered details on the scheduled expansion of the ‘Dachser Emission-Free Delivery’ scheme. The company now designates twelve, and not ten, more major cities in Europe to roll out deliveries with electric vehicles throughout 2025. Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Hamburg, Cologne, London, Malaga, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Toulouse, Warsaw and Vienna all made it to the list, […] More…

Stellantis is adopting a diversified strategy for sourcing semiconductors for its future electric car platforms. The carmaker has already signed direct partnerships for the supply of semiconductors with a purchase value of more than ten billion euros by 2030 with several manufacturers. For its STLA platforms, the carmaker cooperates with strategic partners from the semiconductor […] More…

Volkswagen reports progress in research at its US innovation centre in Tennessee. The German carmaker’s developers are working on increasing the range of electric vehicles via material improvement and further developing inductive charging there, among other things. The relevant research projects are taking place at the Knoxville Innovation Hub of the Volkswagen Group of America, […] More…

European fleet giant ALD | LeasePlan announces plans to buy 15,000 electric and plug-in hybrid cars over the next three years. The total budget of over half a billion euros is coming in equal parts through ALD and the Europan Investment Bank (EIB). The investment breaks down into a €300m credit granted by EIB, on […] More…

The EU has signed a raw materials agreement with Chile. Although the word “lithium” does not appear in the accompanying EU communication, from a European perspective, the deal is likely to be primarily about securing lithium reserves. According to the official wording, both sides want to “deepen cooperation in the field of sustainable raw materials […] More…

The Tata Group will build its first battery cell factory outside India in the UK. The British government has now officially confirmed what had already become apparent. At the beginning of February, it was leaked that Tata Motors was looking for a location for its European battery cell factory in Spain and the UK. However, […] More…

VanMoof has been declared insolvent. According to the latest report by The Verge, the court in Amsterdam has withdrawn the so-called suspension of payments order and said the e-bike brand is bankrupt in what appears a rather abrupt manner. The news comes only days after the first reports of VanMoof facing severe difficulties appeared. Insolvency […] More…

Fastned has opened its third and fourth fast charging locations in Switzerland in Graubünden. The new locations, Apfelwuhr North and Apfelwuhr South, each have four fast charging points, and are part of 20 new charging parks planned in Switzerland. Fastned won the corresponding tender from the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) in 2019. Four sites – […] More…

Fisker will debut in the Indian market with a limited edition of its first electric SUV. The company will release 100 Ocean Extreme Vigyan Edition SUVs and expects to commence deliveries before the year’s end if all works out. Before any launch, there is homologation to pass, and Fisker expects to complete the process for […] More…

Webasto and Danfoss Editron have electrified a giant drill from Dutch manufacturer Dieseko for the first time. The Woltman 90DRe weighs 90 tonnes and can drive piles up to 36 metres long into the ground by drilling or driving. The Woltman 90DRe uses a drive system from Danfoss Editron and 36 battery packs from Webasto, […] More…

Toyota Canada has scored a significant deal with Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Passengers arriving in the capital of Alberta province may soon see Mirai hydrogen cars zooming about. The airport ordered 100 FCEVs as part of a more significant challenge in the Edmonton region. The partners call the order a “key development in Alberta’s clean […] More…

Energy storage specialist Corvus Energy has unveiled a marine fuel cell system using technology from Toyota. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System uses four Toyota fuel cell modules and can be combined with Corvus batteries. In addition to the basic hydrogen fuel cell system, Corvus Energy is currently developing CoPilot, an application that helps system […] More…

General Motors is suspending production of its electric BrightDrop cargo van at its plant in Ingersoll, Canada, this month. According to a media report, battery supply problems are to blame. This was reported by the London Free Press, citing the union representing workers at the plant. Production at the plant has been halted for the […] More…

The US manufacturer Lucid Motors produced 2,173 electric cars and delivered 1,404 EVs in the second quarter. Thus, production and deliveries were slightly below the first quarter. However, the (lowered) annual target still seems within reach. Already in Q1, the 2,314 vehicles produced and 1,406 delivered represented a decline compared to Q4/2022. While it was […] More…

Berlin-based charging infrastructure provider Ubitricity has won two new contracts in England for up to 560 additional lantern charging points. The chargers will be installed in the West Berkshire region and the London Borough of Redbridge. West Berkshire is located west of London and comprises 63 communities. It is a so-called Unitary Authority in the […] More…