The EU Parliament is considering imposing sanctions on member states and charge point operators misaligned with the European plans to accelerate charging infrastructure. MPs could vote to propose significant fees this month since member states are nearly 50% off target. Instead of the more than 677,000 charging stations for trucks and cars the EU wanted […] More…

The US government is almost doubling its budget for the promotion of “clean” school buses because of the high demand reflected in applications submitted between May and August this year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is now making a total of 965 million dollars (about 995 million euros) available in 2022 instead of the previously […] More…

The US Government has announced nearly doubling the budget for clean school buses this fiscal year. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the decision followed “overwhelming” demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. EPA said it received around 2,000 applications requesting nearly $4 billion for […] More…

Renault’s Mobilize has announced plans for a network of ultra-fast charging hubs in Europe. Mobilize Fast Charge will comprise 200 sites with six charge points, each adding up to 1,200 plugs. Mobilize will rely on Renault dealers located near motorways for locations. In France alone, Mobilize wants to install 90 such charging hubs, equivalent to […] More…

Volkswagen may turn to Magna International to help them relaunch the Scout brand in the USA with a range of “rugged” new offroad EVs. Apparently, VW is in talks with the contract manufacturer and continues to consider getting a dedicated new platform for these vehicles. According to German media, the companies were in talks over […] More…

Volkswagen may turn to Magna International to help them relaunch the Scout brand in the USA with a range of “rugged” new offroad EVs. Apparently, VW is in talks with the contract manufacturer and continues to consider getting a dedicated new platform for these vehicles. According to German media, the companies were in talks over […] More…

Amazon has announced investing over one billion euros into decarbonising its logistics operations in Europe within the next five years. The online retailer targets doubling the electric vehicle fleets with plans for purchasing thousands of new EVs, including large trucks and corresponding mega-watt charging infrastructure. Amazon is reportedly already using thousands of zero-emission vehicles across […] More…

ChargePoint has launched a new AC charging station in Europe and says the CP6000 was designed for business customers since the modular design leads to flexibility and scalability. RAW Charging has signed as the first customer. ChargePoint considers the CP6000 its most flexible and serviceable global AC charging solution and points to the integrated network […] More…

Logistics provider DX says it has launched a three-year project with its client Ikea. DX will establish a fleet of electric delivery vehicles and use these in its operations for Ikea home deliveries in Northern Ireland and the UK. DX has already invested £750,000, with further investment planned over the next three years to build […] More…

Michigan is about to approve $400 million in incentives to help companies build battery factories worth $4 billion in the state. Preliminary funding approvals confirm earlier rumours of VW partner Gotion High Tech planning to manufacture in the (former) centre of the US car industry. There are also implications for BMW. A Michigan economic development […] More…

Electric aircraft face many hurdles before taking off. Technological challenges of weight versus range are better known, yet e-planes must be certifiably safe. Guest author Vance Hilderman helps newcomers steer through the turbulence of certifying and points out air pockets in regulation. *** The aviation industry has been in the crosshairs lately due to its […] More…

In Glasgow, Scotland, SSE’s Energy Solutions business has opened its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub. The hub is part of an initiative to deliver 300 hubs across the UK and Ireland in the next five years. The first hub has six charging bays and is located on Glasgow’s Castlebank Street. The company says the hub […] More…

The French vehicle developer Gaussin is planning to use hydrogen fuel cells from Symbio. While Gaussin and the joint venture of Michelin and Faurecia have signed a corresponding letter of intent, the deal is not yet binding. The agreement concerns the use of Symbio’s “H2Motive” product range, which is to be customised for Gaussin vehicles. […] More…

British cell manufacturer Amte Power has signed an agreement with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to have up to 60,000 of its “ultra-high-power cells” manufactured annually at the research centre over an initial 24-month period. Amte Power says that the cooperation will take the company into the next phase of its commercialisation plans. The […] More…

Nio held its European launch at the Tempodrom in the heart of Berlin yesterday evening. With its three electric car models for the European market, its Nio Home concept replacing car dealerships and showrooms, and its battery swapping stations and subscription models, the young company convincingly showed it will be capable of disrupting the nascent […] More…

Nio has changed the name of its electric SUV ES7 in Europe to EL7 right at the last minute before the European market launch in Berlin today. The young and rather successful Chinese company has made the quick change in order to avoid a protracted dispute with German luxury carmaker Audi. On Nio websites in […] More…

Foxtron, the automotive division of Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn, has given a first preview of its Model B electric hatchback. The complete vehicle will be unveiled in a week and a half. The company has also signed a manufacturing agreement with Indiev. The Model B premiere is to take place on 18 October at Foxconn’s […] More…

Elon Musk has now announced the start of production of the Tesla Semi on Twitter. The first examples of the heavy-duty electric truck are to be handed over to Pepsi on 1 December. Not much has been revealed about the trucks so far. In August just passed, Musk confirmed that the first Semi would be […] More…

Honda has now revealed the first glimpse of the interior and exterior design of its first all-electric SUV model. The Prologue will be based on General Motors’ Ultium platform and will be launched in North America in 2024. Press photos now revealed by the Japanese company show that the collaboration with General Motors has produced […] More…

In Germany, Volvo Trucks is to deliver 20 FH Electric heavy-duty electric trucks to Amazon before the end of the year. The electric trucks are to replace Amazon’s old diesel vehicles. Volvo Trucks only recently started series production of the FH Electric in Gothenburg, Sweden. Amazon has committed to becoming CO2-neutral throughout the company by […] More…