Britishvolt has extended its contract with WMG, University of Warwick, to develop battery cell technologies and accelerate the route to market, in a multi-million-pound deal. Following an initial 12-month project, Britishvolt and WMG are now embarking on a two-year programme of work. Researchers of WMG, an academic department at the University of Warwick, will assist […] More…
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Aptera orders in-wheel motors from Elaphe
US-based Aptera Motors announced a deal worth several hundred million euros to source in-wheel electric motors from Elaphe. The arrangement includes a detailed plan to scale production in Slovenia, and then extend production to the US. A major part of the plan is the establishment of a new 160,000 square foot R&D and production centre […] More…
USA: Nissan and Wallbox to power home charging this summer
Nissan and Wallbox Chargers have teamed up in the United States for a home charging package. Starting this July, Nissan will offer EV owners in the US to purchase Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus level 2 home charger and schedule installation online with a rebate. Nissan clients may place orders through the company’s USA website, but the […] More…
USA: Nissan & Wallbox power home charging this summer
Nissan and Wallbox Chargers have teamed up in the United States for a home charging package. Starting this July, Nissan will offer EV owners in the US to purchase Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus level 2 home charger and schedule installation online with a rebate. Nissan clients may place orders through the company’s USA website, but the […] More…
McLaren to use Nissan drives in Formula E
Following the recent announcement of McLaren Racing’s entry into Formula E for the upcoming season, McLaren Racing has now entered into a long-term cooperation with Nissan. Nissan will supply the electric drive system for the entire Gen3 era of Formula E to the British team as part of the partnership. Nissan will also compete in […] More…
Polestar presents Polestar 5 prototype at Goodwood
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Polestar presented for the first time a development prototype of the Polestar 5, scheduled for market launch in 2024. In addition, Polestar now officially states target values for the performance of the four-door electric GT. The dual-motor powertrain, which is currently being developed in Sweden, is expected to produce […] More…
German police may ban Tesla cars due to Sentry Mode
While Giga Berlin is finally churning out Tesla EVs made in Germany, the new cars may not be free to go everywhere. The head of security for Berlin’s police has attempted to issue a ban for any Tesla coming near police stations and headquarters since he considers the cars a threat to data security. The […] More…
CATL to begin manufacturing third-gen batteries in 2023
The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has presented the third generation of its cell-to-pack battery technology, which was announced a few months ago. With it, ranges of over 1,000 kilometres are supposed to be possible “in the blink of an eye”. Production and market launch is planned for 2023. The battery, named Qilin, sets a new […] More…
Gridserve & Moto open another two Electric Super Hubs
Gridserve and Moto, a British motorway services operator, have opened two new ultra-rapid charging hubs in the UK. Calling these stops Electric Super Hubs, the sites at Moto Severn View and Heston are offering six and eleven High Power Chargers respectively, and form part of a network of hubs. Gridserve claims the high power chargers […] More…
Wireless charging halves e-bus operating cost for Link Transit
The US transport agency Link Transit from Wenatchee, Washington, is wirelessly charging electric buses using inductive charging systems from Momentum Dynamics. After three years in daily use the authority is drawing a satisfactory balance, in particular when it comes to operating cost. According to Link Transit’s General Manager Richard DeRock, the operating cost of their […] More…
Xpeng has stopped accepting orders from Europe
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is suspending its pre-orders for its P5 model, which opened in March in the European countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands, until further notice, citing global supply chain problems. In mid-March, Xpeng had opened the reservation portal for four European markets. The P5 e-sedan was priced between […] More…
Skoda to install 200 ultra-rapid charge points in Prague
Skoda Auto and Czech energy company Prazska Energetika have agreed to install 100 ultra-rapid charging stations in Prague throughout 2025. A working group including members from both parties is charged with identifying the best locations across the capital of the Czech Republic. In this way, 200 charge points, each with a capacity of at least […] More…
US Democrats drop plan to expand EV subsidies
Democrats in the US Senate have abandoned their plan to increase the tax credit for electric vehicles assembled by union workers in the US to up to $12,500. This means that the previous tax credit of up to $7,500 will remain for these electric vehicles. The measure as part of the ‘Build Back Better’ plan […] More…
BMW to open a new factory in Shenyang
The BMW Group has expanded its production capacity in China to 830,000 vehicles per year with the official opening of the BMW Brilliance Automotive plant in Lydia, a district of Shenyang. The Lydia plant is fully flexible and can produce up to 100 per cent fully electric vehicles, according to the automaker. The opening ceremony […] More…
Audi to manufacture electric drives in Hungary
Audi will produce a new electric drive family for the MEB ECO platform for use in the Volkswagen Group’s electric small cars at its plant in Györ, Hungary, from 2025. A new production area is being built specifically for this purpose. The modular system, referred to as MEB ECO in the Audi Hungaria announcement, is […] More…
Audi to manufacture MEB electric drives in Hungary
Audi will produce a new electric drive family for the MEB ECO platform for use in the Volkswagen Group’s electric small cars at its plant in Györ, Hungary, from 2025. A new production area is being built specifically for this purpose. The modular system, referred to as MEB ECO in the Audi Hungaria announcement, is […] More…
Teslas banned from driving due to espionage concerns
Tesla cars will be banned from driving in China’s Beidaihe district for at least two months from 1 July. The background is a Communist Party leadership meeting planned there. There is apparently concern, similarly to an earlier case, that the cameras integrated in the cars could be used for espionage purposes. reuters.com More…
Electrogenic launches kit to convert Land Rover Defenders
In the UK, electric vehicle conversion specialist Electrogenic has announced the launch of a ‘drop in’ kit to convert fossil-fuelled Land Rover Defenders to electric. Electrogenic has designed the kit so it can be installed by a suitably qualified mechanic and should be maintenance-free. In installing the kit, an electric motor is bolted to the […] More…
Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect
Paris-based energy management and automation company has acquired California-based EV charging solution provider EV Connect. CEO and founder Jordan Ramer of EV Connect will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary with the current management team. EV Connect says that Schneider Electric’s acquisition will enable the company to accelerate its growth. “We […] More…
Hydro-Quebec orders 7,500 chargers from FLO
Hydro-Québec, owner of the Electric Circuit EV charging network in Canada, has selected fellow Quebecois charging provider FLO, a subsidiary of AddEnergie, to supply the Electric Circuit with up to 7,500 Level 2 chargers between 2022 and 2026. The two Canadian companies have been collaborating since 2013. FLO has already supplied Hydro-Quebec with around 4,500 […] More…
