The German industrial robot and automation expert Kuka is building welding robots for the production of EVs for an automotive customer in the double-digit million euro range. The robotics specialist is supplying the robots, including the cells in which the welding process will take place. Read more…
Used EV prices have plummeted, now stand below ICE prices
Average used EV prices fell below average prices for used gasoline cars in February, and have continued to decrease since then, according to iSeeCars. Used EV prices stabilized in 2023, after roughly two years of surges, but they’ve fallen significantly so far this year, iSeeCars found in an analysis released earlier this month. That trend is… Read more…
SK On reports progress in solid-state batteries
SK On is making progress in the development of solid-state batteries: The South Korean company claims to have created a solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries that can be operated at room temperature. Read more…
China: EV share reaches 40% in May
The share of electric cars in total sales in China has never been as high as in May 2024. Four out of ten passenger cars from China had a plug. With around 955,000 new electric cars and plug-in hybrids, manufacturers are approaching the one million mark in absolute terms. Read more…
Germany: Solaris to deliver 15 H2 buses to the Oberbergische Land region
German public transport operator OVAG Oberbergische Verkehrsgesellschaft will be putting 15 hydrogen buses into operation next year. The vehicles will come from Solaris. A tender for the refuelling solution is planned. Read more…
Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus receives order for 51 electric buses
The public transport provider OC Transpo, which offers scheduled services in the Canadian regions of Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Québec, is purchasing 51 units of the electric city bus LFSe+. Read more…
Fiat unveils all-electric Grande Panda
After a lengthy teaser campaign, Fiat has finally unveiled its latest creation, the Grande Panda, an all-electric vehicle poised to conquer urban landscapes with its retro charm and modern technology. Drawing inspiration from the original boxy Fiat Panda, this new model reimagines the classic design for the electric age. Don’t let the images fool you – the Grande Panda might… Read more…
Nio launches improved battery swap station in China
Nio has put the first units of its fourth-generation battery exchange station into operation in China. The new station is 22 per cent faster than the third generation and can complete a swap in 144 seconds. There is also a new DC fast charging station. Read more…
Stellantis reveals plans for Jeep under 25,000 dollars
In view of the growing strength of Chinese competitors, Western car manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to offer affordable entry-level electric car models. Stellantis has now finalised its plan for a Jeep for under 25,000 dollars. Read more…
Air taxi startup Lilium opens branch in China
German eVTOL developer Lilium is opening its regional headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) in the Chinese metropolis of Shenzei. The aim is to get the air taxis flying in the region as soon as they are ready for the market. Read more…
Proposed California bill seeks to rein in fast electric bicycle speeds
If a proposed new bill eventually becomes law, higher-speed electric bicycles may soon have a tougher row to hoe in California. Read more…
Grande Panda: Fiat presents its entry-level electric car
Stellantis brand Fiat has unveiled the Grande Panda, a new model based on the affordable CMP Smart Car platform. The Italians are revitalising the legendary Panda model name and were inspired by its iconic design. Read more…
Leapmotor reportedly begins EV production at Stellantis’ Polish plant
Leapmotor’s first T03 small EVs rolled off Stellantis’ assembly plant in Poland last week and were on schedule for mass production in September, according to Reuters. Read more…
Nio’s semi-solid state battery supplier WeLion sees 31% increase in installations in May from Apr
China saw 482.9 MWh of semi-solid batteries installed in May, up 30.9 percent from 369.0 MWh in April, with WeLion the sole contributor, according to an industry association. Read more…
bdtronic’s new machine targets the impregnation of windings
bdtronic’s B8650 impregnation machine enhances electrical component manufacturing, targeting the impregnation of windings in rotors, stators and coils used in electric motors. Read more…
Sunbelt Rentals adds electric skid steer to its California lineup
The latest addition to Sunbelt Rentals’ ever-expanding lineup of zero-emission construction equipment is here, and it’s an all-electric skid steer set to be deployed on the Gateway project at UC Berkeley, California. Read more…
Mullen PowerUP is an EV and mobile charging station in one
Based on the all-electric Mullen THREE electric chassis cab, Mullen says the new PowerUP mobile charging platform provides increased job site versatility thanks to on demand, mobile DC fast-charging. Read more…
Selling A “Stupid” Tesla Cybertruck, Upgrading To Cadillac Lyriq
From range to pricing and accessories, the Cybertruck has failed to live up to his expectations. Read more…
APM Terminals to pilot electric terminal tractors with inductive charging at New Jersey port
APM Terminals Elizabeth, a division of shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, is dipping its corporate toe into electrification. The company will invest $5 million in its Electrification Pilot Project, including a $1.4 million Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant from the EPA. The DERA grant has facilitated the replacement of seven diesel terminal tractors with new… Read more…
Mercedes to use Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 for its HPC public EV charging network
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, is moving ahead with its planned $1-billion investment in public EV charging. As part of this investment, Mercedes-Benz HPC announced plans to deploy Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 throughout its network. Manufactured in Wisconsin, the Hypercharger 400 offers charging power levels up… Read more…
