The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $50 million in grants to six states to help small and medium-sized suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities to the electric vehicle supply chain. Read more…
SNE Research: Only 5,621 new FC vehicles in the first half of the year
According to SNE Research, fewer than 6,000 hydrogen vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of 2024. The exact figure was 5,621, which corresponds to a year-on-year decline of 34.1 per cent. Two countries in particular stand out in terms of registrations. Read more…
Over 1,200 electric cars involved in V2G project in China
A large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project has been launched in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, involving more than 1,200 electric vehicles capable of feeding energy back into the grid. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) suspends Electric Delivery Van production for Amazon due to parts shortage
Rivian (RIVN) has temporarily paused Electric Delivery Van (EDV) production at its Normal, IL plant due to a parts shortage. A company spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday as Rivian faces its latest hurdle. Read more…
You Don’t Really Need DC Fast Charging
I put 1,000 miles on a Hyundai Kona with just Level 2 public charging and the car’s included Level 1 cord. Here’s what I learned. Read more…
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng plans $500 million battery plant in Turkey
Ganfeng plans to set up a joint venture in Turkey, which plans to invest $500 million to build a lithium battery project with an annual capacity of 5 GWh in Turkey. Read more…
Tesla releases $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Today, Tesla has started selling a new accessory for the Cybertruck, and this one’s all about keeping your food and beverages cool. The new Cybertruck Cooler can be yours for $700, and it’s designed to fit perfectly in the Cybertruck’s frunk. Speaking of design, the cooler also has an angular look inspired by Tesla’s first truck, so that it truly… Read more…
Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes
Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world’s fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a 10%-80% charge… Read more…
Fastned increases turnover by 45 per cent
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has presented its business figures for the first half of 2024. In this period, Fastned achieved a turnover of 37.8 million euros, 45 per cent more than in the same period last year. The Dutch company has also reached an important milestone on its way to 1,000 locations by 2030. Read more…
The Volkswagen GTI EV Will Be About ‘More Than Just Power’
“It will be a real go-kart,” a top VW executive says of the electric GTI. “I’ve driven a prototype and it’s really amazing.” Read more…
Lynk & Co says Z10 gets over 10,000 pre-orders in 24 hours after pre-sales begin
Lynk & Co began accepting customer pre-orders for the Z10 on August 15, with the official launch set for September 5. Read more…
Acura unveils electric SUV coupé concept
The Honda subsidiary Acura is giving a preview of its next all-electric model with its new concept called the Performance EV Concept. The series version is set to become the first electric car to go into production at Honda in the US state of Ohio at the end of 2025. Read more…
British H2 truck manufacturer HVS partners with Hybot from China
The British manufacturer of fuel cell trucks Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has agreed a strategic cooperation with the Chinese H2 truck manufacturer Hybot to promote the use of hydrogen trucks in Europe. Read more…
BYD looks to build new EV factory in Pakistan
The Chinese electric car giant BYD will start selling its vehicles in Pakistan soon. The company is also rumoured to be planning its own car factory in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Chinese investment group ADM has announced the construction of an electric car factory in Pakistan. Read more…
VW consolidates EV R&D in China, looks to build ‘Wolfsburg of the East’ in Anhui, report says
In a recent shake-up, Volkswagen moved its BEV R&D resources in China to Anhui province, where it hopes to build a “Wolfsburg of the East,” according to local media. Read more…
Share of combustion vehicles in China declines sharply
In July, new energy vehicles accounted for more than half of all new registrations in China for the first time. A recent survey shows that this is not an outlier, but that the combustion engine is massively losing importance in China – with consequences for Western manufacturers in particular. Read more…
Kia EV4 hatchback spied in Korea
The Kia EV4 was initially teased as an affordable electric sedan, but recent sightings in Korea have revealed a hatchback variant undergoing testing. Could this be Kia’s strategic move to create a vehicle specifically designed to suit the European market’s fondness for hatchbacks? Kia first unveiled the EV4 concept last October as part of its ambitious plan to roll out… Read more…
VW China JV recalls 283 imported Audi e-tron GT electric sports cars due to brake system concern
The Audi e-tron GT is a luxury electric sports car that currently has a starting price of RMB 999,800 ($139,380) in China. Read more…
AkzoNobel protects batteries with one-spray powder coating
AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed an innovative powder-coating technology that provides improved electrical protection for EV battery systems in just one spray. Read more…
Leapmotor sees Q2 gross margin turn positive, prioritizes volume
Despite improved gross margin, Leapmotor’s losses continued to widen in the second quarter as it saw record quarterly R&D investments. Read more…
