BMW has unveiled model updates for its X5 and X6 SUV models, which will be launched worldwide in April 2023. In the course of the updates, the drive system for the plug-in hybrid variant of the X5 has also been renewed – the X6 will not be offered as a PHEV. This now bears the […] More…

Two new investments by the British government are to harness the UK’s research and innovation excellence to decarbonise the maritime sector. A total of over £80 million will go into the two projects. The investments include a £77 million Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition and a £7.4 million flagship UK National Clean Maritime […] More…

WiTricity, the US provider of wireless charging systems, has announced cooperating with the Chinese manufacturer Yutong Bus to enable inductive charging of automated electric minibuses. They have already launched a first deployment in full commercial operation. Wireless charging is being used commercially for the first time in Yutong’s automated (Level 4) Xiaoyu 2.0 minibus in […] More…

Dutch fuel cell system developer and integrator zepp.solutions has confirmed the development of a hydrogen truck based on an existing diesel truck. The first examples of the H2 truck, called Europa, are expected to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Europa is a 4×2 tractor unit. Which diesel model will serve as […] More…

British government-owned National Highways has acquired 307 zero-emission and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). 187 PHEVs have already arrived, with another 24 on the well and other electric cars from Kia and Hyundai on the way. The most modern is the 31 fully electric Hyundai Kona joining National Highway; Staff across the country will use them […] More…

Los Angeles-based B2U Storage Solutions is currently using 1,300 retired battery packs from old Honda & Nissan electric vehicles at its solar and energy storage facility in Lancaster, California. Now the storage facility has reached an energy content of 25 MWh. B2U (“Battery Second Use”) Storage Solutions specialises in the development and operation of large-scale […] More…

The Chinese manufacturer Geely has launched its latest model: the all-electric Panda Mini. There are a total of four variants of the small electric car, which will cost between 39,900 and 53,900 yuan (around 5,500 to 7,400 euros) in China, depending on the equipment. The Panda Mini is, as usual for the small runabouts, quite […] More…

As the European Commission prepares to present new draft legislation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions next week, the ICCT provides fuel for the raging debate in Brussels. We also reached out to the organisation to learn what this may mean for future buying decisions. To begin with, the new ICCT study clearly finds battery-electric power superior […] More…

The US manufacturer Endera will deliver up to 1,000 electric shuttles to over 300 fleet operators in California thanks to a state-wide purchasing contract. It includes options for even more shuttles over the five-year contract period. The customer is the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) – the largest state transport association in the USA. […] More…

Kempower, Finland’s foremost manufacturer of EV charging equipment, is ready to set up shop in the USA. The plant in Durham County, North Carolina, shall start producing DC chargers for electric vehicles before the year’s end. Kempower initially plans to invest $41 million and can expect government subsidies totalling around three million dollars over twelve […] More…