Startups from all over Europe have qualified for the new Amazon Sustainability Accelerator, a funding programme for sustainability. Among them are Twaice and Circu Li-ion, two young companies from Germany that want to extend the life cycle of batteries. Read more…
Porsche 911 adopts hybrid, steers clear of full electrification
The new Porsche 911 has received a facelift, and along with the mid-cycle refresh, it has adopted hybrid technology. Hybrid is as far as Porsche is willing to go on the electrification front for the 911, however. Read more…
Why The U.S. Government-Funded EV Charger Rollout Is Taking Forever
Where are all the EV chargers? Plus, we look at Ford’s unexpected boom in hybrid profits and more. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA will take on Pikes Peak and Nurburgring N24
Hyundai N is boldly moving towards the future of motorsport with its all-electric lineup at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. However, the Korean automaker is not only vying for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory with three Elantra N TCR cars. The company is also showcasing the impressive capabilities of its Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec at the legendary… Read more…
Rock Tech Lithium receives green light to build refinery in Guben
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium has received final approval from Brandenburg’s state government for its lithium hydroxide converter currently under construction in Guben. There is no mention of whether subsidies from state funds will also be provided. Rock Tech Lithium recently received a funding cancellation from the federal government. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By Ford F-150 Owner: ‘It’s Like An Exotic Car’
It drives better than his F-150 Lariat, but this Ford owner isn’t sold on what the Cybertruck would be like to live with. Read more…
Chinese battery maker Gotion plans to build energy storage plants in Spain
Gotion has signed a new cooperation agreement to work with two partners on energy storage and new material development in Spain. Read more…
Skywell presents electric SUV for the UK
Skywell has unveiled the BE11 as its first model in the UK. The Chinese electric SUV will be available to pre-order from August 2024 and the first models are expected to be delivered in September. Read more…
7,893 new electric cars registered in Norway in May
New electric car registrations in Norway fell slightly again in May to 7,893 vehicles.The growth in April therefore appears to be a small outlier, however the same model proved most popular:The Volvo EX30 remained the best-selling model in Norway in May. Read more…
$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to US soon, said Stellantis CEO
A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the U.S. “very soon,” Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told CNBC and other media at a Bernstein investor conference last week. “If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the U.S.,” Tavares said at the conference, which was held prior to last week’s Wagoneer S debut… Read more…
China: Pre-orders open for Stelato S9 with 800 km range
The Stelato S9 that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April is now available to pre-order in China. Its domestic launch will take place in the coming months. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric car sales exceed expectations
Xiaomi has surpassed initial delivery targets with its first-ever electric vehicle, the SU7. This impressive feat is a testament to the growing demand for electric cars, particularly in China, and further solidifies Xiaomi’s position as a major player in the automotive industry. Xiaomi delivered 8,646 SU7 units in May, a modest increase from the initially reported 8,630. This revised figure… Read more…
Audi considers building Q8 e-tron luxury SUV in Brussels
Following the decision to withdraw production of the Q8 e-tron from Europe and relocate it to Mexico, the search is on for alternatives for the Audi plant in Brussels. This could also have an impact on a German Audi plant. Read more…
Hyundai to build the Ioniq 5 in the USA from late 2024
Buoyed by strong demand for the Ioniq 5 in the US, Hyundai has decided to build it at an upcoming plant in the state of Georgia. The electric crossover is one of the brand’s most advanced models to date. Read more…
Solus Power and QinetiQ team up to electrify the military field
Solus Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape. Read more…
Nio makes organizational changes involving Onvo sub-brand
Nio has renamed its units previously known as “Strategic New Businesses,” and has created 16 regional companies for the Onvo unit. Read more…
Li Auto reportedly merges sales and delivery teams for higher volume
Li Auto has merged its sales and delivery teams to eliminate possible conflicts of interest between the two in order to better sell cars. Read more…
Neta’s Indonesia plant begins mass production
The locally produced Neta V-II is powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from Chinese battery maker Gotion High-tech, with 44 percent of the components of the pack produced in Indonesia. Read more…
The Lucid Air Sapphire Is ‘The Best Sedan Ever Made’, MKBHD Says
But all of that power and refinement comes with a hefty price tag. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Early Fast-Charging Test: ‘Not Bad’
The Equinox EV is rated at a maximum of 150 kW for DC fast-charging, and in this Out of Spec test, it seems to live up to the promise. Read more…
