In the “Four-volt sodium-ion battery” (4NiB) project, the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) is working with three renowned partners to develop sodium-ion batteries that are to be powerful, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly – using materials from biowaste, among other things. Read more…
Solaris reports orders for over 700 fuel-cell electric buses in Europe
Solaris has published sales data for its hydrogen buses and counts 40 customers from ten European countries. They ordered over 700 fuel cell vehicles from the Polish manufacturer, but many orders still await completion. Read more…
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV recalled over shaky ground
Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has ever produced over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The U.K. prestige luxury brand notes that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started in… Read more…
Ford seeks to spur Mach-E sales with fleet deals, dealership rentals
Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. A discount of $7,500 for state and local government customers, as well as certain customers, is available on all new 2024 Mach-E orders received through Apr. 30, reports CarsDirect. The… Read more…
Tesla sold one out of every 8 cars in California in 2023, 21.4% EV share
California hit a new record last year with 21.4% of new cars being all-electric, and once again Tesla led the pack with the two best-selling cars in the state, the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3. But Toyota narrowly maintained its leadership as the top-selling brand in the state, with Tesla nipping at its heels. Read more…
GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales
Despite a truly terrible year for GM that involved plants being shut down for weeks due to a union strike, Bolt battery recalls, EV production problems, and the nightmare that keeps on giving that is Cruise, General Motors says it should tally up nearly $10 billion for 2023 – but we certainly don’t owe that to stellar EV sales. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Deliveries Postponed Due To Software Issue: Report
Customers of Volvo’s cheapest car have to wait a little longer to take delivery as the fix can’t be done over-the-air. Read more…
GM Dealers Say Drivers Want More Hybrids, Which GM Isn’t Making
Plus, lawmakers look to probe Ford’s battery plant, and Tesla’s Autopilot recall is deemed a “distracting” flop by owners. Read more…
Nio reaches deal with local firm for production of SiC modules
United Nova said it will be the production supplier for Nio’s first in-house developed 1200 V SiC module, helping the EV maker build on its leadership position in the 900 V high-voltage platform. Read more…
Servotech chargers coming to BPCL pit stops across India
Servotech Power Systems has bagged a significant order of 1,800 EV chargers from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The project will involve Servotech manufacturing and deploying the DC chargers across India in an ambitious timeline. Read more…
Volkswagen is putting stock market plans for PowerCo on hold
Volkswagen is reportedly hesitating in its search for investors for its battery division PowerCo and its IPO. According to an agency report, the Group is said to have put talks with potential investors on hold and deprioritized a possible stock market debut. Read more…
Kia Global EV Wholesale Sales Hit New Record In December 2023
The Kia EV9 exceeded 10,000 units for the first time in a single month. Read more…
BMW expects 20% EV sales’ share in 2024, 25% in 2025
BMW delivered a report on the progress it has made in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars and revealed some bulish expectations on its EV in the process. While the company was keen to point out that it has met and exceeded the EU targets for emission on the cars it sold in 2023, the really interesting bits concern… Read more…
CATL expects profit growth of up to 48% in 2023
The earnings preview implies CATL returned to net profit growth in the fourth quarter, after seeing a sequential decline in the third quarter. Read more…
Volkswagen hands over its largest ID. Buzz fleet to date to Helion
The Swiss energy solutions company is converting its commercial vehicle fleet to electric. The company just received 100 ID. Buzz Cargo vans in corporate design, which now form one of the largest fleets of commercial EVs in Switzerland. Read more…
Kia EV3 likely will arrive sooner, EV4 delayed
Kia wants to launch its EV3 in the first half of 2024. The Kia EV4 is to follow at the beginning of 2025, slightly later than previously planned (end of 2024). This was reported by South Korean media, citing a high-ranking Kia manager. Read more…
Chery doubles its research and design team in Europe
The Chinese car manufacturer has announced the expansion of its development centre in the German town of Raunheim near Frankfurt. Against the backdrop of launching the Group brands Omoda and Jaecoo, Chery wants to strengthen its presence in Europe. Read more…
Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches
EV drivers looking to get behind the wheel of their new Volvo all-electric SUV EX30 may have to wait a bit longer as Volvo works to resolve some software glitches before delivery – the second time a Volvo EV launch has been delayed due to software. . Read more…
Ecolab partners with Ford Pro to accelerate EV adoption
Ford Pro will collaborate with global sustainability leaders Ecolab to speed up the electrification of its vehicle fleet, with a goal of transitioning to a 100% fully electric commercial fleet by 2030. Read more…
Renault cancels IPO of electric car subsidiary Ampere
Renault has canceled the IPO of its electric car division Ampere planned for the first half of 2024 – at least for the time being. The current conditions on the stock market are not suitable for this. Read more…
