Ford has bought Auto Motive Power (AMP), a California-based specialist in battery and power management and charging solutions. AMP will be broken up and integrated into Ford’s Model e electric car division following the deal. Read more…
Scania to use ABB’s charging solutions
Swiss technology group ABB has signed a global framework agreement for charging infrastructure with truck manufacturer Scania. Subsidiary ABB E-mobility will supply Scania with its full range of DC solutions from 24 to 600 kW. Read more…
Volvo Cars launches energy business
Volvo Cars is launching a new business unit for energy-related products and services. Under the umbrella of “Volvo Cars Energy Solutions”, the carmaker bundles technology and services for a comprehensive e-car ecosystem. At the start, there is a V2G pilot project in Gothenburg. Read more…
Arriva orders 34 more electric double-deckers from Wrightbus
Wrightbus has received a follow-up order from bus operator Arriva in London. After the latter already ordered 50 electric double-deckers of the type StreetDeck Electroliner BEV from Wrightbus in April, the operator now wants 34 more units. Read more…
Volvo EM90 interior teases a ‘Scandinavian living room’ experience
Volvo has began the hype campaign for its all-electric minivan, the EM90. As official unveiling nears, Volvo delivered a glimpse into the interior, which it says is a “Scandinavian living room” on wheels. The EM90’s stretches out over a length of 5,206 mm, a width of 2,024 mm, and a height of 1,859 mm. This size not only gives it a commanding presence on the road but also enables a spacious cabin that is the most expansive Volvo has ever offered. The vehicle’s dimensions nudge it just above the Mercedes EQV, in fact. Beneath the floor, lies the beating heart of the EM90 – a 272… More…
Norway: 7,516 new electric cars in October
Norway recorded a decline in electric car registrations in October. 7,516 new EVs were registered there last month, 1,484 fewer than in September. The long-term leader of the model ranking also took a hit. Read more…
IBU-Tec launches cathode material for sodium-ion batteries
IBU-Tec Advanced Materials has launched a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries. The German company, based in Weimar, claims to be the first manufacturer in Europe to produce and commercially sell sodium manganese oxide (NMO) in large quantities. Read more…
ADL launches electric bus models in the UK & Ireland
British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) is launching two new BEV models away from its electric bus collaboration with BYD. Introduced in 2022, the Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV e-buses are now going on sale in the UK and Ireland. Read more…
BMW starts series production of the iX2
BMW has kicked off series production of the new X2 and its all-electric offshoot, the iX2, in Regensburg, Germany. With the start of production (SOP) of the second X2 generation, the carmaker added a third shift in Regensburg. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz To Expand U.S. Charging Network With Simon Partnership
A top executive said Mercedes-Benz wants to make charging easy for everyone, including your grandmother. More…
China’s Oct NEV wholesale volume at record 890,000 units, CPCA estimates show
China’s October wholesale sales of passenger NEVs are expected to be 890,000 units, up 32 percent year-on-year and up 7 percent from September, the CPCA said. Read more…
VW still hesitant about Eastern European battery factory
Despite pressure from the Czech government, Volkswagen still does not want to decide on a location for a possible new battery cell factory in Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic is threatening to promote battery projects of other companies instead. Read more…
Chery unveils concept car claimed to have world’s lowest wind resistance
Chery said its new concept car achieves the world’s lowest wind resistance of 0.168 Cd with the help of its bionic design with the inspiration of tuna fish. Read more…
Tesla sells 72,115 China-made vehicles in Oct, down 2.64% from Sept
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LG Chem and LX Hausys announce material for delaying thermal runaways
LG Chem has announced that, together with LX Hausys, it has developed a material that delays battery thermal runaways.
Their Special Flame Retardant Continuous Fibre Thermoplastic (CFT) can withstand flames and high pressure for more than 14 times longer than existing thermoplastics. More…
Moulding method for pack covers
Materials firm Sabic has successfully moulded an EV battery pack top cover using low-pressure injection moulding (writes Nick Flaherty).
The trial of the process is part of Sabic’s Bluehero initiative to show the manufacturability of large EV battery components using thermoplastic injection moulding.
This specific form of injection moulding caters to the large size and functionality of the top cover, and is a new approach for the high-volume production needs of the future for EVs. More…
Li Auto Q3 earnings preview: Solid quarter expected, should competition from Aito be a concern?
While demand for Li Auto’s vehicles remains robust, investor concerns about competition have increased, particularly around Huawei-backed Aito, said Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu’s team. Read more…
BYD offers $1,370 limited-time discount on Qin Plus EV
The Qin family was the third best-selling BYD model in October with 42,767 units sold. Read more…
BYD Oct sales breakdown: Song 63,965, Seagull 43,350
With 63,965 units sold in October, the Song family continues to rank as the top-selling BYD model, up 1.79 percent from September. Read more…
Watch Tesla testing Cybertruck’s 4-wheel steering as if it’s sliding on ice
Tesla has been spotted testing the Cybertruck’s 4-wheel steering capability at Gigafactory Texas. It makes the pickup look like it is sliding on ice. More…
