The Model 3 and Model Y are at the top of the list. More…
Nissan Aims To Be ‘In The Top Group’ With Cheaper, Better All-Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are coming to a Nissan product by 2028, and look to offer great power density, charging time, and price. More…
CPCA expects China’s Oct NEV retail sales at 750,000, up 0.9% from Sept
The penetration rate of NEVs at retail in October is expected to be around 37.1 percent, up from 36.9 percent in September. Read more…
BYD’s Seal and Dolphin, XPeng’s P7 ace Euro NCAP safety test
Three new Chinese models went through the rigorous testing process of NCAP’s European branch – the BYD Seal, BYD Dolphin and XPeng P7. All three received the maximum five-star rating, showing that Chinese manufacturers take safety just as seriously as their European competitors. Euro NCAP’s scores The latest Euro NCAP testing system takes into account the ever-changing automotive landscape in Europe. One of the required safety systems is CPD, which stands for child protection detection. This is a system that warns if there’s a child left inside the car and it’s particularly… More…
Circu Li-ion receives millions in seed funding
The German-Luxembourg battery recycling start-up Circu Li-ion has closed its seed funding round of 8.5 million. Circu Li-ion develops a new process consisting of hardware and AI software for upcycling lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Cell samples for BMW’s New Class roll off the assembly line
BMW is now producing the first battery cell samples, which it will use in the New Class models from 2025. Production takes place at the manufacturer’s new Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf, Germany. Read more…
JLR converts Slovakian Nitra plant for BEV production
JLR will produce electric cars at its plant in Nitra, Slovakia, in the future. The first electric vehicles are expected to roll off the production line there before the end of the decade – but it is still unclear which models they will be. Read more…
Nissan EV Pickup Not An Immediate Priority But Will Happen: Report
Global product strategy boss says Nissan will eventually “have to electrify the truck,” but compact and mid-size SUVs will come first. More…
BMW starts testing eTrailer for logistics purposes
In cooperation with Trailer Dynamics, the BMW Group has tested an electrically powered semi-trailer on various routes and distances. Not in the role of a manufacturer, but for its own logistics. In combination with an electric tractor unit, the initiators of the tests came up with a range of more than 600 kilometres. Read more…
Electrify America invests in new and old infrastructure in California
Electrify America is investing 172 million dollars in its infrastructure in the US state of California. About 80 million dollars have been earmarked for upgrading and replacing existing chargers, while the remaining 92 million dollars will be used for expansion. Read more…
Finally: A small electric car that uses Gogoro’s swappable battery packs
Today at the Japan Mobility Show, we’re getting our first look at an electric car concept that employs Gogoro’s swappable batteries. Called the Project X, it’s an initiative from the MIH Consortium developed by Foxconn.. More…
UK government approves latest charging infrastructure rules
The UK government wants to make EV charging easier and more transparent while pushing local authorities to set up more charge points. MPs now officially approved legislation first proposed in July. Read more…
Germany: Solaris to deliver FC buses to Krefeld
Another German city has opted for hydrogen buses from Poland. Krefeld’s public transport company SWK Mobil has ordered ten fuel cell buses from Solaris. The first three Urbino 12 Hydrogen will be delivered by the end of 2024. Read more…
LG Energy Solution is ramping up battery production capacities
LG Energy Solution is ramping up battery production at its factory in Arizona to begin production of 4680 battery cells, which are favoured by Tesla. Production is planned to be up and running by the end of 2025. Read more…
Volvo pushes performance limits with electric test truck
A battery-electric prototype from Volvo Trucks has covered half a million kilometres in two years. The heavy-duty model drives almost 1,000 kilometres a day, six days a week. Read more…
Vitesco & German government to develop battery warning systems
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is cooperating with Vitesco Technologies to develop an early warning system for EV batteries intended to find and limit possible damage to the battery before it is destroyed. Read more…
The Quirky BMW i3 Tops Newly Affordable Used Cars List
The average price for a used three-year-old i3 went down 18 percent in the last year. More…
Works with Synop program tackles EV charger interoperability issues
Many companies offer charging and energy management solutions for EV fleets, and most claim that their systems are hardware-agnostic. But can a fleet operator be sure that their existing EVSE has actually been tested with the software they’re buying? Energy management provider Synop has released Works with Synop, a program that provides customers with a… Read more…
Nio opens 2,000th battery swap station in China
Electric vehicles are all the rage, but for many potential owners, the inconvenience of frequent and long charging sessions looms large. Nio, China’s prominent EV company, takes a different approach with its expanding network of battery swap stations. It’s not about plugging in anymore, it’s about swapping out. Nio just reached a significant milestone, inaugurating its 2,000th battery swap station in China. Located at the Baoji West service area on the G30 Lianyungang-Khorgos highway. With this achievement, Nio inches closer to its ambitious target of establishing 2,300 swap… More…
Bruno Lambert becomes the new CEO of B-ON
The StreetScooter successor announced a change in leadership. Bruno Lambert, co-founder and president of B-ON, will take over from current CEO Stefan Krause. Read more…
