The spinoff 8inks from Schlieren, Switzerland, has developed a multi-layer coating technology for lithium-ion battery production. Founderful and other investors are now giving 8inks three million euros to scale up the already patented technology. Read more…
Komatsu launches first ever electric drilling, bolting rigs
Komatsu just launched its first-ever electric underground drilling and bolting rigs, signaling a new beginning for the Japanese construction giant’s hard rock mining portfolio. Read more…
Kia unveils the new EV6 with more range, updated features, and a sleek new design
The Kia EV6 facelift is finally here. Kia revealed the new EV6 Tuesday with more range, a host of new features, and an “evolved” design for the modern era. Read more…
Stellantis, Leapmotor officially launch joint venture to sell Chinese EVs in Europe this fall
One week after reporting plans for a press event launching its new joint venture, Stellantis and Leapmotor have officially begun the new business venture together. The new JV, named “Leapmotor International,” will expand to sell Chinese EVs in Europe this fall, with additional markets to follow. Read more…
Only 2% of Tesla Full Self-Driving trial users end up buying it, credit card data show
According to credit card data, only about 2% of the Tesla owners who used Full Self-Driving in the free month trial ended up buying it after. Read more…
USA increases tariffs on electric cars from China from 25 to 100 per cent
While the EU is still investigating potential dumping of electric cars from China, the US government has now announced an increase in import duties on electric vehicles from China to 100 per cent. Batteries are also affected. To protect against “unfair trade practices”, as they say. Read more…
Einride to electrify Dubai port with DP World
The Swedish electric logistics company Einride and the Arabian port operator DP World are entering into a partnership to electrify the movement of shipping containers at the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai. The aim is to save 14,600 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per year. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range
The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan. Read more…
Xpeng reportedly to use BYD batteries in Mona sub-brand
Xpeng will reportedly use batteries from BYD in its Mona sub-brand. Aonther report earlier this month said Nio’s Onvo sub-brand would use BYD batteries. Read more…
Building lighter components with 3D printing
Researchers in France are developing a new way to use additive manufacturing (AM) for EVs, writes Nick Flaherty.
Renault Group is working with French research group CEA-Liten on a complex mesh structure that can be produced in a single, 3D-printing AM stage to produce components with adaptive mechanical behaviour. Read more…
New standard proposed for e-mobility power management
Intel is proposing a standard for power management across an e-mobility platform, based on its work in the computer sector, writes Nick Flaherty.
It is taking a whole vehicle energy-management approach, inspired by PC equipment. It is looking to apply these concepts to an electric vehicle (EV) platform for the first time to provide a central energy management standard. Read more…
First showing of new eVTOL vehicle with US certification
Joby Aviation has shown its electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle in Europe for the first time as it receives US certification for its propulsion systems, writes Nick Flaherty.
The certification plan, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is a critical step towards receiving type certification. The eVTOL was shown in Europe for the first time at the Mobile World Congress exhibition by partner SK Telecom. Read more…
Wiesbaden ESWE depot now offers 120 charging points for electric buses
ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft in Wiesbaden inaugurates its successfully remodelled bus depot. A total of 120 electric buses can now draw power for their day trips from the same number of charging stations. Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH acted as the technology partner for the project. Read more…
Here are the first official images of Nio’s Onvo L60, launching tomorrow
Nio’s first sub-brand is almost ready to launch its first EV. The official event is tomorrow, on May 15, in China, and ahead of that a few official images have been shared by Nio showing us bits and pieces of the new car, which will be called Onvo L60. This will be positioned to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, aiming… Read more…
138-year-old ship converted to electric drive in Berlin
Berlin’s oldest passenger ship ‘Kaiser Friedrich’ used to consume a whopping 150 litres of diesel per operating hour. But this is now a thing of the past: Torqeedo, a specialist in electric boat engines, has converted the 138-year-old ship to an electric drive. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6: Bigger Battery, Different Face, Fingerprint Reader
The facelifted EV crossover also brings extra buttons inside for the heated and ventilated seats. Read more…
US announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100%
China said it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. Read more…
Vauxhall unveils the Frontera electric crossover
Opel/Vauxhall revealed the design of the new Frontera a few weeks ago, and now the new electric compact SUV from Rüsselsheim is finally celebrating its world premiere. While international pricing remains unclear, it was announced that the Frontera will also be available as a seven-seater. Read more…
China’s April sales statistics show YoY growth by a third
Manufacturers producing in China sold around 850,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids in April. Although this is slightly less than in March, a third more plug-in vehicles were sold than a year ago. The electric share of all vehicles sold in China climbed to around 36 per cent in April. Read more…
BYD Shark pickup’s specs released ahead of debut
The BYD Shark can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.7 seconds, with an NEDC battery range of 100 kilometers and a combined range of 840 kilometers. Read more…
