ABB has presented a more energy-efficient motor and converter package for electric buses. The individual components of the package are optimally harmonised with each other. Read more…
Tesla pause sparks EV charging rivals in $5B federal buildout
Amid uncertainty about the future of the Tesla Supercharger network, rival charging networks see an opportunity to grow. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently fired most of the Tesla Supercharger team, but has since reversed that move and attempted to hire people back. Tesla has also made it clear that it will continue the buildout of whatever new… Read more…
Archer Aviation finds a partner to commercialize eVTOL travel in Korea, demo flights coming in Q4
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation is continuing to lay the global groundwork for commercial operations in a new territory: South Korea. The next-generation aircraft specialist has announced a new partnership with Korea’s leading mobility-as-a-service company, KaKaoMobility, to participate in the country’s Grand Challenge and bring eVTOL travel to the region quickly. Read more…
Researchers develop mechanically robust nanocellular graphene for sodium-ion batteries
Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have discovered a means to achieve crack-free, robust nanocellular graphene (NCG) to use in a sodium-ion battery (SIB). NCG is a specialized form of graphene that achieves a large specific surface area by stacking multiple layers of graphene and controlling its internal structure with a nanoscale cellular morphology. However,… Read more…
China to pour millions into solid-state battery research
China plans to fund a project for developing solid-state batteries with an investment of more than 6 billion yuan (766 million euros). Six companies will be eligible for the government funding. Read more…
EU may not announce EV tariffs until after European elections
According to several media reports, the EU Commission will not announce its decision on tariffs on EVs from China until after the European elections on 9 June. A specific date has already been mentioned, but the Commission has denied this. Read more…
Porsche hesitates to build a battery factory in Brandenburg
According to a German media report, Porsche cannot bring itself to build a large battery cell factory in Brandenburg. At the Annual General Meeting on 7 June, Porsche’s Supervisory Board members intend to put the issue on the back burner, at least for the time being. Read more…
BYD’s 1st showroom in Saudi Arabia opens
BYD said it has built up a team of more than 100 people in Saudi Arabia and will open more stores there. Read more…
China to invest $830 million in solid-state batteries
China, being the global electric vehicle powerhouse that it is, is doubling down on its commitment to revolutionize the industry. With a colossal investment of RMB 6 billion (that’s around €773 million at current exchange rates) earmarked for research and development of all-solid-state batteries, the country is focused on accelerating the evolution of EV technology. The government-backed initiative, spearheaded by… Read more…
Xiaomi denies as rumors swirl that it plans to acquire stake in Evergrande NEV
Earlier today, rumors spread that Xiaomi EV was planning to acquire a 58.5 percent stake in Evergrande NEV in order to use the latter’s existing factories to address its capacity issues. Read more…
Great Wall Motor to close European headquarters, report says
Great Wall Motor plans to close its European headquarters in Munich at the end of August and fire all of the 100 or so local employees, according to a German media report. Read more…
MAHLE and Volytica speed up statistical diagnostics for HV batteries
Volytica will present its continuous battery diagnostics solution, consisting of the E-CHARGE 20 charger and E-HEALTH Charge system, developed with MAHLE Aftermarket, at the IT-TRANS event in Karlsruhe, Germany Read more…
IM Motors plugs into Nio’s charging network
IM Motors has become the second EV maker to connect to Nio’s charging network this month after GAC Aion’s Hyper brand. Read more…
Volvo collaborates with Utility Innovation Group and Portable Electric to launch off-grid chargers
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) and Volvo Penta have launched two new charging units in the North American market in collaboration with Utility Innovation Group (UIG) and Portable Electric. The PU750 unit is developed and built by UIG is designed for fast charging of larger equipment onsite without needing a converter, while the PU130 developed with… Read more…
EST-Floattech supplies Octopus battery systems to Wight Shipyard
Netherlands-based battery manufacturer EST-Floattech will provide its Octopus Series battery systems to UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard for installation on two vessels, Mars Clipper and Cross River Ferry. The vessels will be operated by ferry service company Thames Clippers. Wight Shipyard, on the Isle of Wight, specializes in high-speed ferries, retrofits and vessel maintenance. Thames Clippers… Read more…
Tesla reassures judge that move to Texas won’t affect Elon’s compensation case
Tesla has successfully reassured a Delaware judge that its attempted incorporation move to Texas won’t affect Elon Musk’s CEO compensation case. Read more…
$20,000 VW, Kia sets sales records, and Tesla in Mexico | Quick Charge
Volkswagen is bringing a $22,000 electric car to market, how Kia going all in on EVs is impacting its sales, and Mexico still thinks it’s getting a Tesla gigafactory. All this and more on Quick Charge (by Electrek). Read more…
More Fisker Layoffs Reportedly Hit Software, Design, Content Teams
The extent of the layoffs at the embattled EV startup is not currently known, but they come just after another recent wave of cuts. Read more…
Volkswagen just teased us with design details of the new Transporter van
Volkswagen just shared the first design details of the seventh generation of BEV and PHEV Transporter van – here’s what we learned.. Read more…
New York City is about to get its largest battery storage project
New York City’s largest battery storage facility will replace a natural gas peaker plant unit retiring in 2025. Read more…
