Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. Read more…
How To Reduce Tire Noise While Driving Your EV
EVs are quiet, so tire noise is an issue. Hankook iON has the answer. Read more…
New Ford Capri: Here’s A Detailed Video Walkaround
Is this tall electric sedan a “real” Capri? If the Mustang Mach-E is any indication, that question may not matter. Read more…
Xpeng G6 makes UK debut at Goodwood, local sales to begin this year
The Xpeng G6, a Tesla Model Y competitor, will open for ordering in the UK later this year. Read more…
South Korea to have 1,000 hydrogen buses on the roads this month
South Korea expects to have 1,000 hydrogen buses on its roads this month. The country is taking a multi-energy approach towards achieving carbon neutrality in the transport sector and seeing a growing demand for these commercial vehicles. Read more…
Polestar Concept BST: How Polestar Wants To Take On Porsche
This close-to-production study breathes life into the Polestar O2 concept and gives it a racing makeover. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 is a budget-friendly electric SUV with a catch
The Onvo L60, the first offering from Nio’s budget-friendly Onvo brand, launched pre-sales in May with an attractive starting price of RMB 219,900 (just over €28,100). Recently released information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals a bit of a surprise: the initial release of the L60 will only feature a 60.6 kWh battery pack. This smaller… Read more…
VW allegedly sets up task force on Northvolt problems
Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
bp pulse & Simon Property to build charging infrastructure across the US
BP charging subsidiary bp pulse & the Simon Property Group have announced a partnership to install HPC stations across the USA. The first of the planned 75 locations will open in early 2026. Read more…
MG teases new electric sports car MG Cyber GTS
The MG Cyber GTS concept is about to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 in the UK on July 11, an SAIC executive said. Read more…
VW to postpone ID. Golf launch until 2029
The launch of the VW ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. The background to this is that large parts of the SSP vehicle architecture are to be rolled out later than planned. Read more…
Toyota joins North American fast-charging alliance Ionna
First there were seven, now there are eight. Toyota is the latest carmaker to join the charging joint venture Ionna to set up fast-charging infrastructure in the US and Canada. Read more…
E.On and MAN to expand truck charging infrastructure in Germany
MAN and the energy supplier E.On have entered into a cooperation agreement to install fast chargers for electric trucks at 170 locations in Europe. The first site is due to go into operation this year, with 80 planned by the end of 2025. Read more…
Lexus to equip its EVs with LiDARs from RoboSense, report says
In the meantime, Xpeng, one of the first EV makers to use LiDARs, will ditch the component on its upcoming new model, the P7+. Read more…
Singapore announces stop sale date for diesel cars and taxis
Singapore will ban the sale of diesel cars and taxis in the country from 1 January 2025. The country says eco-friendly alternatives are now widely available. Read more…
VW considers cancelling Northvolt battery supply contract
Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
Industry rebel Onewheel launches a premium off-road electric board
In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. Read more…
Volkswagen’s BEV business in China outweighs European drop in sales
The Volkswagen Group sold a total of 180,800 electric cars worldwide in the second quarter of 2024, roughly the same number as in the same period last year. However, geographical sales are shifting: the Group is losing ground in Europe and the USA, while it is clearly growing in China. Read more…
India’s ChargeZone to invest $360 mn in EV charging network
ChargeZone, an Indian EV charging solutions startup, plans to invest $360 million (€333 million) over the next four years to expand its network. The company is installing ‘superchargers,’ which are essentially ultra-fast chargers, to cater to electric cars and heavy-duty electric vehicles like buses and trucks. Read more…
Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb
BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…
