Chemical producer BASF has started operating its prototype metal refinery for battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The plant is focused on the development of operational procedures and the optimization of battery recycling technology, processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery production scrap. This will facilitate the optimal recovery of metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese… Read more…
Lyten ships lithium-sulfur cell samples to EV manufacturers
US-based chemical manufacturer Lyten has started shipping lithium-sulfur A sample cells to its investor Stellantis and other US and EU automotive OEMs for evaluation. The company has also started shipping samples to a major consumer electronics company and to US military agencies. It is targeting delivery of samples to more than 20 potential customers during… Read more…
Hyundai, Kia confirm first US-made EVs: $7,500 tax credit eligible?
Hyundai on Friday confirmed its first EV for U.S. production, while the automaker’s Kia brand began U.S. EV production that same day. But neither brand is discussing eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit quite yet. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the first model produced at the automaker’s EV “Metaplant” near Savannah, Georgia, Jose… Read more…
BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD posted its second-highest sales last month as new energy vehicle (NEV) sales continued picking up. Read more…
Tesla starts selling the new Model 3 Performance in China
Tesla is starting to officially sell the new Model 3 Performance in China and it is going to be interesting to see how the vehicle does in the market. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales are on fire in the US, setting another record in May
If you’re seeing more electric Hyundai SUVs out and about, it’s not just you. Hyundai Motor America sold a record number of IONIQ 5 models in May as EV sales continue trending higher. Read more…
Nissan conducts a successful autonomous driving test on streets of Tokyo
Nissan has been working on autonomous driving since 2017 and today, the company announced it conducted a successful test in the real world, using a Nissan Leaf prototype. Nissan says it’s the next step towards offering an autonomous mobility service in 2027. The new Nissan Leaf prototype had an array of 14 cameras, 10 radars and 6 LiDAR sensors, a… Read more…
Faraday Future Delivered 10 EVs in 2023: Four Sold, Six Leased
The company has non-binding pre-orders for over 300 units. Read more…
Translink receives first electric buses from Wrightbus in Northern Ireland
Northern Irish public transport operator Translink is currently receiving the first of a total of one hundred electric buses that it has ordered from Wrightbus, another Northern Irish company. Read more…
Roaming platform Gireve raises 20 million euros
The French roaming platform Gireve has raised 20 million euros in fresh capital, which will be channelled into the expansion of the platform and the development of new services. In addition to existing investors, the US investment platform Partech has joined as a financial backer. Read more…
Following insolvency, Turkish investor buys Pepper Motion
The conversion specialist Pepper Motion is being sold to a strategic investor from Turkey. The sale of the Denkendorf-based company was preceded by insolvency in self-administration, as has been publicised. It is unclear what will become of the recently advertised plans for India. Read more…
Fortum and Marubeni launch battery recycling cooperation
The Finnish company Fortum Battery Recycling has signed a preliminary agreement and a letter of intent with the Japanese trading group Marubeni to jointly establish a sustainable recycling chain for lithium-ion batteries, focussing on the recycling of graphite. Read more…
First hydrogen Coast Guard ship hits the waters in the USA
The US Coast Guard has approved its very first hydrogen-fueled vessel to enter commercial service. It will now undergo a six month trial period. Read more…
Kia U.S. EV Sales Doubled To Spectacular New Record In May 2024
Nearly 10% of new Kia vehicles were all-electric as sales of all EV models grew. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Owners Need Parts. The Company Planned On It Being ‘Perfect’ Instead
Scarce replacement parts forced Fisker to poach components from its factory and disassemble cars, former employees told InsideEVs. Read more…
Amazon funds support for European battery startups
Startups from all over Europe have qualified for the new Amazon Sustainability Accelerator, a funding programme for sustainability. Among them are Twaice and Circu Li-ion, two young companies from Germany that want to extend the life cycle of batteries. Read more…
Porsche 911 adopts hybrid, steers clear of full electrification
The new Porsche 911 has received a facelift, and along with the mid-cycle refresh, it has adopted hybrid technology. Hybrid is as far as Porsche is willing to go on the electrification front for the 911, however. Read more…
Why The U.S. Government-Funded EV Charger Rollout Is Taking Forever
Where are all the EV chargers? Plus, we look at Ford’s unexpected boom in hybrid profits and more. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA will take on Pikes Peak and Nurburgring N24
Hyundai N is boldly moving towards the future of motorsport with its all-electric lineup at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. However, the Korean automaker is not only vying for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory with three Elantra N TCR cars. The company is also showcasing the impressive capabilities of its Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec at the legendary… Read more…
Rock Tech Lithium receives green light to build refinery in Guben
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium has received final approval from Brandenburg’s state government for its lithium hydroxide converter currently under construction in Guben. There is no mention of whether subsidies from state funds will also be provided. Rock Tech Lithium recently received a funding cancellation from the federal government. Read more…
