German chemical company LANXESS and battery materials manufacturer IBU-tec are collaborating on research aimed at developing iron oxides for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode material and improving battery performance. The companies want to improve LFP battery energy density, charging speed and cycle life. European LFP demand is predicted to climb 20% per year until 2030…. Read more…
GILLIG to supply Seattle transit agency with up to 395 battery-electric buses
Transit bus giant GILLIG has announced a new five-year contract with King County Metro, which serves the greater Seattle area. GILLIG will deliver an initial order of 89 GILLIG Low Floor Battery Electric buses, with the option to purchase up to 306 more units. Built on GILLIG’s Low-Floor platform, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus features… Read more…
Number of UK supermarkets offering EV charging keeps growing
In 2023, more than 1,600 supermarket locations offered a place for customers to plug in, according to an analysis from Zapmap and the RAC. That is an increase of 59 per cent compared to the previous year. Read more…
H2 Mobility to close three hydrogen fuel stations in Germany
A number of public H2 fuel stations in Germany will soon be closed. In Koblenz, the only public H2 filling station for hydrogen cars in the entire federal state will even be closed on 1 April due to lacking profitability. Read more…
China files lawsuit with World Trade Organization against US, citing ‘discriminatory policies’ for EVs in the IRA
China has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), claiming its subsidy policies discriminate against foreign automakers and disrupt the global goal of expediting EV adoption while distorting fair competition. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce spoke to reporters and shared the details behind the filing. Read more…
Ford partners with Allego to bring ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW to dealerships around Europe
Ford and ultra-fast EV charging network Allego have announced a new strategic partnership to deploy chargers in hundreds of dealerships across Europe. EV drivers like those in the new all-electric Ford Explorer will soon be able to access Allego chargers offering rates up to 400 kW.. Read more…
Genesis unveils stunning first luxury full-size electric SUV with the Neolun Concept
Genesis made a bold statement unveiling two stunning new luxury EVs. Among them was its first full-size luxury electric SUV concept, the Genesis Neolun Concept. Meanwhile, Genesis is previewing a new high-performance brand set to rival Mercedes-AMG with the GV60 Magma concept. Read more…
Stellantis announces mass layoffs in US and Europe
It’s not a good week to be working at Stellantis. As it (finally) moves to try to sell EVs in the US, the automaker just laid off 400 US salaried tech workers and software engineers on Friday. Today the company announced that it was slashing more than 1,500 jobs in Turin, Italy, due to what it says are slow sales of its all-electric Fiat 500e city car. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Vs. Tesla Model Y Drag Race Proves Power Isn’t Everything
The Ocean has more horsepower than the Model Y, but it’s also heavier. Read more…
Fisker On The Brink As NYSE De-Lists Stock Over ‘Abnormally Low’ Price
Plus, Toyota could build an electric Hilux in 2025 and GM pulls the plug on sharing customer driving data. Read more…
Kempower delivers bus depot charging infrastructure to Bologna
Italy’s first electric bus depot equipped with hardware from Finnish manufacturer Kempower has gone into operation in Bologna. The public transport operator TPER (Transporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna) uses DC technology from Kempower to charge 20 electric buses simultaneously. Read more…
BYD launches compact electric SUV Yuan Up with starting price of $13,400
BYD offers the Yuan Up in three trim levels, with a range of up to 401 km and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 7.9 seconds. Read more…
Genesis unveils two concept EVs – luxury meets high performance
Genesis unveiled two new EV concepts dubbed Neolun and GV60 Magma. The duo promises to combinec top-notch comfort and white-knuckle thrills. The Neolun is a sleek SUV with a minimalist design and eye-catching “coach doors” that ditch the central pillar, making the entire side of the car like a grand entrance. . Traditional Korean “ondol” underfloor heating provides a gentle,… Read more…
All Teslas In The U.S. Will Get A Month Of FSD For Free This Week
Musk confirmed that FSD would be enabled for a one-month trial on FSD-compatible vehicles, which may exclude the Cybertruck and Model 3 Highland. Read more…
BYD net profit slips in Q4 despite revenue hits record high
A heated price war in China’s NEV sector late last year and incentives offered by BYD to dealers may have dragged down profits. Read more…
LiNa Energy successfully closes funding round
In the UK, LiNa Energy, a spin-off from Lancaster University working on solid-state sodium battery technology, has secured investment to further support the scaling of the company. Read more…
Genesis launches performance brand Magma with GV60 offshoot
The Hyundai brand Genesis has unveiled its new performance brand Magma with a series of concept vehicles. These include the GV60 Magma Concept, a Magma offshoot of the all-electric Genesis GV60 destined for production. Read more…
Motability Operations and Callum Designs introduce wheelchair-accessible EV
UK-based Motability Operations has teamed up with Callum Designs to launch an electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle concept called eVITA. The companies stress that special solutions are necessary for everyone to go electric. Read more…
The Genesis GV60 Magma Packs ‘A Couple Hundred Horsepower’ Over Performance Trim
Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai Motor Group’s Chief Creative Officer, says that Genesis’ hottest EV yet isn’t just a reskinned Ioniq 5 N. Read more…
This Chinese EV Could Be World’s First Mass-Produced Car With A Solid State Battery
The IM Motors Zhiji L6 may flaunt cutting-edge battery tech on paper, but here’s the twist. Read more…
