The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has achieved a successful proof of concept for lithium-ion batteries with a new type of electrolyte with high ionic conductivity. The product will be commercially available as early as 2025. Read more…
Why more American teenagers are rejecting driver’s licenses in favor of e-bikes
There’s a good chance that when you were a teenager, getting your driver’s license was seen as a rite of passage, and you probably couldn’t wait for the freedom promised by that shiny new card in your credit card-less wallet. At least, that’s unless you’re a teenager today, and then the picture might not be so cut and dry. Unlike when I got my learner’s permit 20 years ago, today’s teenagers have already been enjoying a new form of affordable and effective transportation freedom: electric bikes. Read more…
Lotus shares ‘record-breaking’ Emeya charging time that is as fast as the all-electric hyper GT
As US consumers await deliveries of the first Emeya hyper GTs from Lotus, the supercar developer is touting its quick expertise in the BEV segment with impressive charging times. Lotus is hailing the Emeya’s charging speeds from 10-80% as a record breaker, but whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying the new hyper GT can be as fast at the charger as it is on the road. Read more…
Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs
Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Read more…
Donald Trump goes on electric car rant full of lies and hilarious nonsense
Donald Trump went on a rant about electric vehicles during a rally this weekend, and it was full of lies and hilarious nonsense. Read more…
Tesla Faces A $56 Billion Question. Does Elon Musk Have The Votes?
All eyes are on Tesla this week as it prepares for a company-defining shareholder vote. Plus, battery factories hit a slowdown. Read more…
Volvo CE invests $42 million in EV production facilities in Korea and Sweden
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the opening of new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden. The two facilities were built at a cost of 440 million Swedish kronor ($42 million). In Changwon, Volvo invested 80 million kronor to build a battery pack production facility for electric excavators. “With the completion… Read more…
Turkiye imposes a 40% tariff on Chinese car imports
In 2023, Turkey imposed additional tariffs on Chinese EVs and introduced a couple of regulations regarding maintenance and after-market service. Now, the country is imposing 40% tariffs on all Chinese car imports to protect its local production. In an official statement, the trade ministry said the hefty tariffs are required to protect the domestic production and improve the country’s $45.2… Read more…
Virginia to no longer enforce stricter EV regulations
The US state of Virginia adopted the California electric vehicle mandate programme in 2021. However, once stricter rules apply from the end of the year, the state no longer wants to comply. Read more…
Volvo EX30, EX90 Production Could Divert To Europe Over China Tariffs: Report
Europe is adding tariffs on Chinese-made EVs too. Meanwhile, the fate of the U.S.-bound EX30 is unclear. Read more…
All 71,956 Volvo EX30s Recalled For Software Issue
The glitch causes the speedometer to go into test mode when the vehicle is started. Read more…
Volvo Trucks North America launches Truck-as-a-Service business model
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Volvo Financial Services have started a Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model called Volvo on Demand. The goal is to help customers opt for electric trucks without the upfront investment. Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: A Bit More EPA Range, Improved Efficiency
The model offers up to 320 miles of range. Read more…
Which states align with California EV mandate in 2024?
Virginia will stop following California’s stricter emissions standards, which would have put the state on track to end sales of nearly all new internal-combustion cars by 2035, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced last week. All states have the option to follow California’s emissions rules instead of the federal standards, and Virginia passed a law… Read more…
Hitachi Energy invests a further $4.5B to expand the electricity grid
Hitachi Energy will invest an additional $4.5 billion by 2027 to strengthen the electricity grid and accelerate the clean energy transition. Read more…
Musk confirms Tesla Model Y is not getting a refresh this year
Tesla enthusiasts anticipating a major makeover of its most popular Model Y electric crossover will have to wait a bit longer. CEO Elon Musk dispelled rumors swirling around an imminent refresh of the vehicle, stating definitively that no such thing is planned for 2024. Musk’s announcement, made via his social media platform X, put an end to speculation that the… Read more…
Big Bus Tours to add 40 electric buses to sightseeing fleet
Global sightseeing company Big Bus Tours has announced that it will add a further 40 electric buses to its fleet by summer 2024. That includes new buses and conversions. Read more…
Panasonic curbs plans for expanded US cell production
Panasonic Energy is canceling the schedule for expanding its production capacities in view of the weaker demand in North America. The previously communicated mark of 200 GWh of battery cells per year for 2031 will no longer be linked to the target year mentioned. Read more…
BYD evaluating a second car factory in Europe
BYD announced its first passenger car factory in Europe in Hungary last year. And while that is not even operational yet, the carmaker is already considering a second production facility in Europe. Read more…
New player: Prime Lithium wants to produce lithium for EVs in Germany
Prime Lithium, a subsidiary of Deutsche Rohstoff AG, wants to produce high-quality lithium for 500,000 EVs per year at the Stade Chemical Park near Hamburg in Germany. The company wants to realise a pilot plant on site by the end of 2025 and become a ‘key player in Europe’s battery value chain’ by 2030. Read more…
