Basically, this is the fix for the “fat finger” software error that killed the infotainment screens on Rivian EVs earlier this month. Read more…
ZeroAvia reveals investors and partners with Ecojet airlines
ZeroAvia, specializing in hydrogen electric aircraft propulsion systems, has completed a 116 million US dollar financing round, counting Airbus among the investors. The zero-emission aircraft developer has also signed a deal with Ecojet, which aims to become the world’s first electric airline. Read more…
Altilium Metals receives £700,000 from UK government for two research projects
UK battery materials and recycling company Altilium Metals has secured over £700,000 in UK government innovation funding for two collaborative research projects focused on the recovery of copper and rare earth elements from mine waste. Read more…
Rolls-Royce calls off bets on electric planes, says low-carbon fuel is the future
Just as the wheels touched down on Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight from London to New York yesterday, powered by a low-carbon fuel engine made by Rolls-Royce, the company has announced a new shift. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç says it’s time to sell off its electric jet engine unit and focus on other strategies – namely sustainable aviation fuels, or SAF. Read more…
JAC could be next member of Nio battery swap alliance, report says
After Changan, Geely, JAC may also join Nio’s battery swap system, local media said. Read more…
Gotion and InoBat planning battery factory in Slovakia
The planned joint battery cell factory of the Chinese Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech and the Slovakian battery company InoBat in Central Europe will probably be built in Slovakia, specifically in Šurany in the south of the country. Read more…
Lotus fast-charging hardware delivers more than most EVs can handle
Lotus has long produced fast cars. Now it’s also producing fast chargers. The automaker on Tuesday unveiled fast-charging hardware it claims to have developed in-house, including a liquid-cooled DC charger capable of up to 450 kw. It’s designed to be used with a Lotus-developed power cabinet and 600-amp charging unit in a setup Lotus claims can… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘Beast Mode’, Trim Details Uncovered By Software Developer
A developer who deconstructed the Tesla app revealed the name of the two trim levels. Read more…
BYD sees 200,000th Seagull compact EV roll off line
The Seagull, the least expensive model under the BYD umbrella, sold 43,350 units in October, making it the second-highest selling BYD model. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e coming to the US with sun-$33K price
The Fiat 500e is set to make a return to the US market, aiming to become one of the most affordable electric vehicle options on the market. Fiat, a brand that has faded into relative obscurity in recent years in the US, is making a strategic move to revitalize its presence in North America with the 2024 Fiat 500e, priced starting at under €30,800. Read more…
US foreign content battery regulations under consideration
The US government is considering granting car manufacturers a temporary exemption from new regulations for battery materials sourced from abroad. This would allow electric cars with such batteries to benefit from the full tax credit of USD 7,500 for longer than previously planned. Read more…
Toyota wants to sell Denso shares
In order to free up further capital for investments in the transition to electric cars, Toyota and two subsidiaries are planning to sell shares in supplier Denso worth several billion dollars. Read more…
Mercedes EQS SUV production may move to Bremen
Mercedes-Benz is considering the relocation of production of its all-electric EQS SUV from the USA to Germany. According to a media report citing suppliers, the Stuttgart-based company’s largest electric SUV is to come from the Bremen plant in future. Read more…
EU member states seek solution for EV tariffs between EU and UK
In the struggle for a compromise solution between the EU and the UK on the so-called rules of origin for electric cars, three solution options are now being discussed among the EU states. An agreement must be reached by the end of the year, first within the EU and then with the UK. Read more…
Honda e sales discontinued in Europe
Honda has withdrawn its Honda e electric model from the European market. The European headquarters of the Japanese car manufacturer confirmed to our editorial team that the Honda e can no longer be ordered in Europe. Read more…
China NEV retail sales at 563,000 in Nov 1-26, down 7% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 40.5 percent from November 1 to November 26, and 34.9 percent year-to-date. Read more…
BYD posts tribute to Charlie Munger: ‘We have lost a great mentor and dear friend’
BYD was recognized by Munger in 2008 when Berkshire Hathaway became a significant shareholder in the company, the company said. Read more…
Geely joins Nio’s EV battery swap alliance
In a strategic move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, Geely Holding Group, one of China’s auto giants, has joined forces with Nio to on its battery swapping technology. Read more…
Tie-up with Geely paves way for Nio’s swap network to serve both private and commercial vehicles
Nio’s battery swap system will go from private domain exclusive service to public service and is expected to turn a profit, local media said. Read more…
The Battery Show report
Peter Donaldson gives his round-up of the products on display at this show, where the focus was on tackling thermal issues
This year’s Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, held in Novi in Michigan, had if anything an even greater emphasis on battery safety than usual, with many innovations aimed at stopping a thermal runaway in its tracks, as well as on thermal management. Read more…
