Toyota wants to bring the Land Cruiser brand into the electric future with two new EVs. The company is reportedly gearing up to electrify the Toyota Land Cruiser with its own brand.. Read more…
BMW i5 receives top safety scores in Europe, America, and Korea
BMW’s new i5 has been setting new standards when it comes to vehicle safety, as proven by independent testing institutes on three continents. In the well known Euro NCAP testing, the i5 received the highest rating – five stars. BMW says the “extensive standard equipment with safety-relevant driver assistance systems” contributed a lot to that rating. Furthermore, BMW’s driver assistance… Read more…
RecycLiCo secures investment for battery recycling joint venture
RecycLiCo Battery Materials, a battery recycling company, has received investment approval from the Taiwan Department of Investment Review for its 50/50 joint venture with Zenith Chemical. RecycLiCo will invest 24 million Taiwan dollars ($768,000) initially, and subsequent investments will be determined as needed through construction and commissioning. The joint venture, Recyclico Zenith Battery Materials Technology,… Read more…
Siemens acquires heavy-duty EV charging specialist Heliox
Electronics giant Siemens has completed its acquisition of Netherlands-based DC fast charger manufacturer Heliox. Siemens says the acquisition will complement its existing eMobility charging portfolio, adding charging solutions ranging in power levels from 40 kW to over a megawatt for commercial EV depots. Heliox’s portfolio also extends Siemens’s market reach, primarily in Europe and North… Read more…
12 things to know about next-gen Honda EVs arriving in 2026
Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Both are envisioned for its 0 Series (Zero Series) platform. At least some of these models will be U.S.-made, and they’ll arrive in the U.S. first—before Japan, China, and Europe—the automaker… Read more…
VinFast Delivers Record Number Of EVs In Q4, But Misses 2023 Target
The company delivered close to 35,000 electric cars last year. Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze brings some extra punch
Ford Mustang Mach-E has been upsetting purists turning the iconic muscle car into an EV, but the newly launched Bronze Appearance Package might just make some of them warm up to the idea. Available exclusively on the GT model, the Bronze Appearance Package comes with color accents in a golden brown hue that Ford calls Sinister Bronze. These accents include… Read more…
Vauxhall to facilitate H2 infrastructure for incoming fuel cell vans
Vauxhall is partnering with UK company Ryze Hydrogen to develop refilling solutions for fleet operators. The announcement comes ahead of Vauxhall commencing fleet trials with the Vivaro Hydrogen and another FCEV this year. Read more…
US DoE announces major funding pot for e-mobility development
The US DOE will invest over $131 million for projects to advance research and development in EV batteries and charging systems, and funding for a consortium to address supply chain issues for the entire industry. Read more…
Hyundai seizes on lithium supply chain
Hyundai is going straight to the source as it enters a framework agreement with Ganfeng Lithium. The Chinese company will supply lithium hydroxide to Hyundai over the next four years. Read more…
EV Connect open Plug & Charge for General Motors
Drivers using GM apps to charge their electric vehicles can now select Plug & Charge. EV Connect enables the feature for about 200 DC charging stations in the US, with more to be added. Read more…
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, the first EV to take top spot
The Tesla Model Y officially took the crown as Europe’s best-selling car overall for 2023, making it the first electric vehicle ever to do so. While the Model Y had taken the spot for a few months last year, year-end results were a close call with a very different vehicle: the ubiquitous ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero, tightly priced at $13,051 (€12,000). Read more…
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production again as demand fades
Ford is cutting production of the F-150 Lightning amid falling demand for the all-electric truck. The move comes just months after Ford’s Michigan EV plant already lost a shift. Read more…
Tesla expands self-serve test drives to destination chargers
Tesla is expanding its self-serve test drives without staff to destination charging locations around the US. Read more…
BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe
Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD claims one can float on water for a full 30 minutes. Read more…
Here’s Why Norway Hasn’t Had Trouble With Winter EV Charging
There are lessons to be learned from the country which has the biggest EV adoption rate in the world. Read more…
BYD’s Thai distributor to triple store count in 2 years
Rever currently has about 100 dealership outlets, making BYD the dominant automaker in Thailand’s EV market with a 40 percent share. Read more…
German Ruhrbahn orders 19 fuel cell buses from Solaris
The Essen-based public transport operator Ruhrbahn has ordered 19 hydrogen buses from Solaris. The total order includes nine Urbino 12 Hydrogen and ten Urbino 18 Hydrogen. Read more…
US grants about $150 mn to repair charging stations
The US government has moved ahead to maintain nationwide charging infrastructure. It has awarded nearly $150 million to 24 recipients in 20 states. The grants will help repair or replace about 4,500 EV charging ports. Read more…
Hamburg mayor gives up electric company car due to insufficient range
Hamburg’s mayor Peter Tschentscher is swapping his fully electric company car for a plug-in hybrid. According to a media report, this is because the range in cold weather is so low that it is not enough for a trip to Berlin and back. Read more…
