Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is replacing its Chief Financial Officer. Pia Aaltonen-Forsell has been appointed to fill the position, while her predecessor, Alexander Hartman, will lead the strategic review as Chief Transformation Officer. The personnel changes come at a challenging time for Northvolt. Read more…
Ford model e deepens losses over Q2
The US car manufacturer Ford has presented its business figures for the second quarter. These are decent and Ford is optimistic for the year – for the company as a whole. For its part, the Model e electric car division is still not doing well. Read more…
Renault to build new electric Twingo in Slovenia
French car manufacturer Renault has signed a letter of intent with the Slovenian government to build the new electric Twingo at Renault subsidiary Revoz in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, from 2026. The government provide subsidies, though the amout is still unkown. Read more…
Electric Renault Twingo will be made in Slovenia
We have some great news for fans of automotive nostalgia. After a bit of back and forth with potential partners, Renault has made a decision: the iconic Renault Twingo is making a comeback, and much sooner than expected. With a promised starting price under €20,000, Renault boldly claims it will revolutionize the electric car market by offering an affordable and… Read more…
China doubles subsidies to encourage consumers to replace old cars
Consumers can get a RMB 20,000 subsidy for scrapping an old car and buying an NEV, and a RMB 15,000 subsidy for buying a fuel car of 2.0 L or less, both doubled from previous levels. Read more…
Tesla hold investments in the Mexico plant till after the US election
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told media that he will not invest in the factory in Mexico for the time being. If Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the US election in November, he could impose tariffs on Mexico-made goods. Read more…
Nio may see delay in 2024 swap station buildout target, 3rd swap station plant to open in Sept
William Li said that if Nio’s plan to add 1,000 stations in China in 2024 is delayed, it could be by up to 1-2 months. The company is building a third battery swap station assembly plant in Wuhan. Read more…
Comau unveils end-to-end hairpin stator solutions for e-motor manufacturing
Comau has launched a comprehensive hairpin stator technology portfolio, covering everything in the manufacturing process from hairpin wire forming and insertion to wire widening, twisting, laser welding and quality testing. Read more…
StarPower supplies compact three-phase bridge modules
StarPower has introduced two three-phase IGBT modules for EVs, designed to save space, thanks to their compact design with six IGBTs in one housing.
A common feature of the modules is that they are fitted with trench IGBTs in an arrangement of six per housing with an integrated temperature sensor. Read more…
Huawei-BAIC joint brand Stelato to launch 1st model S9 sedan on Aug 6
The Stelato S9 is expected to be priced from RMB 450,000 ($61,990) to RMB 550,000. Read more…
Xpeng to hold tech event on Jul 30, XNGP to see biggest update ever
Xpeng’s XNGP is about to see its biggest update ever, and the latest Tianji system, XOS 5.2.0, is about to see a new breakthrough, the company said. Read more…
Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals
On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. Read more…
BYD secures order for 120 electric buses in South Africa
BYD will help build South Africa’s first fleet of electric buses, with deliveries of those vehicles set to begin in December. Read more…
Why Ford’s CEO Is Pushing For Smaller EVs Instead Of Big Trucks
The rise of EVs has changed the rules of the game for established manufacturers like Ford. Read more…
Kia’s new EV6 GT will pull features from Hyundai’s electric sports car
The affordable Kia electric sports car is getting an upgrade. In addition to a design makeover, Kia’s new EV6 GT will gain features from the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Read more…
Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024
Ford (F) released its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Although Ford beat top-line expectations with revenue up 6%, it missed Q2 2024 earnings expectations by a wide margin.. Read more…
Even If Trump Wins, Ford Isn’t Slowing Down On EVs
CEO Jim Farley told investors that they’ll have to keep up with Chinese EV innovations no matter who is in the White House. Read more…
Is The Polestar 2 Still Worth Buying In 2024?
We’ve got a Polestar 2 for the next week. What would you like to know? Read more…
The Affordable Kia EV3’s Tech Is A Much Bigger Deal Than You Think
Kia’s affordable, compact EV actually gets some serious tech upgrades beyond even the more expensive models. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks for EV charging
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, has formed a partnership with Starbucks to install 400 kW EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 in the US. “The collaboration between two leading brands like Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks will uplift the charging experience for all EV… Read more…
