The US semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments (TI) and Taiwanese electronics specialist Delta Electronics are jointly developing improved power electronics for electric vehicles. In the first phase of the collaboration, the partners are focusing on the development of a lighter and more cost-effective 11 kW onboard charger. Read more…
Trumpf presents laser system for battery recycling
German laser specialist Trumpf has presented several laser systems that can be used to recycle batteries on an industrial scale. In particular, the medium-sized company wants to use lasers to improve the cost-effectiveness of dismantling electric vehicle batteries for reconditioning or recycling. Read more…
Transdev Blazefield takes delivery of the Enviro400EV
British public transport operator Transdev Blazefield presented its 19 Enviro400EV. The all-electric buses will go into service for subsidiary The Harrogate Bus Company, serving route 36. Read more…
Europe’s EV tariffs seen as minor speed bump for BYD
BYD received the lightest penalty in Europe’s new set of auto tariffs, to the relief of investors, but the sector is already looking to Southeast Asia as a growth driver. Read more…
Iberdrola plans 1,000 charging points at Eroski locations
Iberdrola plans to install 1,000 new charging points of different power levels as part of a partnership with Eroski. These will be operational over the next three years at around 300 of the retail chain’s locations in eleven autonomous communities in Spain. Read more…
Rocky Mountain Power opens HPC chargers in Utah
Electricity provider Rocky Mountain Power has partnered with Electrify Commercial, a business unit of Electrify America, to set up its first fast-charging locations in the US state. The goal is to add 20 new charging hubs in the Salt Lake area. Read more…
California offers additional $14,000 in low-income EV incentives
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has introduced incentives of up to $14,000 on EVs under a new Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP). The new scheme is aimed at promoting clean mobility among low-income consumers. Read more…
EnBW and LevertonHELM produce high-purity lithium carbonate
In Germany, LevertonHELM and EnBW have successfully produced lithium carbonate with a purity of over 99.5 per cent. The material extracted by LevertonHELM comes from an EnBW geothermal plant in Bruchsal, in the state of Baden-Wüttenburg. Read more…
New York subsidises electric shared mobility solutions
Micromobility concepts, shuttles, and ridesharing services can now all receive funding in the US state of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul has earmarked $32 million for the sector. Read more…
Evri to increase electric fleet
British parcel delivery service Evris wants to triple the number of electric bikes in its fleet, and increase the number of electric vehicles by roughly 50 per cent. And that is just the beginning. Read more…
China, EU to meet over electric vehicle subsidies as trade tensions rise
Beijing and Brussels are set for high-stakes discussions over the European Union’s investigation into subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles. This comes after the EU announced preliminary tariffs on Chinese EV imports, sparking strong opposition from China. The announcement of the talks followed a video conference between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis on… Read more…
The US state that just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road
In what appears to be a first of its kind, a new law was just enacted in Arizona that seems to have swept up some electric bicycles in an effort to outlaw kids operating off-road vehicles. Read more…
New negotiations between the EU and China on EV tariffs
During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs. The Chinese government and the EU want to start intensive negotiations, fuelling hopes of a short-term solution. Read more…
First Ferrari EV’s factory opened a year ahead of its debut
The first Ferrari EV is coming in 2025 and preparations for its launch are underway. On 21 June, Ferrari inaugurated a new factory where it plans to build the upcoming electric car. Read more…
Zeekr to launch seven new EVs by 2026
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding)’s premium EV brand Zeekr is said to have seven EVs in the pipeline. The company could launch all these models by 2026, expanding its line-up to 11 EVs. Read more…
Nio Day 2024 to be held in 1 of these 8 cities
Nio Day 2024 will be held in one of eight cities — Guangzhou, Harbin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Zhengzhou. Read more…
Alibaba’s online shopping app allows users to virtually experience Xiaomi SU7 in Apple Vision Pro
The Taobao App for Vision Pro has seen a V 2.0 update, allowing users to virtually experience the Xiaomi SU7 with the device. Read more…
FAW Hongqi plugs into Nio’s charging network
This is the first project to begin implementation since Nio and FAW Group announced a strategic partnership framework agreement a month ago. Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Nio to deliver 18,200 cars in Jun, Q2 volume in line with guidance
Nio’s new order flow is estimated to be around 22,000 units as it extends its “demo car” discount in June, analysts at Deutsche Bank said, citing dealer feedback. Read more…
Ford Lightning SuperTruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Dominate At Pikes Peak
An unmodified Hyundai Ioniq 5 N also just barely edged out a Rivian R1T. Read more…
