ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile association, did not protect the battery during the long-term test – often fast charging it to 100%. More…
Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer Electric Estate Brings Wagons Into The EV Era
Here’s our first glimpse of an EV due to launch (in Europe) in 2024. More…
Polestar 4 prices revealed: €25,000 cheaper than Polestar 3
While the automotive world eagerly anticipates the official release of Polestar’s new electric vehicle, we now get to learn how much it will cost. Polestar 4, perplexingly, positions itself smack in between the Polestar 2 and the more expensive Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 will carry a starting price tag of nearly €65,000. And while it’s more expensive than the Polestar 2 by about €13,600, it saves you a hefty amount when compared to the starting price of the Polestar 3, which is more than €25,000 pricier than the Polestar 4. For those who fancy the base Long Range Single Motor… More…
Nio and auto parts supplier Baolong sign cooperation deal
At the current stage, Baolong and Nio will cooperate on products including air springs, wheel speed sensors, and optical rain sensors. Read more…
EU approves one-billion-euro fast-charging business by BP and Iberdrola
The European Commission has given the green light for BP and Iberdrola to align their charging infrastructure businesses in Iberia. The companies in 2022 earmarked one billion euros for a joint venture, which may now go ahead. Read more…
2020-2022 Chevy Bolt EV owners: $1,400 instead of a new battery?
General Motors is offering 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV owners an early $1,400 payment for a class-action lawsuit settlement over the recalled EVs in exchange for installing diagnostic software the automaker plans to use to determine if cars need new battery packs. First reported by Electrek, the payment offer is the latest development in a… More…
Tesla leaks new Model S sports seats for Plaid version
Tesla has leaked upcoming new sports seats for the Model S Plaid through its service manual. More…
Panasonic slows battery production amid weaker EV business, but Tesla looks good
Panasonic announced that it is slowing down its battery production amid weaker demand for electric vehicles, but it hints at demand from Tesla still being good on that front. More…
France boosts EV infrastructure budget; incoming changes to bonus schemes
The French government announced another 200 million euros to push the national charging infrastructure program Advenir. France targets 400,000 public charge points by 2030, but Advenir still has work to do at current levels. Read more…
Swiss freight forwarder Dreier to procure 50 electric trucks
The Swiss transport and logistics company Dreier AG has signed an acceptance agreement with Daimler Truck and MAN for 25 electric trucks each. The trucks in question are the heavy-duty eActros 600 and MAN eTGX models – the latter has only been available to order since Monday. Read more…
Webinar: Discover the latest advancements in venting technology that help protect electric drive modules
As the demands for electric vehicles evolve, so do the venting requirements used to protect Electric Drive Modules. Applying the appropriate Electric Drive Module (EDM) venting solution helps maintain vehicle performance in both every day and more challenging driving conditions. Join this session and discover the role venting technology plays when considering pressure equalization and… Read more…
Volkswagen-backed 24M shows battery without cells and modules
The US battery cell developer 24M, known for its SemiSolid technology, presents a new battery system at the Japan Mobility Show in Toyko this week. ETOP stands for ‘Electrode-to-Pack’ and means that the electrodes are integrated directly into the battery pack. Read more…
Mitsubishi hands over China joint venture to GAC
Mitsubishi’s withdrawal from the Chinese market, which was announced in July due to the Japanese manufacturer’s oversleeping in the transition from the internal combustion engine to the electric car, has been finalised. The former joint venture GAC Mitsubishi will be completely transferred to the GAC Group. Read more…
Zeekr opens order books for the 001 in China
The Zeekr 001 FR is now available on the Chinese market at prices starting at 769,000 yuan (about 99,500 euros). The performance offshoot of the Zeekr 001, introduced in early September, is already in production and shipping. Read more…
New CATL factory outputs one cell per second
CATL has commissioned a new battery factory in China. The plant in the southwestern province of Guizhou has 30 GWh initial annual capacity. It is almost entirely automated, leading to rapid manufacturing speed. Read more…
VW’s Cariad may be facing personnel issues
It seems a little strange: Volkswagen’s software division Cariad is behind schedule. But instead of catching up with more staff, according to a media report there is a threat of large-scale job cuts and further delays. Read more…
Neta ships EVs to Turkey; to start selling multiple models in UAE in 2024
Neta aims to transform itself into a global high-tech technology company and reach one million sales in global markets by 2026. Read more…
BYD posts record net profit of $1.42 billion in Q3, up 52.6% from Q2
BYD reported record revenue of RMB 162.15 billion in the third quarter, up 38.49 percent year-on-year and up 39.76 percent from the second quarter. Read more…
MAN has started accepting orders for the eTruck
MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of its first heavy-duty electric truck. Previously known only as the eTruck, the model will be launched as the eTGX for long-distance transport and the eTGS for distribution. Further technical details are also available at the start of ordering. Read more…
CATL’s newly opened battery factory will make one cell per second
At the end of last week CATL unveiled its brand new battery production base situated in Guian New District, located in the picturesque southwest region of China’s Guizhou province. The 0.95 square kilometer facility already has its first phase operational. This first stage, sprawling over about 590,000 square meters, received a hefty investment of around RMB 7 billion (€895 million). It has a production line, with an astounding 95% automation rate. This facility is churning out one cell every second, and it can assemble a full battery pack in a mere 2.5 minutes. The production… More…
