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…
BMW recalls 41,446 units of 5 Series plug-in hybrids in China over battery issue
The vehicles’ high-voltage batteries have a dual-battery cell module design that risks causing thermal runaway. Read more…
Henkel’s high-performance battery sealing technology
After decades building a reputation for performance and reliability among global OEMs and component suppliers, Henkel has expanded its broad portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings to serve EV manufacturers with innovative solutions across the EV segment. When it comes to ensuring the safety and durability of EV batteries, proper sealing is one of the most critical performance factors. More…
CATL puts new battery production base into operation, claims to be able to produce 1 cell in 1 second
The first phase of CATL’s Guizhou production base has been put into operation with an annual capacity of 30 GWh, capable of producing a cell in 1 second and a pack in 2.5 minutes. Read more…
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand starts trial operations of 1st 70 directly-managed stores
Fang Cheng Bao started the pre-sale of its first model, the Bao 5, in August, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 300,000 – RMB 400,000. Read more…
Toyota U.S. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Keep Growing In Q3 2023
It might be a record year for hydrogen sales for Toyota. More…
€9,900 Chery Little Ant – modern, minimalistic and seriously small
China’s bustling electric vehicle market has just been joined by another contender. On October 28, Chery New Energy, the electrified sub-brand of the reputed Chery, unveiled two versions of their two-door Little Ant mini EV, endearingly christened as the “New Edition.” The latest addition to Chery New Energy’s already diverse EV lineup that includes stars like the QQ Ice Cream and the Wujie PRO, the Little Ant New Edition, boasts a price tag that’s sure to catch the eyes: RMB 77,900 to RMB 82,900, or roughly €9,900 to €10,500. So, what sets this new variant apart? It has a vibrant… More…
Winners and losers from GM’s rollback of its EV plans
When GM agreed to unionize its EV battery plants, we applauded the move, believing that the destructive UAW strike would end with the US Big Three legacy automakers and their unions beginning to come to terms with the EV future. We were wrong. As of this writing, the UAW has reached a tentative agreement with… Read more…
