Northvolt is about to make the largest private investment in the province of Québec: Northvolt has confirmed the location of its battery factory in Canada. There had been speculation about sites in Saint-Basile-le-Grand or neighbouring McMasterville, but now the decision has officially fallen. Lire la suite…
Volvo has its eyes on StoreDot’s XFC cells
Volvo Cars wants to adapt the so-called XFC cells from StoreDot to the requirements of its future electric cars. To this end, the two sides are cooperating on development. The first samples will be delivered to the automaker in 2024. Lire la suite…
Kia EV3 Subcompact EV Rendered After Spy Shots, Looks Like Mini EV9
The EV3 will compete with the likes of Jeep Avenger and Peugeot e-2008 in Europe’s B-segment when it debuts sometime in 2025. More…
VW, Stellantis & Glencore mine deal falls through
In June, VW, Stellantis and the mining company Glencore announced their interest in two mining projects for raw battery materials. However, nothing came of it, as the deal apparently fell through in the end because of the price. Lire la suite…
New York to fund zero-emission school buses
The state of New York wants all school buses on the road to be zero-emission by 2035. The state governor announced 100 million dollars in funding to kick-start the move away from ICE vehicles. And that it is just the first round. Lire la suite…
Honda’s SUV Prologue will have a front-wheel drive
Honda presented the design of its Prologue electric SUV for the North American market about a year ago. Now, it has published technical data and information on the market launch. There are clear differences to the sister model from Honda’s brand Acura. Lire la suite…
Northvolt Will Build A 60 GWh Battery Gigafactory In Canada
It will include lithium-ion battery cell production, as well as cathode active material production and battery recycling. More…
BYD overtakes Ford, securing 4th spot in global car sales
In a marketplace as dynamic as the automotive industry, shake-ups and surprises are part of the landscape. Yet, the recent ascent of Chinese automaker BYD is a narrative that warrants attention. Surpassing American giant Ford, BYD clinched the fourth spot in global car sales in August, as per TrendForce statistics. In August, the global car sales in 37 principal markets hit 5.55 million units. Amidst this, BYD exhibited resilience with a 5% month-on-month increment in car sales, despite a softened demand in China’s auto sector. The company was nipping at the heels of third-place Honda,… More…
Will VW build the Trinity in Zwickau instead of Wolfsburg?
At first, Volkswagen wanted to build its upcoming electric flagship in a state-of-the-art new-build factory outside Wolfsburg. Then, Trinity production was planned for the main plant. According to a media report, there could be another move – to Saxony. Lire la suite…
Nio and Mercedes allegedly talk about possible tech-alliance
The two companies could collaborate – with Mercedes investing in the Chinese start-up and the latter sharing its technology. However, there seem to be a few hiccups. Lire la suite…
UK confirms ZEV mandate for carmakers
Starting in January, car manufacturers must meet a target of at least 22 per cent of zero-emission vehicles sold – or pay a fine. The quota will gradually increase to 100 per cent by 2035. Lire la suite…
Germany hits 2 million approved environmental bonus mark
The German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (Bafa) gave the green light to the anniversary application in September – and on this occasion publishes an interim report on the subsidy euros distributed and vehicles subsidised to date. Lire la suite…
BMW: Battery test centre in Wackersdorf opens in 2024
BMW will invest around 100 million euros in a battery test centre in Wackersdorf by 2026 and plans to open the first section in 2024. The new facility is part of a larger realignment of the traditional location in eastern Bavaria. Lire la suite…
Tesla Outsold Its Next 19 Competitors Combined In US In H1 2023
It wasn’t even a contest as Tesla sold 325,291 EVs while the next 19 rivals totaled 214,542 EV sales. More…
Honda N-Van e: Revealed With 130 Miles Of Range, Vehicle-To-Load
The pint-sized electric van can export up to 1.5 kW of power from its high-voltage battery. More…
Tesla Semi Logs Over 1,000 Miles On A Single Day In Independent Test
One of PepsiCo’s all-electric rigs drove for almost 372 miles before needing to recharge. More…
Carbon fibre made from sawdust
Researchers at the Bernal Institute in the University of Limerick (UL) are developing processes to create sustainable carbon fibres for car structures and batteries (writes Nick Flaherty).
The processes use lignin, which is found in the walls of plant cells and is the second most common carbon material after cellulose. More…
Honda unveils the 2024 Prologue – 483 km range for less than $50,000
Honda, the automotive giant known for its hybrid ventures since the late 1990s, finally jumped into the electric SUV bandwagon with the unveiling of the 2024 Honda Prologue for the US market. The Passport-sized crossover comes with an estimated 483 km range, an Ultium platform, and a starting price in the upper-$40k range, launching Honda into the competitive electric vehicle market. The Prologue, sharing its Ultium platform and battery with GM counterparts like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, makes a bold statement in the EV realm. Honda accentuates its distinctive suspension tuning, styling,… More…
Lucid expands into Porsche and Mercedes-Benz home turf with new EV studio
California-based Lucid Motors will take on Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW on their home turf with its new EV retail studio in Germany. More…
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. More…
