After the CCS organisation CharIN recently announced the establishment of a task force intending to subject NACS to a standardisation process, it now published a preliminary list of companies participating. It includes several carmakers – but one essential player is missing. The list comprises 51 companies, including car manufacturers BMW, Ford, GM, Hyundai-Kia, JLR, Lucid, […] More…

Swedish electric boat manufacturer X Shore and Bosch subsidiary Bosch Engineering are working together to optimise the electric drive performance and efficiency of the X Shore 1. For Bosch, it marks the beginning of the “electrification journey into the leisure boat segment”. The main purpose of the collaboration is to “enhance and develop the X […] More…

Aston Martin relies on electric powertrains from Lucid Motors. The two companies have entered into a long-term strategic technology partnership to integrate and supply Lucid’s powertrain and battery systems into future Aston Martin electric cars. Lucid will also become a shareholder in Aston Martin. The shares in Aston Martin Lagonda are part of the payment […] More…

ZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion, has announced new orders from three different customers. Under the agreements, ZeroAvia will deliver at least 350 hydrogen-electric power trains. The first customer is Flyshare. The LA-based company has ordered 250 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrains and will offer a “sustainable regional air service” on the US West Coast […] More…

Following the first deliveries of its EV9 in South Korea last week, Kia announced the first prices for the European market – specifically for Belgium. There, Kia will initially offer two versions with the large battery pack. The Earth Launch Edition of Kia’s electric SUV will start at €74,990. It comes with a 150 kW […] More…