Danish renewables giant Ørsted just brought a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm online in Kansas, and it’s the first in the state to feature light-mitigating technology. More…
The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America.. More…
BMW Group Investing $106M In New Battery Testing Center In Germany
The Wackersdorf center will test cells under various conditions and subject batteries to vibration and shock tests, among other things. More…
Co-op Cycles Presents The DRT E3.1, Its First Electric Mountain Bike
It’s packing some respectable equipment from the likes of Bosch, RockShox, and Sram. More…
Honda Prologue Debuts, Kia EV9 Pricing, Musk Says UAW Deal Will Bankrupt GM, Ford, And Stellantis
We also discuss Toyota’s new ambitious EV plans and talk Tesla Cybertruck. More…
VW Golf Electric To Be Made In Wolfsburg, Trinity At Zwickau Plant
An all-electric A-segment SUV is also scheduled to go into production in Wolfsburg in 2026. More…
Europe’s meeting place for industrial bonding professionals in the automotive industry
Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe, co-located with Foam Expo Europe and Thermal Management Expo Europe, is a free-to-attend trade fair and conference scheduled to take place from 5-7 December 2023, in Stuttgart, Germany – a renowned manufacturing hub and an established location for the automotive industry. More…
Europe’s meeting place for technical foam professionals in the automotive industry
Foam Expo Europe is a free-to-attend trade fair and conference, taking place on 5-7 December 2023 in the manufacturing hub and car capital of Stuttgart, Germany. It’s co-located with Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe and Thermal Management Expo Europe, plus your free pass includes access to Automotive Interiors Expo Europe, our event partner. More…
Tesla Reportedly Sends Out Cybertruck Apparel For Vehicle Launch Team
The much anticipated Cybertruck launch event is inching closer and closer. More…
Northvolt to build battery factory in Quebec
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…
