The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On, together with Dankook University, has developed a new oxide-based solid electrolyte with lithium-ion conductivity. According to the company, the battery cell has been improved by 70 per cent and a patent application has been filed at home and abroad. Conductivity is the speed at which lithium ions […] More…

The Chinese electric car brand Avatr from Changan and CATL presented its second model at the IAA Mobility in Munich. The Avatr 12 is an approximately five-metre-long coupé-like sedan that follows the design language of Avatr’s first car. Avatr’s first impact was just over a year ago with the Avatr 11 coupé-like SUV, which is […] More…

The US Department of Energy has announced up to $30 million in funding to develop high-energy storage solutions to help accelerate the electrification of the aviation, railroad, and maritime transportation sectors. The aim of the Pioneering Railroad, Oceanic and Plane ELectrification (PROPEL-1K) programme is to support the research and development of alternative approaches to energy […] More…

Swiss digital engineering firm Akkodis has presented a sustainable mobility ecosystem at the IAA in Munich. At its heart is an exchangeable battery that can be swapped between electric cars, e-scooters or cargo electric bikes – and even cell chemistries. To illustrate the concept, Akkodis brought a self-developed Urban Lifestyle Vehicle (ULV) to Munich. This […] More…

Tesla employees may now take the train to get to Giga Berlin. The EV maker launched a dedicated shuttle between the German factory and Erkner railway station. It is not exclusive to Tesla staff but comes with a general catch. The Tesla train is not electric but runs on diesel so those having hoped for […] More…

Kempower has deployed its EV charging technology for the first time in Canada by the Electric Circuit, the largest EV charging network in Québec. The first installations with dynamic power sharing are already under construction. The Kempower Satellite system has been distributed in the city of Rivière-du-Loup by Bornes Québec. The satellite signifies Kempower’s dynamic […] More…

Hyundai Mobis, the South Korean automotive supplier belonging to the Hyundai Motor Group, presented its European expansion strategy ‘Mobis Mobility Move 2.0’ at the IAA Mobility. This year, the company wants to grow by 50 per cent in the European market and then by more than 30 per cent each year. Hyundai Mobis says it […] More…

DHL Express Ireland is replacing 44 diesel-powered pick-up and delivery vehicles with 44 electric vehicles from Ford. Before the launch, DHL had already established EV charging infrastructure across all of its main service centres in Ireland. DHL Express aims to transition its entire leasing fleet in Ireland to electric vehicles and is investing 4.3 million […] More…

Volkswagen’s energy business, Elli, has brought its entire product range to the IAA Mobility in Munich and gives a glimpse into future services. Most notably, the charging network is scaling up. But first, to the booth where Elli’s Flexpole fast charging station is taking centre stage. The column connects to an integrated battery, acting as […] More…

Volkswagen has significantly reduced the price of its ID.4 in China. The ID.4 Crozz version offered by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture is now available from 145,900 yuan, the equivalent of around 18,500 euros. When the ID.4 was launched in China at the beginning of 2021, the price was still 193,900 yuan (currently around 24,600 euros), […] More…

Xpeng will be launching two vehicles in Germany in 2024. This was announced by the Chinese electric car manufacturer at the IAA Mobility. So far, Xpeng offers its large electric sedan P7 and its electric SUV G9 in four rather northern European countries. After Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden, Germany will thus become the […] More…

Volvo Cars has announced an investment in Leadrive, a Shanghai-based provider of power electronics and controls for electric vehicles, founded in 2017. The company has worked with Schaeffler and SAIC-Volkswagen on SiC e-axles. The website also reveals a German branch in Aachen. Undisclosed remains the level of investment by Volvo Cars Tech Fund. The statement […] More…

BMW has presented a second variant of its all-electric iX1 at the IAA Mobility. Previously only available as the iX1 xDrive30 with all-wheel drive, the model will also be available in the new entry-level iX1 eDrive20 version from November 2023. Unlike the iX1 xDrive30, the iX1 eDrive20 will only have one electric motor – on […] More…