Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo confirms progress in the development of solid-state battery cells from its partner QuantumScape following tests in its own laboratories. The cell is said to have significantly exceeded the requirements in the A-sample test. Read more…
China wants to push ahead with large-scale grid integration of EVs
The Chinese government has published implementation guidelines to improve the interaction of electric cars and plug-in hybrids with the power grid. The introduction of a national technical standard system for vehicle-grid interaction and a tariff mechanism for bidirectional charging is planned for 2025. Read more…
Smatrics EnBW aims to build 200 HPCs in Austria by 2024
The joint venture Smatrics EnBW has announced the construction of 200 new HPC charging points in Austria with a capacity of up to 400 kW for the current year. These are to be installed along the road network and at urban supermarket car parks. Read more…
GM struggles to accelerate EV production in 2023
General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models that GM discontinued at the end of the year. That leaves just 13,341 of the Ultium EVs that are supposed to set the tone for the future of the automaker’s… Read more…
Subaru Sold Almost 1,000 Solterra EVs In The U.S. In December 2023
The company’s first all-electric model noted small year-over-year growth too. Read more…
GM Offers $7,500 Discount To EVs That Don’t Get The Tax Credit
General Motors will pay out of pocket to keep its prospective customers happy. Read more…
Swiss-Made Stromer ST5 Pinion E-Bike Boasts Impressive Power And Tech
The Stromer ST5 is big on smart tech and features OTA software updates and GPS tracking. Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales up 11% MoM to 936,000 in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s retail penetration of passenger NEVs was 39.6 percent in December and 35.7 percent in 2023, according to preliminary CPCA data. Read more…
Ford updates prices for the F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor has officially alerted its dealers to price changes for the battery-electric F-150 Lightning. The US-American automaker revealed that prices on model year 2024 pickups have jumped by between $2,000 and $10,000 from the 2023 versions. Read more…
Rivian built about 57,000 electric vehicles in 2023
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has exceeded its annual target of 54,000 vehicles for 2023. All the EVs came from the company’s only plant to date in Normal, Illinois. A second production facility will open its doors this year. Read more…
Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting
California EV startup Faraday Future, which has just relaunched delivery of its luxury $309,000 electric car, is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ due to plummeting share price. Read more…
Siemens to add 1,000 electric cars to its fleet
Siemens is gradually expanding its fleet in Germany by up to 1,000 VW ID.4. The electric cars will be leased by Siemens via Volkswagen Financial Services. Read more…
VinFast to build car factory in India
Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast is planning to build a battery factory in India. An official announcement is expected in the coming days. Read more…
Ballard and NFI Group sign fuel cell supply agreement
Fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement with the North American bus manufacturer NFI Group. An initial firm order includes at least 100 FCmove -HD+ modules, scheduled for delivery in 2024 for New Flyer’s Xcelsior Charge FC H2 buses for use in the USA and Canada. Read more…
Samsung’s SmartThings now supports EVs, starting with Kia and Hyundai
Perhaps one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ecosystem for connected devices is Samsung’s SmartThings and with its recent move, the service become far more useful. SmartThings now allows integration with Hyundai and Kia EVs through its “Car-To-Home” and “Home-To-Car” connected services. In short, you will be able to control your connected home appliances and devices using your car’s… Read more…
Italy considers EV subsidies for low-income families
The Italian government is looking to invest 930 million euros in a scrappage scheme, promising financial aid to those who turn in their combustion engine vehicles and opt for an electric one. Read more…
China issues guidelines for vehicle-grid interaction, aims for NEVs to be mobile energy storage facilities
China aims for NEVs to become an important part of the energy storage system by 2030, providing tens of millions of kilowatts of regulation capacity to the power system. Read more…
Tesla’s “Highland” Model 3 pre-production starts in Fremont
In the heart of Tesla’s manufacturing hub, the Fremont Gigafactory, whispers of the much-anticipated “Highland” Model 3 pre-production have turned into reality. Pictures circulating online showcase an assembly line of facelifted Model 3s, hinting at a revamped driving experience for American enthusiasts. While the original Model 3 held its own, the latest iteration promises an elevated journey, boasting a quieter… Read more…
Mini-spoiler alert for faster flight
Researchers at the University of Bath are investigating how deploying spoiler-like devices called mini-tabs could help electric aircraft fly faster (writes Nick Flaherty).
Mini-tabs can counteract the damaging vibrations caused by whirl flutter that occurs at high flight speeds. Maxon has provided the motion systems to test the effectiveness of the mini-tabs on a novel wind tunnel test rig. Read more…
Changan’s EV unit Avatr to add EREVs to its product lineup
Avatr will launch two new models in 2024 and will have four EVEVs to add to the lineup, its president said. Read more…
