The Norwegian wallbox manufacturer Easee is relaunching with fresh products. The 11 kW wallbox “Charge Lite” is now available for order in several European countries. This wallbox includes some changes to the well-known Easee products – and a statement on the controversial FI solution. After a sales ban in Sweden for the previous wallbox models […] More…

In the UK, the number of electric buses operated by Transport for London (TfL) in the British capital has grown to over 1,100. New additions this summer include over 80 electric buses in the borough of Sutton in south London. The London public transport provider states that the electric buses will operate on routes 80, […] More…

BMW has begun construction of a logistics centre for high-voltage batteries outside its Leipzig plant. The site, which will be used by BMW in the future, is 12 hectares in size; eight hectares will be built in the first construction phase. Completion of the factory is planned for mid-2024 and it will include a logistics […] More…

The U.S. startup developing cathode materials for LFP batteries, Mitra Chem, has garnered an investment of an undisclosed sum from Japan-based chemical manufacturer Zeon Corporation. Zeon says it will work with Mitra Chem by developing an electrode process suitable for Mitra Chem’s battery materials. The Japanese chemicals company says it will utilise its expertise in […] More…

The US Department of Energy has issued a notice of intent to release funding that would provide up to $37 million from ‘Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’ (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle battery recycling, transportation, and design. According to the government communication, the anticipated Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will focus on solutions that reduce the costs […] More…

BMW has announced a number of all-electric world premieres for the IAA Mobility show starting soon in Munich. Some vehicles, including two electric minis and a new BMW study, will be unveiled ahead of the show. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be unveiled on 2 September, offering a concrete look at the German carmaker’s […] More…

A new mechatronic rear axle steering system from Schaeffler recently celebrated its premiere in an all-electric SUV from a “renowned vehicle manufacturer”. Unfortunately, Schaeffler does not mention the launch customer by name. Schaeffler states that thanks to the new steering system for the rear axle, the vehicles gain manoeuvrability in city traffic, stability when changing […] More…

Canoo has secured subsidy commitments for its vehicle and battery assembly plant in the US state of Oklahoma. The electric vehicle manufacturer can expect a total of up to 113 million dollars in state subsidies over a period of ten years. However, only under certain conditions. The conditions are varied: for example, the eMobility startup […] More…

Markus Baum will lead the commercial activities of Chinese battery producer CATL in Europe as the new Chief Commercial Officer Europe from 1 November 2023. This position will bundle sales functions at the local level for the first time. Markus Baum joins CATL from fastener manufacturer Bulten, where he was also CCO. Baum was most […] More…

Kia has unveiled the design of the production version of its new EV5 electric model at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The electric SUV is to be offered globally after its premiere in China. However, the South Korean company is still holding back on the details of the drive technology. After the EV6 and […] More…