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PowerCo secures land for Volkswagen’s next battery factory
Volkswagen’s plans for a battery cell factory in Spain have entered the next phase by purchasing a plot of land. PowerCo, the Group’s battery division, has signed the papers and was ready to invest €63 mn to buy 130 hectares in Sagunt, near Valencia. PowerCo CEO Frank Blome announced on LinkedIn. The Spanish newspaper El […] More…
Chinese startup might soon make EVs with cell-to-chassis tech
A Chinese startup plans to ditch battery packs entirely and integrate cells directly with an EV’s chassis. With this goal in mind, Neta Auto on Wednesday announced a cooperative agreement with battery supplier CATL to use the latter’s cell-to-chassis tech, branded as Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC). In a press release, Neta said it would be… More…
Samsung SDI plans to produce round battery cells in Hungary
Samsung SDI is considering building a new battery cell factory in Hungary, according to Korean media. The plant is to supply BMW exclusively with round cells for the New Class electric cars and is to be built near Samsung SDI’s existing two battery factories in Göd. BMW is currently building an electric car plant in […] More…
Rivian Executives Leave Company Following Production Miss
This is far from uncommon among automotive startups, and it will likely continue to happen for years to come. More…
VW to introduce the ID. Buzz GTX in 2023
VW Commercial Vehicles plans to introduce the announced performance version of the ID. Buzz with the suffix GTX before the end of the year. The MEB van will differ slightly from the technical data of the previous GTX models. “The GTX will be a cool high-performance version, with 250kW, a dedicated interior, new exterior colours […] More…
Rolec launches modular DC charger range with Sinexcel
British charging equipment manufacturer Rolec EV has announced a new deal with Sinexcel. The technology company will support Rolec in launching a new range of DC charging stations offering 60kW through to 480kW. Rolec EV expects these to become the most price competitive in the industry. Rolec and Sinexcel also have something to show. The […] More…
Elon Musk And Others Warn Of Potential Auto Loan Crisis Ahead
The Tesla CEO went so far as to say the situation with auto loans could “potentially” become “the biggest financial crisis ever.” More…
More Tesla Semis Ready To Deliver After Final Inspections
The electric semi-trucks were spotted at Tesla’s private Nevada factory. More…
EnBW joint venture plans fast-charging network in Turkey
Borusan EnBW Enerji, a joint venture between EnBW and the Turkish industrial group Borusan, wants to install a network of fast chargers for electric cars in Turkey. They have already received their operating license and plan to invest over five billion Turkish liras (€250 mn) by 2030. EnBW founded Borusan EnBW Enerji in 2009 in […] More…
Jaguar presents the 2024 I-Pace with design updates
Jaguar has unveiled the new model year of its first and so far only electric model, the I-Pace. The electric SUV receives a series of smaller updates in design and equipment. According to the Jaguar press release, the 2024 model year will have “a more distinctive design, richer specifications”. For example, the closed front grille […] More…
Virtual power plants of GM, Ford EVs could cut “peaker” pollution
General Motors and Ford have joined a pilot project to use EVs as an alternative energy source for the electricity grid, helping to cut pollution from fossil fuels. Organized by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the project will network EVs, along with smart thermostats, appliances, and home solar installations and energy-storage arrays, to… More…
Mercedes considers dropping ‘EQ’ label for vehicles from 2024
Mercedes-Benz apparently wants to do without the additional label EQ for its electric models from 2024. According to German media, the Stuttgart-based company is considering bringing out future vehicle generations under their old names again, regardless of the type of drive. This is reported by the German publication Handelsblatt with reference to company circles. The […] More…
Toyota Trademarks Four New BZ Model Names
These new names are also comprised of the letter “C” which could indicate they are two-door vehicles, or have coupe-like design. More…
Honda Introduces Electric Versions Of The Dax, Cub, And Zoomer in China
The trio of pedal-powered electric two-wheelers represents Honda’s ongoing efforts of going green. More…
VW Commercial Vehicles & Skoda increased EV deliveries over 2022
Following the core VW brand and Audi, other Volkswagen subsidiaries have published sales figures for their electric models. VW Commercial Vehicles delivered a total of 7,500 electric vehicles in 2022, more than twice as many as in 2021. Skoda was also able to increase Enyaq deliveries. Porsche, on the other hand, suffered a slight setback. […] More…
Iveco Bus signs major deal over 150 e-buses in Italy
Italian transit company Busitalia has signed a framework agreement with Iveco Bus to supply up to 150 electric buses over the next three years. The deal represents the most significant order for Iveco’s E-Way buses in Italy to date and comes at a time when the company is increasing activities in the market. Busitalia expects […] More…
Average Price Paid For New EVs Down $3,600 In December 2022: KBB
The average transaction price for a new EV dropped 5.5 percent to $61,448 in December driven by Tesla’s significant price cuts. More…
Daimler Truck completes large electric bus order in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has delivered all 45 electric buses on order with the public transit company VLP in the northeast of Germany. Verkehrsgesellschaft Ludwigslust-Parchim (VLP) has now taken delivery of the last 15 vehicles of a significant order placed in 2019. The project to procure electric buses for the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 45 vehicles for […] More…
Tesla is close to a deal to build factory in Indonesia
Tesla is close to signing a preliminary agreement to build a factory in Indonesia, according to an agency report. According to the report, the factory will be designed for an annual production of one million electric cars. However, the decision for construction has not fallen yet. And even if Tesla were to sign the document, […] More…
