HPC operator Ionity has partnered with eMobility startup &Charge to use direct customer feedback to improve the charging experience for its customers. With &Charge’s app, drivers of electric cars can evaluate the charging infrastructure in Europe as part of “Challenges” by providing comprehensive feedback on the functionality, possible impairments or cleanliness of the charging stations, […] More…

Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech is apparently planning a factory in Michigan. This emerges from a now leaked application for subsidies submitted to the US state. Gotion now plans to invest $2.36 billion (2.41 billion euros) in the new facility and create 2,350 jobs. The factory is scheduled to go into […] More…

General Motors has acquired a stake in battery developer OneD Battery Sciences and also signed a development agreement with the Californian company. The potential use of OneD’s silicon nanotechnology in the carmaker’s Ultium battery cells is to be discussed. The battery developer is announcing General Motors’ financial participation in the wake of its completed Series […] More…

General Motors has acquired a stake in battery developer OneD Battery Sciences and also signed a development agreement with the Californian company. The potential use of OneD’s silicon nanotechnology in the U.S. carmaker’s Ultium battery cells is to be discussed. The battery developer is announcing General Motors’ financial participation in the wake of its completed […] More…

Lordstown Motors has begun production of its Endurance electric pickup truck. The U.S. electric car startup is having the electric truck built by contract manufacturer Foxconn, which bought the Lordstown car plant in the U.S. state of Ohio with this in mind. However, production volume will be slow to increase due to supply chain constraints: […] More…

Shell will install charging stations for electric cars at more than 100 Tesco stores in Hungary by 2025. In the first phase of the partnership, existing charge points already established by the supermarket chain will become part of the Shell Recharge network. Subsequently, Shell will equip more than 100 Tesco locations across Hungary with charging […] More…

In New York State, only zero-emission cars and light commercial vehicles may be sold from 2035. Governor Kathy Hochul has now outlined a strategy to systematically reduce the sale of internal combustion vehicles by then. New York is taking its cue from California. Simply put, New York State is adopting the interim targets recently defined […] More…

Chinese company Geely has taken a stake in Aston Martin. Their investment is part of a £654 million capital raise for the British premium car brand. According to a terse statement from Aston Martin, Geely joins existing investors such as Mercedes-Benz in the Public Investment Fund. The fund has become a new anchor shareholder with […] More…