Hyundai is looking to transform the island of Jeju, South Korea, into a hydrogen showcase. 1,700 fuel cell vehicles will eventually operate and refuel on Jeju once the works are completed by 2030. The project is part of Korea’s bid to become a hydrogen economy. Already having detailed the plant, Hyundai wants to deliver 1,200 […] More…

Hyundai is looking to transform the island of Jeju, South Korea, into a hydrogen showcase. 1,700 fuel cell vehicles will eventually operate and refuel on Jeju once the works are completed by 2030. The project is part of Korea’s bid to become a hydrogen economy. Already having detailed the plant, Hyundai wants to deliver 1,200 […] More…

The Canadian startup Potential Motors presents Adventure 1, a mini motorhome and off-road vehicle with electric drive. It is purely recreational and made to go where larger trucks won’t, just not very far. However, there’s a nice catch for towing it along. Basics first, since Potential Motors put solid-enough technology into their mini motorhome. Two […] More…

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled its latest zero-emission coach, the D45 CRT Charge. Building on the standard D45 Commuter Rapid Transit, the battery-electric version delivers a range of over 225 miles (360 km) with 520 kWh of battery capacity. New Flyer, now part of the NFI Group, reportedly acquired MCI in 2015 to enter […] More…

With the prototype Zero Emission Drive Unit – Generation 1 (ZEDU-1), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), together with the automotive company HWA, has developed and successfully tested “the world’s most environmentally friendly car in operation”. The electric car is breaking new ground as it largely avoids the emission of fine dust and microplastics caused by […] More…

The Tesla car factory in Grünheide still does not have a functioning fire alarm system.The facility has neither fire alarms nor sprinkler systems that are currently operational, which are temporarily replaced by eight employees on duty around the clock as fire guards patrolling around the factory. This has now been confirmed to RBB by Sascha […] More…

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…