BMW has joined Mangrove Lithium as the lead investor through its venture capital arm BMW i Ventures. The Canadian company has developed a process to transform virgin and recycled raw lithium into battery-grade material. Mangrove Lithium’s technology is said to enable easily scalable and sustainable production of lithium. It said the process eliminates the need […] More…
Report: China Considers Extension Of EV Subsidies Beyond 2022
The current support is set to expire at the end of the year, which causes doubts about the EV market as the economy slows. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Kia EV6 Recalled Due To Software Issue
It may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to roll away. More…
China: Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Notes Its First Sales Drop
First, the growth rate decreased and now the best-selling EV in China is in the red. More…
Nio drivers get access to Plugsurfing network in Europe
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has forged a deal with Plugsurfing to offer its customers in Europe access to the European charging network. Plugsurfing’s network currently comprises 300,000 charging points accessible via the platform. For Nio drivers, access is granted straight through the dashboard in their car or the Nio app. They will be […] More…
The eSkootr Championship Holds Inaugural Round In London
The racing series dedicated solely to e-scooters seeks to develop safer scooters and riders all across the world. More…
Electric Mercedes G-Class SUV is due to get high-energy-density silicon anode battery chemistry
An upcoming electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV will use silicon anode battery chemistry from American firm Sila, Mercedes confirmed Tuesday in a press release. Founded in 2011, Sila claims its high-silicon anode material can increase energy density by 20% to 40% over current lithium-ion cell chemistries. Higher energy density allows… More…
VW ID. Buzz Pro and ID. Buzz Cargo available to order from Friday
With the activation of the configurator, the pre-sale of the VW ID. Buzz and the ID. Buzz Cargo will commence in Germany and other select European markets this Friday, 20 May. Already at the beginning of this month, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), which is responsible for electric car subsidies, revealed […] More…
Could Tesla’s Sales Exceed Automakers Like Ford And GM By 2025?
As many legacy automakers are just beginning to sell compelling EVs, Tesla’s sales have been growing rapidly year over year. More…
Toyota, CaetanoBus & Air Liquide to push hydrogen mobility in Europe
Toyota accelerates the development of hydrogen mobility in Europe and signed an MoU with Air Liquide and bus manufacturer Caetano. The aim is to develop integrated solutions, combining hydrogen production and infrastructure with vehicle fleets of light and heavy commercial vehicles. In the statement, Toyota speaks of “integrated ecosystems where both hydrogen supply and vehicle […] More…
Squad Mobility announces solar/battery urban EV
Squad Mobility has unveiled its Squad Solar City Car, a compact two-seater that charges itself on solar energy. It will be available in 2023, cost from €6250 (ex VAT) and can be pre-ordered now. Optimised for private as well as shared mobility use, it has been designed to bridge the gap between cars and two-wheelers. […] More…
Mercedes electric G-Class to use Sila batteries
Mercedes-Benz is adding another cell chemistry to its battery portfolio. This is made possible by a cooperation with Sila Nanotechnologies. The silicon anode chemistry of the Californian company is to be available for the first time as an option for the future electric G-Class. The innovative anode material with a high silicon content will increase […] More…
China Clones Classic Mini, Wants To Bring It Back As An EV
The original Mini went out of production in the year 2000, but now they want to revive it in China to sip on electrons. More…
Skoda is manufacturing MEB battery systems in Mladá Boleslav
Skoda has started manufacturing battery systems for fully electric vehicles based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electric drive system (MEB) in Mladá Boleslav. This is a further step towards the eMobility production network. The Czech carmaker’s main plant is now the second production facility for MEB battery systems in Europe, alongside Braunschweig. In future, around […] More…
Northvolt starts delivering cells from Skellefteå factory
Northvolt has started commercial deliveries of battery cells to a car manufacturer. It makes the Swedish start-up the first European firm that has managed to do so. And, they have made the shipments from the Ett factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, on schedule. Production has only been running for a few months. Northvolt’s first battery cell […] More…
Electrify America announces new solar energy farm that can generate up to 75 MegaWatts
EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network. More…
Electrify America announces new solar energy farm that can generate up to 75 MW
EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network. More…
Electrify America announces new solar energy farm that can generate up to 75 MW per hour
EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network. More…
Volvo issues recall for the XC40 Recharge in the USA
More than 5,300 units of the all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge produced between 8 September 2020 and 13 August 2021 are being recalled in the US. Water could enter a wiring harness, cause corrosion in the accelerator pedal’s internal circuitry and distort signals from the pedal. Possible consequences include unintended acceleration or loss of drive. Volvo […] More…
Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph
Tesla has started to push a new software update to increase the top speed limit of Autopilot for vehicles with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph. More…
