According to sources familiar with the matter, Tesla may pull out of big cities and focus on suburban sales and service centers. More…
As Tesla’s Sales Soar In China, It May Be Considering A New Approach
Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium grows to 21 members for standardized batteries
Swappable batteries are the key to making light electric motorcycles and electric scooters practical for city residents and apartment dwellers who lack a private charging spot at hom, and now a promising battery standard known as the Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) has grown from just four to a total of 21 members, hoping to make that dream closer to reality. More…
Drivers Sue Tesla Over Reported False Autopilot & Self-Driving Claims
The suit states that Musk has been raving about Autopilot since 2016, but has yet to deliver anything close to a self-driving car. More…
SoCal: Hyundai secures new funds for XCient fuel cell trucks
Hyundai and California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District have secured funding for another five fuel cell trucks and infrastructure. They applied for Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA and were successful twice. First Element Fuel (FEF), the largest hydrogen-refuelling station operator in the US, will deploy the Class-8 […] More…
Ikea to use electric trucks from Volvo in Poland
Volvo Trucks, Ikea Industry and logistics company Raben Group have signed a cooperation agreement for heavy-duty electric transport. Ikea Industry will initially use Volvo FM Electric electric trucks operated by Raben Group for internal goods transport between two of its production sites in western Poland. The first of these electric trucks is scheduled to enter […] More…
Amazon to test Daimler’s first long-haul electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has found two solid partners to begin real-world testing the eActros LongHaul truck. Amazon and logistics operator Rhenus will integrate Daimler’s electric truck into operations next year, focusing on Megawatt charging. The two companies have each signed a letter of intent with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Rhenus, a logistics service provider, will use the e-truck […] More…
Cellcentric and Mahle announce fuel cell cooperation
Mahle & Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo, have signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of fuel cell technology. This concerns both the use in heavy commercial vehicles, but also “other applications with comparable requirements”. According to automotive supplier Mahle, the cooperation will focus on the […] More…
Batteryloop to give Mercedes batteries a second life
Batteryloop, the subsidiary of Stena Recycling specialising in connecting used EV batteries, will use batteries from Mercedes-Benz vehicles for stationary energy storage systems ordered in Sweden. The company has received three orders for its BLESS III storage system, each with 2.8 megawatts, to be installed in Sweden. This will use retired batteries from Mercedes-Benz electric […] More…
Biden-Harris Admin Approves 35 States’ EV Charging Infrastructure Plans
The first 35 submitted plans will collectively provide EV charging stations over 53,000 miles of highway, More…
Volvo Trucks Starts Series Production Of Heavy Electric Trucks
Three new models – FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric – already noted around 1,000 orders. More…
Schaeffler to debut fuel cell van at the IAA in Hanover
Schaeffler is also looking at hydrogen to power commercial vehicles, especially for long-distance travel. The automotive supplier has developed components for fuel cell systems and is preparing their industrialisation. At the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Schaeffler will show a demonstration vehicle, which has been completely rebuilt on the basis of an electric transporter. For this […] More…
Chinese E-Bike Manufacturer Eskute Introduces Budget-Friendly Netuno E-MTB
The Netuno packs a Bafang motor and a price-tag of $1,460 USD. More…
Tesla Giga Berlin Expansion Plans Reportedly Delayed By Authorities
The Grünheide municipal council has taken Tesla’s request off the agenda, with the mayor saying there’s a need for more clarification. More…
35 states get the green light for $7.5 billion national EV charging network
President Biden, in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, confirmed that the federal government is releasing a first round of funding to 35 states to start installing EV charging hardware on the way to a 500,000-charger U.S. network. As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed out in a release, the 35 states given the green light are… More…
Manz, Grob-Werke and Dürr to build battery plants together
The German machine manufacturers and production specialists Manz, Grob-Werke and Dürr have entered strategic cooperation to equip complete battery factories. They will join forces in acquisition and project processing to exploit potential growth. According to a statement by Manz, said growth potential is in particular in delivering production technology for lithium-ion batteries for e-mobility. Here […] More…
Manz, Grob-Werke and Dürr launch joint battery cooperation
The German companies Manz, Grob-Werke and Dürr have entered into a strategic cooperation for the joint acquisition and processing of projects to equip complete battery factories. According to a statement distributed by Manz, the declared goal is to exploit the growth potential in the business with production technology for lithium-ion batteries, especially in the field […] More…
Tesla rumoured to postpone battery production in Germany
Tesla is rumoured to have postponed its plans for battery production in Grünheide. Instead, corresponding projects in the USA are to be pushed ahead for the time being. According to media reports, the US government’s tax plans are behind the new battery strategy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla plans to use the resources […] More…
Tesla is rumored to host a visit from Canadian minister of industry amid factory talks
Tesla is rumored to be hosting a visit from Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s industry and innovation minister, amid talks of the automaker building a factory in Canada. More…
Upcoming Audi A8 rumoured to be fully electric
According to a British media report, Audi’s R8 combustion sports car is to be discontinued at the end of 2023 and receive an electric successor towards the middle of the decade. This electric sports car is already under development but has not yet been finally decided. As the magazine Autocar writes, however, it is not […] More…
RAMPF Group’s battery production materials and processing technologies
To be competitive in global markets, ultra-fast production processes are essential. That is also true for the manufacture of batteries, for which RAMPF Group has developed polymers for sealing, casting and thermal management, as well as dispensing and automation systems. RAMPF uses epoxy, silicone and polyurethane polymers for sealing, casting and thermal management solutions for […] More…
