Swedish service provider Einride has deployed a fully autonomous heavy goods vehicle on a public road in Belgium for the first time. The safety-tested demonstration took place in the port of Antwerp-Bruges and was approved in accordance with Belgian legislation. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht: E-VTOLs collide during flight show rehearsal in China
During a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin, northeast China, two Xpeng Aeroht electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft collided and crashed. At least one person was reportedly injured, though no life-threatening conditions have been reported. The incident occurred during a formation flight. Read more…
Scania introduces plug-in hybrid drive for buses
The Swedish Traton subsidiary Scania is launching a new plug-in hybrid drive for the bus sector. It is based on the ‘Scania Super’ powertrain, which is already used in various truck models from the brand. Read more…
Why Hyundai Is Pouring Another $2.7 Billion Into Georgia
Plus, European auto industry jobs could fall to Chinese EVs and Slate points out one positive of the EV tax credit disappearing. Lire la suite…
Changan Deepal S07 launches in UK from £39,990
Changan is bringing its electric SUV, the Deepal S07, to the UK. Prices there start at £39,990. The EV offers up to 295 miles (475 km) of WLTP range. Read more…
CPCA estimates China Sept NEV retail to rise to 1.25 million units
In September, China’s passenger NEV retail penetration rate is expected to reach a record high of 58.1 percent.
China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for September are projected to be about 2.15 million units, a 2.0 percent year-on-year increase.
Be.EV opens first ultra-fast charging hub in London
The UK-based electric vehicle charging network Be.EV has announced that it is launching in London with four new ultra-rapid charging hubs. These will be home to a total of 30 ultra-fast charging bays. Read more…
HighMag: Magnesium batteries target sustainable energy future
The EU-funded HighMag project, coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has launched a Europe-wide effort to develop a new generation of magnesium-based batteries. The initiative aims to meet the rising demand for high-performance, safe and sustainable energy storage as transport and renewable energy systems electrify. Read more…
Tesla is replacing its flush door handles for the Chinese market
Tesla’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is redesigning its iconic flush door handles to meet the upcoming safety standards in China. However, it seems that Chinese regulators are not the only ones looking into the safety of such handles, and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than… Read more…
Vishay launches automotive-grade Y1 SMD ceramic capacitors for EMI suppression in EVs
Vishay Intertechnology has released what it claims is the industry’s first series of automotive grade ceramic disc capacitors with a Y1 rating available in a surface-mount casing. The SMDY1 Automotive Series consists of AC line-rated safety capacitors rated for 500 VAC and 1500 VDC, with capacitance up to 4.7 nanofarads, specifically aimed at demanding environments… Read more…
Plasmatreat shares battery manufacturing technology breakthroughs
Germany-based Plasmatreat is showcasing its Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus technologies, designed to help manufacturers overcome EV battery production challenges including adhesion, corrosion, contact reliability and insulation. Openair-Plasma enables dry, inline plasma treatment to prepare metals, foils and polymers for high-strength bonding and sealing without primers or wet chemicals. The result is uniform surface energy and robust… Read more…
New Jersey nnounces $20 million in funds for electric buses and charging infrastructure
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced funding worth $20 million in grants, which will go to two grant programs to acquire electric school buses and install public charging infrastructure. Read more…
The Polestar 4’s Most Controversial Feature Is Actually A Hit Among Customers
Polestar’s boss said that “everybody has a kind of alright car,” so people are looking for polarizing features. Lire la suite…
Nio Onvo hints at upcoming L60 refresh as SUV marks 1 year on market
Onvo said the L60 will evolve and become better as it marks its one-year anniversary on September 19.
By the end of August, the L60 had accumulated total deliveries of 64,458 units.
Nio Onvo hints at upcoming L60 refresh as SUV marks 1 year on market
Onvo said the L60 will evolve and become better as it marks its one-year anniversary on September 19.
By the end of August, the L60 had accumulated total deliveries of 64,458 units.
Hyundai’s First ‘EREV’ Will Launch In 2027 With 600 Miles Of Range
Hyundai promises long-distance “EV-like driving experiences” by adding gas power to the mix. We’ll see the first of these in 2027. Lire la suite…
Rock Tech lowers Guben lithium converter costs
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium has announced a major update to the operational expenditure model for its Guben Converter in Brandenburg, Germany. The company now expects to reduce the cost of producing lithium hydroxide monohydrate by around 23 per cent, from approximately €5,033 to €3,878 per tonne, based on an annual production target of 24,000 tonnes. Read more…
Stellantis finds second-life battery application with mobility scooter
Stellantis presented another initiative for reusing its high-voltage batteries: used modules are repackaged into new units and used in the Avathor One, a new mobile medical device designed for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Read more…
ACMobility to install 100+ new DC charging points in the Philippines
Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm, ACMobility, has announced plans to install over 100 new DC charging points in the country. The company will partner with Shell for this rollout. Read more…
Changan supplies 443 Deepal EVs for Thai bank fleet
As part of a major fleet order in Thailand this month, Changan has supplied 443 Deepal EVs to Krungthai Bank. The new fleet supports the bank’s goal of switching entirely to EVs by 2030. Read more…
