Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the innovative BES LITE sensor, Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector, where we will delve into its myriad benefits, particularly in in-pack monitoring, testing methods, and seamless integration features tailored for non-EV applications. BES LITE can be integrated into Battery Energy Storage Systems, UAV/UVM, 2-wheel and 3-wheel vehicles, and… Read more…
How Evailable wants to improve charge point reliability with AI – seven questions for Maren Rehnelt
Many EV drivers know the problem: the sat nav directs them to a free charging point – and when they get there, they cannot charge despite the app telling them otherwise. Evailable, part of German utility and charge point operator E.ON, wants to prevent this using AI. In an interview, Maren Rehnelt explains exactly how that works. Read more…
Norway: EV sales remain at high level
In August, 13,482 new electric cars hit Norwegian roads. The high level of electrification continues – 97 per cent of all new cars were fully electric. Among the models, one German-built vehicle dominates. Read more…
Leapmotor to unveil new compact hatchback in a week as it hits record sales
Leapmotor will debut a new model at the Munich auto show in Germany on September 8. This is called Lafa 5, and will be a compact hatchback. No other details about it are known so far. The brand has in the meantime achieved a fourth consecutive record-breaking month for deliveries, with 57,066 vehicles delivered in August for a January to… Read more…
Labor Day Green Deals hub – EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more from $38
It’s officially Labor Day and we’ve had an exciting few weeks of solid Green Deals leading up to the holiday – and these sales aren’t over yet! Through the rest of the day and further into the week, you’ll find some amazing opportunities to get discounts on EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, and more – and we’ve rounded up all the deals that are still ongoing into this one-stop shopping hub for you. One thing to note, the power station sales may have been deemed as ending before today’s arrival; however, as is often the case, these sales have been extended and/or had their official names changed, so be sure to browse through those for hangover savings. Head below to browse and take advantage of all these ongoing Labor Day savings before they’re gone.. Read more…
Volkswagen is about to unveil its most affordable electric SUV
With just a week left until its official debut, Volkswagen is giving us a sneak peek of its most affordable electric SUV, the ID.2. Here’s our closest look at the new entry-level EV. Read more…
US researchers develop low-cost recycling for LFP batteries
With the growing number of electric vehicles, the need to recycle traction batteries will also rise. Although they contain valuable raw materials such as lithium, recycling remains rare and expensive. A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison now aims to change that. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO Explains What Everybody Gets Wrong About Chinese EVs
Will Chinese EVs come to America Not in the way you think, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said on the Plugged-In Podcast. Lire la suite…
BYD Aug sales breakdown: Qin 62,561 units, Seal 53,992
The BYD Qin family models sold 62,561 units in August, remaining BYD’s best-selling lineup.
The BYD Seal sold 53,992 units in August, surpassing the Song family to become BYD’s second-best-selling lineup.
BYD Aug sales breakdown: Qin 62,561 units, Seal 53,992
The BYD Qin family models sold 62,561 units in August, remaining BYD’s best-selling lineup.
The BYD Seal sold 53,992 units in August, surpassing the Song family to become BYD’s second-best-selling lineup.
Mercedes-Benz deploys robo-dog and drone to boost efficiency
Mercedes-Benz Vans is using autonomous robotics at its Düsseldorf plant to reduce energy loss and support maintenance. Robo-dog “Aris” detects leaks and faults, while a drone automates container counts, increasing efficiency and freeing employees for higher-value tasks. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz deploys robo-dog and drone to boost efficiency
Mercedes-Benz Vans is using autonomous robotics at its Düsseldorf plant to reduce energy loss and support maintenance. Robo-dog “Aris” detects leaks and faults, while a drone automates container counts, increasing efficiency and freeing employees for higher-value tasks. Read more…
Goiânia, Brazil, orders electric buses from Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses has secured its first order for electric articulated and double-articulated buses in Brazil. The order comprises 21 electric buses for Goiânia, the capital of the Brazilian state of Goiás. The buses are electric vehicles based on Volvo’s new BZRT chassis. Read more…
Goiânia, Brazil, orders electric buses from Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses has secured its first order for electric articulated and double-articulated buses in Brazil. The order comprises 21 electric buses for Goiânia, the capital of the Brazilian state of Goiás. The buses are electric vehicles based on Volvo’s new BZRT chassis. Read more…
Amperfied & Pionix to improve charging station reliability
Communication problems between electric cars, charging stations and backends repeatedly cause charging interruptions. To improve this situation with the new Amperfied Dynamic DC charging station, Amperfied has teamed up with software specialist Pionix. Read more…
Hylane Appoints Maximilian Draxler to Management Team
German truck rental company Hylane has appointed Maximilian Draxler to its management team. Draxler previously led the company’s finance division and will join Sara Schiffer’s and Bernd Zens’ executive team as managing director on 1 September. Read more…
Project SCAPE to improve power electronics for EVs
The EU-funded SCAPE project, coordinated by the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), is working on improved power electronics for electric vehicles. The aim is to achieve an efficiency of over 97.5 per cent, double the power density and halve the costs compared to current standards. Read more…
Renault CEO Provost restructures top management
Following his appointment on 31 July, François Provost, the new CEO of the Renault Group, has announced a series of personnel changes and organisational updates, effective immediately. These affect the development division as well as the leadership of Dacia. Read more…
Li Auto Aug deliveries plunge 41%, pins hopes on Sept launch of i6 SUV
This marks Li Auto’s third consecutive month of year-on-year delivery declines, resulting in an 8.64 percent year-to-date decrease in deliveries.
Li Auto aims for stable monthly deliveries of 9,000-10,000 units for the Li i6 and 6,000 units for the Li i8.
BYD NEV sales flat in Aug as hybrids continue to decline
BYD’s passenger BEV sales in August rose 34.43 percent year-on-year, while PHEV sales fell 22.69 percent. Read more…
