Chemicals giant BASF and battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) have signed an agreement for the global supply of cathode active materials (CAM). BASF’s Battery Materials business provides CAM to both cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs. “Our portfolio includes base metals sourcing and management, as well as various battery recycling solutions,” says the company. “By… Read more…
BMW starts series production of electric motors for the Neue Klasse
Today, BMW has proudly announced the start of series production of the electric motors it will use in the Neue Klasse. These ‘Gen6’ motors will be made at the company’s plant in Steyr, Austria, at least initially – the facility is said to be “the first production site” for them, not the only one. Once made in Steyr, they will… Read more…
YouTuber Swaps A Dead, Base Tesla Model 3 Into An AWD Performance EV
Rich Rebuilds got his hands on a bog-standard Tesla Model 3 with a dead battery. So he’s transforming it into a Model 3 Performance. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Owned YASA reveals a 737 hp axial flux electric motor that weighs just 29 pounds
Axial flux electric motors are a hot topic these days. They aren’t new, as our electronics guru Jeffrey Jenkins pointed out in his deep dive into the axial flux world back in 2021. But innovative designs from motor makers including Turntide and Orbis Electric promise to open up new applications to EVs. Mercedes-Owned YASA is… Read more…
Webinar: Meeting safety requirements for EV on-board chargers
Advanced electric vehicles call for equally advanced on-board charging systems that prioritize safety and reliability. This webinar explores how TDK’s portfolio of circuit protection components is designed to protect equipment and people from damage or harm. Protection products, including PTC inrush current limiters (ICLs), surge arresters (GDTs), leaded disc varistors, multilayer chip varistors, NTC thermistors,… Read more…
Drone drops electric bike to help Ukrainian soldier escape Russians
In one of the most innovative battlefield escapes to date, a Ukrainian soldier managed to flee Russian encirclement thanks to a drone-delivered electric bike. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear
Hyundai set another US sales record after sales surged 15% in July. The new IONIQ 5 had its best sales month ever as Hyundai’s EV plans begin to unfold. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills and it is destroying small American businesses
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills, and this has led to at least two small American businesses going bankrupt. The automaker had over $110 million in liens with contractors over the last 5 years. Read more…
Ford’s (F) EV sales remain flat in July ahead of the big reveal
Despite sales in the US rising 9%, Ford’s (F) EV sales remained flat in July. Ford says the Mustang Mach-E is back on track, but CEO Jim Farley promises the company will reveal its next “breakthrough” EV in just a few days. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Roared Back In July
Plus, Tesla’s party in Europe is over and hundreds of old Nissan Leaf batteries have found a new home. Lire la suite…
GWM sells 104,372 cars in Jul, with NEVs contributing 33%
GWM sold 195,007 NEVs in January-July, up 24.59 percent year-on-year.
GWM sold 41,088 vehicles overseas in July, up 7.60 percent year-on-year and up 2.55 percent from June
Skoda Vision O concept previews an all-electric Octavia wagon
Skoda is giving the world another peek of its upcoming electric station wagon. The Czech automaker has released a teaser image of its new “Vision O” concept car, a direct preview of what will become the first-ever all-electric Skoda Octavia, one of Europe’s most popular family cars. The full concept will be unveiled at the Munich IAA mobility show this… Read more…
‘Streamlining’ and ‘workforce adjustments’ ahead for Ballard
Ballard Power Systems, the hydrogen fuel cell company, is due for a major strategic overhaul under its new CEO, Marty Neese. The company has revealed a new plan to move toward profitability through cost-cutting and a narrower product focus. Read more…
BMW kicks off serial drive production in Steyr
The BMW plant in Steyr has started series production of the electric drive unit for the Neue Klasse cars. The electric motor for the sixth generation of the BMW eDrive (Gen6) is the first fully electric drive unit to be manufactured at the Steyr plant. Read more…
EV Chargers Keep Spreading Across America. These Numbers Prove It
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: More good news for EV charging. Plus, more and more drivers want to go hands-free. Lire la suite…
BYD Jul sales breakdown: Qin 53,907 units, Song 52,648
The Qin family replaced the Song family as the best-selling BYD lineup in July.
The BYD Seal sold 46,850 units in July, making it the third-best-selling BYD model.
Italy plans new EV purchase incentive from September
Italy’s government wants to launch a new incentive programme for electric cars, apparently starting in September. The Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto, has announced this and provided initial details. Read more…
Some Octopus Energy customers can get a free Ohme EV charger – if they act fast
Octopus Energy has teamed up with Uber to offer free home Ohme ePod chargers to its rideshare drivers. The offer is limited to the first 1000 drivers who switch to Octopus’ Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff. Read more…
Dutch postal service expands emission-free delivery area
The Dutch postal and parcel service PostNL now completes 30 per cent of its last-mile deliveries emission-free. According to the postal service, this exceeds the local legal requirements. Read more…
Zeekr Group delivers 44,193 cars in Jul, with Zeekr brand at 16,977
The Zeekr brand delivered 16,977 vehicles in July, up 8.44 percent year-on-year and 1.65 percent from June.
Lynk & Co delivered 27,216 vehicles in July, up 27.94 percent year-on-year and 3.44 percent from June.
