The electric vehicle tax credits die soon. Did they ever stand a chance? Plus, Ford’s F-150 Lightning BlueCruise gets an upgrade. Lire la suite…
The Uncomfortable Truths About Why The EV Credits Had To Die
Li Auto and SEVB establish joint venture for battery production
Li Auto is entering into a joint venture with SEVB to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for its electric cars. The company aims to increase control over costs, supply chain and technology. The car manufacturer is also collaborating with industry giant CATL. Read more…
Regionalbus Leipzig orders electric buses and depot from Daimler Buses
Daimler Buses has received an order from the public transport operator Regionalbus Leipzig. It covers the purchase of nine eCitaro electric buses as well as the construction of a new electric bus depot – as well as charging infrastructure. Read more…
TELO Trucks secures $20 million to challenge the big EV pickup trend
The American love affair with pickup trucks is undeniable, but the romance has hit a rocky patch in the electric vehicle age. Sales of large electric trucks have been slower than anticipated, and some automakers are even hitting the brakes on new models. A California startup has a different point of view and is betting the problem isn’t the electricity,… Read more…
Sila nears mass production of its silicon anodes in the US
California-based battery developer and Mercedes partner Sila Nanotechnologies has officially commenced operations at its large-scale silicon anode factory in Washington State. The Moses Lake facility is expected to produce its first batches of Titan Silicon anode material shortly. Read more…
PEM Chair develops present innovative new battery packs
In the European research project ‘RESiLiTE’, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is working with several partners to develop innovative battery packs. The aim is to increase the energy density, efficiency, safety, temperature resistance and sustainability of battery packs. Read more…
Grab and WeRide to launch autonomous shuttle service in Singapore
The Singaporean ride sharing company Grab has unveiled Ai.R, a robotaxi service set to operate in the Punggol residential area in partnership with autonomous driving firm WeRide. Read more…
BAIC brand Arcfox launches affordable compact electric car T1
BAIC brand Arcfox is launching the T1, a compact electric car, in China at prices starting at 62,800 yuan (equivalent to 7,500 euros). Even by Chinese standards, this is very affordable. Arcfox is actually an electric car brand from Chinese manufacturer BAIC that targets the mid- to high-end market segment. Read more…
All-In-One Battery Promises More Range And Faster Charging In A Smaller Package
Stellantis’ breakthrough battery pack integrates all the pieces that are usually scattered around the car. Lire la suite…
Here’s The Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Cruising Through The Alps
One thing’s certain: Mercedes is clearly not taking any chances with the design of the electric C-Class. Lire la suite…
BP Pulse and Moto to roll out electric truck charging on UK motorways
BP Pulse, the EV charging arm of BP, has teamed up with Moto, the UK’s largest motorway services operator, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at key motorway service areas. Read more…
Bentley to refocus on combustion engines
Instead of only building electric cars from 2030 onwards, the luxury brand is once again placing greater emphasis on combustion engines in the medium term. There will no longer be a fixed phase-out date in future, but electrification remains an important goal. The change of course at Porsche and Audi contributed to this decision. Read more…
China NEV retail at 697,000 in Sept 1-21, up 10% year-on-year
In the September 1-21 period, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 1.191 million units, up 1 percent from the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 58.5 percent from September 1 to 21, and 51.8 percent year-to-date.
China NEV retail at 697,000 in Sept 1-21, up 10% year-on-year
In the September 1-21 period, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 1.191 million units, up 1 percent from the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 58.5 percent from September 1 to 21, and 51.8 percent year-to-date.
Xpeng raises $100 million through ABS issuance
Xpeng has completed RMB 710 million ($100 million) ABS issuance to supplement working capital and support the development of its leasing business.
The AAA-rated senior tranche carries a coupon rate as low as 2.28 percent.
Xpeng raises $100 million through ABS issuance
Xpeng has completed RMB 710 million ($100 million) ABS issuance to supplement working capital and support the development of its leasing business.
The AAA-rated senior tranche carries a coupon rate as low as 2.28 percent.
Kempower and EO install 300 bus charging points
The Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the UK. This is part of an ongoing three-year collaboration. Read more…
Kempower and EO install 300 bus charging points
The Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the UK. This is part of an ongoing three-year collaboration. Read more…
Lucid to expand dealership network in Germany
Until now, Californian electric car manufacturer Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now Lucid wants to broaden its distribution network and bring dealers on board. Lucid is initially targeting twelve to 15 cities, but plans to expand to even more soon. Read more…
Lucid to expand dealership network in Germany
Until now, Californian electric car manufacturer Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now Lucid wants to broaden its distribution network and bring dealers on board. Lucid is initially targeting twelve to 15 cities, but plans to expand to even more soon. Read more…
