Companies in the Netherlands can now apply for funding to set up charging stations for battery-electric commercial vehicles. Two funding programmes make 57 million euros available. Read more…
BYD sees 9 millionth NEV roll off line
BYD today saw its 9 millionth NEV, a Yangwang U9 electric supercar, roll off the assembly line, as it produced its latest 1 million vehicles in less than 3 months. Read more…
Hyundai reportedly plan battery cell pilot production
The Hyundai Group is considering producing its own battery cells for its electric cars starting in 2027. It will initially be a pilot production, but there is potential for more. Read more…
Ford starts series production of the Capri
Ford has started series production of the new all-electric Capri in Cologne. Along with the Explorer, two electric models are now rolling off the production line in Germany -and they urgently need to be a success. Read more…
Leapmotor International announces prices for Europe
The joint venture between the Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor and the global automotive group Stellantis is picking up speed. The German prices for the C10 and T03 have been finalised – and the order books will open in a few days. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving ‘Occasionally Dangerously Inept’ In 1,000-Mile Independent Test
“Getting close to foolproof, yet falling short, creates an insidious and unsafe operator complacency issue.” Read more…
BYD delivers 100 electric buses to Uruguayan bus operator Cutcsa
Cutcsa is the largest electric bus operator in Uruguay, which plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2040. Read more…
Leapmotor teases new model B10, to debut at Paris auto show in Oct
The B10 SUV, the first global model of Leapmotor’s new B platform, will make its official debut at the Paris auto show, which opens on October 14. Read more…
Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report
A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.”. Read more…
Xpeng to unveil P7+ sedan in Oct, CEO hints
Xpeng CEO hinted at unveiling P7+ sedan in October. The EV maker will hold a new product launch about the X9 MPV later today. Read more…
Nio enters charging partnership with China’s oil giant Sinopec
Nio and Sinopec have entered into a charging services partnership agreement, after jointly building 279 charging and battery swap stations over the past three years. Read more…
Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD dangerous, and Model Y goes for the gold
On today’s energizing episode of Quick Charge, Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor’s chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly. Read more…
Group14 receives $200-million DOE grant to build US silane plant for silicon-based battery materials
US-based silicon battery materials manufacturer Group14 Technologies has received a $200-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to build a silane plant in the US to diversify and strengthen the US battery supply chain. Silane is a key component in the materials for lithium-ion… Read more…
Asahi Kasei launches new flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for EV battery safety
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-resistant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN, for thermal runaway protection in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other applications within an EV battery pack. Mineral-based materials are typically used for thermal runaway protection, but they tend to be heavy and brittle, making them difficult to… Read more…
Terawatt joins shipper-carrier coalition to pilot heavy-duty EV charging
US-based Terawatt Infrastructure will provide charging infrastructure, including software, operations and maintenance support, at six of its charging hubs along the I-10 corridor to a shipper-carrier coalition that aims to accelerate heavy-duty EV deployment. The coalition, under the Netherlands-based Smart Freight Center, a global non-profit organization focused on climate action in the freight sector, includes… Read more…
Rivian R1S now available for rent in the UK ahead of planned overseas expansion
Rivian’s electric SUV is headed overseas. The Rivian R1S electric SUV is now available to rent in the UK. Although Rivian does not sell vehicles in Europe (not yet, anyway), the brand already has a growing presence overseas. Read more…
Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop
Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Read more…
Leapmotor C10 and T03 EU pricing is bad news for Tesla and Dacia
Leapmotor, in partnership with Stellantis, has unveiled two budget-friendly electric vehicles in Italy – the compact T03 city car and the C10 SUV. Stellantis hopes to stay ahead of the curve amidst increasing demand for sustainable transport options by using Chinese vehicles assembled in Europe under its umbrella. The T03, which will be available from the end of September, starts… Read more…
i-charging unveils Megawatt Charging System-compatible charger for heavy-duty EVs
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for high-power charging of commercial EVs, is steadily moving from the pilot stage toward commercial implementation. The latest EVSE provider to present an MCS charger is Portuguese manufacturer i-charging, which unveiled a new Megawatt charger called i-light at the recent IAA Transportation show in Hanover. The name i-light… Read more…
You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive
With a new lease cash incentive in September, Hyundai offers up to $14,000 in savings on the 2024 IONIQ 5. With leases starting under $199 a month, the IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable electric cars in the US. Perhaps even more important, it has a range of over 300 miles and can fast charge in 18 minutes. Read more…
