The transition to electric fleets is a complex journey that requires careful planning and strategic partnerships. In this webinar, we will explore the key economic and regulatory drivers behind the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial fleets, as well as the strategic advantages of prioritizing sustainability. We will also delve into the challenges… Read more…
Forge Nano raises $40 million to scale US battery manufacturing and semiconductor equipment businesses
Forge Nano, which is developing US battery and semiconductor production, has closed a $40-million funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity. The funding was co-led by investment firm RockCreek and Ascent Funds, a US-based energy technology fund. Additional participants included Top Material, Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano’s existing investors. The company has now raised… Read more…
Geely Galaxy six-seat flagship SUV teased ahead of its debut
Geely’s premium Galaxy brand is quickly becoming a familiar name in the Chinese EV market. Fresh off a period of explosive sales growth, the brand just pulled back the curtain a little on its upcoming flagship SUV. The Geely Galaxy M9 is a large vehicle designed to carry six people in comfort and style, and is set to heat things… Read more…
What role will E/E architectures play in the electric car of the future – Eight questions for Carsten Hoff from dSpace
VW is investing several billion in Rivian to utilise the US startup’s E/E architecture, while BMW is introducing a completely new E/E architecture in the ‘Neue Klasse’. In this interview, Carsten Hoff, CEO of dSPACE, explains what is behind this term, where the challenges lie and how German car manufacturers are positioned here. Read more…
Oakland airport launches electric shuttle service
Oakland Airport is introducing a fleet of five electric shuttle buses to serve passenger and employee parking lots at the Californian airport. The accompanying charging infrastructure has also been commissioned. Read more…
GM’s EV Strategy Is Paying Off. It’s Still Fighting This EV ‘Mandate’
Even GM doesn’t want to end gas sales in this crucial state. Plus, more on what went wrong with the Apple Car. Read more…
Leapmotor posts lower year-on-year net loss, record gross margin
Leapmotor reported a net loss of RMB 130 million for the first quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 87.17 percent.
The narrowing of the net loss was mainly due to the improvement in gross margin being higher than the increase in expenses.
Royal Mail operates the largest EV fleet in the UK
Royal Mail has unveiled its 7,000th electric vehicle, cementing its position as the operator of the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet. The zero-emission van was put into operation at the South Lambeth delivery centre, where 70 electric vehicles are already in use. Read more…
CATL plans to open 300 battery exchange stations for e-trucks by the end of the year
Battery manufacturer CATL has presented a standardised exchangeable battery pack for heavy-duty electric trucks, following the company’s introduction of similar products for passenger cars in December. The exchangeable battery pack, called 75#, is said to have a particularly long service life. Read more…
India: GreenCell Mobility to deploy over 1,200 electric buses
Indian electric bus operator GreenCell Mobility has announced plans to deploy over 1,200 electric buses in the country. The company will commission these electric buses as part of a government tender. Read more…
Westfalia unveils overhead robotic EV charger for automated car parks
Weplug, a new automated overhead charging system from Westfalia Technologies, aims to reduce charging infrastructure costs and complexity. The 50 kW DC fast charger uses a gantry-based robotic arm to connect with EVs via a driver-inserted adapter. Read more…
The Base Chevrolet Silverado EV Is The ‘Best’ Electric Pickup For Towing: Test
You can get a great deal on a brand-new electric truck that’s rated for 450 miles on a full charge. It’s not perfect, though. Read more…
Hubject and Zemetric launch Plug&Charge rollout
Hubject has partnered with US-based Zemetric to integrate Plug&Charge across the latter’s full-stack EV charging platform. The move aims to streamline charging through ISO 15118-based authentication and support wider access via roaming. Read more…
Hubject and Zemetric launch Plug&Charge rollout
Hubject has partnered with US-based Zemetric to integrate Plug&Charge across the latter’s full-stack EV charging platform. The move aims to streamline charging through ISO 15118-based authentication and support wider access via roaming. Read more…
Changan opens its first full-fledged overseas NEV plant in Thailand
Marking a major milestone in its global expansion, Changan opened its first full-process overseas plant for new energy vehicles in Thailand on Friday. The company manufactures the Deepal S05 as the inaugural model there. Read more…
Changan opens its first full-fledged overseas NEV plant in Thailand
Marking a major milestone in its global expansion, Changan opened its first full-process overseas plant for new energy vehicles in Thailand on Friday. The company manufactures the Deepal S05 as the inaugural model there. Read more…
It’s official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive. Read more…
Nio showcases models at police equipment expo
Nio showcased the Nio ES6, Onvo L60 and Firefly at a police equipment expo in Beijing last week.
This is the first time Nio has participated in an international police equipment show.
Xiaomi set to debut YU7 electric SUV on May 22
Xiaomi is ready for the official unveiling of its first SUV, the Xiaomi YU7. The highly anticipated vehicle is set to debut this Thursday, May 22, at a special event kicking off at 7 PM Beijing time. This is a new chapter for Xiaomi EV that will enable it to better compete with established players, aiming at rivals like the… Read more…
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge network now has 650 charge points
Just 16 months after launching its Smart Charge network, Sainsbury’s has rolled out more than 650 ultra-rapid EV charging bays at over 75 locations. It says it is one of the fastest-growing retail charge point operators in the UK. Read more…
