Afraid there won’t be enough recycling plants to recycle EV batteries when they start reaching end of life in large numbers? Well, the opposite might turn out to be the case. Encouraged by generous government incentives, companies have been investing heavily in battery plants. According to new research from technology intelligence firm ABI Research, companies… Read more…
Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concerns
Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT, and Porsche Taycan electric cars are being recalled for a battery issue that could lead to short circuits and fires. The recall population includes 606 Taycans from model years 2020 to 2023 and 1,042 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles from model years 2022 to 2024. Audi is conducting two recalls for the same issue… Read more…
Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US
Not every automaker’s taking the same strategy when it comes to electrification. During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the… Read more…
Tesla Sold 89,000 China-Made EVs In March 2024
The company is trying to boost sales in China with a new 0% interest loan offer. Read more…
India: Major order for electric truck startup Tresa Motors
Tresa Motors, an Indian startup specialising in medium and heavy-duty electric trucks, has secured a pre-order for 1,000 electric trucks from logistics company JFK Transporters. Read more…
Apple lays off Project Titan employees
Apple’s journey into the automotive world came to a screeching halt, and the ripples of it are still being felt across the company. Many employees deeply involved in its secretive “Project Titan” car initiative have recently been laid off. Apple’s shift in focus has resulted in over 600 employees being let go. While most of the layoffs impacted staff involved… Read more…
More than 40K Fisker customers have canceled orders of their Oceans
Another major blow to California-based startup Fisker, as tens of thousands of customers reportedly have canceled their EV reservations to date – which is some serious bad buzz amid a tumultuous time as the company scrambles for funding to stay alive. Read more…
NIO begins mass production of semi-solid-state batteries, setting the stage for EV use in Q2
NIO is celebrating a potentially impactful milestone today. With the help of partner WeLion, NIO has begun mass production of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state batteries. With production now underway in China, we expect to see the safer and more energy-dense cells powering NIO brand EVs as early as this quarter. Read more…
All-on-one e-fluid technology to cool EV inverter, motor and provide gear lubrication (Webinar)
The presentation describes an Evogen (TM) e-fluid technology from Lubrizol that can handle high-power density electrical drivetrains that effectively protects and cools inverter, e-motor and gearbox system. This means a combination of advanced hardware cooling approaches and an advanced fluid to prevent overheating of components. There is a benefit in this approach compared with the… Read more…
Volvo’s U.S. EV Sales Were Still Pretty Low In Q1 2024
Volvo wants to go all-electric, but right now it sells far more plug-in hybrid models. Read more…
Isuzu launches electric pickup truck in Europe
Japanese manufacturer Isuzu announced the launch of its first electric car next year, initially in Europe. The D-MAX BEV pickup truck will initially launch in selected countries, such as Norway, in 2025. Read more…
Nio produces battery packs with semi-solid-state cells in series
Nio has started series production of 150 kWh battery packs with semi-solid-state cells from its partner WeLion. The first vehicles with the new battery will roll off the production line in the current quarter. The battery will enable long ranges – but they also make the EVs significantly more expensive. Read more…
2024 Chevy Silverado EV outperforms range estimates in real-world test
Chevrolet’s Silverado EV RST promises remarkable range and it seems to actually deliver it. The first real-world test of the truck has shown results even exceeding initial range estimates. The Silverado EV touts a class-leading range of 708 km, and it looks to challenge the expectations of even the most skeptical truck enthusiasts. One recent road trip proved that the… Read more…
Kia keeps electric targets for 2030 constant
Kia published its updated strategic plan at its investor day. While the sales targets for electric cars have consistently increased in recent years, this time, they remain unchanged compared to the plan presented a year ago. However, there are statements on new models. Read more…
Ethiopia exceeds import targets for electric vehicles
The Ethiopian government has now almost tripled its targets for imports of electric vehicles after having reached its 2030 targets in under two years. Read more…
Autoflight delivers first eVTOL in Japan
Chinese air taxi startup Autoflight has announced the first delivery of its five-seater eVOTL Prosperity to a customer in Japan. The unnamed customer is currently developing plans for eVTOL demonstration flights at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Read more…
Ford pushes back production start of two next-generation EVs
Ford is putting the brakes on its electric mobility plans. The US carmaker will push back the production of its next electric pickup and electric SUV to 2026 and 2027, respectively. Instead, it will focus on hybrids for the time being. Read more…
Norway establishes reduced toll for EVs
Norway’s government recently presented its national transport plan for 2025 to 2036. It also contains several regulations that are relevant to electric mobility. For example, the current nationwide regulation, according to which electric cars must pay a maximum of 70 per cent of the tolls applicable to fossil-fuelled cars, will be retained – at least for now. Read more…
Ford pivots EV strategy: three-row SUV delayed, hybrids get a boost
Ford is making a surprise course correction, slowing the pace of its electric vehicle rollout. The company announced a delay in the launch of its highly-anticipated three-row electric SUV and a new focus on hybrid models. This shift comes on the heels of Ford’s impressive first-quarter EV sales, where it secured second place in the US electric car market. While… Read more…
Sion powers ahead with its Licerion battery tech
In the seemingly eternal quest for greater energy density in batteries, one of the most promising lines of development is the lithium metal battery, in which the conventional graphite anode is replaced by a pure lithium metal foil. This is the approach that Sion Power is taking with its Licerion battery technology, as CEO Tracy Kelley explains to Peter Donaldson, bringing us up to speed with the company’s progress. Read more…
