As planned, sports car manufacturer Porsche has acquired a majority stake in the Varta subsidiary V4Drive Battery. The latter bundles Varta’s business for large-format lithium-ion round cells, which are used by Porsche. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Highway Range Test: 441 Miles On A Single Charge
It even outpaced its projected combined EPA range rating while driving at 70 mph. Read more…
EU rejects China’s proposal for €30,000 minimum price
Despite the EU vote in favour of special tariffs for EVs from China, negotiations with Beijing continue. The European Union is said to have rejected China’s latest proposal. The Chinese government apparently offered not to sell imported electric cars in the EU for less than €30,000. Read more…
Nissan joins BMW, Ford, Honda alliance vehicle-to-grid tech
Nissan’s taking a 25% stake in ChargeScape ChargeScape is a vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now Nissan Nissan has a vision for the “fuel station of the future” where EVs would double as energy-storage units Nissan on Monday announced that it will join ChargeScape, the vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed in 2023 by… Read more…
Tesla China sells 88,321 cars in Sept, highest since Mar
In the third quarter, Tesla China sold 249,135 vehicles, contributing 53.82 percent of Tesla’s global deliveries. Read more…
Uber uses more than 180,000 electric cars
Uber has provided an update regarding the use of electric cars on its platform. According to the ride-hailing company, more than 180,000 electric cars can already be booked via Uber – and the company is doing a lot to ensure that this number increases quickly. Read more…
KIT opens world’s first ‘agile’ battery cell production facility
A new facility at the German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) can build battery cells as flexibly as was previously only possible with manual production. The initiative is based on the AgiloBat research project – and involves not only scientists but also medium-sized machine and plant manufacturers. Read more…
Ashok Leyland delivers first electric trucks to Billion Electric Mobility
Indian manufacturer Ashok Leyland has now handed over the first units of its AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks to Billion Electric Mobility. The latter is a subsidiary of the BillionE Group and a sister company to the Indian charge point operator ChargeZone. Read more…
BYD revisits plans to build electric cars in India
BYD is making a second attempt to heavily localise its electric cars in India. Following a setback in 2023, the company is again looking at setting up a full-fledged manufacturing facility in the country. Read more…
Porsche Recalls Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Because Of Battery Fire Risk
Model years 2020 through 2024 are affected, but the fix is different depending on the year of manufacture. Read more…
Zeekr makes foray into Norway, to begin local deliveries within this year
Zeekr will begin taking orders for the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Norway later this month, with the first customer deliveries occurring by the end of this year. Read more…
Chinese companies register 62,000 EV charging technology patents
An analysis of patent applications for charging technology for electric mobility has revealed that China dominates research in this area internationally. More than 62,000 charging technology patents have come from China compared to just between just under 4,000 and under 6,000 from Japan, Germany, South Korea, and the USA. Read more…
Honda reveals key data on upcoming e-car generation
Honda presented some technologies for its new generation of electric cars, the Honda 0 Series. The global launch of this new generation of electric cars is planned for 2026. Read more…
Audi introduces ‘collaboration model’ for product development
Audi is restructuring its vehicle development divisions. As expected, it will introduce the model series principle, referred to in Ingolstadt as the ‘collaboration model.’ Other areas will also be reorganised in the future to maintain flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes. Read more…
GM ditches the name ‘Ultium’ for EV batteries and more
The US automotive group General Motors (GM) is dropping the name ‘Ultium’ for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies after years of promoting the brand. GM wants to diversify its batteries in the future. Read more…
eBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycles
In a confusing announcement, eBay has unveiled new plans to ban the sale of electric bicycles by certain users on its platform in the UK. However, the criteria for eligibility and plan specifics both remain unclear. Read more…
Li Auto plans HK chip R&D office, self-driving chip could be mass-produced soon, report says
Li Auto’s smart driving chip is expected to see tape-out results in the fourth quarter and start being loaded into cars in 2026, according to local media. Read more…
Spain subsidises Stellantis and PowerCo battery plants
The Spanish Ministry of Industry has promised Stellantis subsidies totalling 133 million euros for a potential battery cell factory at the Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza. In addition, the ministry is increasing the funding for the PowerCo battery factory in Sagunt from 98 to 152 million euros. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz Configurator Goes Live: $71,545 Top Trim Comes With Rear Drum Brakes
You’re not exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to trim levels, either. Read more…
Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA
With solar leading the way, renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, says a new IEA report. Read more…
