Belgian materials company Syensqo and French clean fuels firm Axens Group have launched Argylium, a new company that will focus on developing and scaling up the industrialization of sulfide solid electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). The new company builds on Syensqo’s solid-state battery pilot line in La Rochelle and more than a decade of technology… Read more…
EV charging provider L-Charge raises $10 million in new funding round
EV charging provider L-Charge has closed a $10-million funding round, led by Ultra Capital. L-Charge will use the new capital to expand its national installation footprint; add new product categories; expand its portfolio of off-grid chargers; grow sales, operations and customer support teams to support increasing project volume; and strengthen long-term infrastructure and service capabilities…. Read more…
BMW’s Electric M3 Has Simulated Engine Sounds. Here’s What BMW Used
The manufacturer released a video showing what the electric M3 will sound like and the iconic M models it sampled. Lire la suite…
First drive in the Leapmotor B10: China’s most convincing electric car yet
The often media-hyped superiority of Chinese electric cars has not yet translated into major sales successes in Europe at least. Frequently, the issues were particularly significant in key areas such as battery and software—or the car was simply too expensive for what it offered. The Leapmotor B10, however, is a very well-rounded package—though not perfect.
Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks drive 2,400 km in long-haul endurance test of Megawatt Charging System
Development engineers from Mercedes‑Benz Trucks tested the Megawatt Charging System on a long‑distance test drive with two MCS‑compatible eActros 600 electric trucks. The aim was to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain insights into real‑world usability—including under winter conditions—ranging from the charging curve… Read more…
Svolt Energy unveils 80-kWh PHEV battery
Svolt Energy has presented an 80-kWh battery pack for plug-in hybrids, claiming it is the world’s largest PHEV battery pack to date. Branded Fortress 2.0, the battery was presented at the company’s sixth Battery Day event, where the company also unveiled new fast-charging and semi-solid-state technologies. Read more…
Demand for BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC exceeds expectations
Automakers BMW and Mercedes have received significantly more pre-orders for their competing new electric SUVs than expected. As a result, both manufacturers are accelerating production of the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Read more…
New production concept for dry coating of cathodes
German battery material manufacturer IBU-tec, together with partners such as TU Braunschweig, has developed an industrialisation concept for the dry coating of lithium-ion cathodes. A new whitepaper outlines a plant concept with an annual capacity of 1 GWh. Read more…
Chinese EVs Are So Good, Automakers Are Selling ‘Experience’ Instead
What do you do to stand out in a country where every EV is good, and nobody worries about range and charging? Lire la suite…
CPCA estimates China Jan NEV retail at 800,000, up 7.5% year-on-year but down 40% sequentially
January’s NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point.
The CPCA projects China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for January to total about 1.8 million units, a 0.36% year-on-year increase but a 20.4% decline from December.
CPCA estimates China Jan NEV retail at 800,000, up 7.5% year-on-year but down 40% sequentially
January’s NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point.
The CPCA projects China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for January to total about 1.8 million units, a 0.36% year-on-year increase but a 20.4% decline from December.
Kloiber shuttles between MAN plants in Munich and Nuremberg using electric trucks
The logistics company Kloiber has put the first of a total of 15 electric trucks into operation for MAN’s in-house logistics. The models are, of course, XXL electric vehicles from the client: specifically, 15 units of the MAN eTGX, which Kloiber is now using for inbound transport. Read more…
Kloiber shuttles between MAN plants in Munich and Nuremberg using electric trucks
The logistics company Kloiber has put the first of a total of 15 electric trucks into operation for MAN’s in-house logistics. The models are, of course, XXL electric vehicles from the client: specifically, 15 units of the MAN eTGX, which Kloiber is now using for inbound transport. Read more…
CATL markets sodium battery for light commercial vehicles
CATL has unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles and, according to media reports, aims to begin mass production of this new battery type later this year. The sodium battery has a capacity of 45 kWh and is intended for small vans and mini-trucks. Read more…
CATL markets sodium battery for light commercial vehicles
CATL has unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles and, according to media reports, aims to begin mass production of this new battery type later this year. The sodium battery has a capacity of 45 kWh and is intended for small vans and mini-trucks. Read more…
Nextbike ordered to remove bikes from Berlin
Following a court ruling, the bike-sharing provider must withdraw its fleet from public streets in the German capital. The decision centres on the use of public space and has broader implications for shared mobility services. Read more…
Nextbike ordered to remove bikes from Berlin
Following a court ruling, the bike-sharing provider must withdraw its fleet from public streets in the German capital. The decision centres on the use of public space and has broader implications for shared mobility services. Read more…
Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance with 50% discount – bigger than Tesla’s own
Lemonade has launched what it calls “Autonomous Car Insurance”, a first-of-its-kind product that slashes rates by approximately 50% for Tesla owners when Full Self-Driving is engaged. It’s a bold bet on FSD technology, and it significantly undercuts the discount offered by Tesla’s own insurance product. Read more…
Kia slashes EV prices with aggressive new deals and more
Kia is cutting EV prices and rolling out new financing deals in response to similar moves from rivals, including Tesla. Read more…
Li Auto to close some stores as part of efficiency drive, report says
Most of the stores slated for closure were opened during Li Auto’s previous aggressive expansion phase.
Li Auto is currently evaluating the move, and the exact number of stores to be closed remains unclear.
