Hyundai has announced a crossover version with a more striking design for its electric city car Inster. The Hyundai Inster Cross is due to go into production this year. Read more…
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here Technologies found in a new study. Here, which provides map data to automakers for use with navigation systems and location-based services, ranked charging infrastructure based on how far EV drivers… Read more…
Fisker Ocean Recall Costs Will Be Covered By The Automaker, Judge Rules
Previously, the bankrupt automaker said owners would have to pay for the labor costs associated with the recalls. Read more…
Simon Loos orders 75 Mercedes eActos 600
The Dutch logistics service provider Simon Loos will expand its fleet of electric trucks with 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. It will more than double the current fleet of 60 electric trucks. Read more…
New record for NEV sales in China
NEV sales in China reached a new record high in September. With 1,287,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids sold, the previous record from last December was surpassed. Read more…
BMW head says that Europe’s ICE ban is ‘no longer realistic’
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says it’s time to pull the plug on the European Union’s plan to ban ICE vehicles in 2035. Clearly this isn’t the first time we’ve seen pushback, but Zipse is now taking it up a notch, despite EV sales going fairly well for BMW and Mini. What’s going on here. Read more…
BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zips said the ban will force automakers to rely on China There’s concern about battery supply and competing with Chinese EVs BMW CEO Oliver Zipse on Tuesday called for an end to Europe’s planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle… Read more…
China NEV retail at 408,000 in Oct 1-13, up 8% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 49.57 percent in the October 1-13 period, and 45.98 percent year-to-date. Read more…
XCharge launches battery-supported charging station for the North American market
Charge point manufacturer XCharge North America has developed an EV charger designed to fit the needs of the grid in the US. The ‘GridLink’ offers bi-directional charging and has an integrated battery to help stabilise the grid. Read more…
Vianode opens graphite production plant in Norway
Vianode has officially opened its first fully-fledged anode graphite production plant ‘Via ONE’ in Herøya, Norway. When fully operational, the plant will have a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per year, enough for 30,000 electric vehicles annually. Read more…
Tesla expands Model Y portfolio with seven-seat option in Europe
Tesla has rolled out a seven-seat configuration for its popular Model Y in Europe, catering to larger families or those needing extra passenger capacity. The option is currently available exclusively for the Long Range all-wheel drive variant, adding €2,500 to the base price. This brings the starting price to €57,490 in Germany and £53,500 in the UK. The third row… Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 EV in Europe, showcases multiple models at Paris auto show
The Sealion 07 EV, renamed Sealion 7 in Europe, is expected to be delivered to the first European customers by the end of this year. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis to build electric drives in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has signed an investment agreement with the Slovakian government for the construction of a new plant to produce electric drive components. The plant in Nováky is scheduled for completion by the second half of 2025. Read more…
Lynk & Co brings first electric car to Europe with the 02
The Geely brand Lynk & Co has presented the 02 in Milan, an electric SUV that can now be ordered in Europe. The starting price stands at 35,495 euros. Read more…
Audi cannot find an investor for its Brussels plant
Audi has not found a suitable investor for its factory in Brussels, increasing the risk of a plant closure. VW has also been searching internally for further utilisation – but to no avail. Read more…
Tesla gets first partial approval for Grünheide expansion
Tesla has received the green light from the German state of Brandenburg to expand its Gigafactory 4 in Grünheide – at least in part. The state environmental agency has granted the first partial authorisation. Read more…
Zeekr enters Australian market with launch of Zeekr X electric SUV
Zeekr officially entered the Australian market with the launch of the Zeekr X in Australia on October 15, and gave the Zeekr 009 MPV its local debut. Read more…
Lyten to build Gigafactory in Nevada
Californian lithium-sulphur battery developer Lyten wants to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery factory in the US state of Nevada. Once fully operational, the factory will be able to produce 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries per year. Read more…
Gogoro expands consumer sales of battery-swapping electric scooters in Singapore
Gogoro announced today the expansion of consumer sales of three of its electric scooters in the Singapore market, marking a major expansion from the company’s commercial fleet-based entry into the market. Read more…
Royal Enfield teases its upcoming electric motorcycle launch
Legacy motorcycle maker Royal Enfield has released a teaser ahead of its expected electric motorcycle launch next month at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA). Read more…