The Dongfeng subsidiary Voyah has started developing new solid-state batteries. The third-generation battery from Voyah is to maintain an energy density of 300 Wh/kg compared to the second generation, but will be able to be charged faster – namely at 5C instead of 3C. Read more…
Vulcan Energy and BASF launch site search for geothermal project
Vulcan Energy has received authorisation to begin seismic surveys for its geothermal development project in the Ludwigshafen region. The lithium specialist intends to push ahead with the project together with the chemical company BASF. In addition to geothermal energy, the focus will also be on lithium extraction. Read more…
Volvo’s new ES90 has lightning-fast EV charging speeds and up to 435 miles range
Volvo is raising the bar with its new fully electric ES90. It’s the fastest-charging Volvo yet, and with up to 435 miles (700 km) range, it can also drive further than ever. Volvo calls it “one of the most technically advanced cars,” EV or gas-powered on the market. Read more…
What’s Next For Lucid Motors
Lucid is searching for a new CEO but won’t “reinvent the company.” Plus: Stellantis also needs a new top executive at a difficult time. Read more…
Ram Ramcharger PHEV doesn’t need a charge to haul 14,000 lb up 6% grade
The 2026 Ram Ramcharger plug-in hybrid will now arrive in the second half of 2025 The Ramcharger will have a total driving range of 690 miles Ram’s CEO mentioned a price of $69,995 No one said it’ll be quick, or efficient, but Ram’s upcoming Ramcharger plug-in hybrid can do the tough truck deeds, according to the automaker. On Monday, Ram CEO Tim… Read more…
Congo halts cobalt exports for four months
Due to an oversupply of cobalt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s largest producer of cobalt, has imposed an export ban on the metal, which is an important raw material for electric car batteries. The export ban is to apply for at least four months. Read more…
UK: Bedford Council seeks bids for 256 new charge points
Bedford Borough Council has launched a tender for the installation and operation of at least 256 new EV charge points. The contract is expected to be awarded in Summer 2025 and is supported by more than one million pounds in government funding. Read more…
Affordable EVs Have Fewer Problems Than Luxury EVs: Study
It turns out simpler might be better—who knew? But owners of both mainstream and luxury EVs remain highly satisfied. Read more…
Nio completes its 1st swap station in MENA region
Nio has built its first battery swap station in the MENA region and the facility is expected to be operational on Thursday.
Last November, Nio House Abu Dhabi opened, Nio’s first flagship showroom in the MENA region.
Volvo confirms 800V architecture and 700km range for ES90
Volvo intends to make a big impact with its upcoming 2025 ES90 sedan. While many initially assumed it would simply be a sedan version of the EX90 SUV, Volvo has just revealed a very important upgrade: a next-generation 800V electrical architecture. According to Volvo, the sedan will achieve over 700 km on a single charge under the WLTP testing cycle.… Read more…
Ionetic launches pilot battery production in the UK
UK-based startup Ionetic has opened a £5 million pilot plant in Northamptonshire. The company is working on significantly cheaper battery packs for low-volume automakers in the UK and US. Read more…
Peter Rawlinson switches to advisory role at Lucid
Peter Rawlinson is stepping down from the operational management of electric car manufacturer Lucid. Rawlinson will remain on board as a strategic and technical advisor to the Board of Directors. In the short term, there is only an interim CEO – and a slightly lower net loss. Read more…
Xpeng and SAIC bring new models to Thailand
Chinese automakers Xpeng and SAIC have begun exporting the X9 MPV and IM LS6 SUV coupe, respectively. Both companies chose Thailand as the first overseas destination for these EVs. Read more…
Liverpool orders 58 electric double-decker buses from ADL
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has ordered 58 Enviro400EV electric double-decker buses from British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL). They will be delivered before the end of this year. Read more…
BYD charges around 30,000 euros for Atto 2 in first EU countries
BYD has activated the configurator for the Atto 2 in two European countries: In the Netherlands and France, it is priced at around 30,000 euros. However, there is no price for Germany or the UK yet despite the electric compact SUV launching in the next months in both countries. Read more…
Allego appoints new CEO
Fast-charging network operator Allego has appointed its former CFO Steven Salo as CEO with immediate effect. Salo replaces Mathieu Bonnet in this role. Allego has yet to provide any further details on the change in management. Read more…
Hongqi launches Tiangong 05 all-electric sedan starting at $22,020
The Tiangong 05 sedan is available with 62 kWh and 85 kWh battery pack options and a CLTC range of up to 750 km.
This is the second BEV Hongqi has launched this year based on its Tiangong modular platform.
Problems with the inverter in the Renault 5 and Alpine A290?
In France, almost all Renault 5 and Alpine A290 cars delivered so far have to return to the workshop. Apparently, there is a problem with the inverter, which can cause the cars not to start. Read more…
Volvo ES90 electric sedan gets 800V charging, sustainable materials
Upcoming ES90 will get 800-volt architecture, 350-kw fast-charging Smaller battery than EX90 electric SUV, yet a longer range Recycled plastics, certified wood, and battery passport all part of eco credentials The Volvo ES90 electric sedan will be the first of the Swedish automaker’s electric vehicles with an 800-volt electrical architecture, and… Read more…
China NEV retail at 445,000 in Feb 1-23, down 16% from same period last month
China’s retail sales of all passenger cars from February 1-23 were 924,000 units, 30 percent lower than the same period last month.
Cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs in China so far this year were 1.189 million units, up 29 percent from a year earlier.
