Battery supplier Samsung SDI has recalled up to 180,196 battery packs for internal cell failures, which can lead to a loss of power and increased risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports (via Automotive Dive). The suspect cells were manufactured between July 1, 2020 and March 28, 2023, and were installed in… Read more…
Mangrove Lithium secures $35 million for electrochemical lithium refining facility in Canada
Mangrove Lithium has secured $35 million in financing to start construction of an electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. New investors included Mitsubishi, Asahi Kasei, InBC Investment, Orion Industrial Ventures and Export Development Canada. Existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures and BDC Capital also joined the round. Construction is already underway… Read more…
Fastned opens its largest fast-charging hub in the UK
Fastned has opened its Banbridge charging hub in Northern Ireland. It features six charging columns with two charging points and 400 kW each. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Back With A Vengeance
Volkswagen’s electric crossover is off to a strong start in 2025. But can it keep up for the rest of the year? Read more…
AstraZeneca electrifies complete fleet in Switzerland
The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has completed the transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet in Switzerland. All of the 100 or so vehicles there are now electric. According to AstraZeneca, it already has over 10,000 electric cars in use worldwide. Read more…
Porsche appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Sales Officer
As announced, Porsche has now parted ways with Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke and Chief Sales Officer Detlev von Platen. As of 26 February 2025, Jochen Breckner will assume responsibility for Finance and IT and Matthias Becker for Sales and Marketing. Read more…
Polestar attracts Tesla drivers with a $5,000 discount
With a discount called the ‘Conquest Bonus, ’Polestar wants to attract US Tesla drivers who want to switch to another brand. Together with a special leasing offer, the Polestar 3 can be up to 20,000 dollars cheaper. Read more…
The Lynk & Co 08 Plug-In Hybrid Gets 124 Miles Of Electric Range
You may even forget where to buy gas. Read more…
Dongfeng subsidiary Voyah is working on solid-state batteries
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…
