With the introduction of the Matrix organisation in Technical Development, Audi is also appointing a new Board of Management member to head the department. CEO Gernot Döllner is relinquishing his dual role, with Geoffrey Bouquot, the previous Board Member for Software Definded Vehicles, taking over. Read more…
Altilium starts recycling battery waste in Plymouth
The British battery materials and recycling company Altilium has started processing lithium-ion battery waste at its new ACT 2 recycling plant in Plymouth, UK. The company says it “marks the next phase of Altilium’s scale-up strategy.” Read more…
Stellantis and Samsung secure $7.54 billion EV battery plant loan
The US government is throwing its weight behind the electric vehicle revolution, granting a hefty €6.80 billion loan to StarPlus Energy LLC, a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI. This massive investment will fuel the construction of two lithium-ion battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana. The new factories will create an estimated 2,800 new positions at the plants themselves and… Read more…
BYD enters into cooperation for electric two-wheelers
The vehicle and battery manufacturer BYD has entered into a cooperation agreement with TAILG, a Chinese manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to develop batteries for its vehicles. That makes TAILG the first major electric two-wheeler manufacturer to work with BYD. Read more…
Nio adds 120 swap stations in China in Nov, offers 2.32 million battery swaps
In November, 27,121 Nio users used the battery swap service for the first time. Read more…
China NEV retail at 1.28 million in Nov, up 7% from Oct, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 52.2 percent in November and 47.36 percent year-to-date. Read more…
See the first electric motorcycle to just roll off Can-Am’s production line
Can-Am, a subsidiary of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), marked a significant milestone this week as its first electric motorcycle rolled off the production line.. Read more…
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Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit
Mazda Miata fans rejoice! EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has introduced a new “plug-and-play” conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 that makes the original model all-electric. This EV conversion kit keeps the soul of the beloved Mazda Miata, but adds more performance and playfulness to a car that is already renowned for being a joy to drive. Read more…
Tesla Lowers Cybertruck Lease Prices Amid Looming Demand Issues
It’s still not cheap, but at least it’s moving in the right direction. Read more…
Ford starts electric motor production in the UK
Ford has started producing electric drives at its British plant in Halewood. The plant can produce up to 420,000 eDrives per year – and can thus supply 70 per cent of the electric vehicles sold by Ford in Europe. Read more…
EU wants to support battery industry with one billion euros
The new EU Commission has launched a call for funding totalling €1 billion for the production of battery cells for electric cars. The EU will subsidise companies and consortia that produce innovative battery cells or use innovative manufacturing processes and technologies. It remains to be seen whether the aid will arrive in time for Northvolt, for example. Read more…
Toyota bZ3C promises impressive 630-km range
Toyota is upping its game with the new bZ3C SUV. Launching in early 2025, this midsize electric SUV has a projected range of up to 630 km. The bZ3C was first unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show. It measures 4780 mm in length, 1866 mm in width, and 1510 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2880 mm. Toyota will… Read more…
Zeekr says 7X SUV delivers over 30,000 units in 75 days since launch
The Zeekr 7X has quickly become Zeekr’s top seller since its launch in late September, contributing nearly half of Zeekr’s insurance registrations in the past two weeks. Read more…
Nio expects Onvo sub-brand to sell around 240,000 units in 2025, report says
Nio expects the Onvo sub-brand to sell around 240,000 units for the full year in 2025, with the Firefly sub-brand selling around 5,000 units per month, according to local media. Read more…
US to loan $7.54B to Stellantis joint venture for 2 EV battery plants
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says it will loan up to $7.54 billion to a Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture to help build two EV lithium-ion battery plants in Indiana. Read more…
Tesla loses out to EVgo in Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger rollout
“Tesla could not meet program standards” on Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger installation program, so EVgo took over. Read more…
Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail
For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge. Read more…
Nio ET7, EC7, ES8 see slightly longer wait times
Delivery wait times for the ET7, EC7, and ES8 have changed from 2-3 weeks to 3-4 weeks, the first time in the past five months that the Nio brand has seen such a change. Read more…
Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route
Kia is making its presence known in the US. After setting a new November sales record, Kia has “no plans of slowing down.” While Kia’s current EV models, including the EV6 and EV9, are building momentum, even more exciting electric cars are coming soon. Read more…
