Ridesharing company Uber and carmaker BYD are working on getting EVs on the road. The focus is now on South Africa as part of a pilot programme that will see Uber launch BYD electric vehicles on the streets of Johannesburg in 2025. Read more…
Start of production of the new Fiat E-Ducato
Fiat Professional has started production of the new version of the E-Ducato. This will take place at the Stellantis plant in Atessa, Italy. The production facility can build up to 1,200 vehicles per day. Read more…
Qwello takes over joint venture in Spain
Munich-based European charging infrastructure operator Qwello has taken over the Spanish joint venture previously operated together with Acciona Energía. Meanwhile, the CPO has installed its first 100 charging points in France. Read more…
Hamburger Hochbahn plans to put up to 350 eCitaro buses into service
Daimler Buses has been confirmed by Hamburger Hochbahn as the sole supplier for up to 350 fully electric city buses. The new solo and articulated buses are to be delivered to the northern German metropolis by 2030. Read more…
Rivian CEO: The world doesn’t need another Tesla
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees few compelling sub-$50k EVs Scaringe is amused by the interest in Scout CEO believes it’s important to have a variety of EV choices “The world doesn’t need another one of those,” said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, referring to Tesla. “We think Tesla has done an amazing job,” said Scaringe, during a roundtable session last… Read more…
Audi revises e-tron GT offer in the USA
The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range has launched in the US, and with some technical upgrades, the car’s starting price has jumped significantly. The models are available to order through Audi retailers, with deliveries to start next year. Read more…
Ampeco secures $26 million in funding
EV charging management software provider Ampeco has closed its Series B funding round, raising 26 million dollars. The company will use the capital to expand its presence in key markets and accelerate product development. Read more…
Here’s what to expect when Lectric eBikes unveils its XP 4.0
Lectric Ebikes has long set the standard for other companies to follow in the budget electric bicycle space, continuously rolling out new models that offer never-before-seen value. A new cargo e-bike with more features? They did it. A new off-roader with better components? They did that, too. But what about the company’s best-selling model, the Lectric XP 3.0 folding fat tire e-bike? It’s due for an update, and here’s what you can expect. Read more…
CATL introduces Tectrans batteries for heavy-duty commercial vehicles
CATL has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle sector: the Tectrans battery series for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This is a significant step forward in the electrification of the commercial transportation industry, addressing key challenges such as range limitations, slow charging times, and battery life degradation. The Tectrans series offers four specialized battery versions: supercharging, long-life, long-range, and durable.… Read more…
VW & Stellantis sign graphite supply deal with Novonix
Volkswagen and Stellantis will purchase synthetic graphite for the anodes of electric car batteries from battery materials company Novonix. Read more…
BYD could launch improved Blade battery in 2025
BYD could introduce a new generation of its Blade battery – its in-house LFP battery – next year. It should only offer a higher energy density compared to the current version and also be smaller and lighter. Read more…
FedEx adds 31 EVs to fleet in Singapore
Singapore has become the first market where CEP provider FedEx will deploy custom-built Mercedes-Benz eVito 112 panel vans for last-mile logistics. The company wants to purchase only EVs from 2030. Read more…
Huawei, JAC joint brand Maextro unveils S800 luxury sedan with estimated starting price of $137,870
Maextro has started pre-sales of the S800 to target the luxury sedan market. Huawei today also launched the updated Luxeed S7, and a new Stelato S9 variant. Read more…
Germany wants to suspend CO2 emission fines for carmakers in 2025
German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his deputy Robert Habeck (Greens) want to prevent potential EU climate penalties for car manufacturers that could cost billions in the coming year. However, the European fleet limits will not be changed. It is more about creating a “pragmatic transition.” Read more…
New BMWs And Minis Are Driving Themselves Off The Assembly Line
What began as a pilot program in 2022 is now a fully operational system at two BMW factories, with more to come. Read more…
Rivian gets $6.6 bn dollar conditional loan commitment
US electric carmaker Rivian has received a conditional loan commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The more than 6 billion dollars will help finance the company’s production facility in Georgia. Read more…
2024 MG Cyberster interior, design and features review
What is it? The MG Cyberster is a fully electric roadster, announced last year, but it slowly made its way into the European market this year. It’s hard to find any direct competitors both because of its performance but also because of its aggressive pricing. If you try to match the car’s price point of €64,000, you’d have to buy… Read more…
Rivian R1T Tows Big Rig Out Of The Mud To Save The Day
When the towing company and the truck driver are out of options, an electric pickup comes to the rescue. Read more…
California may offer own EV subsidies – and exclude Tesla
As US President-elect Donald Trump is looking to cut the federal EV tax credit programme, which offered a 7,500-dollar incentive for the purchase of an electric car, California is looking to re-instate its own subsidy programme. But at least one carmaker would not benefit from the move. Read more…
VW and Goldman Sachs write off Northvolt investments
Nothvolt number one and number two shareholders, namely Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs, will write down their stake in the battery maker. What does that mean for the cash-strapped company? Read more…
