British company Ilika, developer of solid-state battery technology, says it has reached an important milestone in the testing of its Goliath solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. With the 10 Ah cell, capacity has increased fivefold since July. Read more…
Auto Industry Urges Trump: ‘Preserve The Tax Credits’
U.S. automakers wrote a letter to Trump pleading for regulations that are “predictable” and “stable.” Read more…
Irizar ie starts service on one of London’s longest bus routes
Spanish bus manufacturer Irizar has delivered the first right-hand drive version of its electric model ie. It handed over 20 units to London bus operator Go-Ahead, who will use them on one of the city’s longest bus routes. Read more…
YMX partners with Orange EV to deploy electric yard trucks
Orange EV will deliver 20 electric terminal trucks to YMX Logistics’ distribution and manufacturing sites across North America. The electric tractors will be built in the US state of Kansas. Read more…
Honda’s ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVs
Honda on Thursday unveiled what it calls a demonstration production line for solid-state batteries, which the automaker aims to commercialize later this decade. Located in Sakura City, in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture, the 295,000-square-foot facility is intended to establish the process for eventual mass production, as well as determine costs and… Read more…
Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to restore itself to full operations, Carlsson told Reuters and other media Friday. On Thursday, the company said it only had enough cash to… Read more…
Lotus abandons plan to go fully electric by 2028
The Geely-owned sports car brand Lotus is shifting away from its plan to produce all-electric models by 2028. The focus is now on extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). To that end, it is working on ‘Super Hybrid’ technology. Read more…
Husqvarna launches new Pioneer street-legal electric dirt bike
The days of hearing riders ripping up and down suburban streets on loud, illegal dirt bikes may be numbered as more brands introduce compelling electric alternatives. Husqvarna’s new Pioneer electric enduro may not prevent the wheelie gangs, but it will surely do something about the noise and the non-road legal aspect.. Read more…
Big auto learned its lesson? It’s begging Trump not to blow up emissions rules
US Automakers are planning to ask Mr. Trump to retain President Biden’s EPA exhaust rules, in the face of signs that Mr. Trump might try to reverse them. If the rules are reversed, it would cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars and thousands of deaths per year. Read more…
Tesla brings ‘Actually Smart Summon’ to Europe and Middle East where FSD is limited
Tesla announced that ‘Actually Smart Summon,’ its autonomous driving feature that enables moving its vehicles without anyone inside over short distances, is now being launched in Europe and the Middle East. Read more…
Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 EVs
Hyundai Motors is recalling 145,235 EVs and other “electrified” vehicles in the US, citing concerns about a loss of driving power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. Read more…
Neta begins pre-sales of 2 models in Brazil, pushing ahead with efforts in overseas markets
Neta has begun pre-sales of the Neta Aya and Neta X in Brazil and plans to open more than 10 stores in the country by the first quarter of 2025. Read more…
Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan coming with flexible interior
The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature very flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with the electric variant to follow Chrysler’s inching closer to an electric minivan, and now we know what it will be called. On Thursday at the 2024 LA Auto Show, Chrysler CEO… Read more…
Quantron sales process underway
There is an update from the insolvent Quantron AG. According to the provisional insolvency administrator, business operations can continue until at least the end of the year. Although various options for reorganisation are still on the table, the company is already looking for a buyer. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6 gets more range, more power, and a touch of sportiness
The Kia EV6 has quickly become a favorite in the electric car market, and for 2025, it’s getting a series of updates that make it even more appealing. With refreshed styling, bigger batteries, and a performance boost for the GT model, the EV6 is ready to take on the competition. The 2025 EV6 sports a subtly updated exterior with new… Read more…
VinFast starts delivering the VF 9 in the US
Shortly after completing a billion-euro financing round, Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast has started delivering its flagship model VF 9 to customers in the US and Canada. The first units were handed over at an event in Los Angeles. Read more…
Proviridis develops underground electric truck charging solution
Proviridis, a French specialist in energy infrastructure, has developed a charging solution for trucks that can be easily integrated into depots. The highlight is that most of the Kempower components are installed underground. Read more…
Nio denies after rumor of acquisition by BYD swirls
A Nio executive has denied a rumor that the company will be acquired by BYD, after the fake information circulated widely on social media. Read more…
Northvolt files for Chapter 11 in the US
What was deemed only one of the options a few days ago has become a reality. Battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for Chapter 11 under the US bankruptcy code. The company emphasises that its dealings in Germany are not affected. Read more…
Northvolt, Hailed As Europe’s Future EV Battery Champion, Files For Bankruptcy
“Northvolt’s liquidity picture has become dire,” the company said in its Chapter 11 petition. Read more…
