Vulcan and BASF have signed a letter of intent to investigate the use of geothermal energy at the chemical company’s Ludwigshafen site. While BASF is interested in geothermal energy, Vulcan is focussing on the extraction of lithium from deep geothermal energy. Read more…
Mitsubishi Corporation invests in Ample
Mitsubishi Corporation, a Japanese trading and investment company independent of the car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors, is investing 25 million US dollars in Ample, a provider of a battery swap solution for electric vehicles. Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan GTS First Drive: An EV That’s Maybe Too Fast
The 690-hp EV is more powerful than the previous Turbo. It’s hard to find a road where you can take advantage of it. Read more…
BMW Builds First Neue Klasse Pre-Production Prototypes In Hungary
The new plant in Debrecen will begin large-scale production of an iX3 replacement in 2025. Read more…
UK: Government sticks to 2030 ICE phase-out plan
UK government officials met with British carmakers to discuss how the latter can meet their ZEV targets this year and after. As the year draws to a close, carmakers fear that they won’t meet the targets and suffer financial consequences. Moreover, the UK Department of Transport says it will publish concrete plans to move the ICE phase-out to 2030 soon. Read more…
Ebusco raises 36 million euros in capital increase
The ailing bus manufacturer Ebusco has realised proceeds of 36 million euros with the share issue. The CEO describes this financial injection as ‘essential for the continued existence of the company’ – and now wants to further reorganise Ebusco. Read more…
Mullen to deliver its Mullen One to California universities
US manufacturer Mullen has received an order from two California Universities for the Mullen One, its Class 1 commercial EV cargo van. Following orders from three universities on the US East Coast, Mullen sees surging interest in clean mobility on US college campuses. Read more…
BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production status
BMW’s new electric SUV has entered pro-production status Production is on track for late 2025 Initial production will take place in Hungary and Germany, then Mexico will be added to the mix BMW is now building pre-productions examples of the first of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs at its assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary, This is the “final… Read more…
Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debut
Jaguar will unveil a concept car previewing the look of its future electric vehicles on Dec. 2, during Miami Art Week. The automaker released a teaser image of the concept, called the Design Vision concept, on Wednesday showing a bulging rear fender, but also some more angular elements that appear to be a departure from Jaguar’s current look. The… Read more…
Landis+Gyr announces entry into charging business
Landis+Gyr, a global leader in energy management solutions, has announced its entry into the DC fast charging market, extending its portfolio of EV charging solutions to include powerful, scalable options. Read more…
CPCA expects China Nov NEV retail at 1.28 million, above 1 million for 4th consecutive month
China’s NEV penetration at retail is expected to be 53.3 percent in November, up from 52.9 percent in October. Read more…
Hyundai promises up to 620 km range for large Ioniq 9 electric SUV
Hyundai is getting serious with the Ioniq 9 large electric SUV. The new flagship with a WLTP range of up to 620 kilometres is a seven-seater electric car from the Ioniq family with three rows of seats, primarily aimed at the markets in the US and Asia. However, it will also hit the road in Europe next year. Read more…
RVK receives fuel cell bus fleet from Wrightbus
All 31 fuel cell buses from Wrightbus have now arrived at public transport operator Regionalverkehr Köln (RVK). The manufacturer is also investing in its infrastructure in continental Europe in order to drive forward its expansion. Read more…
Honda opens pilot production line for solid-state batteries
Japanese car manufacturer Honda has presented its demonstration production line for solid-state cells in Sakura (Tochigi Prefecture). Honda intends to use the plant to optimise the production processes for its specially developed battery cells for mass production. Read more…
GAC presents Aion UT compact electric vehicle
GAC has unveiled its third electric car of the Aion brand. The Aion UT has a refined interior space, safety features, and smart tech. Read more…
Nio sets second delivery record in a row
Chinese EV startup Nio has presented its business figures for the third quarter. Although Nio recorded the best quarter in the company’s history in terms of sales, turnover was slightly down on the previous year. Read more…
Dongfeng’s electric off-road brand M-Hero makes foray into UAE
With the support of its partners, M-Hero’s M-917 has already entered 40 countries and regions worldwide. Read more…
Northvolt appoints restructuring manager for its battery factory
Ailing battery manufacturer Northvolt has appointed restructuring expert Paul O’Donnell as head of the Northvolt Ett factory. The company’s only active cell factory is lagging behind its own production targets. Meanwhile, negotiations for financing continue. Read more…
Hyundai debuts Ioniq 9 with swivel seats to turn your 3-row SUV into a lounge
Hyundai has officially debuted its Ioniq 9 in advance of the LA Auto Show, with a concept car-like interior that lets you swivel the 2nd row seats and turn your car into a living room. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Will Come With Tesla’s NACS Plug
The three-row EV will work with Tesla Superchargers right out of the gate, with no adapter required. Read more…
