The Belgian logistics company Eutraco is procuring 50 eActros 600 electric trucks from Daimler Truck, thereby electrifying a third of its fleet in one fell swoop. Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2025. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz exits Denza completely
The end of a German-Chinese partnership: in 2011, Daimler and the Chinese car manufacturer BYD founded the joint venture Denza to jointly produce low-cost cars for the Chinese market. After reducing its stake in 2021, the Stuttgart-based company has now exited Denza completely. Read more…
Why Detroit’s ‘Isolationism’ Won’t Stop China’s EV Industry
Maybe team-ups with China’s automakers are the way to go instead. Also: the Honda Prologue is an unexpected hit. Read more…
CATL unveils a battery good for over 1 million km or 15 years
CATL, the world’s leading power battery manufacturer, has unveiled a new battery designed specifically for electric buses. This new battery boasts a remarkable 15-year lifespan or a staggering 1.5 million km (over 930,000 miles). Dubbed the CATL Tectrans Bus Edition, this revolutionary battery also claims the highest energy density in the sector at 175 Wh/kg. This means buses can travel… Read more…
CATL announces extra-long-life battery for electric buses
The Chinese battery giant CATL has presented a battery with a particularly long service life especially for electric buses. It is designed to last up to 15 years or 1.5 million kilometres. Read more…
Volvo Trucks postpones construction of commercial vehicle battery cell plant in Sweden
Volvo Trucks has announced that it is postponing the start of construction of its planned battery cell factory in Mariestad, Sweden, by one to two years. The parent company Volvo Group intends to manufacture cells there specifically for use in battery-electric heavy commercial vehicles and machines. Read more…
The Ford Ranger PHEV Seems Like The Electrified Truck You Actually Want
It has heaps of torque and two electric outlets in the bed that can output up to 6.9 kilowatts of power for tools and appliances. Read more…
JSW MG launches Windsor as India’s first BaaS electric car
JSW MG, MG’s joint venture company in India, has launched a new electric car called Windsor. The company offers it in a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) ownership model, a first for an electric car in the country. Read more…
BYD now holds 100% of Denza as Mercedes exits
BYD has bought the remaining 10 percent of Denza from Mercedes-Benz, after increasing its stake from 50 percent to 90 percent in 2022. Read more…
Chinese-made Lotus Eletre electric SUV set for US at $229,900
The Lotus Eletre EV is still scheduled to reach the U.S., with deliveries set to start in the first quarter of 2025. But the Chinese-made electric SUV is seeing a major price hike due to new U.S. tariffs. Lotus on Thursday confirmed that the Eletre Carbon launch model will start at $229,900. The announced price is effectively double what was… Read more…
Fisker Ocean Owners Face Another Blow: Recall Costs Paid Out Of Pocket
The ill-fated Ocean SUV is the subject of five recalls, two of which require spare parts and a visit to the dealer. Read more…
Daimler Truck: Infrastructure is the bottleneck
On the eve of the IAA Transportation 2024, Daimler Truck invited journalists, politicians, and stakeholders to see what the company has to offer. In addition to electric trucks and buses and a new CEO, the manufacturer brought a message to the trade fair in Hanover, Germany: We are ready, but we need charging infrastructure. Read more…
Daimler Buses unveils 10.6 metre long electric bus eCitaro K
Daimler Buses is celebrating the world premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K in Hanover – a 10.6 metre short version of the classic eCitaro electric solo bus. The newcomer unveiled at the IAA Transportation is designed to score points in narrow and winding city neighbourhoods in particular. Read more…
Car industry looks to shake up the EU’s CO2 limits?
There is unrest in the European car lobby: a lobby document circulating in the sector warns that the EU’s CO2 limits could cost millions of jobs. The document calls for the tightening of the rules, currently set for 2025, to be postponed by two years. Read more…
Wuling Mini Hongguang EV best-seller gets a major glow-up
One of China’s most popular electric cars, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, is getting a refresh. Leaked documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal a brand new exterior design that ditches the boxy look for a smoother, more rounded aesthetic. The current Mini EV, with its sharp edges and utilitarian design, has been a best-seller in… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Hooked Up To 600 KW DC Charger Sets New Speed Record–In Europe
It took a little over an hour to get to 100% state of charge. Read more…
Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Monday, Sep 16th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on… Read more…
Chinese electric truck maker SANY partners with Alltrucks to conquer Europe
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.. Read more…
Wärtsilä makes a quantum leap with Quantum 3 utility scale BESS
The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers. Read more…
DOWC’s EV service contract includes charging hardware and installation
Electric vehicles are simpler than legacy combustion engine vehicles, and generally require less service. However, when a breakdown does occur, repair costs can be significant, so some buyers choose to purchase an extended warranty or service contract that offers coverage beyond that provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. DOWC offers a service contract that’s designed specifically… Read more…
