British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace unveils its new model Valo, with the company aiming for certification by 2028. Valo is the commercial successor to the VX4 prototype, which completed a manned flight in the UK this summer. Read more…
EV registrations in China hit a new record in November
China reported another sales record for battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. In November, 1.823 million new energy vehicles were sold, 108,000 more than in October. The growth is primarily driven by battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
First drive in the BMW iX3: The electric SUV that does away with range anxiety
Following its world premiere at the IAA, the BMW iX3 is now ready for its first test drive. It is the first model of the German carmaker’s Neue Klasse. The SUV impresses with its range and practical highway assistants, leaving us eager for more models such as the i3 saloon.
‘They Wouldn’t Have Been Burning The Cars’: Tesla’s Elon Musk Has DOGE Regrets
The Tesla, SpaceX and X boss says he wouldn’t try it again. Lire la suite…
Nuvola’s SafeCoat battery separator withstands nail penetration testing
US-based battery company Nuvola Technology has demonstrated that its SafeCoat Direct Deposition Separator (DDS) can prevent thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries under extreme conditions that typically result in catastrophic fires. In testing, Nuvola’s 41-layer, 5 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell with SafeCoat DDS survived nail penetration testing, maintaining its charge without ignition or thermal runaway. That… Read more…
Concentric’s autonomous forklift battery management system has performed 250,000 two-minute battery swaps
Swedish forklift and facility power systems provider Concentric has surpassed 250,000 battery swaps using PowerHIVE, its autonomous forklift battery management system. Concentric aims to help facilities accelerate their transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries by eliminating expensive charging infrastructure, cutting downtime and reclaiming floor space. Lithium batteries require expansive electrical installations yet still require operators… Read more…
Europe Is Stuck Between Gas-Car Bans And China’s EV Takeover
Today on Critical Materials: the EU’s EV mandate explained, EVs are selling 18% slower and Uber pulls back EV incentives. Lire la suite…
Korean battery researchers aim to improve high-nickel cell chemistries
Batteries with a high nickel content in the cathode offer high energy density but suffer from rapid performance degradation. A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has now identified the fundamental cause of the rapid degradation of high-nickel batteries. Read more…
CATL presents complete solution for battery-electric ships
Contemporary Amperex Electric Vessel (CAEV), the marine division of battery market leader CATL, has unveiled a “Ship-Shore-Cloud” solution concept for emission-free shipping and intelligent port and maritime applications. CATL expects that battery-electric ships will also be capable of longer ocean voyages in approximately three years.
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NASA and USPS discontinue use of Canoo EVs
Both organisations have stopped using EVs purchased from the now-defunct start-up Canoo. This is despite Canoo’s former CEO Tony Aquila claiming to offer continued support for the vehicles following his company’s bankruptcy. Read more…
Former VW manager Martin Römmheld appointed as new Head of e-mobility at EnBW
EnBW mobility+ is getting a new CEO: The fast-charging provider of the utility company EnBW has appointed Martin Roemheld, who previously founded Volkswagen Group’s charging subsidiary Elli and most recently served as Global Product Chief at the charging provider BP Pulse in London. We spoke with Roemheld about his plans for EnBW mobility+. Read more…
NCAP awards the new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA five stars
When shoppers look at new electric cars, they often focus on one big number: how far the car can drive on a single charge. The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA certainly delivers there, with the base CLA 250+ rear-wheel-drive model promising an EPA-estimated range of 602 km. But the German automaker wants buyers to know that another number is just as important:… Read more…
Leapmotor founder ups stake in company for 3rd time this year
Leapmotor’s founder and his concerted party have again increased their holdings in the company by HK$108.6 million ($14 million).
Leapmotor’s stock price has fallen about 33 percent from its late-August peak.
Semi-public truck charging: Daimler Truck relies on Spirii software for the TruckCharge network
Daimler Truck aims to make it standard for its dealers and customers to open their own operational chargers to third parties and, in this way, establish a truck charging network with 3,000 fast-charging points in Europe by 2030. The German OEM has now presented Spirii as its technology partner, initial pilot customers and a more detailed roadmap. Read more…
Will the EU Commission allow plug-in hybrids until 2040?
The EU Commission is expected to present its new ‘Automobile Package’ next week. According to a recent report, the strategy may include a five-year extension for new registrations of passenger cars with internal combustion engines for plug-in hybrids and range-extender vehicles—until 2040 instead of 2035. Read more…
ZF to supply range extender for Leapmotor D19
German supplier ZF has secured its first customer order for its advanced eRE+ range-extender technology: Chinese automaker Leapmotor will offer a range-extender version of its premium SUV D19, powered by ZF, starting in 2026. Read more…
Opel updates the Astra Electric
At the Brussels Motor Show in early January, Opel unveiled the facelift of the Astra series, including the Astra Sports Tourer. The Astra Electric receives several visual updates, a slightly increased range, and additional features. Read more…
De Lijn secures up to 500 electric buses from Daimler Buses
The Flemish transport company De Lijn has signed a new framework agreement for up to 500 electric buses with Daimler Buses. Simultaneously, De Lijn has ordered over 80 e-buses from Daimler Buses, as well as 268 e-buses with a length of 12 meters from BYD Europe. Read more…
Nio brand Firefly expands its reach in Europe
Nio has introduced its Firefly brand to additional European markets. The first units were recently handed over to buyers in Denmark and Greece. Previously, Firefly debuted in Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria. Read more…
De Lijn secures up to 500 electric buses from Daimler Buses
The Flemish transport company De Lijn has signed a new framework agreement for up to 500 electric buses with Daimler Buses. Simultaneously, De Lijn has ordered over 80 e-buses from Daimler Buses, as well as 268 e-buses with a length of 12 meters from BYD Europe. Read more…
