As automakers continue to ramp up EV production, they’re already thinking about what to do with battery cells once vehicles reach the end of their useful lives. To that end, Mercedes-Benz opened a battery recycling center in Germany. Located in Kuppenheim, in the southern part of the country, Mercedes claimed in a press release that the facility… Read more…
Europe’s Cheap EVs Compared: Leapmotor T03 Vs. Dacia Spring
These EVs can be had on the cheap. Is one of them a standout? Read more…
Which is better for electric trucks: central drive or e-axles?
As Charged readers know, EV designers are free from many of the considerations that generations of ICE vehicle designers regarded as givens. For one thing, motors can be mounted in various different positions on the chassis. For another, a transmission or gearbox may be an optional component. Jeff Seger, a clean energy consultant for the… Read more…
H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium produces prototype solid-state lithium battery
The H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, coordinated by Belgian research organization Imec, has developed a lithium-metal solid-state battery with high energy density. The prototype battery pouch cell, manufactured by Imec in the assembly lab at EnergyVille, Belgium, has a “liquid-to-solid” processed solid electrolyte, which was jointly developed by Imec and its 13 consortium partners. The cell has… Read more…
Changan’s latest electric SUV Deepal S05 hits the market
Deepal, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has launched its second new model in the past three months, the S05 compact SUV. This comes hot on the heels of the L07 sedan, which debuted in May. The S05 comes in both battery electric and extended-range electric (EREV) versions. The Deepal S05 officially has a starting price of RMB 119,900… Read more…
Airbus and Toshiba design superconducting engine for H2 aircraft
Airbus and Toshiba are cooperating in the field of superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partners want to jointly develop a superconducting engine with two megawatts of power. Read more…
Rivian and Bosch accuse each other of breach of contract
Due to Rivian’s decision to bring drivetrain manufacturing in-house, which is breaking a supply agreement, the company is facing a $204 million lawsuit from Bosch. Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado EV Vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Here’s How They Compare
Ford’s pickup has “exceptional” noise insulation, while the Silverado EV “wipes the floor with the Lightning” when DC fast charging. Read more…
China’s Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It’s Already Winning
As Europe reckons with intensifying EV competition, China Inc. is making much bigger moves elsewhere. Read more…
Siemens delivers depot management service to Unibuss
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a contract with Unibuss, one of the leading bus operators in the Oslo area, to supply the innovative Depot360 managed services solution. Unibuss intends to use it to optimise the operation of its fleet and charging infrastructure. Read more…
Arriva plans 100 new electric buses in the Gelderland region
Public transport operator Arriva has been awarded the contract by the Dutch province of Gelderland to operate rail and bus services for at least ten years from December 2025. The contract also stipulates that Arriva will replace the current fleet of around 100 buses with new electric buses from the outset. Read more…
Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter
Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port, and in February it announced that it would ship free adapters to customers in late March. But… Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz – A joyful throwback to the future
Driving the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz was an experience that left a lasting impression. This all-electric micro bus seamlessly fuses the charm of the classic VW minibus with today’s EV tech, creating something truly unique on the road. Everywhere I drove this ID Buzz, it stopped people in their tracks and everyone had questions about it. Having the chance to be one of the first to drive this iconic vehicle was very exciting and I have some thoughts. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens new battery recycling plant that recovers ‘96%’ of battery materials
Mercedes-Benz just opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the automaker says enables recycling rate to more than 96%, all in-house and ready to be used in future Mercedes EVs. Read more…
ZEEKR begins mass production of its new MIX EV ahead of its official launch this week
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR has officially begun mass production of its 5th model, the MIX. The start of production in China comes mere days before ZEEKR launches the new MIX EV during a livestream event, where we will learn more about the ins and outs of this uniquely designed vehicle. Read more…
BYD and auto tech giant Forvia team up to take on Europe
China’s largest EV maker has ambitious plans to become a true player in Europe. After expanding its partnership with auto tech giant Forvia, BYD expects to rapidly gain market share in the region. Read more…
GM’s CEO Says The EV Revolution Will Continue No Matter Who’s In Office
Plus, Volkswagen’s U.S. strategy may be on the ropes too, and Fiat’s problems in Europe have Italians seething at Stellantis. Read more…
Stellantis wants to reduce combustion engine production to meet CO2 fleet targets
According to the new European COO Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis is prepared to reduce the production of cars with combustion engines in order to meet the EU emission targets for 2025 instead of paying fines. The production cuts could start as early as 1 November. Read more…
Car manufacturer Chery presents its own 6C batteries
As a global leader in the automotive industry, Chery is making moves to introduce an ultra-fast charging battery subsidiary named ‘Kunpeng Battery Brand’, offering up to 1,200 km of battery-powered range for battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives
It’s instantly recognizable as a VW Bus, but what does it compete against? And will its allure last? The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, an electric reinvention of VW’s 1960s Microbus, is finally here. After a seven-year wait, the high-style 3-row box on wheels will hit dealerships in November and December—with priority going to those dealers who… Read more…
