It is dubious whether this ringing Trump endorsement will lift Tesla’s falling sales or stock price. Also: Northvolt goes bankrupt. Read more…
Changan will aim to mass-produce solid-state batteries from 2027
Chinese state-owned Changan Automobile plans to put solid-state batteries in prototype cars by the end of 2025, early 2026. The aim is to validate solid-state vehicle batteries by the end of 2026 and begin mass production by 2027. Changan announced its commitment to accelerating the progress of new-gen battery technology during an investor conference. BYD and CATL are also planning… Read more…
Mahle subsidiary presents ‘world’s smallest wallbox’
With the ‘smallBOX’, Mahle subsidiary chargeBIG has presented a new wallbox. It is characterised by its particularly compact size and will be available in two versions. The catch is that the, according to Mahle, ‘world’s smallest wallbox’ cannot be used independently. Read more…
EVgo and Toyota open first joint HPC stations
The two companies have announced the launch of their first co-branded public HPC stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. The charging stations will be owned and operated by EVgo in partnership with Toyota’s ‘Empact’ strategy. Read more…
H2 funding: Germany approves millions in grants for ITZ Chemnitz and ITZ Nord
Four hydrogen innovation and technology centres are being established in Germany. Two of these centres – Chemnitz and the northern German cluster consisting of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Stade – are now receiving public funding totalling 154 million euros. Read more…
BYD signs deal to build energy storage project with capacity of up to 1.6 GWh in Poland
BYD has signed an agreement with Poland’s Greenvolt Power to develop a battery energy storage system project in the European country.
Construction of the project has begun and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Renault revises the Megane E-Tech Electric
Renault has presented the revised Mégane E-Tech Electric, which can be ordered immediately. Although the drive remains unchanged, there are some interesting technical and equipment updates. Read more…
Revamped Toyota bZ4X gets more power, range, and towing muscle
Toyota is giving its bZ4X electric SUV a major overhaul for the new model year. The updates address key concerns, including range, power, and towing capacity, making the bZ4X a far more compelling option for potential buyers. A major highlight of the refreshed bZ4X is the introduction of two new battery options. The base model now features a 57.7 kWh… Read more…
VEV completes first of four UK electric bus depots for Stagecoach
VEV, a Vitol subsidiary, has just announced that work is complete on Stagecoach’s electric bus hub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 57 electric buses are now set for deployment in Spring 2025, replacing over two-thirds of Stagecoach’s existing diesel fleet in the area. Read more…
BYD Qin L EV all-electric sedan’s official launch set for Mar 23
BYD will officially launch the Qin L EV on March 23, instead of March 12 as reported by some local media earlier this month.
BYD began previewing the Qin L EV last month, calling it a mid-size pure electric sedan aimed at a younger demographic.
CustomCells to set up round cell production line for research project
The battery manufacturer CustomCells is part of the ‘Innovation and Future Agenda’ of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. To that end, CustomCells is a corporate partner in a practical research project to build expertise in the field of next-generation round cells. Read more…
Scania expands its electric bus platform with new electric drive
The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is expanding its range of electric buses with a new e-machine and a new battery option. In addition, a new charging interface at the rear of the electric buses accelerates power consumption. Read more…
China NEV retail at 204,000 in Mar 1-9, up 116% from same period last month
The significant increase from February 1-9 was largely due to a low base caused by the Chinese New Year holiday early last month.
NEV penetration at retail was 56.04 percent in the March 1-9 period and 46.05 percent year-to-date.
The Porsche Macan Will Be Electric-Only After The ICE Version Dies: Official
Porsche “stands by this decision.” That said, the automaker is considering a new hybrid SUV different from the Macan and Cayenne. Read more…
Luxeed R7 SUV exceeds 80,000 orders after about 6 months on market
The Luxeed R7 is the second model jointly built by Huawei and Chery, launched on September 24, 2024.
The model is offered in BEV and EREV variants and is a Tesla Model Y competitor.
Northvolt AB files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Northvolt has announced more bad news. The parent company Northvolt AB and several subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, despite the ongoing restructuring process under US law. Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America are not affected in their respective jurisdictions. Read more…
VW manufactures SSP components in Kassel
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany. The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year. Read more…
BMW iX3 spotted during extreme weather testing in South Africa
The new BMW iX3 is probably the most important electric SUV for the brand ever. It has big shoes to fill in – it signals the start of the company’s “Neue Klasse” era. This new vehicle, designed to compete with rivals like the Audi Q6 E-tron and Polestar 3, is currently undergoing its final testing in South Africa, suggesting an… Read more…
Scania enhances e-bus offering with new e-machine, battery and charging options
Scania’s new e-machine is fully adapted to the company’s complete battery-electric bus platform. Four power options are now available, and an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox, offering an impressive combination of increased performance and efficiency, flexibility and zero emissions. A further battery option has been added, and a charging interface at the rear of the bus will quicken power uptake. Read more…
Geely enters Australia and New Zealand with local launch of EX5 electric SUV
By the end of 2025, the Geely EX5 will be in more than 20 markets.
Geely will enter more markets including the UK, Brazil and South Africa this year.
