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Vattenfall InCharge expands public charging business in Germany
17.12.2021
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| Vattenfall InCharge and DAS FUTTERHAUS have agreed on a cooperation to set up 170 high-power charging points at almost 70 locations all over Germany. This is an important step towards enabling easier public charging, as interest in electrical vehicles increases. more >> |
The mining industry enters its most important decade
17.12.2021
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| Critical minerals are crucial inputs for the circular carbon economy of the futureThe international mining industry is facing arguably "its most important decade" as the world starts the transition more >> |
SEAT 2021: the year of the electric impulse
16.12.2021
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| The transformation towards sustainable mobility is the automotive industry’s great challenge in the fight against climate change The SEAT S.A. team, made up of more than 15,000 employees, has been driven by this boost in a decisive year The CUPRA Born, the Test Center Energy and the Fu more >> |
Ford Pro Charging Launches to Help Businesses of All Sizes Overcome the Hurdle to Seamless Electrification
16.12.2021
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| Ford Pro Charging offers enterprise-grade charge management software, hardware and services to support commercial customers running a fleet of electric vehicles A simple management solution for electrified fleets of all makes and sizes, Ford Pro Charging lets customers switch between charging at depots, employee homes, and pub more >> |
Marc ter Stegen discovers the CUPRA Born, his first fully electric car
14.12.2021
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| Marc ter Stegen receives the keys to his CUPRA Born from CUPRA CEO Wayne Griffiths CUPRA’s first 100% electric car is also the goalkeeper’s first fully electric model, who is very committed to the fight against global warming In the Design Lab, the FC Barcelona player discovered some o more >> |
Toyota Motor Corporation unveils full global battery electric line-up
14.12.2021
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| Akio Toyoda announces 30 battery electric models by 2030 Total global battery electric vehicle sales to reach 3.5M within same timeframe Lexus aims for 100% battery electric mix in Europe*, N. America and China by 2030 Announcement underpins Toyota Motor E more >> |
From Opel Corsa-e to Vivaro-e: 100 kW DC Fast-Charging is a “Given”
14.12.2021
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| Opel e-vehicles equipped for 100 kW DC fast-charging Even Corsa-e and Mokka-e small-class cars capable of fast-charging as standard 7.4 and 11 kW on-board chargers also allow single-phase and 3-phase AC charging Variety of recharging options, from wallbox or domestic socket more >> |
BMW Group Asia electrifies Singapore this December with the first-ever BMW iX and new BMW iX3.
03.12.2021
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| Customers to experience new EVs first-hand at Christmas Wonderland and EV Weekend.
BMW Group Asia brings 2021 to a close with the launch of the first-ever BMW iX and new BMW iX3 at two of the most anticipated events in the Lion City this December more >> |
Volkswagen loses poll position for the second time this century, as Stellantis outperforms
30.11.2021
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| Stellantis registered more units than Volkswagen Group in October The European car market decreased in size due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage EVs achieve a new record for monthly market share more >> |
Stellantis Signs Lithium Supply Agreement with Vulcan Energy
30.11.2021
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| Agreement supports decarbonized supply of key raw material for electrified vehicle battery packs Key element to power Stellantis’ aggressive electrification strategyStellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euron more >> |
Energy Absolute eying for EV leadership in Thailand with its new battery plant, says GlobalData
24.11.2021
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| Following the news that Thailand’s renewable energy company Energy Absolute (EA) is set to open an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Thailand; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, of more >> |
Production starts on the first road−going full−electric Volta Zero vehicles
17.11.2021
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| Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has started production of the first road-going ‘Design Verification’ (DV) prototype Volta Zero vehicle at a bespoke facility in Coventry, UK. The more >> |
Aiways to start selling electric battery SUVs in Switzerland
04.11.2021
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| • Aiways partners with Alcomotive for sales and distribution • Aiways U5 SUV available to buy from early 2022 • Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé to follow in the Q1 of 2022 • Aiways to launch one new model per calendar year in Europe more >> |
EV top theme among Xiaomi discussions on social media during last 90 days, reveals GlobalData
30.10.2021
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| • Discussions around Xiaomi zoomed as it forayed into automobile industry• Influencers positive on Xiaomi’s plan to move beyond smartphones• Xiaomi may find challenging in China due to crowded EV market more >> |
E-transport challenge: 300 kilometres running on electricity in polar climate carrying 14 tonnes of iron ore
28.10.2021
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| Managing to electrify heavy transport is an important element in the climate transition, but is it even possible above the polar circle?
Trucks and buses account for a large part of CO2 emissions from the transport sector in Europe. Reducing emiss more >> |
Aiways offers unrivalled battery safety
20.10.2021
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| • Shanghai-based EV brand achieves ‘zero battery fire’ record since 2019• Patented ‘sandwich’ technology negates risk of coolant leakage• Effcient battery packaging increases interior comfort and wellbeing• Aiways working together more >> |
Ecobat Acquires Benelux Battery Distributor Emrol
19.10.2021
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| Acquisition diversifies Ecobat's position in Europe as the leader in energy storage by expanding into new e-mobility and motive power markets Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, announced more >> |
Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America
19.10.2021
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| New battery plant to have annual production capacity of 40 gigawatt hours; targeted to start by first quarter 2024 Important next step toward electrification transformation in North America more >> |
Vulcan Energy signs binding lithium offtake agreement with Umicore
19.10.2021
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| Vulcan Energy has signed a binding Lithium hydroxide offtake agreement (“Agreement”) with Umicore, a leader in cathode materials production used in lithium-ion batteries for electrified transportation. In Nysa, Poland, Umicore has built the first cathode materials plant in Europe. The plant is expected to start production around y more >> |
ANALYST COMMENT - New investments flow to support Tata’s ambition of making EVs mainstream in India, says GlobalData
15.10.2021
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| Following the news that Investment firm TPG Rise Climate along with its co-investor ADQ announced investment of INR7.5bn (US$1bn) in Tata Motors electric vehicle (EV) arm; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, more >> |
Battery electric vehicles power on despite supply issues bedevilling new car market
06.10.2021
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| New car registrations fall -34.4% on Covid-hit 2020 to 215,312 units, the weakest September since 1998, before the twice-a-year numberplate system was introduced. Supply issues caused by semiconductor shortages continue to plague industry. Battery electric vehicles charge ahead as 32,721 join the more >> |
CUPRA Born: The brand’s first 100% electric model ready to be the impulse in the EV market
05.10.2021
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| CUPRA Born perfectly matches electrification and performance, leading the brands expansion into new markets and delivering new business models
Available with different power outputs, and w more >> |
Two, three-wheelers and buses at forefront of India’s electrification agenda, says GlobalData
01.10.2021
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| Vehicle electrification has become a strategic priority for the stakeholders of the automotive market in India.
Therefore, everybody is undergoing the essential ‘upskilling’ phase to be future-ready for electric vehicles (EV). To give an impetus to more >> |
Foxconn’s EV ambition to take-off in Thailand, says GlobalData
21.09.2021
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| Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) and state-owned oil supplier PTT PLC have signed an agreement to start electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Thailand.
The agreement, which foll more >> |
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil presents fully electric bus chassis eO500U
14.09.2021
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| Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has presented the fully electric eO500U bus chassis. The bus chassis was specially designed for Latin American cities and will be produced in São Bernardo do Campo, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, from 2022 on.
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Batteries are running low on Government’s Road to Zero targets as electric uptake lacks required pace
13.09.2021
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| Despite surge in sales driven by greater choice, model launches, and advertising, EV market is off required pace to meet Government’s 2030 targets Sales need seven-fold increase in five years to get back on track – greater focus on incentives, investment, and information needed more >> |
CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept - CUPRA shows a glimpse of the company’s future urban all−electric car
27.08.2021
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| This all-electric concept car represents CUPRA’s most radical interpretation of an urban electric performance car The concept car gives an idea of the future design language of the urban electric vehicle, which will be launched in 2025 The CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept will make its world debut a more >> |
Setra enhances Norwegian express routes
24.08.2021
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| Vy Buss AS", Norway's largest bus corporation, is operating 13 new Setra S 531 DT double-decker buses on its express routes.
The photo shows part of the new luxury bus fleet. The vehicles equipped with destination displays will travel on the Oslo – more >> |
Staycation in style this summer with the Aiways U5 all-electric SUV
17.08.2021
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| • Zero-emissions driving in safety, space and style• Class-leading interior space allows the whole family to travel in comfort• 400km all-electric range for hassle-free day trips• Aiways to launch one new model per year, with the Aiways U6 SUV arriving in more >> |
Honda: Our Perspective- Bold Action Must Continue to Realize Electrified Future
12.08.2021
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| President Biden recently took a positive step toward new federal vehicle emissions standards that include the Administration’s bold objective to advance America’s electric vehicle future. In so doing, the Biden Administration is aligned with th more >> |
Aiways and finn.auto sign fleet cooperation
09.08.2021
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| • The subscription vehicle broker buys Aiways U5 vehicles• Aiways U5 impresses with its comfort, space and price• Growing trend towards electric mobility for vehicle subscriptions• Aiways U6 will be available in European markets from early 2022 more >> |
Foxconn aggressively carving out a niche in APAC EV industry, says GlobalData
06.08.2021
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| The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed the traditional automotive industry business due to the merging boundaries between automotive technology, electronics and information & communication technology. Over the past few years, technology companies, such as Foxconn have been aggressively trying to carve out a niche in the Asia-Paci more >> |
Li Auto outpaces Tesla in China job postings, reveals GlobalData
05.08.2021
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| Growing deliveries for maiden mid-size SUV ‘Li ONE’ and the introduction of new production line seems to have increased Beijing-based Tesla rival Li Auto’s need for talent. The US-listed electric vehicle (EV) maker is rallying for new hires with job postings increasing from 159 jobs in January 2021 to 441 in July 2021, surpassing Tesla& more >> |
Trials of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic for fully electric operation in municipal use are in full swing
27.07.2021
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| Striding towards series production:
The tests are focusing on the safety, performance and durability of the vehicle Refuse collection operations are an ideal application: The range of the 27-ton vehicle covers more >> |
The first of the electric AC Cobra fires up
24.07.2021
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| Heralding a new generation of iconic sports cars, the first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of the delivery of the first customer cars.A faithful recreation of the AC Cobra, but with a modern, emissions-free electric po more >> |
BASF and Porsche partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
22.07.2021
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| • BASF to exclusively supply high-energy HEDTM cathode active materials for Porsche’s high-performance vehicles• BASF to recycle production waste from cell manufacturing at Cellforce Group to close the loopBASF has been selected by by Cellforce Group (CFG), a joint venture more >> |
Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth sets course for future series production of battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks
16.07.2021
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| Management and Works Council agree on future orientation of the Wörth plant.
Daimler Truck is clearly committed to Wörth, which will play an important role in the company in the long term with a view to the tr more >> |
New electric vehicle policy to propel EVs growth in Maharashtra and India, says GlobalData
16.07.2021
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| Following the news that Maharashtra state government unveiled its new electric vehicle policy (EVP) and announced a slew of incentives; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Until now, 2021 has proved to be a key year with regards to the vehicle electrification (EV) in India. more >> |
BMW i8 surges ahead of Tesla P90 in EV driving experience popularity stakes
15.07.2021
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| BMW i8 leads the 'charge' in electric vehicle driving experience popularity German hybrid engineering surges ahead on the racetrack.co.uk offers a range of lightning quick cars to driveThe BMW i8 is surging ahead of the more >> |
