Tag: ev-strategy

General Motors contributes $625m in JV with Lithium Americas, securing future EV battery supply

Lithium Americas and General Motors have entered an agreement to create a joint venture to develop the Thacker Pass lithium mining project, based in Nevada.Within the joint venture, GM will contribute $625 million worth...

Tesla expands its Supercharger network to South America

The first Tesla Supercharger EV charging locations within South America have now opened, with the Chilean locations of Quilicura and Curauma being the first areas to benefit from the new V4 Superchargers.Chile was also...

Vianode’s new synthetic graphite plant to produce enough annual material for 30,000 EV batteries

Norwegian EV battery material specialists, Vianode, has opened a mass-scale synthetic graphite anode plant in the country, the first of its kind for the firm.Graphite is a key material in lithium-ion batteries, the battery...

MINI JCW brand enters electric era, with two new fast EVs revealed

The MINI performance subbrand, John Cooper Works (JCW), is beginning its switch to electrification, after the reveal of two performance-oriented electric cars at this week's Paris Motor Show.Traditionally the reserve of only the fastest...

UK’s Warrantywise introduces EV-specific used car warranty

UK used car warranty provider, Warrantywise, has introduced a new policy specifically designed for electric cars.The move comes as the used EV warranty in the UK hits record sales figures, owing to the relatively...

Amsterdam Schiphol airport orders 52 fully-electric MAN buses

Schiphol Airport, the fourth busiest in Europe by passenger number, has placed an order with MAN for 52 MAN Lion's City 12 E buses, to be used as passenger and crew transportation across the...

Hyundai developing its own high-density LFP batteries, making cheaper EVs possible

Hyundai Motor is in the process of developing new Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for future EVs, which could carry an industry-leading energy density figure.The high density would make them the perfect application for...

Rivian launches ‘The Good Project’, lending out EVs to nonprofit organizations

In a PR win for Rivian, the American EV manufacturer has launched a new scheme called 'The Good Project'.Under the program, nonprofit organisations near to the Rivian spaces of Brooklyn, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta...

Citroen unveils new EVs and concepts at Paris Motor Show

Citroen has unveiled a number of EVs, both in concept and production stages, at this week's Paris Motor Show.This includes updated all-electric versions of its C4 and C4 X vehicles, alongside a concept of...

Renault 4 E-Tech revealed at Paris Motor Show

After hinting at the electric Renault 4's design last week with some close up shots, the Renault 4 E-Tech has now been revealed in full, as the Paris Motor Show commences.Set to be built...

Lynk & Co 02 revealed: An EV that you can share for money

Geely-owned automotive brand, Lynk & Co, has revealed its first fully-electric car destined for Europe, the 02.Prices are set to start at a reasonable €35,495, but the manufacturer is hoping to make the 02...

Nissan to bring V2G tech to its EVs from 2026

Nissan will support bi-directional, vehicle-to-grid charging on selected EVs from 2026, helping EV owners to save both money and boost sustainability.The tech will initially be rolled out in the United Kingdom, before coming to...
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Alpine A390 concept revealed: The five-door performance EV arriving next year

Ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, Alpine has revealed photos and information on the Alpine A390_β - a five-door, all-electric sports car, joining the Alpine A290 as the second...

Milence enters Nordics, as first Swedish charging hub opens

Heavy vehicle CPO, Milence, has began its expansion across the Nordic region, after its first heavy duty electric vehicle charging hub opened in Varberg, Sweden.Strategically located off one of Sweden's major motorways, it will...

BMW Group fully-electric sales up 19.1% in 2024 so far

For the first nine months of 2024, BMW Group sales of fully-electric models (BEVs) have risen 19.1%, defying the lack of EV demand that has been seen by other manufacturers.A total of 294,054 BEVs...

BYD targets 100,000 EV sales in Mexico for 2025

In contrast to nearby Canada and the U.S., BYD is hoping to sell 100,000 electric vehicles in Mexico throughout 2025.It is also targeting 50,000 EV sales in the country, before the end of this...

Konect research shows U.S. fuel retailers are keen to implement EV charging stations

Research from Konect, the EV charging ecosystem branch of Gilbarco Veeder-Root, has found that of 633 U.S. fuel retailers surveyed, 88% are concerned around charge point market competition, as EV drivers familiarise themselves with...

Zeekr EVs enter Norwegian market, as its European operations expand

Geely-owned premium EV manufacturer, Zeekr, is launching in Norway this month - becoming the third European territory to take delivery of the EVs.The fully-electric models on offer will include the Zeekr 001, and Zeekr...

EVs to look out for at next week’s Paris Motor Show

The annual Paris Motor Show kicks off next week, running from the 14th to the 20th of October.As car makers continue to offer an increased portfolio of fully-electric models, there are a significant number...

Adam Wood appointed MD of Renault UK, as brand’s electrification continues

Adam Wood has newly been appointed as the Managing Director of Renault Group UK, as of October.It marks a return to Renault for Wood, who after previously leaving Renault Group back in 2021, worked...

New long-range Tesla Model 3 gains record high range of 436 miles

Hot on the heels of Tesla's updated long-range Model Y variant, the EV manufacturer has announced a similar setup for its saloon sibling, the Tesla Model 3.Whilst the long-range Model 3 was previously available...

Volkswagen eyes up cost savings for its future €20k EV

As reported by Spiegel Business, Volkswagen Group is rumoured to be in the process of deciding the location to build the firm's cheapest EVs, from 2027 onwards.Factories reported to be under consideration include those...

Waylands to showcase the all-electric MG Cyberster to fleet buyers, this October

The MG CybersterAs MG celebrates its 100th anniversary as a car manufacturer, the brand is making a bold statement with the all-electric MG Cyberster. This modern roadster, which harks back to MG’s 1920s sport...

Renault Twingo Concept: New pics of the £17k EV revealed

Renault has revealed more pictures of the all-electric Renault Twingo concept, set to hit the market in its final form in 2026.This is likely to become the cheapest electric car offered by Renault so...
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