EVs

Tesla’s automotive coding may be made ‘open source’ for other automakers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the firm might distribute some of its automotive system coding to other car manufacturers. The open-source code offer was suggested during a live audio chat Twitter Spaces with Ford CEO Jim Farley on Thursday. The online live event was...

Hyundai and LG unveil plans to build U.S. battery cell plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have announced their partnership to build an EV battery cell manufacturing Joint Venture in the U.S today. The battery cell plant received a total investment of over $4.3bn, in which Hyundai and LG will respectively hold a 50...

Hawaiian Electric launches EV charging programme
Hawaiian Electric is partnering with global electric vehicle software provider ev.energy to create a smart charging mobile app. The service will enable EV drivers to optimise their charging sessions while helping inform Hawaiian Electric’s future charging programs and...

Uber partners up with multiple EV manufacturers to advance sustainability pledge
The ride-hailing app, Uber, has announced partnerships with various EV makers and other companies in India in order to accelerate their transition to sustainable mobility. They have teamed up with fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet Pvt Ltd, and...

Elon Musk will ‘strongly consider England’ to build Tesla gigafactories
Tesla boss, Elon Musk, has said that the firm will ‘strongly consider’ the UK for their new gigafactories which are planned to be built later this year. The electric car company has been thinking about using a new location to build their battery factories and Musk’s...

Gotion reveals new 621-Mile battery to start production next year
A battery start-up from China, Gotion High Tech, has unveiled a new lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate (LMFP) Astroinno battery, called the L600. The battery was announced at its annual technology conference in Hefei, Anhui Province. Gotion has claimed that the battery...

Tata Motors draws nearer to securing gigafactory in UK
The Asian automotive manufacturing company, Tata Motors, is closing in on deal with UK government to secure funding for a new gigafactory, in Somerset. The factory will be a battery plant that will provide batteries to JLR (Jaguar and Land Rover) vehicles. The Indian...

Stellantis calls for changes to Brexit deal amid fears of factory closures
Stellantis has warned parliament to make changes the current Brexit deal as thousands of jobs are currently at risk. This danger comes a result of the existing Brexit deal due to issues with the UK’s trading arrangements with Europe. Because of this, the car...

Rolec EV and Wattif EV have announced a new partnership
A new collaboration between Rolec EV and Wattif EV has been announced as part of a strategic plan to accelerate electric charging (EV) infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. The charging points manufacturer, Rolec EV, will be partnering up with Wattif EV, an...

Ford announces E-Tourneo Courier to follow new MPV model
Ford have revealed an upcoming electric version of their recently announced Tourneo Courier, named the E-Tourneo Courier. This will be the first time that this model is offered as an all-electric vehicle. The Tourneo Courier will be based on the foundations on the...

VinFast and Fixico enter European partnership
VinFast has today announced that it has selected Fixico for its European body repeair network and scalable EV aftersales service management platform. This new partnership enables VinFast to create a differentiating customer experience. Through partnering with...

FF’s Generative AI Product Stack will offer the first ever Generative AI capability
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc has announced the launch of FF’s Generative AI Product Stack, which will be integrated in the Company’s flagship vehicle, the FF 91.FF is one of the first automotive manufacturers to integrate and demonstrate generative AI...

Cabify promotes electrification of collaborative drivers and taxis via Tesla
Cabify’s collaborative drivers, whether self-employed drivers or taxi drivers, who purchase a Tesla vehicle will receive a free home or garage charger courtesy of Cabify. The Wall Connector charger is compatible with Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y, and is...

New Invers Mobility Barometer finding: 50,000 vehicles in free-floating car sharing across Europe
The new edition of the Invers Mobility Barometer provides a comprehensive overview of the European free-floating carsharing market for the first time. In free-floating carsharing or flexible carsharing, fleet operators offer their vehicles within a defined business...

Evoy and Hurtigruten Expeditions launch first electric high-power tender boats for expedition cruises
Evoy, the leading manufacturer of maritime electric motor systems, today announced a collaboration with Norwegian adventure travel operator Hurtigruten Expeditions, to electrify the first ‘ship to shore’ and wildlife-spotting tender boats. The tenders, custom-built...

Parkopedia expands partnership and global parking services across Europe and North America
Parkopedia’s parking reservation and payment services are now available in Mercedes-Benz models across more than 5000 locations in North America. The automaker’s latest ‘MBUX’ infotainment system uses Parkopedia data and in-car payment technology to simplify the...

NIO and NXP enter new partnership on 4D Imaging Radar Deployment
NXP Semiconductors has announced that NIO will leverage NSP’s leading automotive radar technology, including its ground-breaking imaging radar solution. NXP’s latest 4D imaging radar solution is a powerful technology that allows benefits far beyond traditional radar....

SDG INVESTMENTS arranges growth-financing for HumanForest
SDG INVESTMENTS acted as sole financial adviser to HumanForest, a fast-growing e-bike start-up headquartered in London, in an asset-based transaction to fund the expansion of HumanForest’s fleet of electric bicycles. The debt financing has been provided by a leading...

Citroën reveals details of the New C3 Aircross
Citroën has revealed details of the New C3 Aircross, a family B-SUV that offers Citroën’s comfort and well-being signature, plus versatility for up to seven people. The vehicle is created with regional input to meet the specific needs of customers in key markets of...

The City of Chicago launches all new Chicago Electric initiatives
The City of Chicago announced the launch of a new initiative Chicago Electric. This is in line with the goals laid out in the City of Chicago's 2022 Climate Action Plan to transition 100% of the City’s municipal fleet to electric vehicles or zero-emission alternatives...