Author: Harding Greenwood

Volvo Cars is embarking on a major transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with the aim of converting all of its core models into EVs by 2026, according to sources cited by Reuters. The automaker is reportedly planning to electrify the next generations of its S60 and S90 sedans and the XC40, XC60, and XC90 SUVs. The automaker already sells the all-electric XC40 Recharge and has recently launched the EX90 all-electric mid-size SUV, which is being referred to as its electric SUV flagship. Additionally, Volvo Cars has plans to introduce a luxury electric minivan for the Asian market. The sources revealed…

Nissan has announced a custom version of its new Ariya electric SUV, designed for an adventure-packed 10-month trip from the North Pole to the South Pole. The vehicle was unveiled by Nissan and the Pole to Pole expedition team in Iceland, and the special modifications made to the car for the extreme terrain were revealed. To ensure the Ariya is equipped for the journey, Nissan worked with Arctic Trucks, experts in polar expedition vehicles. The modifications made to the car were kept “intentionally minimal,” with no changes to the battery or powertrain. However, the raised suspension and wider wheel arches…

Compleo Charging Solutions UK has provided electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to the Faraday Institution, an independent research organization focused on electrochemical energy storage. Compleo installed fast-charging, 3-phase 22kW AC units at the Faraday Institution’s headquarters in Oxfordshire, offering reliable charging to staff, pool cars, and visitors. Susan Robertson, Faraday Institution, chief operating officer, said: “The Compleo EV charging software (eOperate) is invaluable to us. It enables our staff, visitors and pool cars to charge reliably using RFID cards while ensuring that speculative visitors to the site can’t plug in and get free electricity. See also: FLO installs 100th EV…

Volkswagen has plans to expand its electric vehicle offerings in North America and is reportedly considering the Canadian province of Ontario as the location for a future battery cell plant. The details of where the new compact electric SUV, smaller than the ID.4, will be produced are not yet clear. According to company sources, Volkswagen (VW) has decided to manufacture another electric vehicle in North America, as reported by German publication Handelsblatt. This compact SUV, smaller than the ID.4, is slated to start production in mid-decade, potentially at the Chattanooga, US plant or in Puebla, Mexico, where the ID.4 is…

StoreDot, the leading innovator in extreme fast charging battery technology for EVs, has teamed up with Circulor, a top-tier provider of supply chain traceability solutions, to monitor the origins and carbon footprint of the raw materials utilized in the production of its battery cells. The goal is to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. As StoreDot aims to revolutionize EV charging with its cutting-edge technology that can charge an EV for 100 miles in just five minutes by 2024, the company is also committed to sustainability. By collaborating with Circulor, StoreDot can gain full visibility into its battery supply chains…

Toyota announces plans to manufacture hybrid vehicles and batteries in Turkey. The second-gen Toyota C-HR, set to be offered as both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid, will be produced at the Sakarya facility, which will also be the automaker’s first European plant with a battery production line. The new battery assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) is expected to have an annual capacity of 75,000 units and is set to begin operations in December 2023, creating 60 jobs. The investment in the facility, which will also require adaptation of other production facilities, is estimated to be 317 million…

Valladolid, Spain is transitioning to more sustainable public transportation with the arrival of 11 18-meter Irizar e-mobility ie tram. These electric buses, purchased at a cost of around 12 million euros, will serve the Barrio España-Covaresa line and symbolize local operator Auvasa’s commitment to modernize and rejuvenate its fleet. Seven of the 11 buses have already arrived and bring the average age of Auvasa’s fleet down to 9.2 years old. The Irizar e-buses are equipped with state-of-the-art battery technology and dual charging systems for overnight charging in storage. With a capacity of 105 passengers, including two wheelchair areas, and four…

Wolftank Group, an Austrian energy and environmental solution company, has partnered with Italian public transport operator TPER to set up TPH2, a joint venture for hydrogen refueling systems in Bologna. The new venture will provide integrated hydrogen refueling systems for Bologna’s public transport fleet of 127 fuel cell buses by 2026. In December of last year, TPER placed a large order for fuel cell buses in Bologna, part of a 90 million euro project to replace diesel buses with hydrogen-powered vehicles. TPH2, owned 51% by TPER and 49% by Wolftank Italy subsidiary HGeneration, will manage the hydrogen refueling infrastructure and…