Author: James Bryant

Engie has won several contracts for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Belgium and France. The tender includes thousands of AC and DC charging installations along highways in Belgium and France. Engie will install and operate 2,800 public charging stations for electric vehicles in the Flemish provinces of Antwerp, Limburg and West Flanders. Installation will begin this month and is targeted for completion in two years. There are a total of 5,600 charging points as each station can charge two electric vehicles. For the contract in Strasbourg, France, Engie will install 500 charging points by the end of…

The state of New York plans to participate in adopting the rules for the use of electric cars from the state of California which were approved in August. The rules would require that all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 be electric hybrids or plug-in electrics. This was confirmed by the Governor of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday, September 29. Hochul said in a statement that he had directed the state’s environmental agency to propose and finalize a rule adopting a California plan establishing an annual zero-emissions vehicle rule that increases from 2026 that eliminates sales…

The latest generation BYD e6 carries an aerodynamic MPV design, different from the previous boxed ones. Looking at the dimensions, the new BYD e6 measures 4,695 mm in length, 1,810 mm in width, 1,670 mm in height and a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. When compared to the previous e6, the new e6 has a smaller width and wheelbase even though the body is longer and taller. In terms of performance, the latest BYD e6 is equipped with an electric motor that drives the front wheels with a power of 70 kW or 95 hp and a torque of 180 Nm.…

Hertz has been attracting attention for some time with large electric vehicle deliveries to several major manufacturers. Now, the car rental service announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BP Pulse to set up a fast charging network at its car rental locations in the US. With this collaboration, a network of EV charging stations will be built powered by BP Pulse to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. “Hertz is accelerating electrification adoption by investing in the largest electric vehicle rental fleet in North America and expanding the availability of charging stations,” Stephen Scherr, CEO of Hertz, said in…

Stellantis and Uber announced a joint partnership with Free2Move to focus on the electric vehicle market in France. Free2Move will assist Uber in its plans to convert 50% of its fleet of vehicles in France to electric models. https://twitter.com/StellantisFR/status/1574773941570256897 The production and sale of more electric and hybrid vehicles is also a key part of the plan set out in March by Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares to double Stellantis’ overall revenue to 300 billion euros a year by 2030. In August, Uber reported positive quarterly cash flow for the first time and forecast an above-expected third-quarter operating profit, as…

Not long after launching a new logo for their electrification era, Citroën launched an electric concept car called OLI. This concept car is quite unique with an SUV body style. The design of this car is quite unique, having a length of 4,200 mm, a width of 1,900 mm and a height of 1,650 mm. Using the new OLI logo, it has a style like a future car, along with bold models such as fender flares, under guards and juxtaposed 20-inch rims that make it look dashing. While the most unique design may be in the A pillar. Because the…

CATL with 35% share of the world electric vehicle market is planning to build a manufacturing base in Luoyang city in Henan province, China with a value of $1.9 billion. CATL targets their production facility to be completed in up to three years with a planned site area of ​​around 1,700 mu (1.13 square kilometers), CATL said in a statement to the Shenzhen stock exchange on Wednesday. The move is to further promote business development and meet market demand, the statement said. CATL is growing rapidly as the demand for electric vehicles grows. Several auto manufacturers have announced their electrification…

Volkswagen through its subsidiary, Elli has signed an MoU with startup company re.alto and Elia Group in Berlin, on Friday, September 23. The three companies agreed to combine group activities to highlight their shared vision of integrating EVs into the grid. “The rapid growth of electric vehicles reinforces the need for collaboration between the electricity and mobility sectors. We want to enable an increasing number of EV users to charge their EVs while maintaining a balance in the electrical system,” said Elia Group CEO Chris Peeters in a press release on the Elia Group website. . Peeters added that these…

Mitsubishi has released additional details about the 2023 Outlander PHEV, ahead of its launch in the United States this November. Starting from under the hood, the crossover will have a plug-in hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electric motor is more powerful than its predecessor and this allows the crossover to have a combined output of 248 hp (185 kW / 251 PS) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. More importantly, the larger battery pack increases the electric-only range from 24 miles (39 km) to 38…

Xpeng, has just released details on the prices and specifications of the Flagship G9 SUV, which is currently still for the domestic market. The fourth generation G9 lineup has three series with different driving range configurations. The models in the series are the RWD 570G, RWD 570E, RWD 702E, 4WD Performance 650E, 4WD Performance 650X, and Launch Edition 650X. The lineup will feature electric vehicles with the world’s fastest charging capabilities and built on China’s first mass-produced 800V platform. The 4WD Performance 650E and 650X models will be equipped with a two-chamber air suspension system as standard. In addition…

The well-known French car manufacturer, Citroen, introduced a new logo in order to mark a new era, namely the era of electrification. The new logo still has almost the same design as the original logo created by its founder, Andre Citroen in 1919. The “deux chevrons” symbol that evolved from Citroen is the 10th change of the iconic badge. The company also adds that the prominent vertical oval design reflects the new design language that will soon be introduced in all Citroen models. Citroen will introduce the new brand identity at the end of September, as the logo is planned…

NIO officially opened Germany’s first battery swap station on September 28. The opening of the battery swap station comes even before the Chinese electric vehicle maker officially enters the German electric vehicle market on October 7. To open a battery swap station in Germany, NIO partnered with Sortimo, the operator of one of the largest and most modern charging parks in Europe. NIO first battery swap station in Germany is located in Zusmarshausen. NIO will perform the final testing and calibration of the battery swap station. Construction of the battery swap station started in June 2022 with German installation partner…

A senior member of the French government said the EU should consider regulations such as the US which only subsidizes the purchase of electric vehicles for vehicles made in the European Union. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the EU needed to make such regulations to protect its auto companies and the people it employs. “[It might be] time to reserve electric vehicle bonuses either for cars produced on European territory or for vehicles that strictly and rigorously meet new environmental standards,” Le Maire told reporters. “We need to play with the same rules if we want to defend…

Connected Curb announced it has received an investment of £110 million from insurance company Aviva which will be used to install 190,000 publicly accessible AC chargers across the UK by 2030. Connected Curb, the UK charging infrastructure company will not only provide public charging but also provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the insurance company’s pan-European property portfolio. By the end of 2022, the London-based company aims to have installed 4,000 chargers. “This investment combines the proven long-term reliability of Connected Kerb’s infrastructure with the financial resources and expertise of Aviva Investors to deploy charging, at scale, to all corners…

NIO through its subsidiary Blue Northstar Limited plans to invest in Greenwing Resources which is an Australian lithium mining company based in Australia, according to a press release issued by Greenwing on September 26. This investment allows Greenwing to accelerate its exploration program at the San Jorge Lithium Project in the Argentine province of Catamarca and makes NIO a potential joint venture and offtake partner. Nio had to pay $12 million for a 12.16% stake in Greenwing Resources. As part of the deal, Nio acquired the right to one candidate on the Greenwing board and a call option to acquire…

Vianode, which is owned by Norsk Hydro, Elkem and Altor, will invest $193.51 million for a large-scale plant for sustainable electric vehicle battery materials in Norway. “The decision is an important step towards establishing a complete battery value chain in Norway for the European market,” the company said in their statement. The plant will be targeted to produce graphite anodes for around 20,000 electric vehicles per year by 2024. Vianode is also planning a second phase plant with a graphite anode capacity target of two million EVs per year by 2030. “The graphite materials from Vianode are produced with up…

Euro NCAP conducted a crash test for the Tesla Model Y with the latest safety feature update. The results are very positive, the electric car won high points in each sector. Front and side crash test and all airbags worked perfectly. Then the position of the airbag also supports well in vital areas, so that the injury is not too severe. Seat belt tensioner, able to work well to hold the body bounced forward. The center airbag also provides impact protection between the driver and passenger. Then the seat is able to support the neck to avoid injury. The NCAP…

Samsung SDI, a battery manufacturer based in South Korea, plans to expand its battery pack manufacturing capacity in Michigan, USA. The battery manufacturer spent $62.7 million on the site and has been manufacturing battery packs there since 2018. However, due to the increasing demand in particular for Stellantis plug-in hybrids (Jeep PHEV and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid), Samsung SDI is expected to add another battery pack production line. Meanwhile, Samsung SDI’s biggest project in the US is a battery gigafactory worth more than US$2.5 billion which will be built in Kokomo, USA and this is a joint venture project with Stellantis.…

Czech car manufacturer Skoda has now shifted its focus to introducing its most popular sedan variant, the Octavia, to an electric sedan that will be available after 2025. The electric Skoda Octavia will be based on the electric sedan platform from its parent company, Volkswagen. The electric Skoda Octavia is also expected to get a more advanced battery pack compared to the Skoda Vision 7S concept vehicle, which with 89 kWh offers a range of 600 km and a charging power of 200 kW. It is thought that the Skoda Octavia electric vehicle may get dual electric motors mounted at…

Volkswagen together with Belgian mining company Umicore announced that they will work together to produce battery materials. In a statement quoted by AFP, VW said its battery subsidiary PowerCo and Umicore would be equal partners in the project, investing a total of 3 billion euros. “With the joint venture, Volkswagen aims to produce battery material for 2.2 million fully electric cars per year by the end of the decade,” VW said Monday (26/9/2022). Overall, Volkswagen is spending tens of billions on an ambitious switch to electric vehicles, while opening up clutch battery factories across Europe. VW itself looks to accelerate…