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…