Author: Miguel Garcia

Kia is recalling 342 units of its 2025 EV9 electric SUV in the United States due to a welding defect in the rear gear drive unit motor shaft, which could lead to reduced acceleration and motive power. According to a safety recall report, the issue affects dual-motor all-wheel-drive variants of the EV9, built at Kia’s Georgia plant between October and December 2023. See also: Everything You Should Know About Kia EV9 The problem stems from a supplier welding error, which may cause the motor shaft inside the rear gear drive unit to sustain damage. Affected vehicles may display warning signs…

Bedford Borough Council has opened a tender for the installation and operation of at least 256 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points, backed by over £1 million in government funding. The contract is expected to be awarded by summer 2025. The council is inviting charge point operators to bid for a share of £1,010,000 secured from the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) initiative. The selected operators will be required to match the grant funding with private investment and install charging facilities in key locations across the borough through 2040. See also: Ionity Opens Largest UK Charging Hub at…

IM Motors, the electric vehicle subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp, has shipped its first batch of LS6 electric SUVs to Thailand, marking its latest step in global expansion efforts, the company announced on Weibo on Monday. The LS6, which will be rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand, is set to make its official market debut at the Thailand Auto Show on March 24. A report from Chinese automotive news outlet Yiche suggests that the LS6 will be sold under SAIC’s MG brand as the MG IM6, though IM Motors has not confirmed the branding change in its official statements. See…

Scout Motors is progressing with the construction of its electric vehicle production facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, as part of a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding manufacturing capabilities.  The 1,100-acre site is expected to generate over 4,000 jobs and produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually, according to the company. A recent milestone was marked with the groundbreaking of the Scout Motors Drive Interchange Project, a new connection to Interstate 77 intended to facilitate truck traffic and regional development. See also: Scout Motors Faces Legal Battle Over Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales Model “We are excited to begin the construction phase of…

Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle brand partnered with Stellantis through the Leapmotor International joint venture, has rapidly expanded its footprint in Europe, reaching 450 sales outlets across 14 countries since its market entry in September 2024. The company is now raising its annual target to 600 outlets, up from the initial 500. With the majority of its sales points integrated into Stellantis’ dealer network—alongside brands such as Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot—Leapmotor has delivered over 1,500 vehicles to European customers. In Germany, the company recorded nearly 180 new registrations in the final quarter of 2024 and another 155 in January 2025.…

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company, has announced a significant advancement in EV battery recycling. New research from Imperial College London confirms that recycled cathode active materials (CAM) can match or even outperform the performance of virgin mined materials, marking a crucial step toward establishing a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries. The findings reveal that Altilium’s recycled CAM offers superior purity, morphology, and electrochemical performance when compared to commercially mined materials. See also: UK’s Altilium Expands EV Battery Recycling to LFP Chemistry The company’s EcoCathode™ process recovers over 95% of critical metals, providing a sustainable domestic supply of materials…

Fuuse has announced a new partnership with Gireve, a B2B digital platform for electric mobility, to integrate its public charging network into Gireve’s marketplace. This collaboration enables e-Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) to connect with Fuuse’s infrastructure more easily, improving access to EV charging for drivers, charge point operators (CPOs), and eMSPs alike. See also: Vinci Autoroutes to Test Inductive Charging on French Motorway With the integration, eMSPs can now connect with Fuuse’s network through Gireve’s platform, simplifying the process with pre-written roaming agreements. This provides eMSPs with access to a broader range of charging stations, increasing service coverage and improving…

Archer has raised $300 million in new funding, strengthening its financial position as it accelerates the development of hybrid-propulsion aircraft for defense applications. The investment, led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, increases Archer’s total liquidity to approximately $1 billion. See also: Archer Aviation Secures $430 Million to Develop Hybrid Aircraft with Anduril Industries The company launched Archer Defense in December, focusing on next-generation vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for military use. “I believe the opportunity for advanced vertical lift aircraft across defense appears to be substantially larger than I originally expected,” said Archer CEO Adam Goldstein. “As…

CATL maintained its position as the world’s largest power battery maker in 2024, with BYD coming in second. According to data from South Korean market research firm SNE Research, global electric vehicle (EV) battery usage reached 894.4 GWh in 2024, marking a 27.2% increase from 703.2 GWh in 2023. CATL’s EV battery installations in 2024 totaled 339.3 GWh, a 31.7% rise from 257.7 GWh in 2023, securing a 37.9% market share, the highest in the industry. This marks a slight increase from the company’s 36.6% share in 2023 and 36.8% in the January-November period of 2024. See also: Ford Seeks…

Swiss technology company Bühler Group has delivered its first megacasting solutions to Honda as the Japanese automaker ramps up electric vehicle (EV) production in the United States. Honda has installed several Bühler Carat 610 die-casting machines, with one dedicated to research in Japan and others deployed at its Anna Engine Plant in Ohio. Honda has been developing an EV production hub in Ohio since 2022, with assembly set to take place at its Marysville facility. Production will begin later this year with the Acura RSX SUV, followed by models based on the Honda 0 saloon and Honda 0 SUV prototypes…

Hyundai is gearing up to unveil a major advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, with plans to reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line in March. These new “Dream” batteries promise to offer longer driving ranges, faster charging times, and significantly higher energy density compared to current battery technologies. Hyundai’s CEO Investor Day in 2023 outlined its strategy to become a dominant player in the EV battery market, backed by an investment of over $9 billion (KRW 9.5 trillion) over the next decade. See also: Hyundai and Kia Invest in WeaveGrid to Boost EV-Grid Integration Technology The all-solid-state battery…

The “Sodium-Ion-Battery Deutschland-Forschung – SIB:DE FORSCHUNG” project has officially launched, aiming to assess the viability of sodium-ion battery technology for Europe’s energy and mobility transition. The initiative seeks to expedite the industrial implementation of this technology, pooling the expertise of 21 national partners from both academia and industry. The Fraunhofer IFAM, which announced the project, emphasized that the consortium’s work will focus on everything from battery material development to large-format cell production. See also: Fraunhofer ISE Develops Medium-Voltage System for Fast-Charging Stations, Enhancing Flexibility and Cost Efficiency Sodium-ion batteries have garnered significant attention for their potential advantages over traditional lithium-ion…