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Schaeffler has completed its acquisition of Vitesco, the drive specialist, as of early October. Thomas Stierle from Vitesco Technologies has been appointed to lead the newly established E-Mobility division, although the merger is expected to result in job reductions due to overlapping roles. The merger became effective following the final registration of the transaction in Schaeffler’s commercial register. This deal was initially announced at the end of 2023, when Schaeffler held nearly 80% of Vitesco’s shares. Under the terms of the merger, Vitesco shareholders will receive new common shares in Schaeffler at a ratio of 1:11.4 for full voting rights.…

BMW has stopped accepting new orders for its iX3 electric SUV, as production of the current model is set to wind down ahead of the arrival of its successor. The company revealed that the remaining units of the iX3 are either sold or in production, and no further custom configurations will be offered. A representative from BMW confirmed to Inside EVs, “We have therefore decided to no longer accept orders for individually configured vehicles. Accordingly, the vehicle is no longer available in the configurator.” Production of the iX3 is expected to conclude by the second quarter of 2025. The iX3,…

Jio-bp has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 500th Jio-bp pulse charging station at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), an upscale commercial area in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This new facility expands the company’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network to a total of 5,000 charging points, underscoring its rapid growth in the Indian market. In just one year, Jio-bp has achieved an impressive 285% increase in the number of its EV charging points, rising from 1,300 to 5,000. Notably, just two weeks prior, the company opened South India’s largest public EV charging station in Bengaluru,…

Norway has achieved a significant milestone in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with 96.4% of all new cars registered in September being purely electric. This remarkable figure indicates a growing trend towards electric mobility, bringing the country closer to its ambitious goal of achieving 100% EV registrations by 2025. In September, a total of 12,495 new electric cars were registered, surpassing the previous market share record of 94.3% set just a month prior. Overall, 12,966 new vehicles were registered in Norway during the month, with only 471 being non-battery electric vehicles. This marks a 25.4% increase in new EV registrations compared…

Decathlon has unveiled two new mid-range e-scooters in Europe: the BTWIN SD500e and BTWIN MD500e. Both models feature a 350W brushless motor that allows for a top speed of 25 kph (approximately 16 mph), operated via a thumb throttle. The primary distinction between the two models lies in their battery packs. The BTWIN SD500e is equipped with a 5.2Ah battery, providing a predicted range of 25 km (about 16 miles), while the BTWIN MD500e offers a larger 10.4Ah battery for an extended range of up to 35 km (approximately 22 miles). Both scooters include a front engine brake and a…

Bosch, a leading name in the premium electric bicycle drivetrain market, is set to strengthen its position with the launch of several innovative products tailored for electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). The company’s latest offerings include an advanced motor system and larger battery options designed to enhance performance on rugged trails. At the forefront of these unveilings is the next evolutionary step of the Performance Line CX, a flagship motor system that has undergone significant enhancements over nearly a decade. The latest iteration is equipped with “sensitive sensor technology,” which Bosch claims will provide “dynamics on a whole new level.” This…

Hyundai Motor Company marked a major production milestone on Monday, surpassing 100 million vehicles produced since its founding 57 years ago. The milestone vehicle, an Avante compact sedan, reflects Hyundai’s legacy, with the model also being the company’s most-sold vehicle, recording over 15 million units sold as of August 2024. Hyundai’s top five most-sold vehicles include the Avante, followed by the Accent subcompact car, the Sonata midsize sedan, the Tucson compact SUV, and the Santa Fe midsize SUV. Each of these models has contributed significantly to Hyundai’s global success, with the Accent selling more than 10 million units. Looking to…

Electrify America has unveiled its latest large format charging station at Simon’s Fashion Valley in San Diego, California. This facility features 20 Hyper-Fast chargers, each capable of delivering speeds up to 350 kilowatts (kW), significantly enhancing charging options for electric vehicle (EV) users. Located near a variety of shopping and dining venues, the new station is part of Electrify America’s strategy to address current and future EV charging demands through the establishment of larger format stations. This site marks Electrify America’s 1000th charging station and increases the total number of Hyper-Fast chargers at Fashion Valley to 23. While charging, guests…

British recycling company EMR has inaugurated a new battery recycling facility in Birmingham, with the capacity to process over 2,000 tons of electric vehicle (EV) batteries annually. This marks EMR’s second such facility, following its partnership with Northvolt in Hamburg, Germany. The Birmingham site is designed to assess whether EV batteries should be repaired, reused in second-life applications like stationary energy storage systems, or fully recycled. Initially, batteries entering the facility will come from product recalls, warranty failures, and end-of-life electric bikes and scooters. The recycling process begins with testing to determine if the batteries can be repaired or repurposed…

Polestar has unveiled its Plug & Charge feature for the new flagship SUV, the Polestar 3, along with enhancements to its Polestar Charge App, aimed at simplifying the public charging experience for customers. This innovative system acts like a digital wallet, enabling the vehicle to authenticate the user and communicate directly with compatible public chargers. As a result, it automates the charging process and eliminates the usual steps required to set up a charging session. Once customers arrive at their chosen charging location, they can plug in their Polestar 3 and benefit from a streamlined charging experience. The Plug &…

Tesla has officially added the winning Supercharger locations from its latest voting round to its Find Us webpage. The winners for Q3 2024 were announced by the Tesla Charging account on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, with the new sites marked as “in development” and indicated by a small trophy icon on the map. https://twitter.com/RenataKonkoly/status/1838458718066713008 The winning locations primarily span the U.S., with a few selected sites in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Tesla also announced that voting for the next round of Supercharger locations in Europe is now open, allowing users to vote for proposed sites on…

Researchers in the United States have developed a method to extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries by 50%, without altering the cell chemistry. Led by William Chueh from Stanford University, the team achieved this breakthrough by modifying the production process rather than the internal structure of the batteries, according to a report in New Scientist. “The cool thing is that we didn’t change any chemistry of the battery,” Chueh said. “We just changed that last step in manufacturing to form the battery a little differently.” The innovation involves initially charging the battery with a high current, a step that…