Russian news agency ТАСС announced that according to the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade, the first Russian all-electric vehicle dubbed Zetta will enter mass production by the end of 2020. In November 2019, it was estimated that the production will begin in the first quarter of 2020, however, the Covid-19 pandemic postponed those plans. The certification of the vehicle is 70% complete and should be all-done...

3 August 2020

BYD Han EV has made its debut in Europe by visiting a roadshow in Stuttgart, Germany. This is the first vehicle from the brand to feature the new Blade Battery. It utilizes singular cells that are arranged together in an array and are then inserted into a battery pack, increasing space utilization by over 50 percent compared to conventional batteries. The Han's long-range version has an NEDC-certified cruising range...

2 August 2020

SK Innovation announced that it will work together with the Nobel laureate Prof. John B Goodenough from the University of Texas in Austin on researching solid-state electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries. The goal is to achieve a product with increased energy density for longer range, more compact battery size, and improved battery safety. The company is convinced that this collaboration will contribute greatly to...

2 August 2020

Unveiled at CES 2020, the Sony Vision-S appeared on a new video that unveils its mobility technology and confirms that the vehicle has arrived in Tokyo for further development of its sensing and audio technologies. The prototype vehicle is also currently under development for public road testing this fiscal year. The Sony Vision-S will be equipped with in-vehicle software control that also utilizes Sony's imaging...

30 July 2020

The new Mercedes-Benz EQV is now available to order with prices starting from £70,665 ($91,865) for the EQV 300 Sport, £72,895 ($94,764) for EQV 300 Sport Premium and £77,145 ($100,289) for the EQV 300 Sport Premium Plus. The EQV is the second Mercedes-Benz from the all-electric EQ brand. With seating for up to seven people, the EQV combines practicality with all the advantages of an electric vehicle. Thanks to its...

30 July 2020

Groupe PSA will launch from 2023, vehicles in C- and D-segments from sedan to SUV in different regions of the world based on a new platform for EVs dubbed eVMP "Electric Vehicle Modular Platform". eVMP concentrates all the Groupe PSA's engineering know-how with 60 to 100 kWh of embedded energy and an optimised architecture that exploits the entire sub-floor for the battery. By restoring 50 kWh per meter within the...

30 July 2020

MG has released photos of the upcoming MG5 EV - Europe's first all-electric wagon. Deliveries of the model will start in the last quarter of the year - in October, to be precise. Whether it will be available outside the UK is still to be determined. The MG5 EV packs a 52.5 kWh battery for a range of 344 km (WLTP) which is around 214 miles. It will offer a boot volume of 578 litres to the roof. This rises to 1,456...

30 July 2020

A week ago, Škoda said that it will unveil the ENYAQ iV on September 1st. Now, it teases the interior of its first all-electric SUV with photos and a video that includes an interview with the model's interior designer. The interior of the first electric ŠKODA built on the MEB platform is based on a brand new philosophy. It was designed so that the car’s occupants feel at home in it and enjoy spending time there. The...

30 July 2020

GM's Wuling launched the Hong Guang MINI EV in China today. Depending on the variant (there are three of them), the model costs from CNY 28,800 to CNY 38,800. The vehicle is 2,917 mm long, 1,493 mm wide and 1,621 mm high, with a 1,940-mm wheelbase. The compact dimensions make it ideal for urban commuting and parking in tight spaces. However, the interior has up to 741 liters of space with the rear seats folded down...

30 July 2020

Today General Motors announced that it will unveil the GMC Hummer EV this autumn. Reservation books will be open after the event while mass production of the vehicle will begin in the autumn of 2021. The announcement is accompanied by a short teaser video which states a number of basic facts about the GMC Hummer EV which are already known such as 1,000 hp of power and 11,500 lb.ft. of torque. The 0-60 mph...

30 July 2020

Today marks the beginning of steel construction at the all-new Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Lordstown. Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture that will mass-produce Ultium battery cells for electric vehicles and create more than 1,100 new jobs in Northeast Ohio. Since May 2020, ground has been broken and concrete footings have been poured at the facility. Steel construction at Ultium Cells...

30 July 2020

According to South Korean news outlet The Guru, Tesla will no longer use Panasonic batteries for its production in China. LG Chem and CATL will be the main suppliers for cylindrical cells for China-made Tesla models. In particular, as the deal with LG Chem expands, LG Chem is expected to emerge as the main supplier to take charge of battery volume for Tesla's Chinese electric vehicle models. This information comes...

28 July 2020

Mercedes-Benz Vans announced that it develops the Mercedes-Benz T-Class with a full electric version on a small van platform. It is targeted at families and leisure-oriented people looking for an attractive price-value ratio. The letter T stands for efficient room concepts and is thus perfectly suited as a model designation for compact family vans bearing the three-pointed star. The T-Class and the Citan will be...

28 July 2020

According to IDTechEx's report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players.", the potential market size for solid-state batteries is expected to grow to over $6 billion by 2030. This is due to various undisputed advantages of solid-state batteries including high safety level, simple pack design, higher energy density. The market demand for solid-state batteries mainly comes...

28 July 2020

South Korean media report that Tesla has asked LG Chem to prepare a report for all carbon dioxide emissions data related to battery production. For sure, acquiring this data is very time-consuming. It includes data from the production and delivery of raw materials to the production and delivery of the end product. This includes data from suppliers. And all this has to be verified. Reportedly, LG has started to...

28 July 2020