Britishvolt has a development roadmap for larger format, 4690, high-performance lithium-ion advanced cell technologies, starting with digital-twin modeling before being transferred to EAS, and subsequently to its Hams Hall scale-up facilities in the UK, for prototype and production. The use of digital twin, via the company's simulation and modeling capabilities, provides Britishvolt with analytical data and tools...

24 June 2022

The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX beats its own efficiency record in real-world driving with another 1,000 km+ journey on a single battery charge. Following its record-breaking drive from Stuttgart to Cassis (France) in April, the research vehicle set the bar even higher, with a 1,202-km road trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone in the UK. After negotiating an autobahn closure and demanding cross-country diversion near...

23 June 2022

Today, CATL launched Qilin, the third generation of its CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the highest integration level worldwide so far, capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km in a breeze. Focusing on the very nature of electrochemistry, CATL continues its endeavor to push beyond the boundaries of...

23 June 2022

2022 Renault ZOE is now available with new finishes and trim levels with a new Shadow Grey body color. The new trim levels are named equilibre, evolution, and iconic. Starting from equilibre the vehicle features the AEBS (advanced emergency braking system), the signature 22kW AC charger, enabling to recover energy up to 3-times faster compared to the closest competitors. ZOE Equilibre also comes with the keyless...

23 June 2022

Volkswagen released design sketches of the ID. AERO - the first fully-electric limousine for the Chinese automobile market. The digital world premiere of the pre-production study will take place on Monday, 27 June, at 14:00 (CEST). The future production version of the ID. AERO sees Volkswagen expand its successful ID. family in the high-volume upper-middle-class segment, and accelerate its electric offensive within...

22 June 2022

Honda Motor China announced that GAC Honda Automobile began constructing its new EV plant, taking a step in establishing a suitable EV production system and capability in preparation for an increase in the number of EV models in its product lineup. GAC Honda's dedicated EV production plant will be newly constructed on a lot with a size of 400,000 sq.m within the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development...

22 June 2022

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed a design concept sketch of its highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in Hyundai's IONIQ all-electric vehicle lineup brand. The concept sketch depicts the unique and streamlined silhouette of the IONIQ 6. Inspired by the company's Prophecy concept EV, IONIQ 6 will be communicated as the Electrified Streamliner with clean, simple lines and a purely aerodynamic form. The...

21 June 2022

Sony and Honda announced today that they have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility. Today's announcement is the furtherance and result of a discussion of a strategic alliance in the mobility field between the parties announced this spring. The new company will aim to bring together Honda's...

16 June 2022

Following the production start of the ID. Buzz, German component locations have begun to produce key technology components for the new e-model. Plants in Braunschweig, Kassel, Salzgitter and Hannover are now supplying the battery system, the electric drive and the chassis. It’s the next step in a transformation process initiated in 2015 that is converting the company into an e-mobility system supplier. Volkswagen...

16 June 2022

Yesterday, Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hon Hai Battery Cell Research & New Product Introduction Center at the Hofa Industrial Park in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The company will invest at least NT$6 billion (US$202 million) in this battery cell R&D center. The battery production unit is planned to have an annual production capacity of 1GWh in 2024. The cells manufactured...

16 June 2022

Fisker will bring the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue from 23-26 June 2022 for its United Kingdom debut. Held in the beautiful grounds surrounding Goodwood House, the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed is an iconic motorsport event. The Fisker Ocean will be featured at the Electric Avenue concourse, the Festival of Speed’s showcase for electric vehicles and...

15 June 2022

Polestar continues to deliver on its growth promise as it progresses toward a planned listing on the Nasdaq through a proposed business combination with Gores Guggenheim, Inc. expected to close at the end of June 2022. Expansion into new markets and a growing retail footprint are both driving and supporting customer demand, while the development of new models is set to propel the brand further into high-margin...

15 June 2022

Today, NIO held a Product Launch Event which premiered the NIO ES7 - a smart electric mid-large SUV. It was accompanied by three other NIO models - the 2022 ES8, ES6, and EC6. NIO ES7's exterior showcases the brand's latest design language with reductive lines and powerful proportions. It is also the first SUV application of the "Design for AD" ethos. The front fascia's Shark Nose and Diamond cut plan view celebrate...

15 June 2022

Yesterday, LG Energy Solution said that it will invest 730 billion won in its Ochang facility to expand the production capacity of cylinder batteries. 580 million won of those will go to the site's second factory, increasing the 4680 batteries' annual capacity by 9 GWh. The rest of the investment will be used in the first factory for increasing by 4 GWh the annual capacity of the 2170 batteries. The production...

14 June 2022

A Polestar 5 prototype will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Jun 23rd along with the new high-performance, limited-edition Polestar 2 BST edition 270. Polestar's electric roadster concept and its existing product range will also be present. The Polestar 5 prototype will be stationed in the First Glance Paddock and complete several drives up the hill during the event. Polestar Precept, the concept car that...

14 June 2022