Northvolt raised €900 million for its first lithium-ion cell gigafactory in Sweden and together with Volkswagen, plans a 50/50 JV for a second gigafactory in Germany June 12, 2019 was a big day for Northvolt, which completed a huge €900 million ($1 billion) equity capital raise, led by Volkswagen Group and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking… Continue reading Northvolt Raises $1 Billion: Announces JV With Volkswagen
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In May 2019 Jaguar I-PACE Sales Almost Hit 1,600
Again one in eight Jaguar sold globally was electric! Jaguar I-PACE sales increased in May to 1,594 (globally, including 510 in Norway) and stand at close to 7,500 after five months. The share of I-PACE in overall Jaguar volume was 12.1%, which is a not bad on one side, but not enough on the other,… Continue reading In May 2019 Jaguar I-PACE Sales Almost Hit 1,600
Fastned Launches Its 100th Fast Charging Station
Actually, Fastned installed the 100th and 101st at the same time. The long-term goal is to install 1,000 in Europe. Fastned officially announced a major milestone of launching its 100th fast charging station, about six years since the installation of the first one in 2013. Actually, thecompany commissioned simultaneously the 100th and 101st station on… Continue reading Fastned Launches Its 100th Fast Charging Station
Honda e Dedicated EV Platform Equipped With 35.5 kWh Battery
Honda e to be the ultimate commuter car with a powertrain designed for maximum efficiency and usability. Honda shared the first image and a few details about the upcoming dedicated EV platform, designed from the ground up for all-electric cars. The first model to be based on the new platform is Honda e. In the… Continue reading Honda e Dedicated EV Platform Equipped With 35.5 kWh Battery
Porsche CEO Says Taycan Performance Will Parallel Iconic 911
Sadly, however, initial production will be limited. Porsche is a legend when it comes to performance. We challenge you to find another mainstream brand that has put all its eggs in that basket, and then some. Sure, there’s BMW, Jaguar, and the like, but these automakers don’t possess the clout of Porsche’s legendary offerings. Of… Continue reading Porsche CEO Says Taycan Performance Will Parallel Iconic 911
Are Toyota’s Latest EV Moves For Real?
We’d love to believe Toyota is being sincere In a comprehensive post by InsideEVs own Mark Kane, we reported last week that Toyota announced that they were pushing up their electification plans by 5 years, and now expect to have “electrified’ versions of all of their offerings by 2025. Toyota EV news That news followed a… Continue reading Are Toyota’s Latest EV Moves For Real?
Electric, Autonomous And Modular Scania NXT Unveiled
Scania NXT hints the future of electric buses and trucks beyond 2030 Scania presents at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Stockholm (10-12 June) all-new all-electric concept – the Scania NXT, which is envisioned as fully autonomous vehicle for 2030 and beyond. The main topic of the concept is modular architecture, which enables use… Continue reading Electric, Autonomous And Modular Scania NXT Unveiled
Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting Summary: Everything We Know
Tesla is growing spherically, in all directions simultaneously The most recent Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting bring us a lot of new info about what is happening at the world’s largest all-electric car manufacturer, as well as important confirmation of previously set targets. Record quarter on the horizon First of all, Tesla is expecting that current… Continue reading Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting Summary: Everything We Know
Everything We Know: New Hyundai IONIQ Electric, Including Price
The new Hyundai IONIQ Electric will start in Europe from around €34,900 (Germany) and first deliveries are expected in September. Hyundai recently announced a refresh of its IONIQ model, which since 2016 noted more than 60,000 sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric versions. The new IONIQs, in general, received a revamped exterior and interior (including… Continue reading Everything We Know: New Hyundai IONIQ Electric, Including Price
Tesla 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Top Seven Takeaways
Despite the negative headlines, it appears Tesla is surging forward as anticipated. Sometimes it’s hard to get an accurate read on Tesla from today’s headlines. Why? There’s an ongoing smear campaign. Who’s diverting your attention away from this remarkable American success story? There’s some alligators lurking in the FUD. Even Elon acknowledged, “It’s the most crazy disinformation campaign I’ve ever seen.” More… Continue reading Tesla 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Top Seven Takeaways