Chinese EV power solutions firm Leadrive bags over $82m in Series D round

Shanghai-headquartered Leadrive Technology, which supplies silicon carbide power modules and dual-motor controllers for electric vehicles, has secured 600 million yuan ($82.2 million) in a Series D financing round co-led by China-focused investor Legend Capital; and Oriza FOFs, the fund of funds unit of Chinese investment group Oriza Holdings.  Legend Capital is an existing shareholder of… Continue reading Chinese EV power solutions firm Leadrive bags over $82m in Series D round

UAW workers reject Mack Trucks contract, will strike

A United Auto Workers union member holds a sign outside Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, to mark the beginning of contract negotiations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Show more companies Oct 8 (Reuters) – Union workers at Volvo Group-owned (VOLVb.ST) Mack Trucks overwhelmingly rejected a proposed… Continue reading UAW workers reject Mack Trucks contract, will strike

Cleantechnica: World EV Sales Now Equal 18% Of World Auto Sales 003039

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 45% in August 2023 compared to August 2022, rising to 1,238,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 18% share of the overall auto market (with a 13% BEV share alone). This means that… Continue reading Cleantechnica: World EV Sales Now Equal 18% Of World Auto Sales 003039

UAW Mack Trucks deal could be a test for worker demands amid Detroit automaker negotiations

Striking United Auto Workers members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan, on Sept. 29, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — United Auto Workers members with Volvo Group-owned Mack Trucks will vote this weekend on a tentative agreement that falls significantly short of what the union is demanding in… Continue reading UAW Mack Trucks deal could be a test for worker demands amid Detroit automaker negotiations

Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations. A network for fast charging of electric… Continue reading Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations. A network for fast charging of electric… Continue reading Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations. A network for fast charging of electric… Continue reading Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations. A network for fast charging of electric… Continue reading Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it easy for haulers to find and access the charging stations. A network for fast charging of electric… Continue reading Breakthrough for fast charging of electric trucks – Volvo Trucks launches new service