Forsee Power appoints Joel Theut as Chief Technical and Operations Officer

French EV battery firm Forsee Power has appointed Joel Theut as its Chief technical and operations officer.  Theut who joins with more than 30 years of experience in product development, management, operations and business development in the automotive and battery sectors, will lead all operations, innovation, R&D and supply chain activities at Forsee Power.  Prior to this, he was… Continue reading Forsee Power appoints Joel Theut as Chief Technical and Operations Officer

Forsee Power appoints Joel Theut as Chief Technical and Operations Officer

French EV battery firm Forsee Power has appointed Joel Theut as its Chief technical and operations officer.  Theut who joins with more than 30 years of experience in product development, management, operations and business development in the automotive and battery sectors, will lead all operations, innovation, R&D and supply chain activities at Forsee Power.  Prior to this, he was… Continue reading Forsee Power appoints Joel Theut as Chief Technical and Operations Officer

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gains bigger battery for 447-mile range

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV will adopt a larger-capacity battery as part of a series of running changes aimed at increasing the range and overall appeal of the upmarket EV. The new battery, to be fitted to all EQS SUV models by the end of 2023 production, gains 10kWh in useable energy capacity over the unit… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gains bigger battery for 447-mile range

Stellantis to acquire 20% stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, plans JV to sell EVs outside China

Stellantis and Leapmotor have today announced that Stellantis plans to invest around 1.5 billion euros to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a significant shareholder. The deal also outlines the formation of Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture that has exclusive rights for the export and sale, as well as manufacturing, of Leapmotor… Continue reading Stellantis to acquire 20% stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, plans JV to sell EVs outside China

Stellantis to acquire 20% stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, plans JV to sell EVs outside China

Stellantis and Leapmotor have today announced that Stellantis plans to invest around 1.5 billion euros to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a significant shareholder. The deal also outlines the formation of Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture that has exclusive rights for the export and sale, as well as manufacturing, of Leapmotor… Continue reading Stellantis to acquire 20% stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, plans JV to sell EVs outside China

Exclusive: Toyota’s IMV 0 platform could spawn affordable version of Fortuner

Standing in one corner of Toyota’s booth at the Japan Mobility Show and in direct contrast to the stunning FT-Se electric sportscar concept is the old-school ladder-frame and ICE-powered IMV 0 concept. True to Toyota’s commitment to offer diverse products for diverse needs and applications, the IMV 0 is for those consumers who don’t need… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota’s IMV 0 platform could spawn affordable version of Fortuner

Toyota eyes capacity expansion in India

Toyota Motor Corporation, through its Indian vehicle manufacturing arm, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), is considering expanding its manufacturing capacity in India. Speaking to Autocar India on the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show, Yoichi Miyazaki, Member of the Board of Directors, Toyota Motor Corp, said: “After Covid, the market recovery is quite strong compared to… Continue reading Toyota eyes capacity expansion in India

Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant

In a response to strong customer demand for the new fully electric EX30 SUV, Volvo Cars has decided that it will start building the new small SUV in its Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025, expanding production capacity. Production of the EX30 started earlier this year in Zhangjiakou, China and the first cars are scheduled… Continue reading Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant

Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant

In a response to strong customer demand for the new fully electric EX30 SUV, Volvo Cars has decided that it will start building the new small SUV in its Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025, expanding production capacity. Production of the EX30 started earlier this year in Zhangjiakou, China and the first cars are scheduled… Continue reading Volvo to expand EX30 e-SUV production to Ghent plant

Jaguar Land Rover to electrify Nitra plant as part of EV push

JLR’s Nitra plant in Slovakia will be converted to allow production of electric vehicles by the end of the decade, securing its future as the brand pushes to launch nine EVs by 2030. The state-of-the-art plant is one of the brand’s newest, having only opened at the end of 2018 at a cost of £1.13… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to electrify Nitra plant as part of EV push