German Manager Magazin: BMW: Production of hydrogen car starts, Toyota delivers fuel cell001998

Mercedes Benz and Audi rely entirely on the battery car for the future, bmw but is also investing in the hydrogen car. With fuel cells from Toyota BMW wants to put the BMW iX5 Hydrogen on the road in a small series from November. For CEO Oliver Zipse (58), this is just the beginning: A… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: BMW: Production of hydrogen car starts, Toyota delivers fuel cell001998

German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen AG: Supervisory Board wants to reduce Management Board001998

The board of directors Volkswagen on Tuesday evening discussed a new management structure that would eliminate two departments at the top of the group, said a person familiar with the events of the Reuters news agency. Blume will also continue to lead the board area as CEO, to which the sports car manufacturer belongs Porsche… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen AG: Supervisory Board wants to reduce Management Board001998

ZEVX Electrifies at Home Delivery World 2022

GILBERT, Ariz., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ZEVX, a world-wide leader in design and development of high energy-dense battery pack solutions and electric powertrains announces the industry’s first fully electric 2022 MB Sprinter designed for last mile delivery in all climates. ZEVX is ready to deliver solutions that transition your fleets to BEV now! Come… Continue reading ZEVX Electrifies at Home Delivery World 2022

Tritium opens fast charger factory in Tennessee

Charger manufacturer Tritium (Nasdaq: DCFC) has opened its first US-based charger manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. The facility is expected to create over 500 jobs over the next five years. Tritium’s Tennessee facility will initially produce the company’s RTM fast charger, and is expected to start producing the PKM150 early next year. These DC fast… Continue reading Tritium opens fast charger factory in Tennessee

Fleet operator Ferguson partners with Holman and Electrada for electrification-as-a-service pilot

Ferguson, a North American distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies, plans to conduct a fleet electrification pilot in partnership with Holman, a global automotive services organization, and Electrada, an electric fuel solutions company. The project will deliver a turnkey fleet management and electrification solution. In the first phase, Ferguson will add 30 class 6 through… Continue reading Fleet operator Ferguson partners with Holman and Electrada for electrification-as-a-service pilot

@Toyota: Further Investment on the Automotive Battery Factory in the US

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) has announced that Toyota Tsusho together with Toyota Motor North America, Inc (“TMNA”), an entity of Toyota Motor Corporation in the US, started its preparation for manufacturing automotive batteries at Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (“TBMNC”). Further US$ 2.5 Billion (approx. 325 Billion Japanese Yen) is going to be invested… Continue reading @Toyota: Further Investment on the Automotive Battery Factory in the US

@Toyota: Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity

Toyota’s global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts  LIBERTY, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of North Carolina Plant with 350 Additional Jobs and BEV Battery Capacity

@Toyota: Toyota to Invest Up to 730 Billion Yen in Japan/U.S. Battery Production

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for which demand is growing, and aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. This investment is aimed at enabling Toyota to flexibly… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Invest Up to 730 Billion Yen in Japan/U.S. Battery Production

BYD readies base for Atto 3 launch in India 

Chinese  electric vehicle maker, BYD, is putting its building blocks in place for the Atto 3 which will be launched in the October-December quarter.  This fully-born electric SUV built on the E3 platform is close to 4.5 metres long and already being retailed in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. It will enter Japan in January 2023… Continue reading BYD readies base for Atto 3 launch in India 

Toyota to invest $5.3bn to make EV batteries in U.S. and Japan

TOKYO — Toyota Motor announced on Wednesday that it will invest up to 730 billion yen ($5.3 billion) to expand production of batteries for electric vehicles in Japan and the U.S. in a move to meet increasing EV demand. The auto giant will invest 400 billion yen domestically in the plant of Prime Planet Energy… Continue reading Toyota to invest $5.3bn to make EV batteries in U.S. and Japan