The Volkswagen Group Components plant in Braunschweig is significantly expanding its production of battery systems for the latest electric vehicle generation. Following the first expansion stage with a maximum capacity of 250,000 battery systems, the second expansion stage has started up with the same capacity. This means that once the site is fully ramped up… Continue reading @VW Group: Powerful battery systems from Braunschweig: Volkswagen Group Components fires up the next production stage002847
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Martinrea International Inc. Announces Joint Venture With NanoXplore to Develop Electric Vehicle Batteries Enhanced With Graphene
TORONTO, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, is pleased to announce its joint venture, VoltaXplore Inc., with graphene producer NanoXplore Inc. to develop electric vehicle (EV) batteries… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Announces Joint Venture With NanoXplore to Develop Electric Vehicle Batteries Enhanced With Graphene
Polestar raises $500M from outside investors as EV market grows
Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s standalone electric performance brand, has raised $550 million in its first external round led by Chongqing Chengxing Equity Investment Fund Partnership, Zibo Financial Holding and Zibo Hightech Industrial Investment. SK Inc., the South Korean global conglomerate, and a range of other investors also participated. While this is Polestar’s first external round, the… Continue reading Polestar raises $500M from outside investors as EV market grows
NFT Inc. reimagines urban and rural living with flying car ASKA
A number of startups have promised to bring a drive-and-fly vehicle to market over the past few years, but none have yet managed to follow through. NFT Inc. is betting it will succeed where its rivals have failed, with preorders opening Thursday for ASKA, company’s first electric flying car. The SUV-sized ASKA ( which means… Continue reading NFT Inc. reimagines urban and rural living with flying car ASKA
Alpha Motor Corporation Releases WOLF+™ (Wolf Plus), The Latest Innovation In Alpha Motor Corporation’s Pure Electric Truck Series
IRVINE, Calif., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Motor Corporation has just unveiled the new WOLF+™ (pronounced “wolf plus”), the automotive company’s next pure electric pickup truck built on a shared platform that powers the preceding WOLF™. The Alpha WOLF+™ Electric Truck launch can be viewed at https://youtu.be/xXU9ZhXbWHk. Tweet this WOLF+™ puts an additional emphasis on… Continue reading Alpha Motor Corporation Releases WOLF+™ (Wolf Plus), The Latest Innovation In Alpha Motor Corporation’s Pure Electric Truck Series
Nissan to slash Japanese production in May due to chip shortage -sources
By Maki Shiraki 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co will slash production at severalfactories in Japan next month due… Continue reading Nissan to slash Japanese production in May due to chip shortage -sources
AMPLY Power and UES Partner to Deliver Vehicle-to-Grid Ready Electric School Buses and Trucks
“The future of resilient electric vehicle infrastructure must include V2G capabilities. It can help fleet operators be more energy resilient and achieve greater cost-savings, while strengthening their local grids,” said Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power. A report by Precedence Research predicts that the global V2G technology market is expected to grow at a compound rate… Continue reading AMPLY Power and UES Partner to Deliver Vehicle-to-Grid Ready Electric School Buses and Trucks
Geely’s EV unit Polestar raises $550m in external funding
Sweden’s Polestar, the electric car maker controlled by Volvo and its parent, the Chinese automaker Geely, has raised $550 million in external funding, the company said on Thursday. The financing is Polestar‘s first external funding and comes amid a year of sustained sales and share price growth for electric vehicle (EV) makers such as Tesla Inc and Nio Inc.… Continue reading Geely’s EV unit Polestar raises $550m in external funding
@niche: Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions000762
The collaboration is expected to enable cost-effective distribution of hydrogen from production to storage and fueling locations in Germany to serve industry needs Nikola will lead the installation of hydrogen fueling locations for all OEM FCEVs at key locations supported by OGE’s hydrogen delivery systems The parties will collaborate with the intent to increase the… Continue reading @niche: Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions000762
@niche: 13,000 International Reservations for the SEV Sion000762
Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: 13,000 International Reservations for the SEV Sion000762