Tag: Daimler

A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

On a frigid day in early January, as she worked in her office in the Boston suburb of Billerica, Mass., Siyu Huang received a two-word text message. “Spinning wheels,” it said. Attached was a short video clip showing a car on rollers in an indoor testing center. To the untrained eye there was nothing remarkable… Continue reading A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

Q1 used car sales surpass two million for first time since 2019

Used car market surpasses two million units in Q1 for first time since pre-pandemic 2019. Performance caps nine successive quarters of growth as new car market’s gradual recovery fuels availability. Battery electric car sales rise by more than half to reach record volume and market share. Data download The UK’s used car market started the… Continue reading Q1 used car sales surpass two million for first time since 2019

German FAZ: Daimler Truck strokes areas in all German works009333

On Friday, the truck manufacturer Daimler Truck stopped the ligaments in his German factories at 9 a.m. A video started through screens in the workshops and on the intranet, in which board member Achim Puchert, together with the general chairman of the works council Michael Brecht, presented details about the savings program “Cost Down Europe”.… Continue reading German FAZ: Daimler Truck strokes areas in all German works009333

This Week In Electric Vehicles – EV Battery Recycling Market Poised for Explosive Growth

The global electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling market is anticipated to experience significant growth, projected to expand from USD 0.54 billion in 2024 to USD 23.72 billion by 2035, driven by a substantial compound annual growth rate of 40.9%. This growth trajectory is fueled by advanced recycling technologies such as hydrometallurgy and direct recycling, which… Continue reading This Week In Electric Vehicles – EV Battery Recycling Market Poised for Explosive Growth

Clean Technica: EU Battery Due Diligence Rules: Are Carmakers Ready?004013

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! A new briefing assesses carmakers’ implementation of the EU Batteries Regulation due diligence obligations. As the world continues to shift to renewable energy systems and electric vehicles,… Continue reading Clean Technica: EU Battery Due Diligence Rules: Are Carmakers Ready?004013

German Manager Magazin: EU Parliament: Car manufacturers receive postponement at CO₂-penalt004183

Once again, the policy of the auto industry hurries to help: As expected, the EU Parliament has shifted the tightening of CO₂ specifications. Formally, the EU countries still have to approve the decision, they had already spoken out for a shift on Wednesday. The two institutions follow a proposal from the EU Commission that limit… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: EU Parliament: Car manufacturers receive postponement at CO₂-penalt004183

Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection

US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection

Continental Achieves 200 Million Radar Sensor Milestone, Secures €1.5 Billion in New Orders

Continental has announced the production of its 200 millionth radar sensor, cementing its position as a market leader with over 20 percent share in automotive safety technology. The company also revealed it has secured major series orders from various vehicle manufacturers worth approximately €1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with production scheduled to… Continue reading Continental Achieves 200 Million Radar Sensor Milestone, Secures €1.5 Billion in New Orders

Mercedes-Benz and The Mobility House launch Europe-wide smart home charging partnership

Mercedes-Benz and The Mobility House, a provider of smart charging solutions, have announced a Europe-wide cooperation for advanced Vehicle-Grid-Integration (VGI) solutions. Together, the companies will pair their experiences in electromobility and charging technologies to connect Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles with the energy system. The partnership will focus on smart charging offers for private households, providing both… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and The Mobility House launch Europe-wide smart home charging partnership