Volvo, Northvolt open Gothenburg EV battery R&D center
Volvo Cars and Northvolt have signed an agreement to develop batteries for the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars.
Commercial truck OEMs form JV to develop electric truck charging network in Europe
The plan is to install and operate at least 1,700 high-performance green energy charging points.
Juice EV charging wallbox available in exclusive Mercedes-Benz look
The Juice Booster 2 is a portable wallbox charger unit now available to all Mercedes-Benz dealerships and end-user customers.
Nio, Shell sign strategic cooperation agreement
Nio and Shell plan to install 100 battery-swapping stations in China by 2025, and start to construct pilot stations in Europe from 2022.
Everrati expanding into the U.S. due to EV demand
The expansion will build on Everrati’s existing U.S. connection with Superformance.
Rare earths: An EV sourcing problem
China accounts for the vast majority of rare-earth materials production, a necessary component in some EV motors.
Porsche acquires majority stake in e-bike manufacturer Greyp
Porsche says e-bikes have a fixed place in the company’s e-mobility strategy and promise further potential.
Nissan to invest almost $18B in electric over next five years
The company will introduce 23 new electrified models and wants 40% of U.S. sales to be EVs by fiscal year 2030.
Rimac breaks ground on global headquarters in Croatia
The new complex will contain an urban “swamp” and meadows, plus a rooftop garden, a command center, VR-rooms and top-secret project rooms.
What European EV demand means for the U.S.
While Tesla still leads market share in Europe and the U.S., other top automakers are steadily increasing their EV output.
China’s Geely announces Homtruck EV semi-truck
The cockpit design includes a bathroom with a shower, a bed, refrigerator, tea maker, kitchen and a washing machine.
EVs account for 30.4% of German Oct. new vehicle registrations
The percentage of EVs among newly-registered German cars is at an all-time high.
