Report: EV battery production needs a boost to meet demand
According to the report “Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain Analysis,” concerns over EV-battery supply to meet the escalation in demand poses a serious risk to the growth of electricity as a clean propulsion fuel, despite plans for 80 new global battery gigafactories.
Mahle launches electronics, mechatronics development center in China
From this location, the company says it will be focusing on developing solutions for alternative drives and expanding the company’s systems expertise in electric powertrains, as well as electronics and mechatronics.
Gogoro, Hero Motocorp partner on electric transportation in India
The companies will establish a battery-swapping joint venture to bring Gogoro’s battery-swapping platform to India.
Mazda debuts CX-30 EV at Auto Shanghai
This model will be available in China exclusively in the second half of the year.
Volta Trucks considers manufacturing Volta Zero in Spain
Barcelona is one of several manufacturing options currently being investigated, alongside other potential sites in the UK and Europe, the company says.
China EV sales projected to increase 51% by 2021
China posted a record number of EVs sold in the country in 2020 despite the global downturn of the automotive industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
