Nissan’s entry-level Leaf S EV is delayed for U.S. On February 21 and 22, multiple sources reported that the 2026 entry-level Nissan Leaf S will not hit the U.S. market. The Nissan Leaf S+FWD is currently one of most affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., with a starting price of USD 29,990 for a model with 303 miles of range. A new entry-level Leaf S, with a significantly smaller battery, was planned to arrive in the U.S. for the 2026...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

y 13% to nearly 40% over the 2026–2030 period, while vehicles with large-displacement engines (typically above 3.0–3.25 liters, depending on category) face significantly higher fixed rates. HEVs and PHEVs benefit from lower tax bands, from single-digit rates to the low-20% range when compliant, provided they meet localization, battery, and ADAS requirements, with additional incentives available under BOI-supported investment programs. BEVs re...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Nissan begins production of third-gen LEAF at Sunderland plant, UK On December 16, Nissan announced that the third-generation LEAF has begun rolling off the transformed production line at its Sunderland plant, bringing the company’s EV36Zero plan to life. The first new LEAF is a two-tone Luminous Teal Evolve model with a 75-kW battery, offering up to 622 km of range (WLTP) and 150 kW DC fast charging, adding up to 420 km in just 30 minutes. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Ampere unveils rapid-developed of Renault Twingo E-Tech with LFP pouch cell pack On November 27, Ampere announced that Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is equipped with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, marking the first model to use pouch-type cells. The design fits more cells in the same space and reduces the use of critical metals such as cobalt and nickel, supporting more sustainable EVs without losing safety or performance. With the LFP ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel Cell trucks complete 10,000 km extreme testing in Switzerland On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ cooling and performance systems to the limi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Mercedes Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks undergo tough Swiss winter testing On March 24, Daimler Truck announced that it is recently developing prototypes of the next-generation Mercedes Benz GenH2 fuel cell truck and recently tested them under extreme winter conditions at Simplon Pass, Switzerland. These tests provided valuable insights into the performance of the liquid hydrogen-powered trucks in cold temperatures and steep terrains. The tests focu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

omated manufacturing line for Sion Power’s large format lithium metal cell. The new fully-automated manufacturing line will be capable of producing 75MWh of 56 Ah lithium metal cells annually. It increases cell production capabilities with a fully automated manufacturing line. These cells will be provided to automotive OEMs, cell manufacturers, and others to fully test Sion Power’s Licerion technology. Licerion is an advanced approach to lith...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

ventilation system was not working correctly and "did not allow smoke to exit the building in a timely manner." The report said the fire consisted of a "battery fire, toxins and smoke was in the air", though monitors in the building detected no measurable levels of contaminants. The cause was not a battery, but rather "related to a supplier part that malfunctioned". A far bigger fire on December 19 occurred in a dock area caused by a forklift acc...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/02

Volkswagen Group Technology develops complete drive systems for EVs On February 20 at its Tech Day 2023, Volkswagen Group Technology provided an outlook of upcoming EV innovations in the areas of batteries, charging and electronic components, with the focus on the electric drive system of the future.For this purpose, Volkswagen is developing all the central components by itself and, in addition to batteries and electric motors, is now developing ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/22

cut, New Jersey and New York. In addition, Genesis announced that sales of the Electrified G80 would be available in the states of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Washington in September. The Electrified G80 was originally scheduled to launch in the spring of 2022, though it was later delayed without any provided reason.The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 has an 87.2 kWh battery, which provides an estimated range of 265 miles. It has standard all-wheel dr...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/27

Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia 2022 held from July 20-22 in Bangkok, Thailand On July 20-22, Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Conference 2022, co-located with Future Mobility Asia 2022, were held at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Thailand. Officially hosted by the Ministry of Energy Thailand, the events provided an integrated, comprehensive decarbonization and transformation summit and innovations showcase for ...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/20

n H2 refueling station, and a unique open fuel cell prototype at Hannover Messe from May 30 to June 2, 2022. Master Van H2-TECH is a big van for the transport of goods and packages, with a loading volume of 12 cubic meters and a range of up to 500 km. It is equipped with a 30-kW fuel cell, a 33-kWh battery, and tanks containing 6 kg of hydrogen (4 tanks of 1.5 kg). Master Van H2-TECH is expected to be on European roads from mid-2022. Renault Mast...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/25

Peugeot to begin pre-homologation test sessions of its new Hypercar Peugeot 9X8 On May 5, Peugeot announced that it will begin the pre-homologation test sessions of Peugeot’s 9X8 hybrid Hypercar which is a 51.1GB digital project, made up of 15,267 files stored on a hard drive. Following its digital development, the hard drive containing all the technical data of the Peugeot 9X8 provided the basis for the creation of an initial 1:1 scale model f...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/09

ery development for the eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Bertrandt was involved in the eActros project from the early development phase of the battery and battery housing. Teams from the Electronics, Product Engineering, Simulation, Project Management, and eMobility Testing Solutions departments provided support in numerous project steps: from development, simulation, and design through the construction of prototypes to validation and implemen...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/12

. Sono Motors will provide 100 Sion and thereby support the city in its goal of becoming the first metropolitan ecosystem to combine bidirectional charging and car sharing. Sono Motors’ Sion, the world’s first solar electric vehicle (SEV) for the masses, enables V2G use-cases through its 54-kWh battery, unique solar technology, and the bidirectional charging system. The region of Utrecht is to connect local energy generation via electric veh...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/17

nal MV Series truck, and is available in four different wheelbase options – 217", 236", 254" and 272" – with the Diamond Logic electrical system as standard equipment."Rolling off our production lines now, we are proud to offer the International eMV complete with inclusive consultation services provided by our specialized NEXT eMobility Solutions team to ensure seamless integration of electric vehicles into customer fleets," said Debbie Shust...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/01

ocused on the development of intelligent electric vehicles, announced that its FF 91 battery electric premium crossover completed a 2,270-mile road test from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. During the journey, engineers tested and evaluated the performance of the FF 91, including its battery, chassis, thermal and propulsion systems. The road test involved a variety of scenarios such as extreme heat and various road conditions at di...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/30

Hyundai presents all-new 2022 Tucson in U.S. with gasoline, hybrid drivetrains On April 13, Hyundai provided media the opportunity to experience the 2022 Tucson SUV in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson gasoline and hybrid models begin availability for the U.S. market in spring 2021, with plug-in models available in summer 2021. The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea.Th...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/14

ower control, into a single compact module. It is available in four models―a vertical type (Type I) and a horizontal type (Type II), with rated output of either 60 kW or 80 kW.The new module has a wide voltage range (400 to 750 V) and can be directly connected to an existing electrical instrument provided with a motor, inverter, and battery, etc., thanks to a built-in, dedicated FC boost converter that simplifies the development and manufacture...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/26

ears will offer drivers a choice of electrified powertrains through its new 'two powertrains, one platform' development direction.These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gas-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery, which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors that deliver a total power output of between 185...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/07