nated DS badge, slim DRLs, and 19” wheels. The taut and lowered roof design, sculpted surfaces, and dark chrome LED taillights enhance its dynamic and elegant profile. Inside, it offers ergonomic luxury with a 10.25” instrument cluster, a second 10-inch screen, DS IRIS infotainment, and a FOCAL Electra audio system with 14 speakers. Regarding safety, it includes DS DRIVE ASSIST 2.0 with level 2 semi-autonomous functions such as semi-automatic...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Leading EV charging partners launch Spark Alliance to create a seamless charging network across Europe On April 1, Spark Alliance, a unique collaboration between Europe’s leading fast-charging companies, Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY, confirmed the first of its kind collaboration at the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée in Paris, France. Spark Alliance aims to create one seamless charging network, making EV ownership easier. From summer 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Spain to expand EV charging infrastructure with industry collaboration On February 6, the Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain had a meeting with the Association of Ultra-Rapid Recharging Operators (AORU) to discuss challenges in expanding the country's charging network. The meeting identified key challenges in expanding the charging network and allowed AORU comprising Allego, Electra, Fastned, Powerdot, Tesla, and Zunder to present proposal...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

n deferred indefinitely, the decision was driven by market dynamics and ongoing portfolio optimization.  GM stated in 2022 that Buick would go all-electric by 2030, but currently, it has no all-electric models in its U.S. lineup, and none in the works. While GM China builds a Blazer EV-sized Buick Electra E5 and Equinox EV-sized Buick Electra E4, it was the larger Electra E5 that was first expected to arrive in the U.S. The Electra E5 initially ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/27

Electra receives CAD 5 million from Government of Canada to advance battery recycling technology Electra Battery Materials Corporation received CAD 5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada for the development of its proprietary battery materials recycling technology. In 2023, Electra operated a battery materials recycling demonstration plant in a batch process, processing more than 40 tons of black mass battery scrap and producing nicke...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/14

Electra, Canada partners with ERG, Luxembourg for supply of cobalt hydroxide On April 2, Electra Battery Materials Corporation (Electra) and Eurasian Resources Group S.A.R.L. (ERG), a diversified natural resources group, signed a binding letter of intent for long-term supply of ERG’s cobalt hydroxide to Electra’s first battery grade cobalt sulfate refinery. Under the agreement, ERG will deliver 3,000 tonnes per annum of IRA-compliant cobalt, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/03

Servotech Power Systems, India and Electra EV partners for EV charging technologies On April 2, Servotech Power Systems and Electra EV, an electric vehicle powertrain solutions company, announced a collaboration for a jointly owned EV charger technology, for which they filed for patents recently. The solutions enable fast DC charging of any GB/T Bharat DC 001 vehicle (which is on sub 200V DC platforms) from the CCS2 charging network through the a...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

Electra Commercial Vehicles, UK to participate in EcoHydro project for hydrogen cylinders On February 15, Electra Commercial Vehicles Ltd announced that it is participating in a Horizon Europe project called ‘EcoHydro’. EcoHydro is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the production of Hydrogen cylinders, to make them more cost-effective, 100% recyclable, and repairable.  Electra will design and validate the application of th...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

EV Electra, Canada plans subsidiary in Sweden for production of Emily GT and PONS products On January 22, EV Electra LTD announced that it is establishing a new subsidiary in Sweden. This subsidiary will play a pivotal role in the evolution of EV Electra with the production of the Emily GT and PONS product lines at the Trollhättan plant.  EV Electra LTD acquired the Emily and PONS product lines and related assets from NEVS (National Electric Ve...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

Quantron, Germany to deploy 12 FCEV trucks in Tees Valley, UK On January 23, Quantron AG announced that it will deploy FCEV trucks in different categories in the Tees Valley region, UK, in collaboration with Novuna Vehicle Solutions, a fleet management services provider, and Electra Commercial Vehicles. It is the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric trucks in the UK and Quantron will supply 12 Quantron QLI FCEV light-transporters in...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/24

electric vehicle (BEV) made its Chinese debut. -          Buick sold over 517,000 units. Demand for the Century large luxury MPV and the Envision Plus midsize SUV stayed strong. The brand sharpened its electric vehicle (EV) offensive through the introduction of two Ultium-based models, the Electra E4 premium battery electric coupe SUV and the Electra E5 large 5-seater intelligent battery electric SUV. -          Chevrolet sold a...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

ick’s latest design language and new wheel options up to 22 inches in diameter. •    The interior will feature a large, curved screen serving as the gauge cluster and infotainment interface. •    The turbocharged 2.5-liter I4 LK0 gasoline engine is expected to power the crossover. Buick Electra E5 for North America•    The new Electra E5 is expected to make its North American debut in the spring, after initially being offered in t...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/30

rships gone, Buick sales are still up almost 60% in 2023 through November over the year-ago period, which means "the average dealer throughput tripled – while reducing 47% of our dealer points.” Buick will show its first EV, an SUV model, in 2024. All future new electric nameplates will use the Electra name followed by a number. In 2020, Cadillac offered a similar dealer buyout program, with 170-180 of Cadillac's 870 dealers, or about 20%, ta...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/27

savings •    Intelligent in-cabin experiences powered by Cinemo, CorrActions, CarIQ, idrive, and emotion3D•    Intelligent vehicle cybersecurity & quality insights powered by Upstream Security.•    MIH Consortium will feature its intelligent fleet capabilities, with IVY insights, from Electra Vehicles, COMPREDICT, and CerebrumX•    Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its FLEXConnect advanced vehicle cockpit system in a Cadillac Es...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/19

Electreon completes construction of wireless charging terminal for parked electric buses in Israel On December 5, Electreon announced the completion of the construction of a wireless charging terminal for parked urban electric buses (e-buses). The project, delivered to Electra Afikim, a public transportation operator in Israel, supplies stationary wireless charging to the e-buses during the night and day, in parking bays at the public bus termina...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/06

EV Electra, Lebanon acquires the Emily and Pons projects from NEVS, Sweden On December 1, EV Electra acquired the Emily GT and PONS projects from NEVS. EV Electra's takeover of the projects takes place after long negotiations and secures the future of both projects in Trollhättan. EV Electra established a new subsidiary in Sweden to underline its commitment to develop and manufacture the projects locally.  Emily GT was developed in just 9 month...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/04

continued to post robust growth momentum across its sub-brands. Performance by brand: Buick sold over 151,000 vehicles. The performance of the GL8 3-row 7-seater MPV remained strong, with sales volume increasing 10.7% year-over-year (y/y) to nearly 40,000 units. The cumulative sales volumes of the Electra E5 intelligent battery electric SUV and E4 battery electric coupe SUV, two Ultium-based models, reached 20,000 units following their launch in...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/23

MG partners with Electra for fast and reliable charging experience in France On September 14, MG announced its partnership with Electra to offer MG drivers a preferred rate for fast charging. Through this partnership, MG customers can enjoy a straightforward and cost-effective charging experience at Electra's network of 583 charging points in France.MG has selected Electra based on its reliability, ease of use, and impressive recharge success rat...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

Electra to invest EUR 100 million to expand EV charging network in Spain in 2027 On September 12, Electra announced plans to open their first station in Madrid by the end of 2023 and more than 150 sites across the country by 2027, with around 20 already in progress. The company is expanding its presence in Spain to address the lack of charging infrastructure.Electra is investing nearly EUR 100 million over four years and has assembled a team of o...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/13

LG Energy Solution to purchase cobalt sulfate from Electra Battery Materials Several South Korean media sources reported that LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution) has signed a contract with Electra Battery Materials Corporation regarding the long-term supply of cobalt sulfate. Under the deal, LG Energy Solution will purchase 19,000 tons of cobalt sulfate from the Canadian mineral provider from 2025 to 2029. In September 2022, the two comp...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/27