Lucid working on three EVs to follow Gravity launch During and after Monterey Car Week, Lucid executives have been speaking about the mid-size EV program the company has been working on. CEO Peter Rawlinson has been talking about competing with Tesla on technology and said Lucid will develop electric vehicles in the sub-USD 50,000 price range that is "right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory." Besides the big three-row Gravity SUV t...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/24

Malaysia: 2,585 EV chargers set up as of June 25; Govt.’s target still at 10,000 charging points by 2025 Reported on July 15, 2024, the Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry revealed that 2,585 EV chargers (610 DC-type units and 1,975 AC-type units) have been installed nationwide as of June 25, excluding the federal territory of Labuan.  The increase over the past 2-3 months has been significant, supported by the government’s ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

French government announces additional funds for EV charging infrastructure On October 27, the Ministry of Energy Transition and the Ministry of Transport announced an additional EUR 200 million to the Electric Vehicle Development Assistance program through New Charging Infrastructure (ADVENIR) to support collective residential charging infrastructure, charging on roads and public land, and charging dedicated to heavy goods vehicles for the decar...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

Careplus-GoAuto JV NMSB gets EEV manufacturing license from Malaysian MITI Announced on October 25, 2023, Careplus Group Berhad has been granted the mandate and approval to partner with GoAuto Group Sdn Bhd, which covers the diversification of Careplus’s existing business to include the business of EV, as unveiled previously. On October 24, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has granted NexV Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (NMSB), a...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/26

Polestar, Sweden partners with Evnex, New-Zealand for EV charging solutions in Australia On October 17, Polestar announced that it has selected Evnex, a New Zealand-based manufacturer of charging equipment, as its preferred home-charging hardware provider in Australia. Evnex uses smart-charging technology to allow customers to prioritize solar or grid energy, account for the tariffs and different energy mixes of each state and territory, and bala...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/18

Tata Motors, India delivers 400 Starbus EV to DTC On September 6, Tata Motors announced that it supplied 400 Starbus EV buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), via its subsidiary TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd, as a part of its larger order from DTC to supply, maintain, and operate 1,500 low-floor, air-conditioned electric buses for a period 12-years.TML CV Mobility Solutions has set up state-of-the-art enabling ecosystems at select depots...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/06

Australian Building Ministers’ recent meeting also emphasizes plans to improve EV charging provisions On June 9, 2023, the Australian Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers discussed the issues facing the building industry. Ministers agreed to task the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) with new business plan priorities. Key initiatives also include commercial energy efficiency and improved provisions for EV charging.Ministers...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/09

Delhi Government and MapmyIndia Mappls sign MoU for connected network of charging stations On September 29, The Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and MapmyIndia Mappls signed a memorandum of understanding today to develop a web application that will be a geospatial decision-making tool to ensure effective sighting of EV charging stations. The tool will supplement the planning and deployment of an accessible and connected ne...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/30

Delhi Government, India lays down Public EV Charging targets for 2024 On August 22, The Delhi Government released its three-year action plan to create a robust network of charging and battery swapping stations. As per the charging/swapping infrastructure action plant for Delhi 2022-25, New Delhi plans aim to install around 18,000 public and semi-public EV charging points by 2024. To achieve these plans 5 swapping docks will be considered equal to...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/26

ive the new models unmistakable kerb appeal and will highlight their zero-emission credentials. Buses for the United Kingdom and Ireland will be fully built in Britain. Internationally, the new platform will be tailored to the requirements of cities, transport authorities, and bus companies in each territory. The recently announced order for Enviro500EV electric double-deckers in Hong Kong will be part of this new generation of zero-emission buse...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/25

Quanta Computer brings EV component production from Shanghai, Taiwan to Mexico On July 14, Quanta Computer Mexico announced it has invested USD 130 million to expand its plant in Garcia, Nuevo Leon from 227,000 square feet to 500,000 square feet by the end of 2022.“With this action, the company will move its production from Shanghai and Taiwan to Mexican territory,” said Quanta Computer Mexico’s vice president of operations, Pedro Campa.Cam...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/15

Volkswagen and Enel X team up for electric mobility in Italy On July 13, Volkswagen Group and Enel X signed an agreement aimed at setting up a full function joint venture of equal partners to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Italy (the “JV”). The JV will operate in Italy as Charging Point Operator (“CPO”) by investing in, deploying between 2021 and 2025, owning and operating a high power charging (HPC) network. The network will...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/14

Juice Technology, Switzerland launches U.S. operations for EV chargers On May 11, Juice Technology AG announced that it is expanding its market territory to the United States with the founding of the subsidiary Juice Americas Inc. Coming on the heels of an expansion into the far east, Juice is broadening its geographical presence to now encompass North America, achieving yet another milestone in the company's history. A growing leader in EV c...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/17

to the diffusion of charging stations for electric vehicles. Thanks to Shop & Charge, drivers of a New 500 Electric will find at their disposal up to 250 charging stations - installed starting from March 2021 by Be Charge - in the car parks of 135 selected Carrefour sales points within the national territory.To find out where the charging stations are, simply use the FIAT app which signals them with the Carrefour logo superimposed and communicate...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/10

GM reveals 2022 GMC Hummer EV ahead of late 2021 production On October 20, GMC introduced the first full-electric vehicle in GMC’s portfolio, the 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1, powered by GM’s all-new Ultium batteries and Ultium Drive, GM’s proprietary EV drive units. Hummer’s overall length is 216.8 inches/ 5,507 mm and the wheelbase is 135.6 inches/ 3,445 mm. Production begins in late 2021, at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly ...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/22

Tesla shares fall 21%, most ever, after GM-Nikola announcement, S&P rejection On September 8, Tesla Inc. shares fell 21%, the most ever for the EV maker after missing out on being included in the S&P 500 Index, taking investors who had bet on the company’s entry to the benchmark index by surprise when announced on September 4.After the Labor Day holiday, September 8 declines started premarket and worsened as GM announced it would take a USD 2 b...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/10

BorgWarner provides electric drive modules for three Chinese new energy vehicles BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) recently announced that it provided electric drive modules (eDM) for three Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs): the Ford Territory EV, the Aiways U5 battery electric SUV and the Li One SUV. A key benefit of the eDM is that it provides strong main drive power for both hybrid and electric vehicles. Designed to create a balance between power,...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/21

LEVC expands network with new Mediterranean territory in Malta On December 3, LEVC (London EV Company, Ltd.) announced that it is continuing its export market growth with the addition of another new market, Malta. Announced today, LEVC’s zero-emission capable taxi will now be available to customers in Malta through the local importer GasanZammit. Malta, the small archipelago in the Mediterranean, is advanced in its EV infrastructure preparatio...

News  Updated at: 2019/12/04

Ford China launches its Territory EV tailored for Chinese market On August 26, Ford Motor (China) Ltd. (Ford China) announced that the Territory EV – the first all-electric compact SUV under a joint-venture brand in China – was officially launched. Developed exclusively for the Chinese market, the new vehicle is available in two versions, with prices ranging between CNY 182,800 and CNY 206,800 after subsidy.  The new vehicle is 1,936mm wide...

News  Updated at: 2019/08/27

Ford China opens preorders for its first all-electric SUV “Territory EV” On July 18, Ford Motor (China) Ltd. (Ford China) announced that the all-electric compact SUV “Territory EV” designed exclusively for the China market was officially launched to receive preorders. The new SUV has two models, with preorder prices ranging from CNY 182,800 to CNY 206,800 after subsidies.  The new SUV is 1,936mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2,716mm.Featu...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/19