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CATL appoints Markus Baum as new European CCO

Markus Baum will lead the commercial activities of Chinese battery producer CATL in Europe as the new Chief Commercial Officer Europe from 1 November 2023. This position will bundle sales functions at the local level for the first time.

Kia presents the series version of the EV5

Northvolt & EMR open first recycling plant in Hamburg

Tesla threatens Core Lithium with legal action

Mer, Hubject and Driivz announce Plug&Charge rollout

Webasto expands its high-voltage heater product family

VW ID.7 now on sale in Germany

Mercedes presents updated EQA & EQB at the IAA

Lion Smart to source battery cells from SVOLT

Carlsberg Sverige decarbonises deliveries with Einride

ENIN: Austria releases nearly €30 mn in commercial EV funding

VW is changing its component procurement strategy

Dongfeng reveals Nammi brand to rival Wuling’s Mini EV

Commercial Vehicles

DAF Trucks presents the DAF XB Electric truck

Chinese state planner approves of Xiaomi’s EV plans

Stellantis is working on establishing new partnerships in China

Lucid recalls over 6,000 Air sedans in the US

Lucid releases Sapphire performance spec

H2X closes $57 mn investment to expand in Asia & Europe

AI to predict where to best install a charging station

Accure Battery Intelligence closes major financing round