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QuantumScape starts building its B-samples and announces management change

The solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has started producing small quantities of its first B-type cells - and has thus achieved its most important goal for 2024, according to its own statements. Meanwhile, long-standing CEO Jagdeep Singh is preparing to leave the company.

Commercial Vehicles

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group form alliance for software-defined trucks

SVOLT confirms cancellation of its Saarland plans

Porsche holds on to the combustion engine

Hyundai presents new racing test vehicle with electric drive

Rapido and IndoFast Energy promises to deploy Piaggio EVs across India

Commercial Vehicles

Ashok Leyland subsidiary secures new order for Switch EiV12 electric buses

CATL presents battery for long-range hybrid vehicles

Mercedes & BMW get green light for fast-charging network in China

Plymouth to expand charging infrastructure

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Financial gap: Quantron struggles for fresh money

Eramet and Suez suspend plans for battery recycling in France

SVOLT considers dropping plans for Saarland plants

ZF hires Mathias Miedreich as new Board Member for Electric Drive Systems

Trade conflict: China reportedly urges car manufacturers to stop EU expansion plans

Lilium reveals that German subsidiaries as insolvent

Scout presents first concept cars Terra and Traveler

Ford CEO Jim Farley is happy with his new electric car – but it’s not from Ford

Mercedes-Benz expands its HPC project to Japan

TU Freiberg tests new shredder plant for battery recycling

Commercial Vehicles

Hyzon receives US order for FCEV refuse collection vehicles