US company Arcimoto says it has stopped production of its electric three-wheeled vehicles and may have to seek bankruptcy protection from creditors if it can’t raise more money to fund operations.
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The battery cell manufacturer SK On has joined forces with the US graphite processor Urbix to develop anode materials for its batteries. The South Korean company is interested in innovative materials and securing its US supply chain.
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The Central Ohio Transit Authority COTA has ordered more electric buses from New Flyer. The new deal comprises 14 battery-electric Xcelsior Charge NG buses and ABB chargers, purchased off the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services contract.
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Shell keeps accelerating its “green buying” attempts as the oil and gas corporation acquires another US charging business. Volta Charging and its entire network of existing and planned charge points now belong to Shell for $169 mn.
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VW currently delivers its electric models of the ID. series without the optional heat pump. The reason for this is the continuing shortage of semiconductors, as the manufacturer confirmed to our editorial team.
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In the US state of Wyoming, the recently introduced resolution titled ‘Phasing Out New Electric Vehicle Sales By 2035’ already has strong support from members of the Wyoming House and Senate.
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After acquiring battery maker Romeo Power last year, Nikola Motor is now relocating its battery production from Cypress, California, to Nikola’s own plant in Coolidge in the state of Arizona. The move is expected to be completed by mid-2023.
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In the USA, Proterra has started assembly lines at its announced battery production facility in Greer, South Carolina. Battery systems for use in electric vehicles will be manufactured there immediately, with deliveries to customers scheduled to begin this quarter.
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At least 356 dealers of Ford’s Lincoln brand in the USA will install charging infrastructure at their stores. This figure makes up 59 per cent of all the brand’s dealers, which are said to be responsible for almost 90 per cent of all Lincoln sales.
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Ford wants to launch electric cars based on its own platform in Europe from the middle of this decade. This is what Martin Sander, Ford’s electric car development manager in Europe said. However, most of the development work will take place outside Europe.
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After the latest significant price reduction in China, Tesla is now following suit in Europe and the USA. Depending on the variant, the two models have been reduced in price by up to 9,100 euros – especially the prices for the basic models with LFP battery and rear-wheel drive have been lowered.
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VW recalls 1,042 units of the rear-wheel drive ID.4 built at the Chattanooga plant in the US. In the affected vehicles, the charging cable of the 12-volt battery can touch the steering column shaft and could lead to a short circuit if the cable insulation is worn out.
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German forming specialist Schuler has received an order for a production line capable of pressing battery cell housings. South Korean manufacturer LT Precision wants to install the new machines at its US factory.
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The US Department of Energy is funding a total of twelve projects to develop better battery cells for electric vehicles with 42 million dollars as part of the ‘Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living’ (EVs4ALL) programme. The new cells should be able to be charged faster and be more efficient and resistant.
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Mazda will bring back its only electric model to California. After selling out the MX-30 EV last year, Mazda North American Operations announced that the 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV will be available to purchase from California dealerships this spring.
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Madison, the capital of the US state of Wisconsin, is procuring 46 electric buses from New Flyer. The Xcelsior Charge NG are articulated since they measure 60 feet (about 18 metres), and the US government has funded the order as part of a more extensive rapid transit system.
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Tesla has applied to the US state of Texas to expand its factory in Austin this year. The EV maker plans investments of more than $700 million to build new facilities for the testing and manufacture of battery cells, cathodes and drive units.
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The Brooklyn-based electric mobility and infrastructure company Revel has announced plans to develop and open five new fast-charging ‘Superhubs’ in New York City, adding a total of 136 public charging stalls to New York’s EV infrastructure.
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Israeli battery developer StoreDot has opened its first research centre in the US. The new lab facility is designed to strengthen ties with US-based OEMs and accelerate StoreDot’s battery development.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans wants to produce and roll out the new VAN.EA electric platform on three continents from 2025. This is to meet the growing demand for electric vans – even if the segment will not become completely electric in the foreseeable future, according to Mercedes’ plans.
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The Texas government is awarding charging infrastructure provider Universal EV Chargers $3.2 million in grants to install 105 charging stations at 21 locations in the state. The focus is on destination chargers at hospitality establishments or apartment buildings.
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US-based emerging electric vehicle manufacturer Cenntro Automotive showcased the world premiere of five new vehicles at the CES. This includes an FCEV semi-truck, an electric van and truck, and an autonomous vehicle platform.
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Texas-based Infinitum Electric has announced Aircore Mobility, a next generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor to power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications. The Aircore Mobility motor is to be made available in Q2 2023.
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Stellantis has entered into a binding agreement with the Australian mineral exploration company Element 25 for the supply of manganese sulphate for electric vehicle batteries. The deal provides for deliveries starting in 2026 and has a term of five years.
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Sony and Honda’s new electric car brand Afeela is already planning more models and a market entry in Europe, according to a British media report. The joint venture Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has just presented the new brand at the CES, including a first sedan study.
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BMW recalls over 14,000 hybrid electric cars in the US. The affected vehicles of type iX, i4 and i7 were manufactured with an electronic control unit for the battery pack that could cause a loss of power due to a software issue.
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Peugeot has come to Las Vegas to present what designers call “a new era” in the company’s electric car design. The Inception Concept previews Peugeot’s future EVs which will arrive in 2025 – then relying on a pure BEV architecture.
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Vietnam’s electric car manufacturer VinFast is lining up its next two models, following the VF 8 and VF 9. At CES, VinFast specified the VF 6 and VF 7, their new B and C segment electric cars. Vinfast expects to open reservations this coming March.
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The US startup Aska has landed a prototype at CES. The Aska A5 is a “flying car” that is an electric VTOL with a significant range while capable of driving on the ground. The company has opened pre-orders and is confident to launch in 2026.
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Ram Truck, the US commercial vehicle subsidiary of Stellantis, has brought the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept to CES. The all-electric pickup shall hit the US market in 2024 as the series Ram 1500 BEV but for now mostly stands out in the design.
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