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Long lfespan: CATL’s 5C battery designed to cover millions of kilometres
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (524+ words) CATL has revealed initial details about the next generation of its 5C batteries designed for ultra-fast charging, including their lifespan. According to the company, these EV batteries will last 1.8 million kilometers even with constant fast-charging cycles. Long lfespan: CATL's 5C battery designed…...
Toyota partner Idemitsu Kosan builds pilot plant for solid electrolytes
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (477+ words) Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is making progress in its efforts to offer electric cars with solid-state batteries in the future. Its partner Idemitsu Kosan has now begun construction of a large-scale pilot plant for the production of solid electrolytes for…...
BMW raises price of iX3 50 xDrive by 2,000 euros
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (518+ words) Although the official dealer launch is not until early March, BMW has already increased the base price of the only drivetrain variant of the new iX3 available until then'by a full "2,000. BMW raises price of iX3 50 xDrive by 2,000 euros Although the official…...
BYD begins passenger car trial production in Hungary
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (484+ words) BYD has begun trial production with a delay at its new passenger car plant in Szeged, Hungary, Mayor L'szl" Botka told the media. Series production at the site is expected to commence in the second quarter. BYD begins passenger car…...
Chinese electric sports car SC01 coming to Europe
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (831+ words) Chinese electric sports car SC01 coming to Europe'electrive.com Chinese electric sports car SC01 coming to Europe Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology has developed an electric sports car, the SC01, using lightweight construction. The model is intended for sale in Europe and…...
Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering leaves the company
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (478+ words) Benjamin Bate, Tesla's Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering in Fremont, has left Tesla after more than eight years. Bate is an experienced production manager'and is completely changing industries. Tesla's Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering leaves the company Benjamin…...
Changan band Oshan adopts CATL sodium-ion batteries
3+ day, 21+ min ago (509+ words) Changan band Oshan adopts CATL sodium-ion batteries'electrive.com Changan band Oshan adopts CATL sodium-ion batteries Shortly after CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles, the battery manufacturer has now begun implementing its Na-ion batteries in passenger cars. The…...
Thailand: Sharge to establish nationwide charging network for Grab
3+ day, 55+ min ago (317+ words) Thai EV charging service provider Sharge has partnered with Grab to build a dedicated charging network for the company. It plans to invest over 400 million baht (around 10.7 million euros) in the project. Sharge will initially set up three charging stations…...
California: Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils hydrogen buses and fuelling station
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (440+ words) California: Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils hydrogen buses and fuelling station'electrive.com California: Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils hydrogen buses and fuelling station The Victor Valley Transit Authority has introduced 13 hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fuelling station…...
Nio launches sales of its electric cars in Hungary
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (209+ words) Nio, a Chinese manufacturer of premium electric vehicles, is advancing its planned expansion into additional European countries and has now launched sales in Hungary. Together with the local trade group AutoWallis, Nio has opened a showroom in Budapest. In mid-2025, Nio…...