73% Of xEV Battery Nickel Deployment Falls On China, U.S. & Japan
Currently, the long-range BEVs use lithium-ion cells mostly with nickel-based cathodes. Nickel has become the major substance of modern xEV (BEV/PHEV/HEV) batteries and according to Adamas Intelligence, its usage increased in May by 57% year-over-year. The further analysis reveals that 73% of battery…
Seat’s Cupra Teases High-Performance EV
Seat’s Cupra performance brand will preview its first full-electric car with a concept to be unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show in September. Cupra’s teaser image of the concept shows a coupe-like SUV with five doors. In a news release…
Tesla To Be More Competitive In Europe With Upcoming Car Tax Policy Update
Tesla’s Model 3 push in Europe could see a notable boost, thanks to a potential policy update that would abolish import duties on American cars entering the region. The potential update was related by German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier to…
eMotorwerks Finally Rebrands To Enel X
Enel X has integrated its US-based electric vehicle charging solution subsidiary eMotorwerks into the Enel brand. In addition, Enel X is now making available its new EV charging app Juicepass to consumers in North America. The development expands Enel X’s energy…
EV Fever Strikes American Muscle Bike-Maker, Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson has joined in on the Electric Vehicle fever that has taken the world by storm in the last few years. Harley being Harley though has done it in grand fashion. It has come up with its own Electric…
Tesla May Have Bad Taste In Other Regions, Not In China
China has welcomed Tesla with open arms, the latest reports revealed. While the American electric vehicle (EV) firm has been flagged with reports that its cars were burning up, the Chinese market continues to support the company for several reasons….
Kinetic Engineering To Develop Axles And Gearboxes For The EV Market
Kinetic Engineering announced its contribution to the Indian government’s vision of promoting electric vehicles (EV) in India. Kinetic shall utilize its strong technical knowledge, vast manufacturing experience and vertically integrated inhouse capabilities to provide high-quality systems and components to its…
These Chinese EV Makers Are Eyeing The US And Europe Even As They Struggle At Home
At least six Chinese electric car makers say they’re determined to begin sales in Europe and the US this year or the next, but some of them barely have a presence at home, making those plans appear far-fetched. Declining Auto…
5 Electric Bike Startups Leading India’s Switch To Clean Fuel
Despite the continued domination of fossil-fuel guzzling vehicles on Indian roads, the past five years have seen a significant push toward electric automobiles. More than manufacturers and the government, that push is coming from consumers, particularly in the electric vehicle…
Hyundai’s Kona Receives 120 Confirmed Bookings In 10 Days
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest vehicle manufacturer, received 120 confirmed bookings for its electric sports utility vehicle Kona, launched earlier this month. The company also received 10,000 requests for test drive from potential customers in an indication…
