UK: Plug-in Pledge Raises EV Uptake Forecast
Two years after launching the Plug-in Pledge in the UK, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has updated its forecasts for the uptake of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The speed with which road transport is decarbonising has…
Renault Electric SUV Riles Unions In France
Renault unions are raising hackles about the French carmaker producing a new electric mini-SUV in China and selling it in Europe, a clash that could become more common given how many companies have similar plans. Labor groups are assailing Renault…
India’s EESL To Invest $5 Million In Thailand’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
India’s Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) would invest in SWAG EV, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in Thailand, in a bid to drive convergence – an emerging concept bringing together electric mobility, renewable energy, and carbon finance. SWAG is an…
Ideanomics Invests In California-Based e-Tractor Company Solectrac
Ideanomics announced that it has acquired 15% of California-based Solectrac, Inc. for the consideration of $1.3 million. Solectrac develops, assembles and distributes 100% battery-powered electric tractors—an alternative to diesel tractors—for agriculture and utility operations. With this investment in Solectrac, Ideanomics…
LG Chem To Expand EV Batteries In Europe And North America
The South Korea-based organisation anticipates a further increase in its battery sales and profit during the fourth quarter after posting record quarterly earnings due to the surging demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In a press release, Dong Seok Cha,…
Tesla Will Leave ‘Skateboard’ Behind & Move To Structural Battery Packs
Tesla’s first vehicle wasn’t a ground-up electric car. In fact, the original Tesla Roadster was essentially a gas car converted to electric. As we’ve said time and time again, this isn’t the best way to do it. We’ve seen many…
Tesla Captures Almost 80% Of South Korean Imported EV Market
Korean media reports that during the first nine months of this year, Tesla sold in South Korea 10,518 electric cars, which is a dominant number in the imported EV segment – over 79%. The total number is 13,261, and only…
Industrial Segment Of Global Lithium-Ion Battery Market Could Exceed $24 Billion By 2027
The lithium-ion batteries have become intertwined with all facets of modern life. The lithium-ion battery is used in electronic devices such as smartphones, power tools, digital cameras and especially in the ever growing Electric Vehicle (EV) marketplace. Hence, the demand…
GM Reveals $2B Investment, Moves GMC Acadia Production To Lansing Delta Twp. Assembly
General Motors said it is investing $2 billion in six U.S. assembly plants and will be converting its Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly plant to become the company’s third factory to build electric vehicles. As part of that, GM said it…
Spiffy Expands Services Into EV Charging
Just two weeks after announcing partnerships to help with vehicle lifecycle needs like trade-in valuations, insurance and warranty/repairs, the company has lined up another collaboration; this time aiming to solve a pain point in the electric-vehicle space. Spiffy said it…
