Europe Leans On Asia For ‘Homegrown’ EV Batteries
Europe’s drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as investors shy away from giving startups sufficient funding to challenge the Asian companies that dominate the market. With the notable exception of Sweden’s Northvolt, some startups…
Geely’s Zeekr Plans Electric Vehicle Sales In Europe In 2023
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s (GEELY.UL) premium electric car business plans to sell the first electric vehicle produced under the Zeekr brand in Europe next year, Zeekr’s CEO said. Zeekr joins a growing list of Chinese automakers looking to launch…
Europe Confirms Petrol, Diesel Ban For 2035 – EV Future
The European Union (EU) has reached a deal for the effective banning of combustion-engined cars and vans from 2035, Automotive News Europe reports, with the agreement of the EU’s three key institutions, the executive arm, the parliament and its member…
Mullen Announces The I-GO — €12,111 Mini EV For Europe
The success of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is an example of market-creating innovation. The Wuling Mini EV has created a new and exciting market in China. Several firms are also ramping up production of vehicles in this segment, while…
European Union Bans Sale of New ICE Vehicles From 2035
The European Union announces measures that effectively ban the sale of new internal-combustion-engine passenger vehicles and light-commercial vehicles across the 27-nation bloc from 2035. In an agreement between members of the European Parliament, European Commission and negotiators from European Union…
Ford Moves Forward Plans To Convert German Plant
Ford is apparently planning to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles in Europe. According to reports in German and UK media, production of the internal combustion Fiesta small car in Cologne will end at the end of June 2023, a…
Can EV battery Swapping Work In Europe?
Chinese electric car giant Nio recently announced plans to expand its operations and bring its fleet of electric models to Europe, including the UK. Nio co-founder Lihong Qin confirmed that after rolling out its ET5, ET7 and EL8 electric cars…
European Parliament Targets One EV Charging Station Every 60km By 2026
The European Parliament has agreed on binding minimum targets for zero-emissions infrastructure as part of the Fit for 55 packages. This latest Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) decision promises to spur the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging points and…
Renault Is Bringing Mini-EVs To Europe Via Its Mobilize Brand
If there’s one big problem with electric vehicles, it’s that they’re big and expensive. For a lot of people, the only EVs they can afford are used and clean — but those usually cost just as much as the cheapest…
China Starts Shipping Electric Vehicles To Europe
For some, it would be a dream car. 653 horsepower. Zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.9 seconds. All-electric, all-wheel drive with a range of 500-700 kilometers (310-434 miles) depending on battery capacity. Base price €69,900 ($68,200). It is…
