Electric bikes with mid-drive motors are more efficient than their counterparts with hub-motors. They used to be extremely expensive, but not anymore…

The resulting LMB prototype, while exhibiting the same CE as the previous iteration, doubles the cycle life to 483 cycles, and can be adopted in new designs with an energy density over 500 Wh/kg. This breakthrough initiates a paradigm shift for developing batteries that are both energy-dense and built to last.

The EV3 was assessed in four categories and performed to a high standard throughout the test process. The vehicle achieved 83% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users including pedestrians (77% without DriveWise ADAS pack), and 78% in the ‘safety assist’ category (67% without DriveWise ADAS pack). The DriveWise ADAS Pack* uses a combination of cameras and radars to detect hazardous situations and assist the driver with safe driving and manoeuvring.

Urban life demands flexibility, and Leapmotor T03 delivers it in spades. Whether you’re navigating tight parking spots or packing for a weekend escape, this vehicle adapts to your needs with ease.

Available for the first time as a fully-electric model, All-New MICRA offers worry-free EV driving that’s perfect for daily life. Available in two battery options – 40kWh and 52kWh – the model offers significant power and range for an urban car.

Battery engineers at GM and LG Energy Solution have developed a new LMR prismatic battery cell that unlocks 33% higher energy density compared to the best-performing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based cells – at a comparable cost.

The composition of LMR cells is much different – around 35% nickel, 65% manganese, and virtually no cobalt. Here’s why that matters: manganese is cheaper and more plentiful than either nickel or cobalt. The material in these cells is much less expensive. The chemistry also lends itself well to larger cell sizes, which further reduces system cost, with fewer connective and structural elements in a battery pack.

At this year’s ees Europe exhibition, LG Energy Solution is introducing its next-generation grid-scale LFP ESS product – a highly integrated DC System built into a 20-foot container and made entirely in Europe, from cell to system. The solution applies the JF2S cell produced at LG Energy solution’s Wroclaw facility, offering 2.7-times more energy compared to the previous JF1 cell, along with an ultra-long lifespan of up to 15,000 cycles.

At the beginning of 2024, PEUGEOT became the first European manufacturer to offer coverage of up to 8 years/160,000 km on its 100% electric models. This programme demonstrated PEUGEOT’s confidence in the quality and reliability of its 100% electric vehicles, as well as the brand’s determination to encourage its customers to transition to more sustainable mobility.

Media representatives from around the world had the opportunity to take exclusive first test drives with the new B10 compact SUV, which is currently being launched in China and will also be available at dealerships in Europe later this year, as well as a tour of the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua.

In 2024, 204,000 vehicles were produced in Zwickau. Since Volkswagen took over the site in 1990, more than seven million vehicles have left the factory halls. With the start of production of electric vehicles, Zwickau took on a key role in the Volkswagen Group: For the first time, a large car factory was completely converted to electric mobility at a cost of 1.2 billion euros. The bodies for the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus are also manufactured in Zwickau.

For business users working primarily in urban areas, the standard range battery uses LFP (lithium Iron phosphate) technology, free of rare metals such as cobalt and nickel for a competitive offer in terms of price and autonomy, with nearly 350 km WLTP (on Trafic), which meets the needs of many professionals. Alongside their comfortable and versatile range, the batteries also gain the new 800V fast-charging technology, making everyday organisation easier for business users. A first for Renault vehicles!