The CATL TECTRANS - Bus Edition is a cutting-edge battery solution for long-distance passenger transport, featuring an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg, the highest for LFP chemistry used in bus applications. Its compact design offers long-range capabilities and low energy consumption, enhancing vehicle layout flexibility. The advanced thermal management system maintains optimal performance across various climates, reducing internal temperature disparity by 50% and ensuring longevity even in extreme conditions.

For the Long-Range versions, PEUGEOT introduces a 230 hp/170 kW powertrain with a high-capacity battery offering up to 700 KM (E-3008) or 668 KM (E-5008) of range in the WLTP combined cycle. This new powertrain joins the E-3008 and E-5008 range alongside the 210 hp/157 kW powertrain, which offers up to 527 km (E-3008) or 502 km (E-5008) of range.

The Kia EV9 has won the highly coveted Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) presented by the International Designers Society of America (IDSA).

he architecture can integrate a particularly flat battery pack with a battery capacity of up to 98 kWh. In this way, the new Grandland Electric will in future drive up to around 700 kilometres locally emissions-free without stopping to charge (WLTP1). And the highly efficient heat pump which comes as standard has a positive effect on the range when temperatures drop.

Euro NCAP’s five-star safety rating sets the benchmark for vehicle safety in Europe, offering a comprehensive evaluation of how well cars protect occupants and road users in crash scenarios. Through rigorous, real-world crash simulations and other tests, Euro NCAP assesses critical safety areas such as occupant protection, Euro NCAP assesses critical safety areas such as occupant protection, road user safety, and advanced driver assistance systems. The rating system evolves with technological advancements, guiding consumers in making informed choices and driving manufacturers to prioritize safety in their vehicle designs.

With an exceptionally low Cd value of 0.21, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is the most aerodynamic Audi of all time and leads the entire VW Group in its segment in terms of aerodynamics. The A6 Avant e-tron also achieves an excellent Cd value of 0.24, placing it at the top of its body segment. Aerodynamics developers Andreas Lauterbach and Matteo Ghelfi and wheel designer Andreas Valencia Pollex explain how they achieved the record value with meticulous attention to detail.

StoreDot, the pioneer in extreme fast charging (XFC) silicon battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), announces that its prismatic battery cell charges from 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes without compromising on the battery’s health and range, solving the charging speed challenge. StoreDot’s battery addresses the main barrier to mass EV adoption by eliminating charging anxiety and is available for immediate integration by OEMs.

TATA.ev has been passing on the benefits of localization and technology improvements to customers, and has been able to bring ICE price parity with Curvv.ev launched last month. With this special offer, TATA.ev is bringing the prices of the best-selling Nexon.ev on par with ICE models as well for a limited time. In addition, festive offers on Punch.ev and Tiago.ev have also brought their prices closer to that of their ICE counterparts. Apart from these irresistible prices, customers will stand to enjoy extremely low running costs, silent and easy drives plus features from two segments above.

Geely has evolved from simply exporting from China to the world to developing vehicles through global collaboration, aiming to provide users with the most advanced, high-quality products and experiences available.The accessibility and popularity of Geely’s high-value electrified products are helping markets worldwide achieve their ambitions for rapid electrification.

The 4680, a revolutionary cell format of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), offers substantial improvements over the conventional 2170 cells. These new cells possess five times the capacity of the 2170 cell. This not only extends the driving range of EVs, but also reduces the number of cells required for the same battery pack capacity. This results in a more efficient battery pack assembly process and ultimately lowers the cost of EVs, making them more affordable to a wider market.

At the RE+ exhibition, visitors can also check out SAMSUNG SDI’s LFP battery for ESS as well as efforts for ESG management, including its commitment to the RE100 initiative, achievement of a carbon footprint label from Carbon Trust and efforts to recycle used batteries.

August saw plugin EVs take 20.6% share in Germany, down from (an outlier) 37.0% share YoY. BEVs are now around the level they were in 2022, but PHEV share has halved since then. Overall auto volume was 197,322 units, down some 28% YoY, and far below 2015–2019 seasonal norms (~273,000 units). The bestselling BEV in August was the Tesla Model Y. The August auto market saw combined EVs take 20.6% share in Germany, with full electric vehicles (BEVs) at 13.7% share and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) at 6.9%. These compare with (anomalous) YoY figures of 37.0% combined, 31.7% BEV and 5.3% PHEV. The August 2023 market was distorted by a huge pull-forward of BEV sales ahead of the incentive cancellation for commercial buyers from September.