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Small businesses could save €14,000 per van by going electric, says economics think-tank
Small businesses could save €14,000 per van by going electric, says economics think-tank
According to the study, electric vans more than pay for themselves within three years – a common finance plan length – through lower running costs. This lower total cost of operation stands to benefit small businesses as they begin to recognise the advantages of electric vans and follow in the footsteps of better-resourced large fleets by adopting electrified vehicles.
World premiere of the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser
World premiere of the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser
The Urban Cruiser will be offered with two battery packs and the option of front or all-wheel drive. Both use lithium-iron phosphate technology, with the benefit of durability, safety and reduced cost. Acceleration is prompt and linear, both from start-off and at overtaking speeds.
Electric rally partnership: Opel and ADAC head into fifth season
Electric rally partnership: Opel and ADAC head into fifth season
Ever since the 2021 season, the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” has been proving that electric rally sport is not only dynamic and fascinating, but also sustainable and divers. When the participants face each other in the world’s first electric rally one-make cup in their near-production, 100 kW (136 hp) Opel Corsa Rally Electric, exciting competitions are guaranteed. A recipe for success that is now entering the next round. Because Opel and the ADAC are sending a clear signal and hosting the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup for the fifth time in 2025.
Stellantis and CATL to invest up to €4.1 billion in joint venture for large-scale LFP battery plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL to invest up to €4.1 billion in joint venture for large-scale LFP battery plant in Spain
Stellantis is employing a dual-chemistry approach – lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) – to serve all customers and exploring innovative battery cell and pack technologies. Stellantis is on track to becoming a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, all scopes included, with single-digit percentage compensation of remaining emissions.
Leapmotor C10 crowned by Euro NCAP with prestigious 5-star rating
Leapmotor C10 crowned by Euro NCAP with prestigious 5-star rating
The European institution awarded the model a score of 89 percent for adult protection, 85 percent for child protection, 77 percent for vulnerable road users, and 76 percent for driving aids. The outstanding result reflects careful engineering design and rigorous safety testing throughout the vehicle genesis. In addition to first-class safety systems, Leapmotor C10 boasts premium equipment and a best-in-class driving experience.
EVE Energy unveils comprehensive solutions for construction machinery at Shanghai Bauma 2024
EVE Energy unveils comprehensive solutions for construction machinery at Shanghai Bauma 2024
For heavy-duty trucks and mining trucks, EVE Energy introduced the H3E Platform, utilizing the CTP (Cell to Pack) module-free solution and full-field foaming technology to elevate system packaging efficiency and enhance the structural strength reliability of the battery system. These batteries can be mounted at the back or side, supporting charging and swapping. The unique dual-pile with four-gun charging can boost the charging efficiency for large-capacity products such as heavy-duty truck and mining truck, which can larger cut charging time and enhance operations.
Electric Ford Puma Gen-E ready to pounce
Electric Ford Puma Gen-E ready to pounce
A new electric powertrain supercharges the Puma driving experience and delivers exceptional efficiency of 13.1 kWh/100 km. Puma Gen-E offers up to 376 km on a full charge so that long journeys are well within reach, while up to 523 km of city range 2 means days of charge-free urban trips. Connected to a fast charger, a 10-80 per cent charge takes approximately 23 minutes, while seamless acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and quicker steering response delivers the essence of Puma ST in electric form.
LG Energy Solution and GM to jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology
LG Energy Solution and GM to jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology
Under this new definitive agreement, the companies will jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology and affiliated chemistries, and once the partnership comes to fruition, the prismatic cell technology developed under the agreement will power future GM electric vehicles (EV).
EVE Energy attended meetup Asia 2024 to jointly promote telecom ESS development
EVE Energy attended meetup Asia 2024 to jointly promote telecom ESS development
In the context of problems such as difficult deployment, short power supply distances, and susceptibility to theft faced by traditional lead-acid batteries, EVE Energy has launched the EVE-48V-TES100 intelligent lithium battery product, featuring self-developed LFP cells and an intelligent BMS. This product, designed for optimization, supports long-distance power supply and can be connected in parallel with up to 32 battery packs to meet the needs of infrastructure expansion. Meanwhile, EVE-48V-TES100 is equipped with a gyroscope and GPS positioning function to realize anti-theft protection. It can be safely utilized with various types of batteries such as lead-acid batteries and used lithium batteries, simplifying battery management in base stations and enabling effective resource utilization.
GM and LG Energy Solution extend battery technology partnership
GM and LG Energy Solution extend battery technology partnership
Prismatic cells feature a flat, rectangular shape with a rigid enclosure, which allows for space-efficient packaging within battery modules and packs. That approach can reduce EV weight and cost, while simplifying manufacturing by reducing the number of modules and mechanical components. LG Energy Solution has both experience with prismatic cell production and an extensive patent portfolio on battery design and manufacturing technologies, including packaging. 
Honda unveils demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries in Japan
Honda unveils demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries in Japan
When conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on the demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to the electrified models introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s.
BYD introduces sporty BYD SEALION 7 to European market
BYD introduces sporty BYD SEALION 7 to European market
The BYD SEALION 7 is the seventh pure-electric car to be launched by BYD in Europe, and the fourth model in the Ocean Series, after the DOLPHIN, SEAL and SEAL U. With an overall length of 4,830 mm and a wheelbase of 2,930 mm, up to 502km of WLTP range and stunning performance (a top speed of 215 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time as low as 4.5 seconds), the BYD SEALION 7 perfectly matches the needs of tech-savvy European customers searching for a sporty family car with impeccable environmental credentials.