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SSAB Partners with Trelleborg to Supply Fossil-Free Steel for Noise-Reducing Brake Pads in Electric Vehicles

Posted on 19, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has entered into an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for the production of brake pad shims, crucial in reducing noise, especially in electric vehicles. This partnership responds to the increasing demand … Read the full press release →

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European SOLiDIFY Project Develops Advanced Lithium-Metal Solid-State Battery for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The SOLiDIFY consortium, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 Wh/L, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative “liquid-to-solid” electrolyte battery, produced at Belgium’s EnergyVille lab, offers … Read the full press release →

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Henkel and 4JET Launch Loctite LASER-FIT: A Breakthrough in Quiet Tire Technology for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and 4JET have unveiled a new technology called Loctite LASER-FIT, designed to produce ultra-quiet tires specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative process integrates acoustic foam directly into the tire during manufacturing, significantly reducing both production costs … Read the full press release →

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EU Backs Finland’s Keliber Project with €150 Million to Strengthen Lithium Supply for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 24, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release →

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Plenitude to Power Electric Vehicles and Celebrate Youth at La Vuelta 24

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni, will sponsor La Vuelta 24 for the third year, providing energy for the race’s electric vehicles and sponsoring the “Maillot Blanco” for the best young cyclist. They will also launch a community-focused initiative, … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Partners with Xiaomi EV to Supply Silicon Carbide Power Modules for SU7 Electric Vehicles

Posted on 6, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG, a semiconductor leader, will provide silicon carbide (SiC) power modules and bare die products to Xiaomi EV for its SU7 electric vehicles until 2027. Infineon’s CoolSiC-based power modules offer superior performance, driving dynamics, and lifetime … Read the full press release →

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Breakthrough in Capacitor Technology Paves the Way for More Efficient Medical Devices and Electric Vehicles

Posted on 25, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a groundbreaking design strategy to enhance the efficiency, storage capacity, and durability of capacitors used in critical applications like pacemakers, defibrillators, radar technology, and electric vehicles. Led by Dr. Minh … Read the full press release →

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Volvo Group and Renault Group Launch Flexis SAS for Next-Gen Electric Vehicles

Posted on 23, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, Volvo Group and Renault Group have officially launched Flexis SAS, a new company based in France dedicated to developing the next generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles for urban logistics. With … Read the full press release →

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Rion-Antirrion Bridge Introduces Special E-Pass for Electric Vehicles, Marks 20th Anniversary with 34% Discount

Posted on 14, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In a pioneering move for Greece’s road infrastructure, the Rion-Antirrion bridge, operated by Gefyra, a subsidiary of VINCI Highways, unveils a special e-pass exclusively for electric vehicles, effective from February 1st, 2024. As part of VINCI Highways’ commitment … Read the full press release →

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Hydro Extrusions Partners with Watt Electric Vehicles to Deliver Low-Carbon Aluminum for Innovative Electric Commercial Vehicle

Posted on 16, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Extrusions, a leading aluminum manufacturer, has joined forces with UK startup Watt Electric Vehicles (WEVC) to supply recycled, low-carbon aluminum extrusions for WEVC’s upcoming electric commercial vehicle, the eCV1. This collaboration aims to reduce the vehicle’s weight … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Surpasses 1,000 High-Power Chargers for Electric Vehicles in France, Becomes No.1 in Ultra-Fast Charging

Posted on 7, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has achieved a significant milestone in electric mobility by installing and operating over 1,000 high-power chargers (HPC) for electric vehicles across France, making it the leading player in ultra-fast charging on the country’s motorways and expressways. As … Read the full press release →

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Scania Inaugurates Battery Assembly Plant for Serial Production of Premium Electric Vehicles

Posted on 6, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Scania has celebrated the inauguration of its battery assembly plant at its headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, marking a significant milestone for the company. This plant’s operations will facilitate the serial production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles. The battery … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall Secures Major Contract for Lightweight Structural Parts in Premium Electric Vehicles

Posted on 18, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a technology enterprise, has secured a significant automobile industry order in the low three-digit million euro range for manufacturing structural parts. These highly complex parts, produced using a complex casting process, will be used in a premium … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE Vianeo and Siemens Collaborate to Deploy Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on French Highway Networks

Posted on 12, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE Vianeo, in collaboration with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, is deploying advanced electric vehicle charging stations on the networks of SANEF, APRR, AREA, and VINCI Autoroutes in France. The charging stations offer modular power from 160 kW to 300 … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall Introduces Compact Heat Pump Solution to Optimize Climate Control in Electric Vehicles

Posted on 19, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading provider of automotive solutions, has introduced a plug and play heat pump designed to enhance thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs). The compact and preassembled heat pump offers efficient climate control in the passenger compartment … Read the full press release →

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Advancing E-Mobility: MAHLE Modernizes Stuttgart Wind Tunnel with Fast Charging System for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 8, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has upgraded its facility in Stuttgart with a direct current fast charging system for electric vehicles. The system allows the company to test the effects of fast charging on Li-ion batteries in a variety of climatic conditions, … Read the full press release →

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ZF’s Innovative Heated Seat Belt Increases Range of Electric Vehicles in Cold Conditions

Posted on 5, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ALFDORF, Germany, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF, a German car parts supplier and the world’s leading supplier of automotive cameras, has announced it developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles that aims to improve the energy … Read the full press release →

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Enel’s innovation and digital arm Enel X partners with Arrival Ltd, an equitable electric vehicles manufacturer, over testing of a zero-emission battery electric bus in Italy

Posted on 17, June 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME/ LONDON, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. (BIT: ENEL), an Italian multinational manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas, has announced that Enel X, its innovation and digital arm, will be partnering with Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL), pioneer … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall and its joint venture in China to deliver millions of transmission housings for a world-leading maker of electric vehicles

Posted on 23, May 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 23-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced a major order for the supply of millions of transmission housings for a world-leading maker … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall’s InCharge part of a pilot test in Gothenburg, Sweden for wireless charging of electric vehicles

Posted on 3, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that its automated charging and payment solution InCharge is part of a pilot test that involves fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge taxis in Gothenburg, … Read the full press release →

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Continental Engineering Services and startup Volterio, world’s first fully automatic charging solution, to work on the development of an intelligent charging robot for electric vehicles

Posted on 26, January 2022 by

Innovative technology for automatic charging is simple and convenient First near-production charging robot systems planned for 2022 Charging robots initially for use in private garages – later also in public areas (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA AUTO to use wool combined with recycled polyester for the seat covers of all of its ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric vehicles

Posted on 25, January 2022 by

ŠKODA AUTO consistently focuses on sustainability along the entire value chain Car manufacturer works with suppliers and the scientific community on innovative materials which are then used in series production Video reveals how the seat covers for the ENYAQ iV … Read the full press release →

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Electric mobility: TotalEnergies to equip its motorway and expressway service stations with high-power charge points for electric vehicles

Posted on 28, October 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it will invest €200 million to add high-power charge points for electric vehicles to its more than 150 motorway and expressway … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s strong position in the segment of tires for all-electric vehicles has been underscored by Porsche Taycan approval

Posted on 24, September 2021 by

Porsche Taycan available with Continental summer, winter and all-season tires Original equipment approvals for PremiumContact 6, WinterContact TS 860 S and ProContact RX tires Continental Supplies Tires for Six of the Ten Most Successful Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release →

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IVECO and Nikola to deliver up to 25 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEV) to Hamburg Port Authority in 2022

Posted on 16, September 2021 by

On the occasion of the Nikola Iveco Europe joint-venture manufacturing facility opening in Ulm, Germany, the parties announced an accord to collaborate on the testing and subsequent implementation of heavy-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure at the Port of Hamburg … Read the full press release →

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Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen: We need significantly more charging points in Germany and Europe if electric vehicles are to establish themselves quickly

Posted on 30, December 2020 by

Over 1,200 charging points already in operation at German sites Some 750 new charging points to be installed in 2021, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power Thomas Ulbrich: “We need significantly more charging … Read the full press release →

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Cebr’s study for FairFuel UK: forcing people to use electric vehicles would make car ownership unaffordable for the poorest

Posted on 23, November 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), one of the UK’s leading economics consultancies, has released its commentary on UK Gov’s green agenda which has started to emerge in a series of … Read the full press release →

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Total, Groupe PSA tie up to launch battery manufacturing plant for electric vehicles in Europe

Posted on 31, January 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 31-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total, through its affiliate Saft, intends to establish a joint venture with Groupe PSA/Opel called the Automotive Cell Company (AAC). The joint venture will develop an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in Europe. … Read the full press release →

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20,000 new charging points for electric vehicles to be provided by Total in Netherlands

Posted on 22, January 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 22-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total has entered into an agreement in which the oil and gas company will install and operate 20,000 new public charging points in the three provinces of The Netherlands, namely North-Holland, Flevoland, and … Read the full press release →

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Breakthrough Results with High-Power Laser Technology will Transform Electric Vehicles

Posted on 30, December 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) TAMPERE, Finland, 30-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The northern lights are shining extra-bright in Tampere Finland this month as a major step forward in amplifying the power of lasers was achieved. For the first time a laser using similar … Read the full press release →

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400,000 electric vehicles to be equipped with NORMA Group thermal management line systems by 2025

Posted on 24, September 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MAINTAL, 24-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group develops line systems for thermal management of battery units for a leading battery manufacturer. The systems will be used in up to 400,000 electric vehicles of a major international automobile manufacturer … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE and Arval launch new green transport offer that aims to simplify access to electric vehicles

Posted on 17, December 2018 by

La Défense, France, 17-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE, the global energy company and major player in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, and Arval, the global specialist in corporate vehicle fleet leasing, have announced the launch of a new green transport offer … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen world premieres modular electric drive matrix (MEB): a technology platform developed specifically for electric vehicles

Posted on 19, September 2018 by

Brand announces attractive electric vehicles at affordable prices World premiere of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) in Dresden: newly developed technology platform will be the key to the “electric car for all” Brand Board Member for E-Mobility Thomas Ulbrich: … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group China, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. and SEAT to establish new R&D center on developing electric vehicles, connectivity and autonomous driving technologies

Posted on 10, July 2018 by

Volkswagen Group China, the car company JAC and SEAT will together set up a new R&D center for developing electric vehicles, connectivity and autonomous driving technologies by 2021; launch of a competitive BEV platform in planning SEAT to become a … Read the full press release →

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U.K. home delivery business Milk & More orders 200 electric vehicles from Deutsche Post subsidiary StreetScooter

Posted on 28, May 2018 by

Milk deliveries are set to become quieter and more environmentally friendly BONN/LONDON, 28-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — What do the British milkman and the German mail carrier have in common? Answer: Both are an institution in their respective countries, and both … Read the full press release →

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Renault Trucks to launch range of electric vehicles in 2019

Posted on 2, February 2018 by

Renault Trucks, part of Volvo Group, has announced that it will launch a range of electric vehicles in 2019. This range capitalizes on the experience gleaned from ten years of testing electric trucks in real-life conditions with its customers. These … Read the full press release →

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LeasePlan Poland to deliver 150 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles for the car-sharing programme of the city of Wroclaw in Poland

Posted on 24, October 2017 by

WROCLAW, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On October 17, LeasePlan Poland announced it will deliver 150 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles to the car-sharing programme of the city of Wroclaw, Poland, by the end of 2017. The cars will be available for public … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen AG and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile sign MoU for joint development of all-electric vehicles in China

Posted on 8, September 2016 by

Memorandum of understanding on long-term partnership for joint development of innovative battery-powered electric vehicles in China Discussions on the establishment of a new joint venture company have started Zero-emission mobility solutions crucial for the sustainable development of China’s environment and … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen AG works on an automated direct-current charging system – so-called automated e-filling station “e-smartConnect” – for the next generation of electric vehicles

Posted on 15, July 2015 by

Automated direct-current charging with robot assistance Intelligent combination with automated parking (Valet Parking) High-capacity traction batteries enable a range of 500 km Wolfsburg, 15-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG is once again underscoring the leading role it plays in electric and automated … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer researchers developed prototype software to show grid operators how many electric vehicles can be connected to their local grid

Posted on 3, April 2015 by

MUNICH, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The success of electric vehicle networks depends on economical vehicles – and efficient power grids. Existing power lines were not designed for the loads generated by electric vehicles. Fraunhofer researchers have developed prototype software to … Read the full press release →

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