Electric Vehicles
‘THE COMPETENCE CENTER OF BMW’S BATTERY CELL’ A Glimpse into the Future BMW Group is making strides in electric vehicle technology with the establishment of the Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf. This advanced facility is dedicated to creating premium battery cells that will power their upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicle models from 2025. BMW…
Toyota has revealed two all-new concepts at the Japan Mobility Show that preview both the car maker’s next-generation design language, and its intention to become a real player when it comes to EVs. Having been left behind by Tesla and Chinese brands like BYD when it comes to EV acceleration, the Japanese giant needs to…
A tiny piece of the future began rolling off the production line in Parsdorf earlier this week: 95 millimetres tall, cylinder-shaped, with a diameter of 46 millimetres. These are the new battery cell samples – like those that will be used in the models of the Neue Klasse from 2025 onwards – being produced at…
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located…
The 2023 Tokyo auto show was chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese…
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that its state-of-the-art plant in Nitra, Slovakia, will produce electric vehicles as part of the company’s Reimagine Strategy that will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030. Announcing the news on the Slovakian plant’s fifth anniversary, Executive Director of Industrial Operations Barbara Bergmeier hailed the incredible success of the…
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located…
The XPENG P7 has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in the programme’s most stringent testing yet. Euro NCAP tests represent the European gold standard for comprehensive automotive safety testing, and its updated 2023 protocols add even more complex safety scenarios than before. “Receiving a five-star rating from Euro NCAP demonstrates our…
In the bustling streets of India, a new kind of car revolution is happening quietly. It’s a green and pocket-friendly revolution. Imagine driving through the city in a car that’s good for the environment and easy on your wallet. We’re here to explore the best electric cars in India that cost less than 10 lakh…
bp announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the US, while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots. The introduction…
