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Tesla

Barcelona Metro Pioneers Revolutionary EV Charging System Using Regenerative Braking Energy

In an innovative approach to urban EV charging infrastructure, Barcelona’s metro system has implemented a groundbreaking solution that harnesses regenerative braking energy from subway trains to power electric vehicle charging stations at street level, reports the AP. The MetroCharge project, deployed across 16 subway stations, captures kinetic energy from braking trains and redirects it through…

Haye KestelooDec 18

Elon Musk

Trump Transition Team Proposes Major Overhaul of U.S. EV Policy

A newly revealed policy document from Donald Trump’s transition team outlines sweeping changes to U.S. electric vehicle policy that would dramatically reshape the automotive industry’s electrification efforts. The proposed changes would redirect federal EV incentives toward battery production and national security priorities while rolling back emissions standards and charging infrastructure invest

Haye KestelooDec 16

Semi

Chinese EV Truck Makers Face Global Expansion Hurdles Despite Domestic Dominance

Chinese electric truck manufacturers are leveraging their established EV supply chain advantages to dominate the nascent electric trucking sector, capturing 70% of global sales in 2023 despite electric trucks representing less than 1% of worldwide truck sales. However, this expansion faces mounting challenges from international tariffs and lingering quality perceptions, reports AFP. The strategy m

Haye KestelooDec 15

Chinese EV Makers Defy EU Tariffs at Paris Auto Show

China

Global EV Sales Hit New Record as China Dominates Market Share

The global electric vehicle market reached another milestone in November 2024, with sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles climbing 32.3% year-over-year to 1.83 million units, marking the third consecutive record month according to data from market research firm Rho Motion, reports Reuters. China’s dominance in the EV sector continues to reshape the global…

Haye KestelooDec 12

Nissan

Nissan Overhauls Leadership, Taps Americas Chief Papin as New CFO Amid Turnaround Efforts

Nissan Motor Corporation has appointed Jeremie Papin, its Americas operations chief, as the new Chief Financial Officer in a sweeping management reorganization aimed at reversing the automaker’s declining fortunes. The announcement, made Thursday in the United States, comes as Nissan grapples with significant challenges in the North American market where it faces intense competition from…

Haye KestelooDec 12

Tesla

Stark VARG EX: Redefining Electric Enduro Performance

Stark Future has officially unveiled the Stark VARG EX, a high-performance electric enduro motorcycle designed to bridge the gap between off-road thrills and road-legal versatility. Following the success of their motocross-focused VARG model, the VARG EX introduces key upgrades that target both enthusiasts and urban riders. The EX marks Stark Future’s first road-legal motorcycle, pushing…

Haye KestelooDec 10

Tesla

European EV Battery Champion Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy Amid Cash Crisis

Swedish EV battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, with only enough cash to keep operations running for about a week, according to Reuters. Financial Struggles Hit Hard The company, which produces battery cells for electric vehicles, is facing a severe liquidity crisis with just $30 million in cash…

Haye KestelooNov 22

EV Giant Nio Plans Drastic Job Reductions Amid Rivalry

NIO

Nio Faces Headwinds as China’s EV Price War Intensifies

Premium EV maker Nio reported disappointing third-quarter results as intense price competition in China’s electric vehicle market continues to squeeze margins and impact sales targets, reports Bloomberg. Revenue Growth Overshadowed by Losses The Chinese automaker posted revenue of 18.7 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) in Q3 2023 after delivering 61,855 vehicles, falling short of analyst expectations.…

Haye KestelooNov 20

Europe

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