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BMW is taking a big step towards a more sustainable future by partnering with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion battery packs from its electrified vehicles. This move is part of BMW’s broader strategy to create a closed-loop supply chain for its EVs, starting with its sixth-generation powertrain that will debut in the Neue Klasse, according…
New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth consecutive month of falling EV sales, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).…
In a groundbreaking update to their 2019 analysis, Geotab has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) batteries are degrading at an average rate of 1.8% per year, down from 2.3% in 2019. This significant improvement means that EV batteries could last 20 years or more, providing fleet operators and managers with increased confidence in transitioning to…
Tesla continues to grow its charging infrastructure, announcing a new Supercharger station in Rockaway, New Jersey. The news was shared by the Tesla Charging account on X (formerly Twitter). Location Details The new Supercharger is situated on Green Pond Road in Rockaway, NJ. It boasts 12 charging stalls, significantly boosting the area’s EV charging capacity.…
Chinese brand Omoda is making waves in the UK with an aggressive expansion plan, aiming to have 100 dealers by the end of the year. This rapid growth, from zero dealers at the start of the year, is part of a broader trend that’s set to challenge both traditional petrol car makers and EV-only brands…
Stellantis, the automotive giant born from the merger of FCA and PSA, is grappling with some serious challenges in the European market. Regulators are pushing for more electric vehicle (EV) sales, but governments are cutting back on incentives, making it tough for automakers to meet emission targets without facing hefty fines. This situation is putting…
China’s top trade official, Wang Wentao, is on a mission to sway EU trade boss Valdis Dombrovskis and prevent hefty duties on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports. However, his whistle-stop tour of European capitals might hit a roadblock in Brussels, as tensions escalate over nearly a year of tit-for-tat trade retaliation. The stakes are high,…
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has criticized the EU’s ban on the sale of new fossil fuel-powered car engines after 2035, calling it a “self-destructive” policy. In her address to the Italian industrial association Confindustria, Meloni argued that the “forced conversion” to electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant job losses and the dismantling of…
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