.Xiaomi apparently wants to offer its electric cars internationally in future, and no longer just on the Chinese domestic market. Initially, this is planned on a small scale in order to test market reactions and prepare for a larger expansion. electrive.com/2024/12/16/xia…

Mercedes-AMG is starting trials on test sites and on public roads with its recently announced electric SUV based on the AMG.EA platform. The first stop will be winter testing in northern Sweden. electrive.com/2024/12/16/mer…

The Federal Ministry of Economics will subsidise the chip factory of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and its partners Bosch, Infineon and NXP in Dresden. Grants of up to 5 billion euros are planned over several years. electrive.com/2024/12/16/ger…

he Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has told its suppliers that it will provide them with financial support if necessary to accelerate technological innovation in battery materials and equipment to further reduce prices. electrive.com/2024/12/16/cat…

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has given the green light for a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion to BlueOval SK. The money will be used for the construction of "up to three" battery factories in Tennessee and Kentucky. electrive.com/2024/12/17/blu…

The Zeekr 7X is now available to order in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. That also means the first European prices for the electric mid-range SUV, characterised by its enormously high charging capacity, are now public. electrive.com/2024/12/17/zee…

he Ford E-Transit is now available in Germany with the larger 89 kWh battery, which enables a range of up to 402 kilometres - and can charge faster. Prices for the longer-range versions start at 64,590 euros net. electrive.com/2024/12/17/ger…

.ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso has gotten the green light to look for lithium in Germany, Specifically in the state of Lower Saxony. The LBEG allocated four so-called licence fields for the exploration of lithium for an initial period of five years. electrive.com/2024/12/18/ess…

.Stellantis has presented its plan for Italy. It says it will invest 2 billion euros in its factories in the country in 2025. It will also start manufacturing new electric and hybrid models in Italy - and keep an open mind regarding the ACC Gigafactory. electrive.com/2024/12/19/ste…

.CATL has presented two standardised batteries and announced that it would build 1,000 battery swapping stations in China next year. The Chinese battery maker believes that battery swapping will cover one-third of EVs' energy needs by 2030. electrive.com/2024/12/19/cat…

#LGES and JSW Energy could create a joint venture to establish a battery gigafactory in India. JSW Group, the Indian conglomerate that owns JSW Energy, may leverage the local battery plant to fulfil its ambition of launching a standalone EV company. electrive.com/2024/12/19/lg-…

German electric aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has completed its Series A funding round, raising 14 million euros in equity funding. The company will use the money to "make key hires and expand commercially." electrive.com/2024/12/20/vae…

The transition team of future US President Donald Trump is said to be planning a far-reaching reversal of Biden's EV and emissions policy. Instead of transforming the transport sector, investments will flow more into the country's defence. electrive.com/2024/12/20/usa…

The Geely commercial vehicle subsidiary Farizon is bringing the electric van Farizon SV to Europe. The vehicle, available in three vehicle lengths, three heights, and two battery sizes, will initially go on sale in the UK in the first half of 2025. electrive.com/2024/12/20/gee…

To make the fastest possible progress on long journeys, it is not only the consumption of an electric car that is important, but also how quickly the battery can be recharged. That is precisely what the P3 Charging Index evaluates. electrive.com/2024/12/20/p3-…

.Lilium urgently seeks a buyer after declaring insolvency. While several parties showed interest last week, the air taxi firm has now laid off nearly all 1,000 employees and plans to cease operations. electrive.com/2024/12/23/ins…

#Honda and #Nissan are currently considering a merger that goes far beyond the agreed cooperation on software-defined electric cars. Both sides have now officially confirmed their plans to merge. electrive.com/2024/12/23/hon…

.NIO has unveiled its new global EV brand, Firefly, and its first model with the same name. The compact electric car can be pre-ordered at prices starting at around 20,000 euros. The new Nio flagship ET9 has also officially launched. electrive.com/2024/12/23/nio…

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