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1 week ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Despite the widespread perception that public EV charging infrastructure is lagging, the latest data tells a different story. “If I had a euro for every time a policymaker told me there aren’t enough charge points, I’d have paid off my mortgage,” said Lucie Mattera during her electrive LIVE presentation.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its Remote 3.0 mobile app, a digital interface giving drivers of the eActros 600 real-time access to key vehicle and charging data. The manufacturer will extend the service to other models from summer 2025. The goal is to improve driver connectivity with battery-electric trucks, says Daimler Truck. The app enables real-time monitoring of vehicle and charging status directly from a smartphone.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Deutsche Bahn states that the new energy system—consisting of a battery storage unit and a photovoltaic (PV) array with a capacity of up to 250 kilowatts—can cover approximately one-quarter of the Leipzig depot’s electricity demand. The company expects the setup to reduce annual energy costs at the site by around €85,000. Katrin Habenschaden, Head of Sustainability and Environment at Deutsche Bahn AG, commented: “Deutsche Bahn aims to be climate neutral by 2040.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
The breakthrough from the University of Michigan could fundamentally improve winter usability for electric vehicles, enabling lithium-ion batteries to charge up to 500% faster in subfreezing conditions. The advance, which involves a dual approach of microchannel architecture and a stabilising electrode coating, promises fast charging without compromising range.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Hyundai Motor Group is moving to commercialise its automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles through a strategic collaboration with Incheon International Airport Corporation. The latter will serve as the first public demonstration site for real-world application and user testing. Hyundai will supply the robotics hardware and software, develop smart parking interfaces, and tailor the charging scenarios to the specific needs of airport infrastructure.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Initial details of the vehicle leaked via type approval documents in December last year, suggesting two all-wheel-drive variants. Xiaomi has since revised its plans, now confirming three configurations for its first electric SUV. Before diving into the powertrains, a quick overview of the vehicle: the YU7 measures 4.99 metres in length—slightly longer than the SU7 electric saloon—and features a three-metre wheelbase. The body is 1.99 metres wide (excluding mirrors) and 1.61 metres tall.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
The UK government is poised to adjust a key financial barrier affecting electric vehicle uptake, namely the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS). Currently, this surcharge adds £425 annually for five years to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for any car priced above £40,000. Combined with the standard annual VED rate of £195, this measure burdens electric cars with an additional £3,100 over six years—undermining incentives for drivers to switch to zero-emission vehicles.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Ontario is significantly increasing its commitment to electric mobility, topping up its ChargeON programme with an additional CAD 92 million (around 58.7 million euros) as part of the province’s 2025/2026 budget. The new funding lifts the total provincial investment in public EV charging infrastructure to CAD 180 million, according to documents released alongside the budget.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
The components are intended for two electric models scheduled to enter production in Martorell from 2026 – starting with the Cupra Raval, followed by the VW ID.2. The first pre-series battery systems have already left the assembly facility, according to the Spanish VW subsidiary. The battery assembly plant, announced in 2023, is directly connected to Hall 10, where the Cupra Raval and VW ID.2 will be built. Seat thus remains on track.
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2 weeks ago | 
electrive.com | Carla Westerheide
Qbuzz has placed a second order with Yutong for 62 electric buses. This follows the successful deployment of 50 Yutong electric buses in the South Holland North concession, where they went into service in December 2024. The Dutch operator reports strong technical reliability and high satisfaction among both passengers and drivers. “Yutong brings the sustainability goals in South Holland North within reach again,” said Annemarie Zuidberg, General Manager at Qbuzz.
