Toyota has announced a new circular economy factory in Wałbrzych, Poland. The plant is designed to process around 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year, recovering components and secondary raw materials – including traction batteries – for reuse and rec…
Tag: Batteries
Mercedes likely to replace batteries in EQA and EQB models in Germany
The battery issues in the EQA and EQB have led to global recall campaigns. In North America and China, Mercedes has already begun replacing battery packs, while German customers have so far only received a software update. However, affected customers i…
Mercedes recalls EQA and EQB in China due to battery fire risk
The battery issues with the EQA and EQB are now also affecting Mercedes in China. The local joint venture Beijing Benz is recalling 19,481 locally produced electric vehicles of the EQA and EQB series in China due to a fire risk posed by the high-voltag…
Karma Automotive validates solid-state battery cells from Factorial
Karma Automotive is considering integrating Factorial Energy’s solid-state battery technology into its next-generation vehicle platform. It will kick things off with the all-electric Karma Kaveya, a super sports car planned for late 2027.
DHL Supply Chain opens 20th Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
The logistics service provider DHL Supply Chain has expanded its global network of electric vehicle competence centers with a new location in Slovakia. The modern warehouse in Senec offers comprehensive logistics solutions for lithium-ion batteries, EV…
DHL Supply Chain opens 20th Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
The logistics service provider DHL Supply Chain has expanded its global network of electric vehicle competence centers with a new location in Slovakia. The modern warehouse in Senec offers comprehensive logistics solutions for lithium-ion batteries, EV…
China: FAW advances solid-state batteries
China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), the battery production subsidiary of the FAW Group, has begun installing semi-solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles. Just weeks earlier, FAW had already showcased a first prototype of its luxury brand …
Porsche switches cell suppliers for the Macan Electric to Samsung SDI – for South Korea
Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles w…
Battery issues prompt recall of Zeekr 001 in China
Geely’s Zeekr brand must recall over 38,000 units of the Zeekr 001 WE Edition model, built between 2021 and 2024. The vehicles risk thermal runaway in the traction battery, which is supplied by battery manufacturer Sunwoda.
How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct
Australian company says electrifying truck trailers with a battery pack is significantly cheaper than doing the same with the prime mover, and can cut diesel use by up to 50 per cent.
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