Hurtigruten Norway introduces electric cruise ship
Something different… The Norwegian shipping company Hurtigruten Norway has presented plans for an emission-free cruise ship. It is to become the most energy-efficient cruise ship in the world. The first ship is scheduled to set sail in 2030. Continue reading on electrive.com
Over one million purely electric cars now on German roads
The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) has reported that the mark of one million pure electric cars in Germany has been crossed. According to the report, the mark was passed in the new record month of December 2022. Continue reading on electrive.com
CAM study finds Tesla still as most innovative manufacturer
The result of the Center of Automotive Management’s (CAM) ‘Electromobility Report 2022’ has Tesla once again emerging as the top innovator. The VW Group holds its own in second place but is unable to close the gap to Tesla. BYD is a newcomer in third place. Continue reading on electrive.com
BMW plans electric sedan and SUV for the ‘Neue Klasse’
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse revealed some new details about the new electric car generation based on the New Class planned from 2025 during the conference call on the group’s half-year report. Zipse also commented on future drive plans. Continue reading on electrive.com
VinFast prepares to set up shop in Europe
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has announced the opening of more than 50 stores in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Specifically, more than 25 VinFast stores are to be built in Germany, 20 in France and five in the Netherlands. Continue reading on electrive.com
EU Parliament votes to end combustion vehicle sales in 2035
The EU Parliament has cleared the way for the phasing out of internal combustion engines in new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles from 2035 as part of the EU climate package “Fit for 55”. The Parliament’s position for the negotiations with the EU Member States is thus clear. Continue reading on electrive.com
Tesla to stop hiring and cut jobs by 10%
Elon Musk has imposed a worldwide hiring freeze at Tesla and has plans to lay off ten per cent of the workforce because he has “a very bad feeling” about the economy. He has already confirmed the plans to Reuters. Continue reading on electrive.com
Mercedes Vision EQXX features higher range thanks to improved efficiency
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new electric concept car at the CES with the Vision EQXX. As with previous CES concepts by the Stuttgart-based company, the Vision EQXX is not a concrete forerunner of a production model but is intended to provide a preview of a range of technologies that aimed to make production vehicles more economical. Continue reading on electrive.com