Exclusive: China’s EVE to supply BMW with large Tesla-like cylindrical batteries in Europe
China’s EVE Energy Co Ltd (300014.SZ) will supply BMW (BMWG.DE) with large cylindrical batteries for its electric cars in Europe, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as the German automaker follows Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) in adopting the new technology.
Renault seals electric car battery deals with Envision, Verkor
French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Monday it had sealed partnerships with China’s Envision AESC and France’s Verkor to produce electric car batteries in northern France.
Explainer: What’s happening with Tesla’s $7 billion German ‘gigafactory’?
Next Thursday, July 1, was supposed to be a day of celebration for Tesla: the opening of its self-styled “gigafactory” in the tranquil German municipality of Gruenheide, just outside Berlin.
Volvo Car partners with Northvolt to develop and produce batteries
Volvo Car Group, owned by China’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL), announced plans on Monday for a joint venture with Swedish battery maker Northvolt to develop sustainable batteries for its electric cars and set up a gigafactory for production.
Porsche plans EV battery cells factory in southern Germany
Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) luxury sports car unit Porsche AG is speeding up its e-mobility drive with plans for a German factory to manufacture battery cells for electric vehicles, its chief executive officer told Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.
