Electric Vehicles

Leapmotor International Confirms Romanian Market Entry, Set to Launch EVs in September 2024

Leapmotor International, a joint venture between Stellantis (51%) and China's Leapmotor (49%), has officially confirmed its entry into the Romanian market. The company will begin selling its Leapmotor C10 SUVs and T03 city cars in Romania by September 2024 through AUTOGREEN MOTOR, a subsidiary of the AUTOITALIA group. AUTOITALIA is the official importer of Stellantis brands such as Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, and Maserati.

The first batch of Leapmotor vehicles, shipped from Shanghai at the end of July, marks a significant step in Stellantis and Leapmotor’s partnership. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares emphasized that the venture underscores their commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions in Europe. Leapmotor’s founder and CEO, Zhu Jiangming, highlighted the success of their EVs in China, with over 400,000 units sold by mid-2024.

Looking ahead, Leapmotor International plans to expand its European sales network from 200 locations by the end of 2024 to 500 by 2026, with new models set for release annually. This strategic collaboration aims to reshape the European electric vehicle market.

Source: Transport-Business.ro

Eldrive Opens First Electric Vehicle Charging Park in Lithuania, Plans Expansion to Bulgaria by 2025

Eldrive officially launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging park in Lithuania and the Baltic States today. The park can charge up to 20 EVs simultaneously, featuring individual charging points with a capacity of 200 kV DC and a total installed capacity exceeding 2 MW. It marks the first facility

Kempower and DP World Partner to Deploy Europe’s First 500A Continuous Charging System

Finnish DC fast-charging manufacturer Kempower and global logistics leader DP World have completed Europe’s first ultra-high-power 500A continuous charging system for Kalmar electric straddle carriers at the DP World London Gateway port. The project features eight liquid-cooled Charging Satellites, eight 550 kW Power Units, and the Kempower ChargEye Charging

Element Energy Builds World’s Largest Energy Storage Facility Using Recycled EV Batteries

Element Energy, a California-based company, has completed a 53-megawatt-hour energy storage facility in West Central Texas, utilizing 900 recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), received $7.9 million in financial support. The facility, described as the largest grid-connected energy storage

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