Panasonic Energy has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to power Zoox’s robotaxi fleet. Under the multi-year-agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 batteries beginning in early 2026. At first, Panasonic will supply Zoox’s cells from Japan, but plans to expand production to Panasonics Kansas… Read more…
Velotric Christmas Sale drops Summit 1 e-bike bundle back at $1,799 low, Heybike dual-battery Hauler e-bike at new $999 low, more
Headlining our Tuesday Green Deals this week is Velotric’s Christmas Gift Season Sale that is not only taking up to $400 off a select number of its e-bikes, but is also offering a FREE $100 gift card with purchases of $2,500 or more. Among the lineup, we spotted the Velotric Summit 1 Versatile Multi-Terrain e-bike with a $160 FREE bundle of gear back at its $1,799 low. Right behind it is Heybike’s Hauler Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike that comes with $89+ in FREE gear/gifts at a new $999 low, as well as Bluetti’s Elite 30 V2 Power Station at $204, an Autel EV Charger at its second-best pricing, and many more Christmas deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Hiboy Christmas EV Sale, the latest EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale that ends tonight, and more.. Read more…
BYD previews new flagship EV SUV and sedan for the first time
BYD offered a first look at its new flagship electric SUV and sedan, claiming the new EVs redefine high-end standards. Read more…
Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs?
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. Can it fill the shoes of the popular low-cost hatch. Read more…
Sunrun + NRG launch a virtual power plant to ease Texas power demand
As Texas braces for tighter power margins and record demand on the ERCOT grid, Sunrun and NRG Energy are transforming home batteries into a giant virtual power plant. The two companies are integrating more home battery storage into the grid and tapping those batteries when the state needs power the most. Read more…
Leapmotor to use ZF eRE+ range extender for premium electric SUV
ZF has announced that Chinese automaker Leapmotor will integrate its advanced eRE+ range extender technology into a version of the D19 premium SUV, starting in 2026. The eRE+ system enables generator operation and also supports switchable front-axle drive for all-wheel-drive capabilities. The eRE+ technology is built around an electric motor featuring an integrated inverter, accompanying… Read more…
Exro Technologies goes into receivership, puts EV drivetrain bussiness assets up for sale
Back in 2022, Exro Technologies introduced a new product that integrated an EV’s motor, drive, gearing and AC charging system into one compact system. (Read an in-depth interview with company executive Josh Sobil in our Oct-Dec 2022 print issue.) Combining EV components into more compact units is an ongoing trend, both in the powertrain (e-axles)… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Testing This Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals
The manufacturer says it’s using this driverless taxi prototype to gauge passenger reactions. Lire la suite…
Ilika ships 10 Ah Goliath solid-state EV battery prototypes
UK-headquartered solid-state battery developer Ilika has begun shipping its new 10 Ah Goliath battery prototypes to customers across multiple industries, including automotive companies. These new prototypes offer five times more capacity than the 2 Ah P1 prototypes delivered to customers in July 2024. The 10 Ah cells feature a proprietary oxide coating which offers improved… Read more…
Webinar: Advancing EV thermal management with Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
Unlock next‑generation cooling performance for EV power electronics and ADAS As electric vehicles evolve toward higher computing power and smarter ADAS capabilities, thermal challenges are becoming more critical than ever. Highly integrated systems generate significantly more heat-demanding innovative solutions that go beyond conventional thermal interface materials. This session provides an in-depth exploration of state‑of‑the‑art Phase… Read more…
Toyota is adding support for Apple’s digital car key feature
Toyota vehicles will support Apple’s Car Keys feature soon. This feature is said to now be live on Apple’s backend, although Toyota hasn’t made an official announcement about it yet. Thus, it’s unclear when it will actually become available to Toyota car owners. Toyota has its own Digital Key feature, that’s part of the Remote Connect package. This lets you… Read more…
EU Commission weakens CO₂ targets – a little bit
Negotiations on the exact contents of the EU Commission’s ‘Automotive Package’ continued down to the wire. While the once-fixed CO2 target for 2035 has been softened, it comes with several important conditions and additional regulations. We summarize what has been decided, outline the implications, and highlight where critical information is still missing. Read more…
Ford CEO says the $70,000 Lightning EV pickup wasn’t selling, but this new version will
After confirming plans to end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford’s CEO said the $70,000 EV pickup didn’t make sense. Instead, Ford is betting a new EREV will. Read more…
EU bends to automakers’ pleas to let them lose the EV race to China
Europe has proposed to roll back its 2035 all-electric target, instead replacing it with a softer 90% reduction in automakers’ fleet CO₂ emissions, in what will be a major blow to the European auto industry’s global competitiveness which they, for some reason, are celebrating. Read more…
Nissan marks ‘momentous’ milestone as the new LEAF EV enters production in the UK
Nissan’s iconic electric hatch that started it all is back and better than ever. The new and improved LEAF is now rolling off the production line at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a “momentous” milestone for the company and UK economy. Read more…
Hyundai is emerging as a dark horse in the US with plans to ramp up capacity
Hyundai is chasing its fifth straight record sales year in the US, but it has even bigger plans over the next few years. Read more…
At Ford, The EV Future Rides On A Silicon Valley Playbook Now
The carmaker’s skunkworks EV division has little to do with Ford as we know it—and that may help reverse the entire company’s fortunes. Lire la suite…
Ford’s EV Retreat Comes With A $19.5 Billion Price Tag
Plus, China ratchets down new car pricing and Hyundai’s leadership reshuffle brings an ex-Porsche engineer to the forefront. Lire la suite…
Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil arrives in Norway
Swedish electric hydrofoil manufacturer Candela is bringing its hydrofoil boat P-12 to Trondheim, Norway. During a six-week trial operation, it will be determined whether the ‘flying’ electric boat can be used for commuter traffic between Frosta Brygge and Trondheim. Read more…
TPS electrifies UK parts delivery fleet
TPS, Volkswagen Group UK’s parts business, is continuing to expand the use of EVs in its fleet. More than one in ten vehicles are now electric, with more on the way. Read more…
