$7.5B loan would help scale up battery production in Indiana Aiming for 67 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity there DOE loan comes from same program that supported Tesla The Department of Energy on Monday said it is prepared to loan up to $7.5 billion to Stellantis and Samsung SDI for battery production in Indiana. The conditional loan commitment… Read more…
Webinar: V2G – Opportunities and challenges for EV integration with the grid
The power grid is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is at the heart of this transformation, holding tremendous promise for enhancing grid stability, lowering energy costs, and integrating renewable energy sources. However, inverter-based Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) introduce new complexities in testing: The interconnection of everything demands the… Read more…
Volkswagen workers strike over looming pay cuts and factory closures
Volkswagen workers across nine German plants are standing up to the company. The strikes started today, December 2, and are a direct response to VW’s proposed 10% wage cut and the threat of factory closures. The trouble comes at a time when the automotive industry is grappling with shifting market dynamics, and the rise of cheaper competition from China. The… Read more…
Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
Tesla has decreased its lease prices on Cybertruck, which has proven much more difficult to sell than its giant backlog led to believe. Read more…
(Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program
We hinted at it last month, and it’s now official – Aptera Motors has re-opened its crowdfunding program, giving fans and believers in the startup’s solar electric vehicle technology the opportunity to invest and help it reach scaled production. Read more…
TELO’s tiny electric truck gets a configurator and a $41k base price
TELO, an electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that is designing a tiny electric truck for the US market, has released a configurator for its vehicles, with design updates and a lower-than-expected base price… but don’t get too excited yet, because production is still many months away. Read more…
Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs will deliver that ‘real sports car’ feel with motorsports DNA
Porsche promises the Boxster and Cayman EVs will deliver that “real sports car feeling” with advanced new tech. The upcoming electric sports cars will feature superior performance, braking, and handling with DNA from Porsche’s title-winning Formula E team. Read more…
First-Time Electric Car Driver? Here’s What You Need To Know
Buying your first EV is a change. And as with any change in life, there’s an initial adjustment period and some apprehension. Read more…
ITECH adds new DC electronic load series
Taiwanese firm ITECH Electronic has developed a new series of high-speed, high-power DC electronic loads that provides a high level of power support, fast current dynamic response and low-voltage load carrying capability. The IT8900G/L series has an ultra-low on-resistance and two operating ranges. It supports three voltage ranges of 150 V, 600 V and 1,200… Read more…
Innovating EV charging infrastructure for fleets and beyond (Webinar)
Explore the engineering behind First Charge, an innovative charging infrastructure designed to meet the diverse needs of fleet managers and charging system engineers alike. James Johnson, Director of Engineering at First Student, will showcase how First Charge combines cutting-edge design with real-world practicality. From its flexible, above-grade configurations to its scalable architecture, this solution is… Read more…
A Tesla Gets Much Better With These Stick-On Stalks
Hardly anybody thinks Tesla giving up on indicator and wiper stalks is a good idea, but now there’s an aftermarket fix. Read more…
DS reveals the name and interior of its next flagship EV, take a look
DS started teasing its next EV earlier this month, and now it’s finally revealing the name and also giving us a peek inside. The next DS EV will be called N°8. In case you didn’t know, “N°” is French for “No.”, so this is the DS Numéro 8, or in English the DS No.8. In the image below you can… Read more…
Electric Range Rover now undergoing hot-weather testing
Testing of an electric version of the Range Rover luxury SUV continues apace. Reservations for the electric vehicle, dubbed the Range Rover Electric, opened in late 2023, with deliveries slated to start next year. That will likely make it a 2026 model in the U.S. Before that can happen, Land Rover is conducting testing in extreme conditions to… Read more…
Porsche Macan Electric recalled because its headlights are too bright
Porsche is recalling 2,941 electric Macans because their headlights are too bright, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Porsche Macan Electric models manufactured between Mar. 15, 2024, and Nov. 04, 2024. Headlight-control software in the affected vehicles was… Read more…
BYD’s second export ship goes into operation, transporting 5,000 EVs over to Europe
Despite tariffs on imported Chinese EVs in place in Europe, BYD is making good on its vow to continue its global expansion and is showing no signs of deterrence. The Chinese automaker recently put its second BYD-branded ship, “Changzhou,” into operation to export thousands more new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Europe. Read more…
Norway breaks another EV record, nearly completing its EV transition
More good news from EV mecca Norway, with November numbers showing more than 10,000 EVs were newly registered, bringing its tally to a truly impressive 93.6% of all new car registrations, showing that it’s EV transition is almost complete. Read more…
Another major electric bike maker exits the US market – What’s going on?
It’s happened again – not long after Yamaha announced that it was ending sales of its electric bicycles in the North American market, now the Swiss e-bike maker Stromer is pulling out of the US and Canada. Read more…
Leaked images reveal Jaguar’s new +$100,000 electric GT with a radical design
Is that Barbie’s dream car or a new Jag? We are finally getting our first look at Jaguar’s new ultra-luxury EV lineup. Leaked images reveal a radical new look for Jaguar’s upcoming electric GT ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Rivian Was Inspired By Anime And ‘Optimism’ To Transform Car Controls
In-car software looks awful. Rivian’s latest updates to the 2025 R1S and R1T fix that problem in a unique and even philosophical way. Read more…
Stellantis’ CEO Is Gone Ahead Of ‘A Big Year’ With A Huge List Of Problems
Plus, a recent Mercedes fire changes South Korea’s EV calculus, and can the Trump administration work with China’s automakers? Read more…
