The Jining 6006 pure electric cargo ship developed by CATL Electric Ship Technology, a subsidiary of the Chinese battery manufacturer, has been selected by the China Communications and Transportation Association as an “Outstanding Typical Case of National Transportation and Energy Integration and Innovation Development in 2025.” As the first cargo ship battery-swapping demonstration project in… Read more…
CATL’s electric cargo ship selected as a national benchmark
The Jining 6006 pure electric cargo ship developed by CATL Electric Ship Technology, a subsidiary of the Chinese battery manufacturer, has been selected by the China Communications and Transportation Association as an “Outstanding Typical Case of National Transportation and Energy Integration and Innovation Development in 2025.” As the first cargo ship battery-swapping demonstration project in… Read more…
Comau invests in Intecells to accelerate commercialization of battery electrode manufacturing
Italian industrial automation company Comau has acquired a stake in Intecells, which develops battery manufacturing processes and equipment based on plasma technology, to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes. The two companies will continue their collaboration to deliver an electrode production solution using cold plasma technology to streamline the manufacturing process…. Read more…
Comau invests in Intecells to accelerate commercialization of battery electrode manufacturing
Italian industrial automation company Comau has acquired a stake in Intecells, which develops battery manufacturing processes and equipment based on plasma technology, to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes. The two companies will continue their collaboration to deliver an electrode production solution using cold plasma technology to streamline the manufacturing process…. Read more…
Jaguar denies firing Gerry McGovern amid EV rebrand
There seems to be no end to the latest drama at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), with speculations raging across the automotive world. Widely circulated reports claimed that Gerry McGovern, the automaker’s Chief Creative Officer and the architect of Jaguar’s controversial EV rebrand, was fired. However, JLR has now stepped forward, attempting to quiet the swirling rumors with a statement that… Read more…
Jaguar denies firing Gerry McGovern amid EV rebrand
There seems to be no end to the latest drama at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), with speculations raging across the automotive world. Widely circulated reports claimed that Gerry McGovern, the automaker’s Chief Creative Officer and the architect of Jaguar’s controversial EV rebrand, was fired. However, JLR has now stepped forward, attempting to quiet the swirling rumors with a statement that… Read more…
General Motors Dumped Apple CarPlay. Now It’s Adding Apple Music—And Fixing A Big Problem
Critics said GM was trying to force you into buying a subscription. But now, the two biggest features are free for eight years. Lire la suite…
I Bought A Dodge Charger EV. It’s Off To A Disastrous Start
My 2025 Dodge Charger EV hasn’t moved an inch—primarily because it has been undergoing repairs for the last 79 days. Lire la suite…
Global Battery Materials combines Korean process tech and Canadian natural graphite
Global Battery (GB) Materials has launched as a vertically integrated critical minerals and technology company, created through the strategic combination of South Korea’s SongWoo EM and the Canadian assets of G6 Energy. Backed by strategic and institutional investors, the new company is focused on building and scaling a supply chain outside China for graphite-based battery… Read more…
Florida police department deploys BeamPatrol electric motorcycle charging system
Beam Global makes a variety of innovative EV charging products, including solar-powered portable EV charging stations. One variant of this product is the BeamPatrol off-grid eMotorcycle charging bundle, one of which has just been deployed at Dolphin Mall in Miami, a major hub for holiday shopping. The BeamPatrol system will charge the Sweetwater Police Department’s… Read more…
Turntide and Electrified Motors launch validated motor-inverter packages for industrial EVs
Turntide Technologies has announced a collaboration with Electrified Motors to provide fully validated, plug-and-play motor and inverter solutions for OEMs worldwide. The new partnership will offer pre-integrated electric drive packages to simplify electrification for manufacturers in a range of vehicle and equipment categories. Electrified Motors will pair its low-voltage electric motors with Turntide’s Generation 6… Read more…
Sowatt commissions first Kempower Mega Satellite in France
Kempower and French charging station operator Sowatt Solutions have commissioned France’s first ‘Kempower Mega Satellite CCS 560 kW’ along the Mont-Blanc route in Vougy, designed for electric trucks. The site is complemented by three fast chargers, each offering up to 300 kW for electric cars. Read more…
VW reveals the ID. Polo’s most important specs, shows it in camo
VW has revealed more details about the upcoming ID. Polo, alongside images showing it in camouflage. So let’s dive right in. The new Polo EV will be offered starting in spring 2026 with three power outputs: 85kW (116PS), 99kW (135PS), and 155kW (211PS). The ID. Polo GTI with 166kW (226PS) will follow later next year. The 85kW and 99kW motors… Read more…
Blackburn with Darwen secures £1.6m for 800+ charging points
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has secured £1.6 million from the UK government’s LEVI Fund to deliver more than 800 public EV charging points. The project targets residential areas without off-street parking and will be delivered with private investment from Connected Kerb. Read more…
Daimler Truck CEO Rådström takes over ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board Chair
Karin Rådström has been elected Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the ACEA, effective January 1, 2026. The Daimler Truck CEO succeeds Traton CEO Christian Levin in this role. Read more…
Munich: MAN delivers first commercial vehicle chargers to Allianz Arena
MAN has delivered the first two charging stations for a new electric commercial vehicle charging park at Munich’s Allianz Arena, home to the Bayern München football team. The site is designed for large-scale e-truck and e-bus operations and marks the first electric appearance of MAN’s traditional Christmas truck. Read more…
Polestar 4 deliveries are finally underway in the US and Canada
Six months after officially opening up sales to North American customers, Polestar has officially begun deliveries of the long-anticipated Polestar 4 crossover SUV. Read more…
Volkswagen shares new range details and more for the affordable ID.Polo EV
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs. Read more…
Lucid is now selling ‘reborn’ certified pre-owned EVs for the first time
It’s not just a used car, “it’s a Lucid reborn.” Lucid Group (LCID) is now selling certified pre-owned EVs for the first time. Read more…
‘A Bastion For Yesterday’s Technology’: Why The EU’s Gas-Ban Retreat Could Backfire
A lifeline for Europe’s automakers, or “a wake-up call for the industry?” Plus, new data on what America’s fuel economy cutback really means. Lire la suite…
