Norwegian battery materials manufacturer Vianode has secured a loan commitment worth 400 million Norwegian kroner – equivalent to around €33.4 million – from the state agency Innovation Norway. The funds will be used in part to co-finance Vianode’s first large-scale plant in Norway. Read more…
Vianode secures €33.4 million loan from Innovation Norway
Norwegian battery materials manufacturer Vianode has secured a loan commitment worth 400 million Norwegian kroner – equivalent to around €33.4 million – from the state agency Innovation Norway. The funds will be used in part to co-finance Vianode’s first large-scale plant in Norway. Read more…
CATL reports 33 per cent YoY income growth in Q1
CATL reported a net profit of 13.96 billion yuan (1.9 billion US dollars) for the first quarter. This is 32.85 per cent more than the same period last year, but 5.3 per cent less than the fourth quarter of 2024. Read more…
UK: National Highways adds electric Toyotas to its fleet
British national road authority, National Highways, has taken a significant step towards decarbonising its fleet by integrating the Toyota Proace Electric, as well as the bZ4X into its operations. A total of 58 new electric vehicles have joined the fleet. Read more…
UK: National Highways adds electric Toyotas to its fleet
British national road authority, National Highways, has taken a significant step towards decarbonising its fleet by integrating the Toyota Proace Electric, as well as the bZ4X into its operations. A total of 58 new electric vehicles have joined the fleet. Read more…
2025 Shanghai auto show: Complete booth map
Onvo and Firefly — Nio’s two sub-brands, Xiaomi EV and BYD Fang Cheng Bao — will be attending the Shanghai auto show for the first time.
The Nio brand and Firefly share a booth, while Onvo is in a different hall.
Hyundai Mobis reveals self-extinguishing EV battery
Hyundai Mobis has come up with a new way to make electric cars safer. They’ve created a special battery system for EVs that has its own built-in fire extinguisher. This new technology is like having a tiny firefighter inside the car’s battery, ready to put out any trouble before it gets big. The big worry with EV batteries is something… Read more…
EV factory in China: Lexus buys land in Shanghai
Lexus has acquired a plot of land in Shanghai for its first dedicated electric vehicle plant in China. The industrial site, measuring approximately 1.13 million square metres, is located in the Jinshan district in the southwest of Shanghai. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire extinguishing agent
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a new battery system featuring an integrated fire extinguishing unit. It is designed to prevent heat from spreading to adjacent cells in the event of a malfunction, reducing the risk of larger thermal incidents. Read more…
The Dodge Charger EV Doesn’t Like It When You Slam The Hood. Here’s Why
Weirdly enough, Dodge has an official procedure for closing the hood the right way. Read more…
Trump considers exemptions from US auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump remains true to his unpredictable zigzag course and announced possible, temporary exemptions from his car tariffs for manufacturers. Trump imposed surcharges of 25 per cent on vehicles imported into the US at the beginning of April, and tariffs on imported car parts are set to follow in May. Read more…
Tesla’s Spring Update rolls out with a host of improvements
Tesla has just rolled out its latest over-the-air software update, aptly named the “Spring Release.” This latest release brings a host of new features and improvements to every Tesla model. The company frequently delivers smaller software tweaks, but this update bundles several functionalities into one comprehensive package. Tesla owners are celebrating because the company is finally activating the Adaptive Headlights… Read more…
Lexus secures land for wholly-owned EV plant in Shanghai for $185 million
The land is located in Jinshan district in southwestern Shanghai and covers about 1.13 million square meters.
Lexus will become the second foreign automaker to have a wholly-owned auto plant in China.
Idaho Power wants to cut solar pay rate to under 1¢ per kWh and charge 8¢ per kWh for electricity
Utility Idaho Power has asked the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to drastically slash the rates it pays rooftop solar customers for excess energy. This move could severely impact solar adoption in Idaho just as electricity rates are climbing. Read more…
Xpeng to start using in-house developed autonomous driving chip in its EVs in Q2, report says
Xpeng’s in-house developed autonomous driving chip will will first be used in one of its new models, according to local media.
The chip is 20 percent more utilized than general-purpose automotive chips and can handle large models with up to 30 billion parameters.
Tesla (TSLA) has to replace computer in ~4 million cars or compensate their owners
Tesla (TSLA) has to replace the ‘self-driving’ computer inside about 4 million vehicles or likely compensate the owners of those vehicles. Read more…
Global EV sales jump 40% in March despite tariff turmoil
Global EV sales surged to 1.7 million units in March, hitting 4.1 million for Q1 2025 as the EV market continues its robust growth, according to new data from EV research house Rho Motion. Year-over-year sales jumped 29% and marked an impressive 40% month-over-month leap from February. Read more…
Tesla insurance premiums are incresing at twice the market rate amid vandalism
Tesla insurance premiums are increasing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the US auto market due to higher repair costs and amid increased instances of vandalism on Tesla vehicles. Read more…
Lectric XP Trike with $420 in free gear at $1,499, EcoFlow takes 60% off three flash units, Worx deals of the day, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a bunch of savings that will only last through the rest of the day, starting with the final hours of Lectric’s April Showers Sale with up to $654 in e-bike bundle savings, like on the XP Trike for $1,499 that comes with one of the largest bundles we’ve seen at $420 in free gear. In the same vein, it’s the final day of EcoFlow’s Easter Sale and Mega Sale, with shared flash offers at up to 60% off on three different units, including a DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station, a DELTA Pro bundle, and a pair of expansion batteries – with everything starting from $849. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale from Best Buy on the Worx 40V 17-inch Cordless Intellicut Lawn Mower at $266, as well as an additional 4.0Ah battery discount too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our Electrified Weekly coverage.. Read more…
Home Level 2 Charger Installations Are Skyrocketing
Charging giant Qmerit reports its best quarter ever for Level 2 home plug installations. Thank automakers for getting the message. Read more…
