The first Toyota EV with solid-state batteries is supposedly just a few years away, and it’s bound to be something special. Lire la suite…
Toyota’s ‘High-Power’ EV With Solid State Batteries: Everything We Know
Honda Had Big Plans For Affordable EVs. Here’s What Went Wrong
Honda has had to rework its electrification strategy as it reacts to a far more anti-EV environment in the U.S. and its own challenges with electrification. Lire la suite…
EVSE testing for safety and compliance
Sponsored by Advanced Test Equipment Corp. EVSE, or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, transfers electrical power from a power source to an electric vehicle. These devices can come in many different forms, such as charging stations, EV chargers, and charging points, but they all function under that basic principle. EVSEs today can differ depending on many… Read more…
EVSE testing for safety and compliance
Sponsored by Advanced Test Equipment Corp. EVSE, or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, transfers electrical power from a power source to an electric vehicle. These devices can come in many different forms, such as charging stations, EV chargers, and charging points, but they all function under that basic principle. EVSEs today can differ depending on many… Read more…
Modal Motors raises $2 million in seed funding to bring its electric motors into production in the US
Modal Motors, a Michigan-based electric motor manufacturer specializing in non-rare earth hub motors, drone propulsion systems and robotic actuators, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The company will use the funding to bring its next generation of electric motors into production. The new funds will accelerate Modal Motors’ transition from R&D and… Read more…
Modal Motors raises $2 million in seed funding to bring its electric motors into production in the US
Modal Motors, a Michigan-based electric motor manufacturer specializing in non-rare earth hub motors, drone propulsion systems and robotic actuators, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The company will use the funding to bring its next generation of electric motors into production. The new funds will accelerate Modal Motors’ transition from R&D and… Read more…
Xpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying cars
Today, Xpeng held its AI Day 2025 at its new headquarters in Guangzhou. The automaker is positioning itself as an AI company with what it calls new “AI-defined applications” powered by the new Xpeng VLA 2.0 vision-centered model. Read more…
Will Zero bring its new 60 MPH electric scooter to the US?
Zero Motorcycles turned heads in Milan at EICMA 2025 with the unveiling of its new LS1 electric scooter, a sleek and practical 60 mph (100 km/h) commuter built for European city streets. With its swappable batteries, off-board charging, and smart safety tech like ABS and traction control, the LS1 is clearly a strong contender in the urban EV space. It also marks a major shift for Zero, expanding beyond full-size electric motorcycles into a more accessible, everyday format. Read more…
Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
A new Civic is in the works that’s bringing much more than just a new look to Honda’s best-selling vehicle. Here’s our first look at the next-gen Honda Civic. Read more…
Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Doorbusters with up to $3,599 savings, exclusive new lows on EcoFlow and Jackery power stations, more
Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with returning and new low prices on power stations, headlined by Anker’s SOLIX early Black Friday doorbusters that are taking up to $3,599 off a selection of units, including the F3000 Portable Power Station at its $1,399 low. From there, we have up to $2,779 in exclusive savings on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra and DELTA 3 Ultra power stations at new low prices starting from $949, as well as up to $1,650 exclusive savings on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 V2 and 2000 V2 power stations at new lows starting from $599. There’s also the annual low on an AeroGarden indoor hydroponic system, BougeRV’s 200-pound carrying bike/e-bike rack, and more 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 EcoFlow early Black Friday Sale with up to 80% discounts, the exclusive new low prices on eight Mammotion robot lawn mowers, and more.. Read more…
BMW Just Found A New Partner To Boost Its Solid-State Battery Dreams
The finish line is still far away, but solid-state battery development is in full swing at BMW. Lire la suite…
Sandvik launches battery-electric cable bolter for underground mining
Sandvik has launched the DS422iE, its first battery-electric cable bolter designed for underground rock reinforcement using cement-grouted cable bolts. The new machine expands Sandvik’s battery-electric underground drill lineup, eliminating the need for a diesel engine in underground applications. The DS422iE utilizes a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, selected for its enhanced safety profile in underground… Read more…
Sandvik launches battery-electric cable bolter for underground mining
Sandvik has launched the DS422iE, its first battery-electric cable bolter designed for underground rock reinforcement using cement-grouted cable bolts. The new machine expands Sandvik’s battery-electric underground drill lineup, eliminating the need for a diesel engine in underground applications. The DS422iE utilizes a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, selected for its enhanced safety profile in underground… Read more…
Fraunhofer IWU and Amsted Automotive unveil aluminum foam battery housings for EVs
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have introduced an integrally designed battery housing utilizing aluminum foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The new housing features two solid aluminum sheets enclosing a core of closed-cell aluminum foam, aiming to advance electric vehicle battery pack thermal management and structural integrity. The AAS housing… Read more…
Fraunhofer IWU and Amsted Automotive unveil aluminum foam battery housings for EVs
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have introduced an integrally designed battery housing utilizing aluminum foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The new housing features two solid aluminum sheets enclosing a core of closed-cell aluminum foam, aiming to advance electric vehicle battery pack thermal management and structural integrity. The AAS housing… Read more…
Western Journalists Still Don’t Understand BYD
There’s a reason people all across Western Europe are buying cars like the BYD Seal. They’re good. Lire la suite…
Google Maps Is About To Get Way Easier To Use While Driving
Want to find a vegan sushi restaurant along your route with plenty of parking? Google says you can just ask. Lire la suite…
InstaVolt adds battery storage to its EV charging site on UK’s M6 highway
Public EV charging network InstaVolt operates over 2,200 chargers across the UK, all powered by 100% renewable energy. Now the company has begun a major upgrade of its EV charging site on the M6 motorway. At the site, located at Welcome Break Corley Services between Junctions 3 and 3A on the M6, InstaVolt will install… Read more…
InstaVolt adds battery storage to its EV charging site on UK’s M6 highway
Public EV charging network InstaVolt operates over 2,200 chargers across the UK, all powered by 100% renewable energy. Now the company has begun a major upgrade of its EV charging site on the M6 motorway. At the site, located at Welcome Break Corley Services between Junctions 3 and 3A on the M6, InstaVolt will install… Read more…
magniX Samson batteries to power Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer prototype training aircraft
Electric aviation pioneer Bye Aerospace has chosen Everett, Washington-based magniX’s Samson battery product to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype. Bye Aerospace has ordered Samson batteries for the first flight of the two-seat all-electric training aircraft, scheduled for early 2026. magniX says its Samson batteries offer “industry-leading” energy density, cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth… Read more…
