Student transportation provider First Student is working with New York electric utility Con Edison to demonstrate a Smart Energy Hub that will support the electrification of school buses in Brooklyn. First Student has around 2,000 electric school buses under contract in school districts across the US, and more than 360 EVs deployed. The Brooklyn project… Read more…
DOE offers $670.6 million loan to Aspen Aerogels to produce thermal barriers for EV battery safety
The Loan Programs Office at the US Department of Energy (DOE) has made a conditional commitment for a direct loan of up to $670.6 million to Aspen Aerogels Georgia to help finance the construction of an aerogel blanket manufacturing facility in Register, Georgia. Aspen’s PyroThin aerogel thermal barriers are used as a protective layer within… Read more…
Stellantis rolls out its Free2Move Charge Go charging service
The automotive group Stellantis is making progress with the development of its new subsidiary Free2Move Charge, offering access to more than 800,000 charging stations in 29 European countries with its new service called ‘Go’. Read more…
Ioneer wants to build lithium mine in Nevada
The Australian company Ioneer has received final approval from the US government for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium project in Nevada. Ioneer intends to supply lithium from Nevada for the batteries of more than 370,000 electric cars produced in the USA every year. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper to bring a light show
Despite many denials about its upcoming refresh to the ever-so-popular Model Y, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to launch the Juniper Model Y with a new look and hopefully expanded feature set. While the final design remains secret, leaks and spy shots have emerged, giving us a good idea of what to expect. One of the most striking changes appears… Read more…
North Dakota to invest in fast-charging infrastructure
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strategically support the development accessible, reliable, and equitable EV DC fast chargers in up to 16 communities across the state. Read more…
Ford rolls out a new software update for EVs
The new software update deployed on Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles in the US will allow customers to enjoy a seamless end-to-end EV routing experience. Read more…
Hyundai RN24 previews automaker’s EV performance future
The Hyundai RN24 is a stripped-down EV concept Hyundai said the RN24 tests tech for future performance EVs Hyundai gave the RN24 features that mimic gas-powered cars such as sound Hyundai is using a stripped-down test vehicle to develop its next generation of performance EVs. The automaker on Friday unveiled the RN24 concept, which it describes as… Read more…
LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to Michigan
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production will move from Poland to Michigan The move will translate into federal EV tax credit eligibility The Ford Mustang Mach-E is assembled in Mexico LG Energy Solution will shift production of batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan in 2025, checking a box for federal EV tax-credit… Read more…
The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here
Battery technology has improved since electric vehicles entered the scene, but everything is about to change. Read more…
MobilityPlus plans to expand in Belgium and France with new financing
MobilityPlus, a provider of charging solutions based in Ghent, has received 40 million euros in a financing round. The company intends to use the fresh capital to drive forward its expansion in Belgium and France. Read more…
New 400-mile 2024 Chevy Silverado EV Work Trucks now cost same as used
A number of Chevrolet dealers across the nation are advertising a new 2024 Silverado EV in 3WT trim at around $60K, which is close to where Hertz is pricing year-old low-mileage examples of the fully electric pickup that are being culled from its rental fleet. Read more…
Navier delivers N30 electric hydrofoiling boat with ‘world’s longest range’ to first customer
Maritime electrification startup Navier has hit a significant milestone today by reaching commercial production of its flagship electric hydrofoiling boat and delivering the first model to a customer. Better still, the young company has done so in an impressively short time. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers just gained Google Maps EV routing
Ford just made it easier for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers to charge with new EV routing features. Drivers can now see new routing info, including available Tesla Superchargers along their route for easy trip planning. Read more…
Tesla extends 0% loans in China as it tries for record quarter
Tesla has extended its 0% loan incentive in China through another month as it tries to achieve a record quarter. Read more…
The Sword Comes For Volkswagen
Big layoffs and plant closures may be coming to Volkswagen as Europe’s auto crisis reaches a boiling point. Plus: Waymo raises money. Read more…
Why Used Tesla Prices Are Tanking
And why used electric cars could get a lot cheaper in 2026. Read more…
VW considers closing up to three German factories
Ahead of the next round of negotiations, Works Council Chairwoman Daniela Cavallo has provided further details on the planned savings in the Volkswagen Group. The Board of Management allegedly wants to close up to three plants, downsize all others, divest core areas and implement massive salary cuts. This would also affect electric car production. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht lays foundation stone for eVTOL plant in China
Xpeng Aeroht, the flying car business of Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng, has begun construction of a production facility in Guangzhou. This will produce an electric vertical take-off aircraft as part of the so-called Land Aircraft Carrier and is expected to have an annual capacity of 10,000 units. Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE gets more range, bigger battery
Certain 2025 Mercedes EQEs get a larger 96.0-kwh battery Mercedes updated the EQE’s regenerative brake system software for 2025 The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE costs $79,050 The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan gets a handful of updates for the 2025 model year, including a bigger battery pack for certain models. The EQE 350+ and EQE 500 4Matic receive… Read more…
