It’s more affordable than a Hyundai Ioniq 6 and does things a little differently. Plus, there’s a hatchback option too. Read more…
China’s lithium industry gets long overdue relief as order intake and prices recover
There have been frequent cases of LFP producers receiving large orders, and some of the big players are raising prices.
Rising demand and product technology iterations are the two main reasons for the recent price hikes, analysts said.
Analysts expect Nio’s battery swap business to break even by end of 2026
As Nio’s car sales rise, the number of battery swap services is expected to grow rapidly, analysts said.
They expect Nio to see a big improvement in the bottom line in 2025.
WEX expands its mixed-energy fleet charging solution offerings in Europe
Global commerce platform WEX has announced the expansion of its EV charging solution for commercial fleets to new European markets. WEX’s comprehensive EV charging platform provides fleet operators with reports designed to simplify operations, provide real-time insights into charging activity, and streamline billing and driver management. It supports both En Route and At Home charging… Read more…
Virtual test environments: enhancing vehicle bucks with greater capability and efficiency (Webinar)
Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by ACL, as we dive into an innovative approach to building vehicle bucks with greater efficiency and enhanced functionality. Designed to streamline development and testing, this virtual test environment enables faster prototyping, improved validation processes, and greater adaptability for a wide range of… Read more…
Honda’s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it’s still a crazy deal right now
A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one. Read more…
Electric Bike Company merges with Integral Electrics following Pedego partnership
Several well-known players in the US electric bicycle market have recently joined forces in creative ways. Electric Bike Company, known for its local manufacturing in Southern California, has just announced a major merger with Integral Electrics, an e-bike brand uniquely designing electric bicycles for women and other short statured riders. Read more…
ICL to partner with Dynanonic to produce LFP CAM in Europe
Specialty minerals company ICL has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese battery metals producer Shenzhen Dynanonic to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe. The JV will have an initial investment of approximately €285 million. A new facility at ICL’s site in Sallent, Spain is currently in the planning… Read more…
Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?
NACS will debut in Nissan-branded pure EV in 2025, be available in 2026 Unclear whether that’s refreshed Ariya, or next-generation Leaf Nissan won’t immediately renew home charging around NACS Nissan was the first Japanese automaker to confirm a switch to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future… Read more…
Another luxury automaker is cutting jobs after failing to keep up in the EV race
Another global luxury automaker is cutting jobs after struggling to keep pace as the industry shifts to electric vehicles (EVs). With EVs gaining market share in most major regions, some are starting to get left behind. Read more…
As Trump backs off of clean jobs, EU sees an opening with €100B investment
Europe will give €100 billion in short-term relief to clean manufacturing in order to compete with China, as it unveiled today in its Clean Industrial Deal. The money comes at the same time as the US is actively seeking to harm its manufacturing sector and send clean jobs to China. Read more…
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Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid: We’re Driving One, What Do You Want To Know?
With three rows of seats and 26 miles of all-electric range, the CX90 PHEV is Mazda’s most efficient people hauler. But is it any good? Read more…
XCharge partners with Orlando Utilities Commission for EV charging research
XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grid’s stability while reducing costs. Under a… Read more…
Honeywell releases hydrogen leak detection sensor
Honeywell has released a new safety sensor, the Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD), which is specifically engineered for hydrogen-powered systems including automotive. “Although there have been advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology, maintaining operational safety remains an utmost concern,” the company said. “Historical incidents involving hydrogen leaks have highlighted substantial safety risks, underscoring the necessity for… Read more…
BMW Digital Key now works on Motorola devices
BMW’s Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it’s updated to Android 15 – if not, NFC there too. With UWB, the car automatically unlocks when you approach… Read more…
10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) stock is falling after its CEO stepped down, but here’s the good news
Lucid (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson is passing the baton just as the EV maker enters a critical growth phase. After over a decade at the helm, Rawlinson said it’s the right time to step aside. Following the sudden announcement, Lucid’s stock fell over 12% on Wednesday. Despite this, Lucid expects 2025 will still be one of its biggest so far. Read more…
Tesla’s $400 million armored EV US gov contract was indeed shady
New information about the $400 million US government contract for “armored Tesla” vehicles that was reportedly put on hold makes it look shady. Read more…
Aventon clearance sale drops Level 2 e-bikes to $1,599, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder, Leviton EV40P charger at new $334 low, DJI, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Aventon’s clearance sale that is making way for its newest models (the Level 3 Smart Commuter has officially joined the lineup), with the Level 2 Commuter e-bikes down at $1,599, among others. Right behind it is the early-bird preorder deal direct from Anker on its new 40L and 58L SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers for a $10 ticket that gives you $300 off once it officially releases next month. We also spotted Leviton’s EV40P Level 2 Smart EV Charger for at-home or on-the-go usage hitting a new $334 low, as well as DJI’s Power 1000 Portable Power Station dropping to $419. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Monthly Madness sale (ending February 28), the returning low on Anker’s SOLIX C200 60,000mAh station, and more. Read more…
