South Korea’s POSCO Future M has invested in battery developer Factorial, following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two companies in November 2025 for the development of all-solid-state battery technology. POSCO Future M is preparing for the growth of the all-solid-state battery market and will supply Factorial with a stable source of high-quality… Read more…
Webinar: Modeling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers
The push for cleaner energy supply is a driving force for developing new hydrogen technology and adapting existing infrastructure to support it. Since direct measurement is often impractical or even impossible when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, modeling and simulation is a useful solution. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference… Read more…
The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here’s what it will look like
Just after Tesla pulled the plug on the Model S, Toyota’s Lexus may step in with a luxury electric sedan of its own. Lexus is reportedly bringing the IS back as an EV as soon as next year. Read more…
Lightning deal takes BLUETTI 300W power station to $129, GoTrax XR Elite e-scooter $320, more
Tuesday’s list of deals is on the more affordable side of things with an Amazon Lightning deal striking BLUETTI’s 6-outlet 300W power station down to $129. If that’s not powerful enough, you can still find Segway’s Cube 2000 for $539. And with spring around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about e-bikes and e-scooters with some discounted GoTrax and Navee models at the bottom of this post. Read more…
The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an ‘affordable’ electric off-road SUV
The Defender Sport EV is to debut by the end of 2026 as a smaller, more affordable sibling to the iconic off-road SUV. Read more…
Maryland utility will subsidize 28 electric school buses in a pilot that will also test V2G tech
Electric utility Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy that serves some 285,000 customers in Maryland, has received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program aimed at helping local school systems transition to zero-emission school buses, EVinfo reports. Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires public school systems to purchase… Read more…
EXEDY to acquire in-wheel motor company Protean Electric
Japan’s EXEDY has approved the acquisition of Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of in-wheel motors, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening its electrification technology portfolio as the auto industry shifts toward “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared & services, electric). Protean’s in-wheel motors—drive units integrated into the wheels—are positioned as a way to improve… Read more…
Ford’s Making You Pay Extra To Get A Frunk In Your 2026 Mustang Mach-E
Once free, the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s frunk is now a $495 option. Here’s why Ford removed it. Lire la suite…
Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It’s Betting On All Of The Horses
The company has made deals with some 20 different self-driving startups around the world. But can it catch Waymo? Lire la suite…
Europe’s January EV Sales Surge Leaves The U.S. In The Rearview Mirror
The sales of non-hybrid gas and diesel cars are witnessing a stunning collapse in Europe. Lire la suite…
Opel confirms battery-electric Corsa GSE
The German Stellantis brand Opel has announced an expansion of its range of fully electric GSE models. Following the introduction of the Mokka GSE last year, the Corsa GSE will be unveiled “soon” and will be available for order later this year. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range
Chinese battery manufacturers already account for well over 50% of the global market, but new battery types, including solid-state, are rolling out, promising to be safer, more efficient, and safer. Read more…
Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
Waymo has started driverless robotaxi operation in 4 more US cities today: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This brings the running total to 10 cities, while Waymo’s highest-profile competitor in the space, Tesla, currently operates driverless robotaxis in zero cities, despite big claims to the contrary. Read more…
Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
Tesla has updated its “Find Us” map with 64 new Megacharger locations across 15 states, giving the clearest picture yet of the charging network it is building to support the Tesla Semi. Read more…
Honda has 100 million reasons to electrify the Super Cub – Here’s why it hasn’t
For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub. Read more…
Rivian Is About To Launch Its First Mass-Market Car. Is Its Service Network Ready?
Rivian expects a big jump in service demand when the R2 launches, and it doesn’t want to be caught without enough capacity. Lire la suite…
German government to review e-bus funding outcomes ahead of fresh subsidy round
The German Federal Ministry of Transport has announced a new funding call for e-buses in Spring, with a budget of up to €500 million euros. At the same time, Minister Patrick Schnieder has handed over nearly 100 grant notifications from the current funding round at the BUSKON 2026 conference in Berlin. Read more…
How Jeddah Is Attracting International Fans And Becoming A Major Motorsport Hub
From racing on water to racing on asphalt, the city is demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession. Lire la suite…
34 battery-electric buses by BYD enter service in Verona
The public transport operator Azienda Trasporti Verona (ATV) has deployed 34 electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. The majority of these are 12-meter buses of the B12 model, supplemented by several units of the equally 12-meter-long K9UD. Read more…
Renault partners with Basquevolt on lithium-metal cells
Renault’s subsidiary Ampere has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate the development and validation of lithium-metal batteries for future electric vehicles. Read more…
