South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has signed a three-year contract through its US subsidiary to start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in North America from 2027. The contract is valued at more than 2 trillion South Korean won ($1.35 billion). Michigan-based Samsung SDI America will manufacture the… Read more…
Samsung SDI shifts some US production lines from EVs to LFP ESS batteries
South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has signed a three-year contract through its US subsidiary to start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in North America from 2027. The contract is valued at more than 2 trillion South Korean won ($1.35 billion). Michigan-based Samsung SDI America will manufacture the… Read more…
BHP and Rio Tinto bring Caterpillar electric haul trucks to the Pilbara
Metal and mining giant BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia has started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s Cat 793 XE Early Learner electric haul trucks in collaboration with Rio Tinto. Once commissioned, the trials will begin to test the viability of electric trucks as an alternative to diesel in large-scale iron ore… Read more…
BHP and Rio Tinto bring Caterpillar electric haul trucks to the Pilbara
Metal and mining giant BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia has started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s Cat 793 XE Early Learner electric haul trucks in collaboration with Rio Tinto. Once commissioned, the trials will begin to test the viability of electric trucks as an alternative to diesel in large-scale iron ore… Read more…
XPeng’s new Mona M03 gets a tiny bit longer and delivers more range
XPeng is working on an updated Mona M03, and this has just been certified by the relevant Chinese authorities ahead of its launch. The M03 is the first model in XPeng’s Mona line, and it has consistently been XPeng’s best selling car since its launch in August of last year. The M03 accounted for 41.66% of XPeng’s sales from January… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says
Tesla Cybertruck used prices are declining as more trucks reach two years old. Doug DeMuro, a popular car reviewer who became somewhat of a car pricing expert through his auction site Car and Bids, now predicts the Tesla Cybertruck will be selling for just $35,000 in 18 months. Read more…
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that’s not all
Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event. Read more…
Tesla has YouTube clips, CATL has bots on the ground — right now
While Tesla struggles shake off allegations of remote operation for its robots, CATL is putting its new “Moz” humanoid robots to work — the company says it’s got the world’s first large-scale implementation of humanoid robots working at their Zhongzhou battery pack facility in China. Read more…
The Affordable Slate EV Truck Passes 150,000 Orders. Here’s What It Won’t Do
Slate reports “huge” demand for its tiny truck, even as the EV market cools. And its CEO answered a big question about its technology. Lire la suite…
AYK Energy signs chemical tanker electrification deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has signed a second deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil to supply diesel electric hybrid systems. AYK will deliver the same 4.2 MWh Aries+ battery system to Mureloil’s 8000 DWT product tanker Bahía Beatriz as its sister vessel the Bahía Candela, also a 8000 DWT tanker. Bahía Beatriz is currently… Read more…
Research from ANL and UChicago PME looks to resolve battery degradation by mitigating nanoscopic strains
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) claims to have solved a battery mystery that has led to capacity degradation, shortened lifespan and, in some cases, fire. In a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers uncovered some of the root causes and ways to… Read more…
Vallée Transports adds three eActros 600 trucks to its fleet
The French Vallée Group is relying on the eActros 600 for the drive system transition within the company. Three models produced by Mercedes-Benz Trucks are currently being added to the logistics company’s fleet. At the same time, a new charging station is being connected to the grid at the company’s headquarters. Read more…
Skoda secures order for 75 trolleybuses in Sofia
The Skoda Group has won two tenders to supply a total of 75 trolleybuses to Sofia. The first order comprises 35 twelve-metre-long vehicles, while the second comprises 40 articulated buses with a length of 18 metres. Read more…
Detroit’s Automakers Have A Gas Problem
Why breaking up with gas—especially big trucks—is hard to do for the Big Three. Plus, Tesla’s Robotaxi program is growing fast. Lire la suite…
Incat begins testing world’s largest battery-electric ferry
Australian shipbuilder Incat has conducted initial trials of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry, named Hull 096, in Hobart. A series of tests will follow before the e-ferry sets sail for South America in the coming months. Read more…
VW abandons agency model across Europe
Volkswagen is discontinuing direct sales through the agency model for private customers across Europe. This means the distribution of electric vehicles will gradually return to the traditional dealership model. Read more…
Kia models now eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
Kia has just revealed its first two EVs to become eligible for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. Both the Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger models now qualify for a £1500 discount. Read more…
Apollo Phantom 2.0 review: A fast and capable electric scooter that still feels refined
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years, and many of them blur together. Plenty are fast. Many are powerful. Some look aggressive. But only a handful manage to combine all of that with a ride that actually feels polished and confidence-inspiring. After spending real time riding the Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V version), it’s clear this scooter sits firmly in that top tier. Read more…
Zeekr completes merger with Geely, delists from NYSE
Zeekr becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely and ceases trading as a public company.
Zeekr has requested the NYSE to suspend trading of its ADS.
EnBW launches field tests of XCharge charging stations
EnBW is testing the charging hardware and software of manufacturer XCharge. In August 2025, a charging station was already installed at the EnBW City location. Now, an extended field test is set to follow at three additional locations in Baden-Württemberg. Read more…
