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Around the world in 80 charges: The first electric semi to circumnavigate the globe
A German Youtuber who focuses on electric trucking content will drive a Mercedes-Benz eActros around the world, becoming the first to circumnavigate the globe in a heavy duty electric truck. Read more…
Ford launches Ford Energy subsidiary to build 20 GWh of battery storage annually
Ford has officially unveiled Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary that will manufacture and sell U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utilities, data centers, and large industrial customers. The new unit plans to produce 20 GWh of energy storage annually from its Kentucky gigafactory. Read more…
Duracell taps Driivz to power its new EV fast charger network
Duracell is getting into EV charging in the UK, and it’s partnering with EV charging software company Driivz to help run the network. Read more…
The new BMW iX3 costs nearly $1,000 a month to lease
Starting at $61,500, the 2027 BMW iX3 is cheaper than the Porsche Macan Electric and offers more range with up to 434 miles. Read more…
Lexus Just Solved One Of Its Biggest EV Headaches
The 2026 ES will come with a long overdue native route planning feature that should make EV road trips a breeze. Read More…
Posifa’s new battery thermal event sensors offer 100 ms response and 15-year service life for EVs
Posifa Technologies launches PGS5100 hydrogen sensors with 100 ms response and 15-year life for early EV battery thermal event detection. Read more…
How Much Range Does A BYD Seal Battery Lose After 31,000 Miles?
After two years, its LFP pack shows measurable degradation. But the number is less alarming than it looks. Read More…
Tesla Waves Goodbye To Model S And Model X As The Last Cars Roll Off The Line
The final Tesla Model S and Model X rolled off the assembly line this weekend. That marks the end of an era. Read More…
BYD is upgrading its top selling EVs with 5-min flash charging and nearly 400 miles of range
BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s rolling out to some of its best sellers. Read more…
WattEV orders 370 Tesla Semis for deployment in California
WattEV orders 370 Tesla Semis for California fleet, deploying megawatt charging and expanding depots to accelerate electric truck adoption. Read more…
China April battery installations grow 15%, reversing 2-month decline
Power battery installations stood at 62.4 GWh in April, with LFP batteries capturing an 81.5% share. Read more…
BYD brings advanced LiDAR tech to its smallest budget EV
The 2026 BYD Seagull, which goes by the names Dolphin Mini and Dolphin Surf, was revealed in China. The visual differences between the new model and the previous one are hard to spot – apart from a surprise it carries on its roof. For the first time in this price range, a car company is offering LiDAR technology. This sensor… Read more…
Norwegian cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries files for insolvency
Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries is insolvent and has initiated bankruptcy proceedings for itself and its subsidiaries. The company, which opened a smaller industrial facility for LFP cells in 2024, will attempt to save at least part of its operations. Read more…
Source taps Siemens and Evolt for EV charger maintenance
Source has partnered with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to establish a unified maintenance model for its UK and Ireland charging network. The collaboration aims to support network uptime. Read more…
Tesla China retail sales fall 10% in April despite reports of 36% surge
Tesla’s actual retail sales in China fell 10% year-over-year in April to just 25,956 vehicles, according to new data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) — despite widespread reports last week that Tesla’s China sales had surged 36%. Read more…
Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX [video]
Electric logistics firm Zeem Solutions celebrated some good reliability news at ACT Expo last week, after its commercial charging depot at LAX hit a huge milestone, surpassing 350,000 successful charging sessions as one of the highest-throughput charging facilities in the US. Read more…
XPeng (XPEV) reveals Mona L03 SUV with 650 km range for ~$20,500
XPeng (XPEV) is expanding its hit Mona budget EV lineup with the L03, the sub-brand’s first SUV, which surfaced in Chinese regulatory filings with up to 650 km of CLTC range, a 183 kW motor, and LFP battery options up to 69 kWh. Read more…
BYD’s cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000
The Seagull is now the first A00-class EV with a roof-mounted LiDAR. BYD upgraded the entry-level EV, bringing its smart driving tech to the masses for under 100,000 yuan ($14,700). Read more…
VW’s Hottest Electric GTI Will Have Fake Gears
The ID. Polo GTI Clubsport is set to feature Hyundai N-style simulated gearshifts, after VW said it wasn’t interested. Read More…
