
Rimac Technology, the engineering company spun out of the Croatian hypercar maker Rimac in 2022, is promising to revolutionize EVs with major leaps in solid-state batteries and high-performance powertrains. Chief Operating Officer Nurdin Pitarevic, the second-in-command to Mate Rimac, explained in an interview how the company targets the biggest complaints electric cars still face: maximizing driving range, improving fire safety,… Read more…
Sarla Aviation to build India’s most advanced eVTOL factory

Indian aerospace startup Sarla Aviation has announced plans to build an urban air mobility (UAM) giga-facility to manufacture eVTOL aircraft. Co-founder and CTO Rakesh Gaonkar says it will be the world’s largest dedicated eVTOL and UAM facility. Read more…
Sarla Aviation to build India’s most advanced eVTOL factory

Indian aerospace startup Sarla Aviation has announced plans to build an urban air mobility (UAM) giga-facility to manufacture eVTOL aircraft. Co-founder and CTO Rakesh Gaonkar says it will be the world’s largest dedicated eVTOL and UAM facility. Read more…
India earmarks €703 million for rare-earth magnet production

The Indian government has announced a new scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) with an allocation of 72.8 billion rupees (around €703.7 million). The programme aims to reduce import dependence and build a more resilient domestic supply chain. Read more…
India earmarks €703 million for rare-earth magnet production

The Indian government has announced a new scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) with an allocation of 72.8 billion rupees (around €703.7 million). The programme aims to reduce import dependence and build a more resilient domestic supply chain. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is ‘on track’ to build 18,000 EVs this year as production hits big milestone
Lucid Motors (LCID) is doing everything it can to hit its goal of building 18,000 EVs as production ramps up into the end of the year. Read more…
Jackery Christmas Sale takes up to 57% off power stations, Rad Power e-bikes up to $500 off, Exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX, more
This week’s Thursday edition of Green Deals is following the trend of being headlined by another power station brand, as Jackery has launched its Christmas Holiday Sale with up to 57% discounts on units, complete with two extra savings codes starting from $79. Right behind it, we also have Rad Power Bikes’ Christmas e-bike sale with up to $500 discounts and new low prices starting from $1,399, as well as $1,280 exclusive savings on a refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station at a new $1,399 low, several Mammotion robot lawn mower deals, Goal Zero’s multi-purpose Torch 500 Light low, two unique cordless electric pressure washer deals from Fanttik, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti power station Christmas sale with up to 55% initial discounts and up to 8% exclusive bonus savings, Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour flash deals that end tonight, and more.. Read more…
Iron-sodium grid batteries just took a big step toward US rollout
Iron-sodium battery makers Inlyte Energy just crossed an important line from lab to grid reality. The company has completed a factory acceptance test of its first field-ready iron-sodium battery energy storage system with reps from a major US utility in attendance. Read more…
Hyundai’s new midsize electric SUV spotted overseas for the first time
The Elexio is Hyundai’s first electric SUV custom-tailored for the Chinese market, but now it’s headed overseas. Read more…
Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls
EV and battery supply chain research specialists Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that 2.0 million electric vehicles were sold globally in November 2025, bringing global EV sales to 18.5 million units year-to-date. That’s a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Read more…
BMW electric cars finally plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network

Starting December 10, 2025, drivers of electric BMWs finally have access to the expansive Tesla Supercharger network, adding more than 25,000 new charging points across the United States. This instantly improves charging flexibility for owners of the BMW i4, iX, and other EVs from the German automaker. It’s a big step toward making long-distance travel easier for non-Tesla electric cars.… Read more…
This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars

Cameras can help a car “see” the world just fine. So can radar. But when conditions get bad, this is why you want lidar’s help. Lire la suite…
Ford won’t give 2026 Mustang Mach-E buyers a frunk for free
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E will not come with a standard frunk, but Ford says you can pay for it. Read more…
EVgo places its bets on Autocharge+ for seamless public EV charging

As any user of public EV charging will tell you, the industry badly needs a widely-accepted standard for seamless charging. Just as we ditched dial-up modems in favor of WiFi, we need to lose the apps and credit card readers and implement a system that lets us plug in and walk away—something like the system… Read more…
The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is A Much Better EV Now—Except For One Crucial Thing

Subaru’s take on a Toyota EV is vastly improved over its first generation. But one strange omission could make road-tripping difficult. Lire la suite…
Hyundai Ioniq 3 spotted in the wild – coming to Europe next year

Hyundai is jumping into the compact EV class with a brand-new vehicle: the Ioniq 3. This car will join the successful Ioniq family, acting as a smaller sibling to the popular Ioniq 5. But the Ioniq 3 isn’t just a shrunken version of its predecessors. Hyundai first showed off this new direction at the Munich Motor Show in September with… Read more…
Taiwan Semi adds first SMC/SMB devices to its automotive-grade SUPER CLAMP TVS Series

Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced its new automotive-grade 24V SUPER CLAMP snapback TVS devices in compact SMC and SMB surface-mount packages. SUPER CLAMP TVSs combine lower clamping voltages, higher peak pulse currents and lower-voltage ratings than conventional TVSs, according to the company. The snapback devices allow circuit designers to use fewer, less costly components without compromising… Read more…
Kenworth expands zero-emission lineup with new medium-duty electric trucks

Kenworth, a PACCAR company, has launched its first conventional medium-duty battery-electric trucks: the T280E, T380E and T480E. These new Class 6-8 BEV models are designed for a wide variety of applications, including pickup and delivery, utility, regional haul and vocational applications. The new models are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the US… Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is Getting Lidar. Here’s Why It’s An Even Bigger Deal Now

Rivian’s upcoming $45,000 R2 crossover will get a lidar sensor as the EV startup raises the stakes on autonomous driving. Lire la suite…
Rivian Launches ‘Universal Hands-Free’ Driving—And An AI Assistant

Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant. Lire la suite…

