The global race to build better batteries for electric cars has a new target. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, known as CATL, announced a major change in its long-term research plans. The Chinese battery manufacturer is now focusing on lithium-air technology with a theoretical maximum energy density that matches the energy density of gasoline. The announcement came from Wu Kai,… Read more…
India: Toyota launches the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Japanese automaker’s joint venture in India, has launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV. It is the same zero-emission sub-compact SUV marketed as the Urban Cruiser globally. Read more…
EZO secures £176m contract in England’s Midlands
UK charging provider EZO has secured a £176 million contract to deploy and operate EV charging infrastructure across four Midlands councils. The 15-year project will add 250 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers and support more than two million residents. Read more…
The Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Will Get A Serious Range Boost: Report
The current XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid can go 35 miles on electric power. The 2028 model will reportedly nearly triple that. Read More…
i-charging unveils 500 kW charging system for cars and trucks
Portuguese charging infrastructure manufacturer i-charging has introduced its new All-in-One 500 (AiO 500) charging system with up to 500 kW of charging power. The station supports CCS, NACS and GB/T standards, covering the most widely used international charging formats. According to the company, the optional liquid-cooled charging cables also enable regular charging for electric trucks. Read more…
Xpeng scrambles to boost GX SUV production as wait times hit 35 weeks
Xpeng is adding production lines for key GX SUV components as strong initial demand for the top-trim versions pushes delivery wait times up to 35 weeks. Read more…
GAC partners with Sinopec to sell cars at gas stations
The move marks the first such attempt for GAC and Sinopec, as the automaker seeks to expand its service reach in less-developed regions. Read more…
Eatron and NEXTY Electronics secure customers for battery monitoring platform
Eatron Technologies and NEXTY Electronics expand AI-driven battery software deployment with Japanese OEMs and fleets, boosting EV and energy storage tech. Read more…
ELM MicroGrid installs battery storage in its hometown [video]
Battery energy storage specialist ELM MicroGrid has spent more than two decades building a nationwide energy storage and utility infrastructure businesses. Now, the company is bringing that expertise home with the installation of a new battery energy storage system at a solar microgrid project in Peoria, IL. Read more…
Chery expands European footprint with Nissan UK manufacturing deal
Nissan announced its Sunderland plant in the UK will contract manufacture passenger vehicles for Chery in fiscal 2027. Read more…
ZPMC launches first of four battery-equipped heavy-lift vessels for Chinese-Polish shipping firm
ZPMC launches first battery-equipped heavy-lift vessel for Chipolbrok, featuring 1,000 kW battery power for port and low-speed electric operation. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 crowned the best family EV
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 pretty much offers it all with up to 318 miles of driving range, fast charging, a surprisingly spacious interior, and an affordable starting price of just $35,000. It’s also a perfect fit for families looking to go electric. Read more…
Here’s our first look at BYD’s new low-cost, 1,000 km-range PHEV in real life [Images]
BYD’s new PHEV is set to go on sale any day now as the brand’s first car specifically built for overseas markets, including Europe. With its debut just around the corner, the new plug-in hatch was recently spotted in public, giving us our first real look at the interior. Read more…
Another giant solar factory is coming to Texas
SEG Solar is doubling down on US manufacturing with plans for a third solar module factory in the Houston, Texas, area. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: the Hammer Down crossover episode, with Mike Bush
On today’s really quick episode of Quick Charge, we’re doing a crossover episode with Mike Bush from Marketscale’s Hammer Down podcast and explore the business of freight and logistics, how to get involved, and what the future might hold for more efficient, fossil-free trucking. Read more…
EVelution Energy’s Arizona cobalt refinery lines up financing from US and Finnish export credit agencies
EVelution Energy secures export credit financing from US and Finnish agencies for its solar-powered cobalt refinery in Arizona, boosting domestic battery sup… Read more…
Volkswagen is launching more affordable EVs, starting with these two models
The first Volkswagen ID. Polo and Cupra Raval models rolled off the production line at the Group’s Martorell plant in Spain, the first of several new affordable, mass-market EVs. Read more…
When voters learn Lee Zeldin of the EPA is poisoning them, they hate it
A new poll of US voters shows that the vast majority of Americans want the Environmental Protection Agency to do its job and keep toxic chemicals out of the air and water. But the EPA’s current mission, under Lee Zeldin, is to poison Americans and raise their health and energy costs. When voters learn about this, they show significant concern. Read more…
BYD leverages Sinopec’s massive network to advance its ambitious flash charging strategy
BYD signed an agreement with Sinopec to advance the construction of its flash charging stations by relying on the latter’s massive network. Read more…
TMEIC introduces mobile charging system to electrify diesel port cranes
TMEIC launches a mobile lithium-ion charging system to electrify diesel RTG cranes, enabling fast, scalable port terminal decarbonization. Read more…
