Tom Moloughney fixes a homeowner’s melted plug and explains what went wrong. Read more…
Solid-state battery reality check – Hyundai and Kia say not until 2030
The whole world is talking about solid-state batteries and their promise of longer ranges, faster charging, and improved performance for electric cars. However, Hyundai and Kia are cooling the hype a bit, suggesting that the widespread commercial availability of this technology is still years away. Some automakers are promising rapid rollouts, but Hyundai Motor Group believes that solid-state batteries won’t… Read more…
California Energy Commission to launch $55-million EV charging station funding round
The Fast Charge California Project, part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), will open a new $55-million funding window in July 2025 to support the installation of DC fast charging stations at businesses and publicly accessible locations across the state. The new funds will cover up to 100% of the costs to deploy… Read more…
Schneider Electric and Liminal partner on EV battery ultrasound-based inspection
France-based digital automation specialist Schneider Electric, has partnered with Liminal Insights to develop battery inspection services. The companies are developing a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem to deliver real-time inline quality inspection. The new integrated inspection system—which is compatible with all battery… Read more…
Why Level 1 EV Wall Charging Is More Useful Than You Think
With an electric car, sometimes a humble wall outlet can be your best friend. I proved that on my Rivian R1T road trip. Read more…
India: PM E-DRIVE electric bus subsidy quota rapidly filling up
The quota for electric bus subsidies under India’s PM E-DRIVE scheme is filling up fast. A little over four months into the launch, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has already approved the subsidy for 9,800 electric buses—70% of the total allocation. Read more…
TV documentary casts doubt on Northvolt’s ‘green batteries’
According to research by Swedish television, the insolvent battery cell manufacturer Northvolt has hardly any batteries in circulation so far. Furthermore, those batteries that have already been installed are said to contain none of the Swedish company’s own cathode active material. The journalists conclude that Northvolt has failed with its promise of a ‘green’ electric car battery. Read more…
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. Polestar (PSNY) locks in $450 million in funding as the EV maker ‘starts its next chapter’
Polestar (PSNY) secured another $450 million in fresh funding as the EV maker aims for profitability this year. With three electric vehicles and a fourth on the way, Polestar expects 2025 to be its biggest yet. Read more…
Elon Musk ‘cancels’ Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behavior
Elon Musk has reportedly ‘canceled’ a Tesla engineer for complaining about the CEO’s behaviors on social media. Read more…
GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year
General Motors catapulted to become one of America’s best-selling EV makers. Now comes Trump’s wrecking ball. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches service allowing owners to upgrade battery packs on demand
Onvo will allow owners to upgrade their 60-kWh standard-range battery packs to 85-kWh long-range battery packs on a daily, monthly or annual basis starting March 1.
Upgrades cost RMB 45 ($6.18) per day, RMB 800 per month, or RMB 8,800 per year.
Xpeng expands to new European markets
Shortly after Xpeng’s announcement of its expansion into Poland, the Chinese manufacturer has also announced its imminent market entry into Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In all three countries, Xpeng will distribute its electric cars via the Hedin Mobility Group from the second quarter of this year. Read more…
Altilium & Talga Group cooperate on recylced graphite for EV batteries
UK recycling specialist Altilium has signed a letter of intent with Australian battery materials company Talga Group to supply Talga with up to 16,000 tons of recycled graphite over a three-year period from 2026. Talga is building Europe’s first anode refinery for natural graphite in Sweden and is developing an anode product made from recycled graphite. Read more…
Prague considers mandetory electric taxis by 2030
The Prague city council’s transport committee is considering only permitting battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric taxis in the city from 2029. The final decision lies with the city councillors, who must approve this in the form of a decree. Read more…
Kia PV5 debuts as an electric van ready for anything
Kia is stepping into the commercial electric vehicle market with the PV5. Kia’s first electric van is designed to handle everything from passenger transport to delivery services. This new model, part of Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup, offers businesses and individuals a flexible and efficient electric solution. The PV5 comes with three battery options – 43.3 kWh, 51.5 kWh,… Read more…
Mazda to launch two EVs in Thailand
Mazda plans to launch five electrified vehicles in Thailand by 2027, adopting a multi-powertrain approach like Toyota for cutting its CO2 emissions. The company will offer two of these upcoming models with a pure electric powertrain. Read more…
Alperia lowers charging prices in South Tyrol
In South Tyrol, Italy, the charging tariffs of the province-owned company Alperia will fall significantly from March. At the same time, the provincial government has presented a new funding package for electromobility – and announced the expansion to 1,000 charging points by the end of 2026. Read more…
How To Save EVs From Politics
Republican strategist Mike Murphy talks to the Plug-In Podcast about how electric cars became so “tribalized”—and how to fix it. Read more…
Upcoming Kia EV1 Will Be Even Smaller And More Affordable
It will be the electric equivalent of the Kia Picanto, the popular subcompact hatchback available in Europe. Read more…
