US-based home energy technology provider ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to accelerate its market expansion and development of its meter socket adapters for EV charging and solar power systems. The financing round was led by new investors Decarbonization Partners, which is a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, and MassMutual Ventures. Existing… Read more…
Argonne leads $50-million sodium-ion EV battery innovation push
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million to be invested over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) consortium led by DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory to develop high-energy, long-lasting sodium-ion batteries. The consortium includes six national laboratories and eight universities, which aim to develop sodium-ion batteries that… Read more…
GAC launches eVTOL brand Govy, debuts new product AirJet
The AirJet, which has a range of over 200 km, is Govy’s first product and GAC’s second flying car. Read more…
CATL reportedly mulling HK listing to raise at least $5 billion
CATL is in talks with potential advisers and a listing in Hong Kong could take place as early as the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Refreshed Rivian R1S gets top safety rating from IIHS
Large SUVs aren’t necessarily the safest vehicles on the road, but the 2025 Rivian R1S is bucking the trend. The American IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the R1S with its Top Safety Pick+ rating after the latest crash testing session. The Pick+ is the highest possible award for any production vehicle. The 2025 model walked away with “Good”… Read more…
Tesla Giga Shanghai to start mass production of facelifted Model Y in Jan, report says
Tesla’s Shanghai factory will begin mass production of the facelifted Model Y next month and is expected to begin deliveries of a six-seat Model Y in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to local media. Read more…
Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debuting at CES Jan. 7
Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at… Read more…
Here’s A First Look At Honda’s New Electric SUV
The boxy electric crossover will go into production in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped sedan. Read more…
Historic Montana youth climate lawsuit upheld by state Supreme Court
A youth-led climate lawsuit won another historic decision today, with the Montana Supreme Court upholding a 2023 ruling that the state must consider climate change and environmental protections in the approval process for new energy projects. Read more…
Walmart and Nexamp are rolling out 31 solar farms in 5 states
Walmart is working with community solar developer and operator Nexamp to build 31 community solar farms across the US.. Read more…
Jaguar’s controversial $200,000 ultra-luxury EV spotted out in public [Video]
Jaguar’s radical new EV has been the center of attention over the past few weeks. For better or worse, the British automaker is plowing ahead with plans to turn sales around with a new lineup of ultra-luxury electric models. As it prepares for a new era, Jaguar’s first EV, an electric 4-door GT, was just spotted in public. Check out the video of the controversial model below. Read more…
Honda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES and hit the global market in 2026
Honda announced it will be back at CES this year, unveiling the next phase of its new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year’s event in Las Vegas, Honda intends to unveil two prototype EVs based on the concepts that debuted a year prior. This will be our next look at Honda’s 0 Series progress as it looks to bring these two initial models to market in 2026.. Read more…
Nissan and Honda in talks over a potential merger that could reshape the automotive landscape
The automotive world woke up to the news that Japanese car giants Nissan and Honda are talking about a merger. This potential partnership could create the world’s third-largest automaker, right behind Toyota and Volkswagen. The auto industry is going through a massive transformation with the rise of EVs and the growing dominance of companies like Tesla and BYD. The legacy… Read more…
Crazy Fiat 500e prices are back. You can lease one for $0/mo – yes, zero – in CO
You can now lease a Fiat 500e for zero down and zero dollars a month before taxes – or, well, at least some customers can. Read more…
Toyota lands $4.5M to boost EV battery sustainability
Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable.. Read more…
EPA approves CA’s clean air rules that Trump says he’ll revoke (but can’t)
In the waning days of a Biden Administration which has been marked by huge progress on clean air and EV policy, the US government has approved California’s emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035. Read more…
Cadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV is almost here. As the Escalade IQ’s smaller sibling, the Cadillac Vistiq starts at under $80,000, but prices for higher trim options can reach upwards of $100,000. Read more…
CATL announces standardized battery packs for swapping, monthly pricing
Today CATL has announced two new standardized “chocolate” battery packs, called 20# and 25#. These are built with CATL’s upcoming battery swapping network in mind, and thus come in standard swap-friendly sizes. The officially named Choco-SEB (SEB stands for Swapping Electric Blocks) packs will support both lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistries. 20# will offer up… Read more…
How To Optimize/Improve Your Electric Car’s Range Overnight
There are a number of factors that impact the distance an EV can travel on one charge. Read more…
Study Shows That Buyers Really Want Three-Row EV Crossovers
AutoPacific found that about half of all three-row crossover and SUV buyers would consider buying an EV. Read more…
