Canadian lithium battery developer Volt Carbon Technologies has received a second United States patent for its dry-separation graphite platform and reported new technical results from its lithium battery development program. Volt Carbon has received its patent titled “Method and System for Aerodynamic Air Classification” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, issued as USPTO… Read more…
Autel Energy launches MaxiCharger EV charger with integrated app-free credit card payments
Autel Energy has launched its new MaxiCharger AC Single configuration for US markets, featuring an integrated Nayax Uno Mini payment device. This upgrade delivers app-free credit card payment capabilities directly at the charger and is aimed at accelerating large-scale AC charging deployments in sectors such as destination, workplace, hospitality, fleet and multi-family residential applications. The… Read more…
Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
The data is in for Tesla’s full year 2025 in Europe, and frankly, it’s a bloodbath across most major markets.. Read more…
GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025
Ford’s electric vehicle sales took a hit in 2025 after scaling back plans, including ending production of the F-150 Lightning. Read more…
Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly
A relatively young personal aviation company, LEO Flight, has unveiled a new personal eVTOL that does not require a pilot’s license. The LEO JetBike has abandoned traditional propellers in favor of electric jet propulsion and is now available for order, starting today.. Read more…
Jackery New Year Sale returns HomePower 3600 Plus station to $1,519, Autel AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI EV charger new low, more
This week’s Tuesday Green Deals is being headlined by the ongoing Jackery New Year Sale with up to 53% discounts across a collection of power stations, as well as a bonus 5% savings on orders over $1,500. One notable deal we spotted is the HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station that beats its Black Friday and Christmas pricing and lands at the second-lowest rate of $1,519, among others. We also spotted Autel’s advanced MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger hitting a new $450 low, as well as Hiboy’s MAX Pro e-scooter at a new Amazon low, Segway’s Navimow i and X3 series with up to $700 savings, and much more waiting for you below – including more exciting CES 2026 reveals! And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow New Year power station sale, or MOD’s New Year e-bike sale, and more.. Read more…
Sony and Honda reveal new Afeela electric SUV prototype at CES 2026
Sony and Honda joined forces a few years ago and decided to build electric cars – their joint brand is called Afeela. This year, they brought something different to the stage at CES to show off their progress. It is a new prototype for the year 2026, and unsurprisingly, it is an SUV. It is the second vehicle the company… Read more…
Tesla Dominated The Used EV Market In 2025, But Its Lead Is Narrowing
Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai gained ground in the used EV market. But Teslas are still the biggest sellers. Lire la suite…
Less Common Metals to supply rare earths to Arnold Magnetic Technologies
UK-based Less Common Metals (LCM), which was recently acquired by USA Rare Earth, has signed a supply agreement with Belgian chemical company Solvay and Arnold Magnetic Technologies, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified, to provide rare earth materials for Arnold’s permanent magnet production. LCM’s metal and alloy-making capabilities will ensure a reliable source of high-quality rare… Read more…
Allegro MicroSystems expands gate driver portfolio to simplify 800 V SiC power design
Allegro MicroSystems has released its AHV85003 and AHV85043 isolated gate driver chipset, expanding its Power-Thru isolated gate driver portfolio. This chipset joins Allegro’s existing AHV85311 integrated solution, forming a product ecosystem for high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) designs in EVs, data centers and other systems. Allegro says that this new offering addresses the challenge of power… Read more…
Switzerland launches tender for initial fast-charging network for electric HGVs
The Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) has launched a project call for the establishment of an initial, dedicated, and demand-oriented fast-charging network for electric trucks along national roads. Divided into three lots, charging parks are to be created at 32 strategically important locations in Switzerland. Read more…
‘We need more electric vehicles per charge point’ – Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner
The EU’s CO₂ targets are being weakened, automakers are adjusting their once-ambitious e-mobility goals, and at the same time, electric trucks are on the verge of market ramp-up—turbulent times for electric mobility! In an interview with electrive, Alpitronic CEO Philipp Senoner reflects on 2025, makes demands on policymakers, and identifies the focus topics for 2026. Read more…
EV segment continues to grow in the UK
The new electric vehicle registration numbers from the UK show continued growth in all electric vehicle segments. This includes nearly 24 per cent of new passenger cars, as well as a new record in light electric commercial vehicle registrations. Read more…
Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit
Honda and Sony will begin delivering their first co-developed EV, the Afeela 1, later this year. The joint venture revealed a new electric SUV prototype that could steal the spotlight. Read more…
Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough
Plus, CES focuses on self-driving over EVs this year, while Xiaomi wants to sell half a million cars after an explosive 2025. Lire la suite…
‘The Question Is When’: China’s Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America
At CES 2026, the communications chief for one of China’s largest automakers—and the owner of Polestar and Volvo—made some intentions clear. Lire la suite…
Nio flags potential cost pressures from memory chips
“Potential cost pressures this year are quite significant. The biggest cost pressure isn’t raw materials, but memory chips,” said William Li.
For the entire automotive sector, rising memory chip prices could exert immense pressure throughout the year, Li added.
The 2026 BMW iX3 is getting Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI
Talking to your car used to feel like talking to a brick wall. You had to memorize specific phrases, and if you messed up just one word, the car literally blinked at you. BMW wants to change that. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the German carmaker showed off a new version of its EV that can… Read more…
BMW expands its voice assistant with Alexa+
In 2026, BMW will expand its voice assistant, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, with the new AI assistant Amazon Alexa+. The updated version of the Intelligent Personal Assistant will debut in the new all-electric BMW iX3, which is celebrating its North American trade show premiere at CES. Additional model series will receive the technology later. Read more…
Nio Firefly right-hand drive model to debut in Singapore on Jan 8
The right-hand drive Firefly EV will go on sale in Singapore around the 2026 Chinese New Year in February.
Mass production of the right-hand drive Firefly commenced in November, with the first batch shipped to Singapore.
