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First electric Ferrari filmed testing in Italy

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The whole world is impatiently waiting for Ferrari’s first all-electric car, which is expected to make its official debut later this year. The iconic Italian automaker has been relatively tight-lipped about the details, but recent sightings of a prototype undergoing testing have provided a good glimpse of what’s to come. The prototype reveals that Ferrari’s first EV will be a… Read more…

Volkswagen EVs are getting access to Tesla’s Superchargers in the US this summer

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Volkswagen has just announced that its EVs will get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US starting in June or July. So far, Ford, Rivian, GM, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan EVs have already gained access to Tesla’s network, and the next brand to join them will be Mercedes. Then, VW. VW Group of America director of public relations Mark… Read more…

After the Northvolt fiasco, is the future of Europe’s EV battery industry bound up with China


Northvolt, the battery startup founded in 2017 by two Tesla alums, was the Great European Hope that was supposed to free the Continent from dependence on Chinese EV battery production. And for a while, things were really rolling—the company raised billions and formed partnerships with several automakers. It managed to get a couple of facilities… Read more…

Aptera shows off a solar-powered EV, that it says will enter production

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Aptera is a recently resurrected startup that aims to deliver the first-ever solar-powered electric vehicle to the mass market. The company showcases a three-wheeled prototype that’s extremely efficient and is mostly powered by solar panels. The most important thing to note is that Aptera plans to actually produce this prototype, although the funding part is a bit tricky. The vehicle… Read more…

Ascend Elements to increase US lithium carbonate production


US battery materials manufacturer Ascend Elements is commissioning a new lithium carbonate recovery line at its battery recycling facility in Covington, Georgia in 2025 to start producing 99% pure lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) recovered from used lithium-ion batteries. The company plans to produce up to 3,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually. Its Hydro-to-Cathode direct precursor… Read more…

WEX partners with Qmerit for EV charger installation at fleet drivers’ homes


Global commerce platform WEX has formed a partnership with EV charger installation provider Qmerit to streamline the installation of chargers at the homes of commercial fleet drivers. Qmerit will provide end-to-end home EV charging installation and integration services from its national network of more than 23,000 electricians. WEX EV At-Home provides access to WEX’s fleet… Read more…