The US company Paraclete Energy has presented a study on its battery anode material called SILO Silicon. According to the study, the anode material has the potential to reduce the weight of batteries by 50 per cent while doubling their range. Read more…
Stockholm progresses with electric construction site
Sweden’s largest fossil-free worksite has managed to progress to 50% electric operation with Volvo CE. The project has made significant headway in the area of sustainable construction technologies since its launch. Read more…
Segway launching wild-looking 100 mile smart e-bikes & new US bike division
Segway is planting its e-bike flag in the US with a new dedicated electric bike team ahead of the upcoming launch of its two hotly anticipated long-range electric bicycle models, the Segway Xafari and Xyber. Read more…
Rivian opens new Charging Outpost in Joshua Tree – the first of many to offer access to all EVs
Rivian has just opened the second of its new lineup of Charging Outposts, where EV owners can recharge, replenish, and, in true Rivian fashion, make their own trail mix. The new site, located in Joshua Tree, California, is the first Rivian Charging Outpost offering access to all EV makes and models as the American automaker works to expand the availability of its charging network throughout the US. Read more…
China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
As the European Union slaps more restrictive tariffs on EVs pouring in from China, Chinese automakers have found a workaround: they’ll just make and export hybrids instead, since hybrids of all varieties are bizarrely exempt from the tariff scheme. Read more…
The pope has a sweet, new ride – and it’s all-electric from Mercedes-Benz
Pope Francis has officially gone electric, with Mercedez-Benz delivering the first-ever battery-powered popemobile to the Vatican – a reworked version of the G-Class SUV, bathed in white with special tweaks for lots of handwaving to the crowd. Check it out.. Read more…
Pope to go electric with new G-Class Popemobile
The Pope has been using ‘popemobiles’ based on the G-Class for around 45 years. Now, for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Popemobile is going to operate on an all-electric basis. Read more…
JLR to restrict JEA platform to British-built Jaguar EVs
Tata Motors Limited-owned JLR is unlikely to use the new ‘JEA’ dedicated EV platform for any cars outside the UK or brands other than Jaguar. The company aims to transform the troubled brand and elevate it to a more premium level, which requires such exclusivity. Read more…
New Genesis Electrified GV70 luxurious interior revealed
The Genesis Electrified GV70, the best-selling Genesis model in North America, is getting a significant update for the 2026 model year. The luxury electric SUV comes with a fresher look, new features, and a refined interior. One of the easier-to-spot changes is the redesigned front end, featuring a new G-Matrix Grille and the charging port conveniently located within the grille.… Read more…
Ideanomics plans Chapter 11 reorganisation
Electric mobility investor Ideanomics has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, USA, to find a buyer for its wireless charging business and other technology investments. The financial situation at Ideanomics is apparently dramatic. Read more…
California issues funds for UCLA charging infrastructure
UCLA Events and Transportation has received significant funding from the California State Transportation Agency’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. The funds will be used to bolster electrified public transport and accompanying infrastructure. Read more…
Could a 2-speed help boost efficiency in future Lucid EVs?
New layout for a 2-speed might be light and compact while maintaining efficiency Could potentially allow strong launch with a lower-cost motor unit Idea might be due in future Lucid EVs, or engineers might still be pondering it The Lucid Air electric sedan already achieves impressive efficiency with its existing drive unit, but the automaker might… Read more…
Rivian opens Adventure Network to all EVs in Joshua Tree
From the beginning, Rivian intended its charging network to be at least partly publicly accessible. Now it’s ready to open its Adventure Network DC fast-charging sites to electric vehicles from other brands. This will be the case with what Rivian calls its next-generation Adventure Network sites, the first of which opened Thursday in Joshua Tree… Read more…
The Nissan Ariya Needs An Extra Plastic Piece To Use Tesla Superchargers
It comes in the adapter box and stays in the charge port forever. Read more…
GM And EVgo Built 2,000 Public EV Fast Chargers
Last year, GM and EVgo had 1,000 co-branded public fast chargers. Now, that number has doubled. Read more…
Rivian’s Fancy New Charging Outposts Will Be Open To All EVs
The new Rivian Adventure Network sites will work with CCS and NACS EVs, and they’re powered by 100% renewable energy too. Read more…
Nio signs strategic partnership with Mastercard
Nio said it and Mastercard will work together to provide more value-added services to users worldwide, helping the company expand and grow its business in global markets. Read more…
Milence opens its first charging hubs in Germany
Milence has now also gained a foothold in Germany. On Thursday, the truck charging joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton and the Volvo Group opened its first two charging parks on German soil – along the A9 motorway in Vockerode in Saxony-Anhalt and at the Hermsdorfer Kreuz junction in Thuringia. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Oct 2024: CATL 36.8%, BYD 16.8%
CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world’s largest battery makers in the January-October period, both increasing their share slightly from January-September. Read more…
EVgo & GM set up 2,000 fast charging points
The US automotive group General Motors and the fast-charging provider EVgo have reached an important milestone in their partnership: they have now put more than 2,000 public fast-charging stations into operation. Read more…
