ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. Now the company has launched PowerGuide, a cloud-based customer engagement, education and analytics platform designed to provide utilities and their customers real-time insights on the costs and benefits of fleet electrification…. Read more…
Stellantis and CATL to invest up to €4.1 billion in Spanish LFP battery plant
Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a 50/50 joint venture that will build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The battery plant is targeted to start production by the end of 2026 at Stellantis’s Zaragoza site. It will… Read more…
EV batteries last longer than expected, study finds
Electric car adoption is rising, but concerns about battery life and range anxiety still worry many potential buyers. A new study published in Nature Energy offers promising insights, suggesting that EV batteries might actually last significantly longer than previously estimated by manufacturers’ accelerated lab tests. Traditional testing involves quick cycles of charging and discharging to estimate the lifespan of a… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the seventh time
The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing warnings of low tire pressure. This recall includes not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y crossovers, for a total of 694,304… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) made a ‘secret’ deal with the UAW: Here’s what that means for the EV maker
Rivian (RIVN) has reportedly agreed to a “secret” deal with the UAW as it works toward its next growth phase. The new agreement is contingent on the EV maker reaching profitability. Here’s what you need to know. Read more…
Nissan’s new 2025 Ariya electric SUV is now on sale with prices starting under $40,000
The 2025 Nissan Ariya is now available with prices starting under $40,000. Nissan’s electric SUV offers up to nearly 300 miles range and can now charge up at Tesla Superchargers to make road trips effortless. Read more…
Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs
Tesla has found a problem with “cell denting” in some Cybertrucks and it is starting to change the battery packs. The automaker is even sending the trucks back to Gigafactory Texas to investigate and replace the packs. Read more…
The world’s highest solar + storage project is online in Tibet
At 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level, phase two of the world’s highest-altitude solar plus storage project has begun generating power, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in extreme conditions. Read more…
Electric Car Charging Etiquette Guide
InsideEVs has compiled five key tips to make sure all EV drivers have hassle-free charging sessions. Read more…
WeaveGrid raises $28 million in funding for its EV-grid integration software
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrid’s EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization. The strategic… Read more…
SkyDrive and SAI Flight to develop commercial electric air taxi routes in South Carolina
Japan-headquartered eVTOL aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive, South Carolina-based private jet charter company SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport have signed an agreement to jointly develop air cargo, air taxi and emergency service opportunities using SkyDrive’s aircraft. The three organizations are collaborating with local and state governments and local businesses to design practical routes originating from Greenville… Read more…
How On Earth Can Dodge Sell An Electric Muscle Car?
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we consider the Dodge Charger EV, electric road trips and the Honda/Nissan merger. Read more…
‘It’s A Desperate Move’: Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger
The former Nissan-Renault chief isn’t staying quiet about the former’s potential merger with Honda. Plus: a Tesla recall, and Cybercabs in Austin? Read more…
P3 Charging Index 2024: Porsche Taycan is the long-distance champion
To make the fastest possible progress on long journeys, it is not only the consumption of an electric car that is important, but also how quickly the battery can be recharged. That is precisely what the P3 Charging Index evaluates. In the current edition, a German-made model is once again in the lead. Read more…
Funding for battery recycling plant from ABTC
The US Department of Energy has awarded the American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) a grant of $144 million to build a lithium-ion battery recycling plant. The location will be able to process 100,000 tonnes of battery materials per year. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Priority Current Plus, Segway e-bikes, Rad trade-ins, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Priority Bicycles launching the new Priority Current Plus, Segway going big on e-bikes in the US, California kicking off its e-bike vouchers, NYC may try to put license plates on e-bikes, Micromobility America 2024 coverage, and more. Read more…
Android Auto gets more colorful in time for the holidays
Android Auto 13.4 is a new update that’s now rolling out to all users, and it comes with a rather obvious UI change. It seems like Google has added Material You accent colors to Android Auto with this release. Thus, new colorful accents will show up throughout the Android Auto UI, matching the color accents on your phone, which are… Read more…
GAC presents its flying taxi Govy AirJet
Chinese automaker GAC has introduced Govy, a new brand for eVTOLs, as well as the Govy AirJet. GAC plans to begin airworthiness certification of the Govy AirJet in 2025, set up production lines, and open reservations. Read more…
Toyota seeks robots to sort EV batteries for reuse, with federal loan
Toyota is due to receive $4.5 million in federal funding for research into automating the teardown and rebuilding of used electric vehicle battery packs for eventual reuse. The funding comes from the Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), under the Catalyzing Innovative Research for Circular Use of Long-lived… Read more…
AC Future debuting zero-emissions RV at CES in Jan
A pair of California-based companies plan to unveil a prototype electric RV at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. The vehicle, officially styled as an “AI Transformable Home” (AI-TH), was announced at CES 2024 this past January by startup AC Future. That firm has since partnered with Hydra Design Labs which, says it specializes… Read more…
