German adhesives and equipment manufacturer DELO Industrial Adhesives has added a new retraction valve to its lineup of adhesive dispensing systems. DELO-DOT RE offers the repeatability and control of higher-end systems like jetting or volumetric needle dispensing and the simplicity of direct dispensing from cartridges. Enabled by compressed air, the pneumatic retraction valve features properties… Read more…
Mining firm Fortescue orders $400 million worth of electric mining equipment from China’s XCMG
Australian mining company Fortescue has placed a $400-million order with Chinese heavy equipment maker XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The sale, which includes over 100 pieces of electric equipment, is the largest single export deal in XCMG’s history. The massive contract includes a wide range of battery-electric heavy equipment, including electric wheel loaders, dozers, semi-trucks… Read more…
This Tesla Plaid-Powered Cobra Absurdly Quick
With over 1,000 horsepower, all-wheel drive and about 1,450 fewer pounds to lug around, this thing is a rocket. Read more…
Electric Rolls-Royce conversions make classic luxury silent
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It’s the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project is a… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Winter Road Trip: ‘A Total Train Wreck’
It’s not necessarily the car’s fault, though. Here’s why. Read more…
Nio says ET9 orders exceeded expectations, 999 limited edition units sold out
Nio said the 999 units of the ET9’s limited edition were sold out on the morning of December 22 Beijing time, with only the standard version now available. Read more…
Nio to launch Firefly’s 1st model in Europe in H1 2025, says William Li
The Firefly brand will rely on local partner outlets for sales in Europe, with construction costs for dedicated swap stations one-third those of Nio. Read more…
Electric Rolls-Royce conversions makes classic luxury silent
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It’s the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project is a… Read more…
One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US grant
A coal plant in South Texas will shut down and convert to a solar + battery electricity generation facility, with the help of a $1.4 billion grant from the US Department of Agriculture meant to help clean energy while saving rural jobs. Read more…
Sustainable performance with ERANGE – the best EV tires for top EVs
From their cutting-edge tech to their planet-saving potential and just how fun they are to drive, EVs are here to stay. And as EVs rapidly become more mainstream, so do the unique demands they place on other components – like tires. The unsung heroes of every road trip, tires play a critical role in delivering the performance and efficiency EV drivers expect. Enter ERANGE, an EV tire series that’s specifically designed to meet those demands. Read more…
Nio ET9 sedan launched: Price starts at $108,000, deliveries due in Mar 2025
The Nio ET9 starts at RMB 660,000 under the BaaS battery rental model. Deliveries of the sedan are set to begin in March 2025. Read more…
Nio launches Firefly brand to take on Mini, Smart, 1st model to be launched in Apr 2025
The first Firefly model made its global debut and began pre-sales in China at RMB 148,800 yuan ($20,390), the same as the discounted electric Mini Cooper. Read more…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: This 18 MPH suitcase is a terrible idea
I’ve got a bit of a reputation for testing out some of the wildest, strangest, and most interesting non-car electric vehicles on the internet. In order to find many of these far-fetched electric steeds, all I have to do is pop open a few (dozen) Alibaba tabs in my browser and start window shopping through the world’s largest repository of creative EV engineering. That’s exactly how I found this week’s focus: a surprisingly fast and fun-looking suitcase that you can giddy-up and ride till the wheels fall off, which they very well might. Read more…
Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix A Dented Cybertruck. The Owner Fixed It For $25
Being resourceful has its advantages. Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalled because it’s too quiet
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally mandated pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. The recall includes 7,606 vehicles, which may have incorrect software and thus not produce warning sounds at sufficient volume to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141… Read more…
Dutch working on aircraft propulsion with liquid hydrogen
In the Netherlands, fuel cell specialist zepp.solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dutch Aerospace Centre NLR. The goal is to develop a new type of FC system and, based on the latter, realise a manned flight with liquid hydrogen in 2026. Read more…
Eberspächer increases thermal systems production for electric buses
Automotive supplier Eberspaecher has opened a new production plant in Przylesie, Poland. There, the company primarily manufactures thermal management systems for electric city buses and coaches. Read more…
William Li opens X account as Nio prepares to reach more overseas markets
Nio founder William Li has launched personal accounts on X and YouTube, as the company aims to be in a cumulative 25 global markets in 2025. Read more…
Solaris delivers 18 trolleybuses to Tychy
The public transport operator Tyskie Linie Trolejbusowe (TLT Tychy) has signed a contract with Solaris for 18 Trollino 12 trolleybuses. Delivery should be completed by the beginning of 2026. Read more…
Xiaomi’s upcoming YU7 SUV gets spied without camo
Xiaomi’s SU7 has been incredibly successful, with the company having delivered more than 100,000 units in just a few months. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already confirmed that the second model is coming next year, it’s called YU7 and will be an SUV (that is very Ferrari Purosangue-inspired, if we dare say so). While the CEO did share some official… Read more…