Japanese automaker Honda and battery materials manufacturer Princeton NuEnergy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. Since 2022, the companies have conducted joint technical validation of Princeton NuEnergy’s plasma-based direct cathode-to-cathode recycling and upcycling technologies for lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life materials. Through this… Read more…
Kia unveils the ‘new’ Niro, but what’s going on with the EV?
Kia unveiled the new Niro design for the first time, giving the “eco-friendly” a fresh new look inside and out. With several new models now available, will the EV version get the axe. Read more…
New report: Managed EV charging can double the number of EVs the electrical grid can support
A favorite trope of the anti-EV crowd is that EVs will “crash the grid.” None of the utility execs we’ve spoken to share that fear, but it is true that unmanaged charging can exacerbate the problem of peak power demand. The answer is managed charging, which schedules charging for off-peak times. EnergyHub, a provider of… Read more…
Honda 0 Series Saloon EV: Everything We Know
Honda is betting its electrified future on a futuristic, wedge-shaped EV built in America. Lire la suite…
evyve partners with Monta to scale UK rapid charging network
UK charge point operator evyve has selected EV charging platform provider Monta to power the management of its public charging network across the UK. The partnership will see Monta’s operating platform deployed across evyve’s 350 rapid and ultra-rapid charge points as the company scales its infrastructure footprint. Read more…
Nearly 1,200 new fast-charging points in Norway
In Norway, a leader in electric vehicle adoption, the number of fast-charging points increased by 1,192 to 10,670 last year. However, this expansion represents a significant slowdown. In the peak year of 2023, 2,029 new fast-charging points had been installed. Read more…
Motorpoint announces UK rollout of EV battery testing tech
Generational, which specialises in EV battery health certification, is set to deploy its battery testing technology at 21 Motorpoint stores and two preparation centres. This will be used to certify Motorpoint’s secondhand electric car stock. Read more…
Switzerland: PostAuto to procure up to 115 electric buses from Solaris this year
Swiss transport operator PostAuto and Solaris have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 115 electric buses. PostAuto has already placed a firm order for 33 e-buses under this framework agreement. Read more…
Kia Meta Turismo: Could This Be A High-Performance Electric ‘Halo’ Car?
Kia’s design boss says this concept points to a future flagship—and a new era of Kia styling. Lire la suite…
‘Nobody’s Going To Wait’: Acura And The Industry’s Timing Problem
Acura dealers seethe over an EV focus—but highlight a bigger problem. Plus, auto stocks tumble as America instigates a conflict over Greenland. Lire la suite…
Seoul expands EV subsidies
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is increasing electric vehicle subsidies in 2026 by supplementing existing national incentives with additional local funding. That applies to passenger cars, fleets, and commercial vehicles. Read more…
2025 balance sheet: VW Group gains momentum in BEVs – especially in Europe
The Volkswagen Group delivered 983,100 electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, nearly a third more than in 2024. In Europe, deliveries increased by 66 percent, while in China, they declined by 44 percent. We summarize the detailed annual report now available from Wolfsburg. Among the passenger car brands, Škoda stands out in particular. Read more…
BMW secures Neue Klasse production start in the US
After BMW’s partner AESC unexpectedly halted the construction of its battery cell factory near BMW’s US plant last June, it was uncertain whether BMW could start US production of the Neue Klasse on time. Now, the issues appear to have been resolved. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Standard range test reveals surprising efficiency
The Tesla Model Y is still the most popular choice among electric cars in the United States. Many people associate the brand with high prices, but the entry-level Model Y Standard tries to bring electric driving to more families. This specific version starts at €35,540 in the US, which includes the necessary destination and order fees. To reach this lower… Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches V900 extended-range MPV starting at $38,770
The Geely Galaxy V900 boasts a battery range of up to 260 km and a combined range of 1,220 km with a full tank and fully charged battery.
The V900 will compete against models including the BYD Denza D9 and Xpeng X9.
EU denies plans to impose tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
There is no ongoing investigation into exports of hybrid vehicles from China to the European Union, a spokesperson said.
“The commissioners are politicians and have the right to raise whatever issues they want,” he said.
EU denies plans to impose tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
There is no ongoing investigation into exports of hybrid vehicles from China to the European Union, a spokesperson said.
“The commissioners are politicians and have the right to raise whatever issues they want,” he said.
Connected Energy to build large testing facility for used EV batteries
Connected Energy, a UK-based company specialising in stationary energy storage systems (BESS) using second-life batteries, plans to build a new testing center for used EV batteries. The facility will be located in Norfolk with the investment amounting to £2 million. Read more…
Fire reported at California building housing Rad Power Bikes retail store warehouse
In yet another unfortunate setback for Rad Power Bikes, a structure fire has been reported at the company’s Huntington Beach retail store. Rad Power Bikes once held the position as the top-selling electric bike retailer in the US, but has been struggling for some time and recently declared bankruptcy while it works to keep the company afloat. Read more…
Syrah extends Tesla graphite deal deadline – for the third time
Syrah Resources has agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline for resolving an alleged breach of its graphite supply contract until March 16, 2026. However, Tesla could terminate the contract as early as February. Read more…
