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NREL researchers develop AI models to improve battery diagnostics


Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a physics-informed neural network (PINN) model that they say can predict battery health nearly 1,000 times faster than traditional models. NREL’s PINN replaces the traditional, resource-intensive battery physics model with an approach based on AI that mimics the interconnected neurons of… Read more…

NREL researchers develop AI models to improve battery diagnostics


Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a physics-informed neural network (PINN) model that they say can predict battery health nearly 1,000 times faster than traditional models. NREL’s PINN replaces the traditional, resource-intensive battery physics model with an approach based on AI that mimics the interconnected neurons of… Read more…

Wärtsilä to supply hybrid propulsion system for four new Dutch vessels


Finnish marine and energy equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for four new vessels being built for Dutch ship owner and maritime service provider Vertom. The solution includes the Wärtsilä 25 engine, NOx reducer, gearbox, controllable pitch propeller (CPP), transverse thruster and the Wärtsilä ProTouch remote propulsion control system. Combining the… Read more…

EcoFlow phase 3 Prime Day Sale takes up to 60% off units + flash sale drops RIVER 2 Pro to new $349 low, Worx, Lectric, Segway, more

Prime Day may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are all gone, as our Green Deals today features some newly launched Prime Day events alongside continued/extended savings across a variety of brands and devices. Leading the group is EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale that is taking up to 60% off units with three tiers of extra savings, free gifts, and more, with offers like the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle that gives you a 400W panel and transfer switch at a new $2,089 low. There’s also the four current EcoFlow flash sale offers from the same sale that is seeing the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station hit a new $349 low through the rest of the day. Lastly, we spotted Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw falling to $100. From there, we’ve included many of the best hangover deals from last week from Lectric, Segway, Rad Power, Ford, and EGO, with the rest collected into our updated Prime Day Green Deals hub. Read more…

Tax breaks for US battery plants preserved for now, Ford to proceed with Michigan LFP plant


The US administration’s BBB (which stands for Big Bill, and something else beginning with B) will be a disaster for American industry—it slashes support for clean energy technologies, ceding further ground to competitors in China and elsewhere. However, analysts who’ve combed through the fine print report that certain tax breaks for US battery plants survived… Read more…

XPeng launches its fast-charging G6 and G9 models in Europe

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Chinese automaker XPeng is making a big push into the competitive European electric vehicle market, officially launching its 2025 G6 and G9 SUVs. Unveiled at the prestigious 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, these new electric cars bring some serious technological firepower, particularly impressing with their charging speed. Pre-orders for the new models kicked off on July 11 across eight key… Read more…

This hilarious-looking electric motorcycle just launched after a seven year tease

Back in 2018, when most electric motorcycle startups were showing off what looked like clunky science experiments or budget-minded e-scooters, a little company out of Stuttgart quietly unveiled one of the wildest-looking two-wheelers I’d ever seen. As one of the first motorcycle journalists to cover Sol Motors and their outlandish debut seven years ago, I’ve been keeping tabs on them ever since. And now I am excited to share that the Sol Pocket Rocket is finally preparing to launch in full production form. Yes, really. Read more…

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in July 2025

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…