American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has been contracted and approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from what it claims is the largest battery cleanup operation in EPA history. The approval covers batteries damaged in a January 2025 fire at a Northern California grid-scale battery energy storage system, which involved… Read more…
CHINT launches iDCM7 smart DC energy meter for EV charging stations in Europe
CHINT has launched the iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter to address major challenges in European EV charging infrastructure. The new meter is designed to enhance security, efficiency and regulatory compliance for public EV charging stations, addressing persistent reliability issues and the need for robust cross-network compatibility across the region. The iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter… Read more…
Google Maps on Android Auto to make navigating to EV chargers easier
The latest beta release of Android Auto shows that Google is working on making navigating to EV chargers easier. EV station filters will show up directly in Google Maps on Android Auto, and you’ll be able to have it only show “Slow charge (up to 49kW)” or “Quick charge (50kW or higher)” stations. EV charging station speed in Google Maps… Read more…
Hyptec SSR sets another Guinness World Record
The Hyptec SSR, an electric supercar designed by GAC and previously known as Hyper SSR, has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the highest drift speed by an electric vehicle, with a maximum of 213.523 kph. Read more…
Kia is delaying another EV for the US, indefinitely
Another one bites the dust. Kia confirmed that another EV expected to arrive in the US by the end of the year is being put on hold indefinitely. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Retrofit Adds Factory-Like Buttons
The second-generation Ctrl-Bar ups the ante over its predecessor with dynamic displays and 10 physical controls. Lire la suite…
American Polestar 3 Owners Can Use Their EVs To Power Their Homes
The American-made electric crossover can act as a battery generator to keep the lights on. Lire la suite…
BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe
Plus, Tesla to squeeze China out of its U.S. supply chain and the Germans are in too deep. Lire la suite…
Ford updates Puma Gen-E for 2026
Ford has revealed details of the updated Puma Gen-E for 2026. The electric compact crossover is set to gain increased range of more than 400km thanks to a battery update – as well as Ford’s driver assistance system, BlueCruise. Read more…
Torqeedo upgrades Cruise motors to 48-volt platform
Torqeedo is joining forces with parent company Yamaha Motor in Amsterdam to present its latest eMobility innovations for water, including the further development of the established Cruise 3.0 and 6.0 motors, the new Travel XS electric drive, and innovative system components for the Deep Blue series. Read more…
Kia delays US launch of EV9 GT
Kia has confirmed that the EV9 GT, which was originally scheduled for a US launch in late 2025, has been indefinitely. Elsewhere, orders for the EV9 GT have already opened including markets such as UK. Read more…
Archer sells proprietary eVTOL drive to third parties
Archer is now building its electric drives, which are used in the eVTOL Midnight, for third parties for the first time, thereby tapping into a new source of revenue. The first customers are Anduril Industries and EDGE Group, which plan to install the drive in their autonomous aircraft Omen. Read more…
Ford begins pre-sales of electric Bronco in China, starting at $32,320
The electric Bronco starts at RMB 229,800 ($32,320) during pre-sales, offering both EREV and BEV options.
The electric Bronco employs a unibody design, prioritizing urban use over hardcore off-road capabilities.
Renault presents its first 800-volt electric vehicle – the Trafic E-Tech Electric
Renault unveiled the production version of the new Trafic E-Tech Electric at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon (18 to 22 November). The all-electric panel van is the brand’s first vehicle based on Ampere’s flexible, scalable SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. Read more…
Voyah launches Taishan large hybrid SUV starting at $53,420
The Voyah Taishan will compete in the large SUV segment against models including the Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and Denza N9.
The Voyah Taishan secured over 10,000 firm orders within its first 21 minutes.
Edge Energy and Lincoln Electric launch 100 kW single-phase EV charging platform to reduce instal time and costs
Edge Energy has announced a collaboration with Lincoln Electric to deliver a 100 kW single-phase EV charging solution designed for locations that lack access to three-phase power. The companies say the compact, modular platform integrates Edge Energy’s solid-state digital phase conversion technology with Lincoln Electric’s Velion 50 kW DC fast chargers and DC America’s EV… Read more…
Spy shots reveal new XPeng Mona SUV
Photographers in China recently captured images of a new vehicle that is getting ready for its debut. The grainy spy shots reveal a new SUV from XPeng carrying the “Mona” badge as the company clearly wants to duplicate the massive popularity of its M03 sedan. The design of the upcoming SUV tells an interesting story even through the camouflage. The… Read more…
Wrightbus to expand scope of NewPower repowering division
NewPower, which previously only performed diesel-to-electric bus conversions, has acquired a contract to upgrade an existing fleet of 28 Metrodecker electric double deckers. It marks the brand’s first EV-to-EV repowering contract. Read more…
Tesla accepts charge cards as payment in Europe
Tesla has begun accepting charging cards as payment for the use of its own Superchargers in Europe, albeit only indirectly. Thirty-four charging cards are available at launch, with over 40 more to follow soon. Read more…
German BAM says sodium-ion batteries require new safety mechanisms
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), together with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics (EMI), has investigated how safe sodium-ion batteries are, with clear results. Read more…
