14 European partners in the SOLiDIFY consortium have developed a lithium-metal battery with a solid electrolyte. The special feature: It is a ‘liquid-to-solid’ processable electrolyte, according to the researchers. Read more…
2024 Kia EV9 Fast Charging Test: Now That’s Quick
A peak charging rate of 216 kW made for a speedy pit stop in our Kia EV9 tester. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Lynk & Co files for new model Z20, it looks familiar
The Lynk & Co Z20 looks like the Zeekr X and is expected to launch in Europe in October. It just launched its first BEV model, the Lynk & Co Z10, in China last week. Read more…
Tata to build fast charging infrastructure in India
Tata Power and Tata Motors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in all metros cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Read more…
North Carolina hands out $5.92 million in NEVI funds
North Carolina has awarded nearly six million dollars to six companies to build EV chargers at nine locations in the state. The funding is the first part of North Carolina’s share of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) funds. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Is This It?
The bright yellow two-door allegedly has a Cybertruck-like rear light strip. Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD Denza files for Z9 sedan
The Denza Z9 is available in hybrid and BEV variants, both with tri-motors. The other model in the Z series, the Z9GT, will hit the market on September 20. Read more…
Forsee Power inaugurates factory in Ohio
The French battery system manufacturer Forsee Power has opened its North American headquarters in the Columbus area in the US state of Ohio, including a production facility and research and development department. Read more…
GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops
General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like “flagship” sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they’ll get “ample” lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed… Read more…
Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal
Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio, and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. Read more…
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…
The US gov’t is finally doing something about giant pedestrian-killing SUVs
After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs. Read more…
US 100% duty on Chinese EVs to take effect Sept 27, report says
The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs, according to Reuters. Read more…
Porsche Macan gets 308-mile EPA rating ahead of sales debut
Porsche’s much-anticipated electric Macan is finally making its debut, and it’s bringing some impressive range figures along for the ride. The EPA has officially rated the Macan Electric at 496 km, while the sportier Turbo version gets a rating of 463 km on a full charge. While these numbers might seem a tad lower than the European WLTP ratings, which… Read more…
Electric hydrofoil sets world record
The all-electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 has set a world record. It is the first electric boat to cross the Baltic Sea and complete a journey between two countries. And it did have to charge along the route. Read more…
Ionity COO Marcus Groll to depart the company
Marcus Groll is leaving the fast-charging joint venture Ionity after almost seven years. The Ionity COO announced his departure himself on LinkedIn. CEO Michael Hajesch had already left Ionity in mid-May. Read more…
Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard undergoes restructuring
Canadian company Ballard has announced a global reorganisation to reduce spending in the face of slowing hydrogen infrastructure development and delayed fuel cell adoption. That also includes jobs being cut. Read more…
GM & CATL in talks regarding joint battery factory
General Motors is negotiating the purchase of LFP cells for electric cars, which could be produced by the Japanese electronics group TDK in a new plant in the USA under a technology licence from CATL. Read more…
Xpeng to mass produce 1st hybrid model in H2 2025, report says
Xpeng’s first EREV model is under development, internally codenamed G01, and will primarily target the RMB 200,000 ($28,190) plus price band, according to local media. Read more…
Special tariffs: EU Commission rejects counter offer from Chinese EV makers
EU officials say they will not lower tariffs on EVs made in China, even if manufacturers increase their prices. Even though one main argument for the special duties is that Chinese EV makers can sell their cars at a significantly lower price than EU competitors since they are subsidised by Beijing. Read more…
