American Battery Solutions have announced a strategic partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Wisconsin-based Metalcraft of Mayville Inc., to provide cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology to power the all-new Scag® RC Extreme Slope™ Mower. The partnership is set up to run through 2027 with deliveries of Alliance Intelligent Battery Series™ systems already underway from ABS’ Springboro, Ohio manufacturing facility. Read more…
New Sealing Material For Safe Battery Cells
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers an optimized sealing material for e-mobility applications as an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastic and FKM seals. This new material series is processed by injection molding, delivers superior sealing performance, ensures battery life and meets increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 3 SUV, prices start at $18,300
The Tai 3 is the first model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai lineup, expanding its product coverage from off-road SUVs to also include family SUVs.
It is also Fang Cheng Bao’s first BEV model, as well as the least expensive.
Subaru Solterra gets a big upgrade and a design overhaul for MY2026
During the New York Auto Show, Subaru introduced an upgraded Subaru Solterra model year 2026 with plenty of new features and a complete exterior redesign. More importantly, though, the Solterra gets massive range and performance upgrades. 2026 Subaru Solterra The new hardware includes a larger 74.7 kWh battery, faster charging and a more powerful rear-mounted motor. The larger battery pack… Read more…
Huawei-SAIC joint brand officially unveiled, aiming to launch 1st EV this fall
Shangjie will have an initial investment of RMB 6 billion ($820 million) and a dedicated team of more than 5,000 people.
The new brand will use SAIC’s most mature production lines and will have an exclusive factory in the future.
Nio to showcase full range of models from its 3 brands at 2025 Shanghai auto show
This will be the 5th time for the Nio main brand to participate in the Shanghai auto show, and the first time for two sub-brands, Onvo and Firefly, to make their debut at the show.
Two models of Onvo and the first model of Firefly will be on display at the Shanghai auto show.
China NEV retail at 275,000 in Apr 1-13, down 17% from same period last month
Dramatic changes in the external environment, especially additional tariffs that exceeded expectations, have taken a toll on consumer sentiment, the CPCA said.
China’s retail sales of all passenger cars in the April 1-13 period were 515,000 units, up 8 percent year-on-year but 14 percent lower than the same period last month.
GM challenges Tesla’s dominance in EV battery production
General Motors is making big moves in the world of electric vehicles. The latest reports show that GM is now producing more battery cells in the United States than Tesla. This makes GM not only a major car maker but also a significant player in the battery industry. The lithium-ion battery is a key part of electric cars, similar to… Read more…
Elon Musk shut down internal Tesla analysis that showed Robotaxi would lose money
According to a credible new report, Elon Musk has reportedly shut down an internal analysis from Tesla executives that showed the company’s Robotaxi plans would lose money and that it should focus on its more affordable ‘Model 2’. Read more…
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV Steps Out Of Toyota’s Shadow
It’s still a Toyota underneath, but the Trailseeker packs more Subaru DNA than you’d expect. Read more…
Kia EV4 sedan makes it to the US with a NACS port built-in
Today Kia officially launched the EV4 sedan in the US. The brand touts this as its first “all-electric global sedan”. It will become available in the US in the first quarter of next year, and will feature a built-in NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, located on the front passenger side. The car uses a 400V architecture that enables it… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to slide in California
Tesla’s sales are continuing to slide in California. According to the California New Car Dealers Association, Tesla registrations are down 15% in Q1 2025. Read more…
Bluetti Earth Day Sale takes up to 54% off power stations, Lectric XP 3.0 cargo bundles from $999, Aiper solar smart pool monitor, more
Today’s Green Deals are being led by Bluetti’s Earth Day Sale that is taking up to 54% off power stations and solar generator bundles, like the one we’re seeing on the AC180 Portable Power Station that comes with a 350W solar panel back at its $902 low, among plenty of others. That’s not the only Earth Day savings, as Lectric switches to its holiday-themed sale with up to $654 in free gear accompanying e-bikes, adding cargo-capable packages to the XP 3.0 e-bikes starting from $999. We just spotted the first savings on Aiper’s new solar-powered HydroComm Smart Pool Monitor that offers 5-in-1 testing at $200 off, as well as the first of EcoFlow’s phase 2 Mega Sale flash offers that bundle either the DELTA 2 or DELTA Pro Ultra power stations starting from $849 and only lasting through the rest of the day. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s second phase EcoFlow Mega Sale offers, the launch discount on Hiboy’s U2 Pro Electric Scooter, and more.. Read more…
India’s Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory
Facing potential 40% tariffs on India-made solar modules, India’s Waaree Energies is doubling its manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory. Read more…
Kia unveils the 2026 EV4, its first all-electric global sedan
Kia just pulled the cover off its all-new 2026 EV4 today at the New York International Auto Show, marking the automaker’s first global all-electric sedan.. Read more…
Finnish Minerals and Beijing Easpring begin construction of a cathode material plant in Finland
Finnish Minerals and Chinese battery materials producer Beijing Easpring Material Technology have started construction of a plant in Kotka, Finland to produce cathode active material (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The plant’s first-stage capacity will be 60,000 tons of CAM per year. The plan targets commercial production in 2027 and includes the possibility of expanding production… Read more…
Ford ‘Would Love’ To Have ST Or RS Variants Of Its EVs
The Focus ST and Fiesta ST have been discontinued in the U.S., but we might see the sporty badges return with battery power. Read more…
Lexus Is Launching A New, Fancier ES. Is It Electric?
All the manufacturer is saying so far is that the new ES “refines advanced electrification technologies.” Here’s what that could mean. Read more…
The 2,000-HP Lotus Evija EV Finally Hits The Road In Production Form
The quad-motor, $2 million Evija was supposed to debut years ago, but it’s only now hitting the tarmac. Read more…
Report finds OneD’s silicon anode technology can reduce EV battery carbon footprint
Minviro, which provides lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for businesses in the energy transition, has found that the SINANODE silicon anode technology developed by OneD Battery Sciences for EV batteries can reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption compared to conventional anode materials. When SINANODE-enhanced graphite is processed in North America or Europe, it can improve anode performance… Read more…
