EU-funded AM2SoftMag project advances 3D printing of metallic glass motor parts, improving efficiency and reducing rare earth reliance. Read more…
Dongfeng’s “halfway house” semi-solid battery is ready for prime time
For the better part of this century, the solid-state battery chemistry was treated as if it were the cold fusion itself- an intoxicating cure-all that promises 1,000-km cross-country dashes without stopping. And yet somehow it was always parked five years away. Whenever an executive mentioned solid electrolytes – my instinct was to check my watch and ask how many billions… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 transforms into a private luxury theater with a pop-up 24.6″ display
The Genesis GV90 is more than an ultra-luxe people mover. With a pop-up OLED cinematic display that extends to 24.6″, the flagship SUV transforms into a personal luxury movie theater, complete with a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Read more…
Toyota is recalling 10,000 electric C-HR SUVs
Toyota is recalling around 10,000 electric C-HR vehicles. The recall stems from a software glitch that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving. Read more…
Vossen Wasted No Time Putting Its Wheels On The Ferrari Luce
The massive wheels can stay but the fixed rear wing needs to go. Read More…
Nexeon raises £100 million to expand its UK silicon anode operations
Nexeon secures £100 million investment including UK National Wealth Fund to expand silicon anode manufacturing and R&D in the UK. Read more…
More And More Americans Are Interested In EVs: Study
While high gas prices have done their part, it’s the expanding charging infrastructure that’s mostly pushing Americans toward EVs. Read More…
EST-Floattech’s Octopus High Energy batteries to power 15 new river cruise vessels
EST-Floattech supplies Octopus High Energy battery systems for 15 river cruise vessels, advancing marine electrification with 9.7 MWh capacity. Read more…
BYD Denza adds Z9GT variant, lowering entry price for e3 tri-motor tech
The new Z9GT variant costs 329,800 yuan ($48,670), 10.82% less than the previously sole all-electric e3 version. Read more…
Google partnership to deploy electric trucks and charging on Houston-Dallas route
Google, Nevoya, and the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) are set to deploy 25 electric semi trucks and associated charging infrastructure on a new electric freight route in Texas. Read more…
Washington seeks to sever Ford’s Ties with Chinese partners
Ford’s growing ties with Chinese companies are facing renewed scrutiny from the US government. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged the automaker to reconsider its partnerships with Chinese firms, including battery manufacturer CATL and Geely – the latter of which Ford also works with in Europe. Read more…
Enercity’s V2G field trial moves towards fleet-scale deployment
At energy supplier Enercity, twelve electric vans from the company’s own fleet are feeding electricity from their batteries back into the grid as part of a field trial – and are already generating revenue. We spoke with Maximiliane von Butler, Head of Energy Innovation at Enercity, about the challenges and potential of V2G for commercial fleets. Read more…
Lidl GB cuts EV charging tariffs and invests £10m in hardware
In the UK, supermarket chain Lidl has cut the price of rapid EV charging for customers using its Plus app – and committed to a further £10 million investment in its national charging network. Read more…
Waymo Just Made A New Friend In Nashville, And It’s Not Uber
With Uber partnership on shaky ground, Waymo teams up with Lyft in Tennessee. Read More…
Tesla’s steering wheel-less Cybercab has a secret
Silicon Valley fed us a dream where steering wheels belong in museums together with hand-crank starters, and pedals are archaic nonsense. We are promised silent mobile living rooms where commuters recline, and let neural networks fight the traffic. And yet, no matter how much marketing you spread over the subject, cars are still the same stubborn chunks of metal subject… Read more…
This Electric Camper SUV Has Heated Floors, A Loft, And Built-In Storage. See The SkyNomad N90 Max Studio.
The SkyNomad N90 Studio is meant to be the ultimate camping crossover, or even a live-work space for professionals. Read More…
Nio’s William Li urges focus on core business for next 3 years, teases major new models for 2027
Li said Nio will focus on its core business, premium segment and core markets over the next 3 years, participating in embodied AI mainly through strategic investments. Read more…
AVILOO extends its used EV battery warranty offer to 14 more European markets
AVILOO expands its used EV battery warranty to 14 more European markets, partnering with Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Porsche to boost buyer confidence. Read more…
BYD UK expands aftersales support
BYD has launched a new Approved Repair network in the UK in order to strengthen its customer aftersales support. The programme is being delivered in partnership with Vizion, the UK’s largest managed network of vehicle repair centres. Read more…
Twingo-inspired Nissan Pixo set for September reveal
This month, Nissan plans to unveil an electric microcar called the Nissan Pixo – closely related to the Renault Twingo Electric and the newly unveiled Dacia Spring. Previously, Nissan used the model name Pixo for an earlier microcar. Read more…
