This represents roughly half the 24-26 week wait period when the third-generation ES8 was launched in September 2025.
The first quarter will mark the annual low point for China’s overall automotive industry.
‘Scam’ — Chinese battery maker Svolt’s comment on Finnish Donut Lab’s solid-state battery
Svolt’s chairman said that Donut Lab’s claimed battery parameters are contradictory, and such a battery simply doesn’t exist in the world.
Donut Lab claims its all-solid-state battery achieves an energy density of up to 400 Wh/kg with a design life of up to 100,000 cycles.
The Genesis GV90 may not come with coach doors at first
The GV90 will be the largest, most lavish Genesis vehicle to date, but after another delay, the ultra-luxe SUV may be missing one of its most hyped features. In recent sightings, the GV90 is missing its Rolls-Royce-style coach doors. Read more…
Germany is using heated bricks to replace gas-fired industrial boilers
Rondo Energy and Covestro broke ground on a new kind of industrial heat battery at Covestro’s Brunsbüttel chemical site in northern Germany, and it’s designed to do something industry desperately needs: make clean, reliable steam without burning fossil fuels. Read more…
Wawa now has its own self-branded Tesla Superchargers
Wawa, the biggest Tesla Supercharger host, has joined Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program and launched its first self-branded site. Read more…
POSCO FutureM signs joint venture agreement for LFP cathode materials
South Korean battery materials manufacturer POSCO FutureM has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with CNGR and its Korean subsidiary, FINO, to manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials. The companies have agreed to build an LFP cathode material plant that will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons. Located in the Yeongil Bay… Read more…
Big in Japan: FedEx adds electric box vans to last-mile delivery fleet
Logistics and delivery giant FedEx is deploying 17 new electric box trucks in a move that advanced the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s national climate targets, which focus on densely populated urban areas. Read more…
Kia has a new halo EV in the works, and this is our best look at it
Kia is pushing ahead with plans for yet another EV, but this one will be unique as a new flagship halo model. We already have a good idea of what it will look like. Read more…
Kempower and GodEnergi partner to deliver commercial EV charging in the Nordics
Finnish EVSE manufacturer Kempower and Danish EV infrastructure provider GodEnergi have been working together since 2022. GodEnergi became Kempower’s sales and service partner in 2023. GodEnergi offers commercial EV charging infrastructure in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, where it operates over 7,000 charging points. More than 1,500 of these are DC fast chargers specifically designed to… Read more…
Kempower and GodEnergi partner to deliver commercial EV charging in the Nordics
Finnish EVSE manufacturer Kempower and Danish EV infrastructure provider GodEnergi have been working together since 2022. GodEnergi became Kempower’s sales and service partner in 2023. GodEnergi offers commercial EV charging infrastructure in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, where it operates over 7,000 charging points. More than 1,500 of these are DC fast chargers specifically designed to… Read more…
Harbinger launches new business line for off-grid power systems—Airstream is first customer
Commercial EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors is branching out into a new line of business. The new Harbinger Industria division will offer Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. Airstream, the iconic manufacturer of handcrafted, riveted aluminum travel trailers, is the first customer to integrate Harbinger’s energy storage technology. Airstream recently… Read more…
Harbinger launches new business line for off-grid power systems—Airstream is first customer
Commercial EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors is branching out into a new line of business. The new Harbinger Industria division will offer Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. Airstream, the iconic manufacturer of handcrafted, riveted aluminum travel trailers, is the first customer to integrate Harbinger’s energy storage technology. Airstream recently… Read more…
Kia launches the EV4 in Australia and it’s cheaper than a Tesla Model 3
Kia launched the EV4 in Australia, where it will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese EV brands, including BYD. The EV4 is cheaper than a Model 3, but BYD’s prices still beat it. Read more…
Coal use dropped in China and India in 2025. It rose in USA, hiking energy costs.
Coal experienced a historic decline in China and India, the world’s two most populous countries, in 2025, marking the first time in 52 years that both countries have seen a decline in coal generation at the same time. Read more…
Toyota is launching its first EV in India tomorrow, and it’s a new midsize electric SUV
The Urban Cruiser EV is arriving as Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in India. With prices expected to start at around Rs 19 lakh ($21,000), the entry-level EV will compete in the heart of India’s booming electric SUV market. Read more…
Segway Navimow X4 and i2 AWD robot lawn mower pre-order deals, EcoFlow DELTA 3 series power stations from $408, Aventon, more
We’ve got an exciting pre-order promotion leading today’s Monday Green Deals, with Segway Navimow now offering a 10% off coupon, 1-year of extended support, and FREE gear on its new flagship X4 series robot lawn mowers (either the X430 or X450) and i2 AWD series robot lawn mowers (either i206 or i210) – with a $200 or $100 deposit, depending on the series you go with. From there, we have EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 series of power stations getting up to 52% savings, like the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station at its second-best $1,399 rate. There’s also Aventon’s Level 2 Commuter e-bike at its best price of the last year, both Autel’s J1772 and NACS MaxiCharger AC Level 2 50A EV Chargers at lows, a solid Husqvarna string trimmer kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are at the bottom of the page, rounded up within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
New Geotab data shows how frequent DC fast charging affects EV battery health
Most experts agree that frequent DC fast charging can shorten EV battery life, but detailed data about the phenomenon is scarce. How often can one use DC fast chargers before one sees increased degradation, and how do different charging speeds, climates and use conditions affect battery life? Connected vehicle specialist Geotab has added some data… Read more…
Hopes of a $35,000 Volvo EV are gone, but the EX30 remains fun to drive—for two people at a time
2026 Volvo EX30: Still fun, still zippy, not as cheap Exactly two years ago, we dubbed the Volvo EX30 one of the two most important new EVs of 2024. Then the world changed. Fast-forward to the end of 2024. Volvo was able to deliver a few 422 hp EX30 Twin Motor high-performance models that December,… Read more…
Ecoro, TH Köln and RWTH Aachen research virtual logistics lanes
TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…
UAE gains largest charging hub in MEA Region – and ‘electrified highway’ roadmap
ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…
