US potash producer Intrepid, water and process technology provider Aquatech and French lithium extraction firm Adionics have completed test work to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from by-product brine at Intrepid’s Wendover, Utah potash facility. The test results demonstrate the ability to convert Intrepid’s Wendover brine and achieve a lithium extraction rate of 92.9% to produce… Read more…
Canadian EV charging provider Hypercharge launches energy management initiative
Canadian EV charging solutions provider and network operator Hypercharge Networks has launched Hypercorp Energy Solutions, a new energy services initiative that operates alongside Hypercharge Networks and expands its focus beyond EV charging into battery energy storage. The company is developing Hypercorp as an advanced energy platform designed to help commercial, fleet and multi-family property owners… Read more…
Surprise: This Was Germany’s Best-Selling EV In 2025
It’s a Volkswagen, but it’s likely not the one you are thinking about. Lire la suite…
How Mercedes-Benz’s Charging Network Is Tackling The Awkward Transition To NACS
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging is doubling down on 400 kW chargers that work with any EV—without a Tesla NACS or CCS adapter. Lire la suite…
MATTER and Niron Magnetics unveil rare-earth-free variable flux motor for high-performance electric motorcycles
Niron Magnetics has announced a collaboration with MATTER to explore integrating Niron’s Iron Nitride magnet technology and Variable Flux Motor (VFM) designs into MATTER’s high-performance electric motorbike products. The companies unveiled a first prototype at CES 2026. MATTER says it brings experience in liquid-cooled powertrain design, in-house gearboxes, and intelligent vehicle systems. Niron Magnetics is… Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge deploys fifty 150 kW EV charging hubs in Scotland.
EV charging network Arnold Clark Charge has deployed more than 50 ultra-rapid charging hubs in Scotland. The network was launched in 2024 as part of a £30-million investment by UK-based family-run car retailer Arnold Clark. The hubs, located at Arnold Clark branches across the country, are all open to the public. Each hub has up… Read more…
Genesis launches its first electric sports car: Meet the 650-HP GV60 Magma
The luxury brand’s first electric sports car has arrived. Genesis launched the GV60 Magma in South Korea on Tuesday, its most powerful EV yet. However, Genesis promises it’s much more than just a speed demon. Read more…
Polestar boosts BEV sales by 34 per cent in 2025
The Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar sold approximately 60,000 vehicles last year. This represents an increase of about one-third compared to the nearly 45,000 units sold in 2024. Read more…
Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. Read more…
Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids
Honda has a new idea to help its upcoming lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles stand out. The iconic H Mark will look a little different as part of Honda’s efforts to “create new EVs from zero.” Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Samsung Wallet will now support digital keys for select Toyota vehicles
Samsung continues to expand its support for more digital car key access using its Samsung Wallet app. The latest addition to the support list is Toyota, but as is always the case, not all models made it to the list. Starting January 2026, Samsung Wallet will accept digital keys for the Toyota RAV4 2026, but the support will soon expand… Read more…
Toyota counters Elon Musk’s boast with Grok’s support
A few days ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Tesla Model Y has been the world’s best-selling car model for the third consecutive year. Toyota disputes this claim—citing ‘Grok’, Elon Musk’s own chatbot. Read more…
Fuso entrusts majority of its European distribution to Emil Frey
Daimler Truck is restructuring the distribution of Fuso trucks in Europe. The Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will collaborate with the Emil Frey Group as its general distribution partner in 21 European countries—including Germany. Read more…
Volvo Cars puts battery cell subsidiary Novo Energy into hibernation
Due to Volvo Cars’ inability to find a new technology partner, the Swedish automaker is temporarily suspending operations at Novo Energy. The company was originally established as a joint venture with Northvolt and was fully acquired by Volvo following the battery cell manufacturer’s insolvency. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028
Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028
Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030
The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030
The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain
Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain
Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
