Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports on global military battery demand, highlighting drones and supply chain risks in defense applications. Read more…
Portland airport can charge 20 rental EVs at once – from overhead
Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon can now charge up to 20 rental EVs at once without sacrificing valuable floor space, thanks to a new overhead ChargePoint fast charging system. Read more…
As US tries to starve Cuba, solar electric garbage trikes offer a lifeline
Cuba is struggling with a US-imposed blockade on fuel shipments, which has led to many crises, including a breakdown in garbage collection in Havana. But a startup is stepping up to collect garbage in one neighborhood, using electric three-wheeled vehicles powered by solar. Read more…
Wawa-branded EV chargers are expanding beyond Tesla
Wawa launched self-branded Tesla Superchargers earlier this year, and now it’s doing the same with Electrify America EV fast chargers. Read more…
The Fiat Topolino Is Disrupting The U.S. Golf Cart Market
Fiat’s “little mouse” is more golf cart than car, and it’s doing its best to disrupt America’s $1 billion golf cart industry. Read More…
BMW’s Chinese-Market iX3 50L Just Drove 640 Miles On One Charge
The test was to drive from one place to another, so there isn’t any CLTC leniency going on here. Read More…
Rivian to add a second shift to its R2 assembly line as it ramps production of its “breakout” vehicle
Rivian plans a second shift at its Normal plant to ramp R2 production, aiming for 65,000-70,000 deliveries and expanding with a new Georgia facility. Read more…
Buick launches Electra L7 BEV in China, starting at $25,000 with 702-km range
The Buick Electra L7 BEV is built on an 800-volt platform and can add 450 km of range with a 10-minute charge. Read more…
Sharing Is Caring: See How A Lucid Gravity Can Charge A Tesla Model 3
Charging a Tesla with its biggest competitors might seem like blasphemy but it actually works pretty damn well. Read More…
Seres swings to H1 loss on parts price hikes, asset impairment
The average daily price of battery-grade lithium carbonate jumped 132.2% in H1, while chips saw structural shortages and sharp price increases. Read more…
Octillion opens third Indian battery plant in Gujarat, adding 3 GWh of capacity per year
Octillion Power Systems opens third battery plant in Gujarat, India, adding 3 GWh annual capacity with advanced thermal and BMS tech. Read more…
From promise to reality: the state of bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging represents a bold promise: enabling private and commercial EV owners to participate in the electricity market and earn money. Thanks to V2G technology, EVs can become an element of sector coupling and thus of the energy transition. However, problems remain when it comes to actual implementation – such as standardisation. Read more…
Lucid unveils its 2027 Air EV lineup with a new Stealth package
Lucid unveiled its 2027 Air lineup, streamlining the options across its electric sedan range and adding a new Stealth & Sound Package for the entry-level Air Pure. Read more…
Surprise! London’s tax on polluting cars made everyone much healthier (updated)
The city of London has released a report showing drastic drops in air pollution since it expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, an area within the city where polluting vehicles must pay a fee to visit. Read more…
Facelifted Nio ET5 Touring spotted in road tests, Nio Day may be debut stage
The Nio Day event to be held in Wuhan, Hubei province, in December could serve as the stage for the updated ET5 Touring. Read more…
Webinar: DC infrastructure and intelligent energy management
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 interior revealed: Here is how we liked it in person
Some time ago, we were invited to preview Xiaomi’s new SkyNomad N70 and N90, and we can now finally share everything we learned. Until now, the interior of the smaller N70 had remained under wraps, but after spending some time inside, we can reveal how it compares with its larger sibling. We have already covered the exterior of the SkyNomad… Read more…
Voltempo unveils ‘cabless, driverless’ electric truck
Voltempo is developing a 15.6-meter-long cabless electric truck. The autonomous vehicle aims to offer increased loading volume and payload capacity. An initial prototype is planned for 2027. Read more…
Einride procures 500 Tesla Semi trucks
Einride, a provider specialising in electric and autonomous freight transport, wants to expand its electric fleet in the USA with 500 Tesla Semi trucks. The battery-powered trucks are to be used, among other things, for Amazon’s logistics operations. Read more…
Chery to open UK R&D centre
Chinese carmaker Chery is set to establish a new research and development centre in the UK as it grows its presence in the country. The facility will be based at the UTAC Millbrook vehicle testing site in Bedfordshire and is due to open in late Autumn. Read more…
