Ride-hailing service Bolt, technology company Pony.ai, and automotive giant Stellantis announced a new joint project. The three companies are launching an automated vehicle testing program on public roads, with all the testing taking place in Luxembourg, known for its welcoming attitude toward new transport tech. The project focuses on advanced automated driving systems put through their paces in real traffic… Read more…
Wildcat and EnergyX to build 15,000-tonne LFP cathode plant in Texas
Wildcat Discovery and EnergyX launch a $230M LFP cathode plant in Texas, advancing domestic lithium supply and battery materials production. Read more…
Mitsubishi shows the Eclipse Sportback, which looks very familiar
Following the Eclipse Cross, which shares a lot of tech with the Renault Scenic E-Tech, today Mitsubishi has unveiled the Eclipse Sportback in North America. This is basically the new Nissan Leaf in disguise. One thing’s sure – Mitsubishi sure loves the name Eclipse. The Eclipse Sportback will go on sale in late summer or early fall. Mitsubishi has released… Read more…
Toyota and Lexus are going big with their first 3-row electric SUVs
The Toyota Highlander BEV and Lexus TZ will go on sale by the end of 2026, offering three rows of seating and 300 miles of range. Read more…
GM becomes first automaker to partner with Redwood across full battery lifecycle
General Motors has expanded its partnership with Redwood Materials to cover every stage of the battery lifecycle — manufacturing scrap recovery, end-of-life recycling, and now second-life energy storage deployed at a GM factory. It’s the first automaker to hit all three with JB Straubel’s company. Read more…
GM Is Making EV Charging A Lot Simpler With Energy Pass, NACS On All 2027 Models
A single app for the biggest charging networks in the U.S. simplifies things a lot. Plug & Charge takes it one step further. Read More…
General Motors Is Bringing Sodium-Ion Battery Production To America
After LFP and LMR, the automaker is betting on yet another battery chemistry type. Read More…
Scania moves cautiously to expand electric truck production capacity in Europe
Scania invests 70 million euros to expand electric truck production capacity in Angers, supporting Europe’s transition to electrified transport. Read more…
Lucid Gravity gets hands-free highway driving, adaptive beam headlights through new update
Lucid is now finally rolling out an over-the-air software update for its Gravity SUV, which includes hands-free driving capabilities on “compatible highways in North America”. This is part of Lucid’s DreamDrive Pro and should obviously make highway driving more comfortable. It also ensures you remain attentive to the road. It supports steering, acceleration, and braking, and when you signal it… Read more…
BYD’s 5-minute EV chargers go live overseas, and they may undercut Tesla Superchargers
Ready to go in 5 minutes, BYD’s Flash Charging stations are just as quick as filling up at the gas station. After opening the first stations in Europe and the UK, BYD’s new EV chargers may be even cheaper than Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
One company is building a massive 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta
Meta and Zelestra are expanding their fast-growing US solar partnership with yet another Texas project as the tech giant’s electricity demand continues to climb. Read more…
Mexican EV Startup Unveils $8,600 State-Backed EV With 6 Seats
The Olinia Uno seats six, can take a wheelchair, and is made, designed, and developed entirely in Mexico. Read More…
Li Auto May deliveries breakdown: Li i6 electric SUV accounts for over 60% share
Deliveries of the all-electric SUV Li i6 reached 20,878 units in May, contributing 62.60% of the total. Read more…
Fairly Lazy Explanation’: Rivian’s CEO Doesn’t Think Americans Are Anti-EV
Just two models make up around 50% of EV sales in the U.S. To RJ Scaringe, that’s “not a reflection of a healthy or well-served market.” Read More…
BYD chairman urges investor patience as stock falls 33% over past year
Wang said BYD will deliver better returns to shareholders through forward-looking planning and seizing key milestones. Read more…
WACKER’s ceramifying ELASTOSIL silicone drops 1,300 °C thermal runaway flame to below 150 °C in barrier tests
WACKER’s ELASTOSIL ceramifying silicone cuts thermal runaway flame from 1,300 °C to below 150 °C, enhancing EV battery safety with advanced coatings. Read more…
Waymo buys Apple’s abandoned self-driving car proving ground for $220M
Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre autonomous vehicle proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona, for $220 million — nearly double the $125 million Apple paid for it in 2021. The facility was the centerpiece of Apple’s now-dead self-driving car program. Read more…
Mitsubishi’s new EV breaks cover, and it looks a bit familiar [Images]
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is finally going electric with a little help from Nissan. Set to go on sale in the next few weeks, Mitsubishi unveiled the new Eclipse Sportback EV for the first time. Read more…
Tesla ‘FSD’ approved in Denmark, 4th European country in 2 months
Denmark has provisionally approved Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) system, making it the fourth European country to clear the software in roughly eight weeks. Read more…
Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices as the new 2027 model launches in Korea
After reducing IONIQ 5 prices in the US by nearly $10,000 last year, Hyundai launched the refreshed 2027 model in Korea at a more competitive price. Read more…
