Albany Graphite (AGC), a subsidiary of Zentek, an intellectual property technology development and commercialization company, has been awarded a grant of $500,000 from the Ontario Government’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) for its graphite purification and anode material development project. Albany Graphite will contribute $314,500 to the project and is also collaborating with NRCan CanmetENERGY’s… Read more…
inepro Metering launches energy meter for EV charging stations
Netherlands-based inepro Metering has introduced its PRO380-Eichrecht energy meter, designed to comply with a German regulation requiring all public EV charging stations to have certified, calibrated electricity meters. The German calibration law, commonly known as Eichrecht, applies to all measuring devices. By including EV charging station meters, the regulation aims to ensure that EV drivers… Read more…
QuantumScape and PowerCo demonstrate solid-state EV batteries in Ducati electric motorcycle
Solid-state battery pioneer QuantumScape (QS) and PowerCo, the battery division of the Volkswagen Group, demonstrated QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering a Ducati electric motorcycle at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich. This was the first time QS has showcased its solid-state cells in a real-world vehicle. The battery system used in the e-motorcycle was… Read more…
What Happens If You Don’t Engage Tesla’s Car Wash Mode?
“I’ve seen one too many Tesla videos of owners messing up their cars because they didn’t know about this feature.” Lire la suite…
Jackery 72-hour sale increases savings and drops Explorer 2000 Plus 400W solar bundle to new $1,499 low, Velotric fall e-bike sale, more
Leading our Green Deals today is Jackery’s 72-hour Home Backup Flash Sale that is increasing savings from its previous sale to 52% – plus, there’s 5% and 10% bonus savings too. Among the large lineup, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels is falling to a new $1,499 low. We also have Velotric’s Ride into Fall Sale that is taking up to $400 off e-bikes and offering select fall gift bundles, like the T1 ST Plus Lightweight Urban e-bike coming with a FREE cargo rack at $1,299, among others. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale that is dropping the DELTA Pro 440W solar bundle to a new $1,799 low alongside the three other offers, as well as two pressure washer deals – one of which only lasts through the day – and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway E3 Pro Electric Scooter launch deal, the exclusive new low on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 100W solar bundle, and more.. Read more…
Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough
Toyota introduced a new “science-backed” app that rewards EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers for charging their vehicles. Why? Because, according to Toyota’s own research, PHEV drivers don’t plug in often enough. Read more…
Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
Tesla is attempting to conceal the details of three separate accidents involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite having only two months of service with a small fleet. Read more…
Eat Culver’s frozen custard + fast charge your EV in Wisconsin
Zero 60, an EV charge point operator on the ChargePoint network, is bringing fast charging to a Culver’s in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The company, founded by Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), will install a renewable-powered charging station in Rhinelander. Read more…
What’s A Tesla Robotaxi Like In New York City? I Tried Full Self-Driving To Find Out
Tesla wants to launch Model Y Robotaxis in New York. But can its “Full Self-Driving” software handle the chaos? Lire la suite…
Lucid Gravity gets a bunch of new features with latest software update
Lucid is pushing a new software update to its Gravity electric SUV, adding a host of features designed to make life a bit easier for owners. The over-the-air (OTA) update focuses heavily on improving the towing experience, introduces new security functions currently in development, and refines the vehicle’s infotainment system. The Lucid Gravity is already known for some impressive numbers.… Read more…
Lyft Is Behind Uber In The Autonomous Taxi Race. Waymo Will Help It Catch Up
The company has been scrambling to ink deals with autonomous tech providers. And it just landed the big one. Lire la suite…
BYD’s new 3,000 hp electric supercar puts Ferrari to shame
BYD claims its new EV supercar has “the world’s strongest horsepower” after showing it off for the first time. The Yangwang U9 02 test car packs nearly 3,000 hp, and it’s coming for Ferrari. Read more…
Kia says ‘a cheap’ $25,000 EV could come one day, but it will depend on this
Kia is launching several lower-priced electric vehicles, but an even more affordable one, starting at about $25,000, could be in the cards. Kia said we could see “a cheap EV” in the future, but it will depend on one very important factor. Read more…
Exclusive: Rivian’s secret upcoming e-bike revealed in leaked images
We’ve known for years that the electric truck maker Rivian has been working on smaller, two-wheeled electric vehicles. After spinning out a micromobility startup, ALSO, to develop and market the vehicles, we’ve been counting the days until the company’s apparent unveiling next month. But now the wait may be over early as leaked images reveal the e-bike expected to be unveiled by the new electric startup. Read more…
Another major automaker is turning to China for help
Nissan becomes the latest global automaker to rely on China for help as it looks to turn things around. The Japanese automaker is facing an uphill battle as it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs while closing several plants as part of its recovery plan. Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches 5.2-meter M9 large SUV, starting at only $24,470
The M9 comes with a discounted starting price of just RMB 173,800 ($24,470), making it one of the most affordable large SUVs in the Chinese market.
Analysts note the M9’s core selling point is its highly competitive pricing, setting a new benchmark in the full-size SUV segment.
Autel Energy integrates Phoenix Contact’s liquid-cooled cable and connector in new 1,000 A EV charging system
Autel Energy has announced the integration of Phoenix Contact’s new 1,000 A liquid-cooled CCS2 cable and connector into its MaxiCharger DT1000 series. This addition enables sustained high-power output for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and high-performance passenger cars. The Phoenix Contact CCS2 solution features an integrated liquid-cooled cable and connector platform designed for optimized conductor performance…. Read more…
2026 Tesla Model Y Review: The iPhone Of Cars, Now More Than Ever
No, it’s not breaking new ground anymore. But the updated Tesla Model Y Juniper is still an all-arounder that’s hard to beat. Lire la suite…
Tesla scraps entry-level Cybertruck after five months
Tesla has discontinued the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck, its lowest-priced variant, less than five months after its launch. The decision effectively raises the starting price of the electric pickup by 14 per cent to $79,990, with the all-wheel-drive version now the cheapest model in the line-up. Read more…
New IIHS crash tests reveal problems for some popular electric cars
The driver’s seat is no longer the only spot that matters in a crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is putting a new focus on the safety of passengers in the back, and the latest results for a group of popular electric cars show a surprising range of outcomes. Some of the new EVs passed the test… Read more…
