Planning a European road trip in the next decade? You might want to get comfortable with the idea of plugging in. While the European Union’s widely discussed ban on new gasoline and diesel car sales for the public is set for 2035, your next rental car could be forced to be electric much sooner. A new report from Germany suggests… Read more…
EV Edison opens charging hub for both fleet and passenger EVs near Port of Newark
EV charging sites aimed at commercial fleet operators are popping up at strategic locations near ports, logistics hubs and freight corridors around the country. So far, most of these are in Southern California, but now EV infrastructure developer EV Edison has announced the launch of its flagship charging and fleet services hub in Kearny, New… Read more…
EV Edison opens charging hub for both fleet and passenger EVs near Port of Newark
EV charging sites aimed at commercial fleet operators are popping up at strategic locations near ports, logistics hubs and freight corridors around the country. So far, most of these are in Southern California, but now EV infrastructure developer EV Edison has announced the launch of its flagship charging and fleet services hub in Kearny, New… Read more…
Hertha Metals unveils new process for low-cost steel and high-purity iron production for rare earth magnets
Hertha Metals has demonstrated a proprietary single-step pyrometallurgical process that converts low-grade iron ore directly into molten steel or 99.97% purity iron, without multiple stages or coal input. The continuous pilot plant in Conroe, Texas, has been operating at 1 tonne per day since late 2024. The process supports feedstocks such as sub-60% purity ores,… Read more…
Hertha Metals unveils new process for low-cost steel and high-purity iron production for rare earth magnets
Hertha Metals has demonstrated a proprietary single-step pyrometallurgical process that converts low-grade iron ore directly into molten steel or 99.97% purity iron, without multiple stages or coal input. The continuous pilot plant in Conroe, Texas, has been operating at 1 tonne per day since late 2024. The process supports feedstocks such as sub-60% purity ores,… Read more…
Vilnius purchases 73 Solaris electric trolleybuses
Solaris has received an order to supply 73 Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses to Vilnius. These will be equipped with batteries in addition to their conventional overhead line drive, allowing them to travel up to 20 km without a connection to the overhead line. Read more…
“The technology is ready – now it’s about cost and scaling”- Interview with Anders Grauers on the future of electric trucks
The solution for zero-emission trucking is there, we just need to be more patient, says Anders Grauers from Chalmers University about the electrification of freight transport. We spoke to him at EVS38, where the optimism around electrification was palpable – but so was the realism about grid integration, infrastructure rollout, and cost competitiveness. Against this backdrop, Grauers’ insights provide a refreshing, pragmatic assessment of where we stand today, what needs to happen next, and why the electrification of trucks might proceed faster – and more smoothly – than many still assume. Read more…
The Lucid Air Gets Tesla Supercharger Access, More Range
Having access to over 23,000 DC fast chargers is no silver bullet, though. Lire la suite…
Honda And Acura EV Owners Can Now Use Tesla Superchargers
Drivers will need the Tesla smartphone app to start a charging session. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Sales License Is at Risk—And Full Self-Driving Is To Blame
Plus, General Motors takes a $1.1 billion tariff hit, and China may finally start cracking down on zero-mile “used” EVs. Lire la suite…
Tesla shifts sales focus towards fleet customers
No dedicated contacts, hardly any fleet discounts, and a service structure designed for (patient) private customers: fleet buyers have never been Tesla’s priority. But as the EV maker has confirmed to electrive, in Germany, that is set to change in the second half of the year – including special terms. Read more…
Priority Glide launched as one of the lowest-cost Gates belt drive e-bikes
In a market full of complicated tech, sky-high torque specs, and smartphone apps to control an e-bike, New York-based Priority Bicycles is going in the opposite direction with the launch of its newest model: the Priority Glide, a lightweight, fuss-free e-bike that brings belt drive simplicity to the masses. Read more…
Lucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveat
Lucid Motors announced that its Air owners will gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31. Read more…
Tesla Diner: Supercharger, restaurant and drive-in theatre
Tesla has now officially opened the Tesla Diner in Hollywood. In addition to more than 80 V4 Supercharger charging stations, the location also offers a two-story restaurant and a drive-in theater. Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 6 DM-i hybrid SUV in Singapore
The Sealion 6 DM-i is BYD’s first hybrid model in Singapore, with a starting price of S$212,888 ($166,140) including Guaranteed COE.
The model is the Song Plus DM-i in China, which has a starting price of RMB 135,800 ($18,940) in BYD’s home market.
Stellantis to launch Leapmotor brand in South Africa this year, starting with C10 SUV
Leapmotor vehicles will be available at select Stellantis dealers in South Africa starting in September, with more models expected to be launched within the next year.
Leapmotor delivered 48,006 vehicles in June, marking the second consecutive month of record-breaking sales.
BYD shifts focus from Hungary to Turkey for European EV production
BYD is set to delay the start of series production at its Hungarian electric car plant, previously planned for the end of 2025, and will also scale back initial output, according to a report. In return, plans for its second European factory in Turkey are expected to be accelerated. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang brand aims for Europe’s luxury elite with floating SUVs and jumping supercars
The pinnacle of the automotive world used to be the domain of European brands since the last century. Names like Bentley, Porsche, and Ferrari have long defined what it means to build a high-performance luxury vehicle. Now, a new contender from China is preparing to enter the ring, and it’s bringing some unbelievable technology with it. The plan to launch… Read more…
China’s battery market grows by 47 per cent
According to the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA), the total capacity of traction batteries in China reached 299.6 GWh in the first half of this year. CATL remains the market leader, though it has lost some market share. Read more…
Microlino now available to rent from Europcar
Europcar Switzerland will be the first car rental provider to offer the two-seater Microlino to customers. They’re intended for affordable urban driving in Zurich and Bern with an inclusive tariff covering electricity and mileage. Read more…
