Specialty minerals company ICL has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese battery metals producer Shenzhen Dynanonic to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe. The JV will have an initial investment of approximately €285 million. A new facility at ICL’s site in Sallent, Spain is currently in the planning… Read more…
Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?
NACS will debut in Nissan-branded pure EV in 2025, be available in 2026 Unclear whether that’s refreshed Ariya, or next-generation Leaf Nissan won’t immediately renew home charging around NACS Nissan was the first Japanese automaker to confirm a switch to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future… Read more…
Another luxury automaker is cutting jobs after failing to keep up in the EV race
Another global luxury automaker is cutting jobs after struggling to keep pace as the industry shifts to electric vehicles (EVs). With EVs gaining market share in most major regions, some are starting to get left behind. Read more…
As Trump backs off of clean jobs, EU sees an opening with €100B investment
Europe will give €100 billion in short-term relief to clean manufacturing in order to compete with China, as it unveiled today in its Clean Industrial Deal. The money comes at the same time as the US is actively seeking to harm its manufacturing sector and send clean jobs to China. Read more…
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Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid: We’re Driving One, What Do You Want To Know?
With three rows of seats and 26 miles of all-electric range, the CX90 PHEV is Mazda’s most efficient people hauler. But is it any good? Read more…
XCharge partners with Orlando Utilities Commission for EV charging research
XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grid’s stability while reducing costs. Under a… Read more…
Honeywell releases hydrogen leak detection sensor
Honeywell has released a new safety sensor, the Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD), which is specifically engineered for hydrogen-powered systems including automotive. “Although there have been advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology, maintaining operational safety remains an utmost concern,” the company said. “Historical incidents involving hydrogen leaks have highlighted substantial safety risks, underscoring the necessity for… Read more…
BMW Digital Key now works on Motorola devices
BMW’s Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it’s updated to Android 15 – if not, NFC there too. With UWB, the car automatically unlocks when you approach… Read more…
10 Tesla Cybertrucks were ‘anonymously donated’ to Las Vegas Police
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) stock is falling after its CEO stepped down, but here’s the good news
Lucid (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson is passing the baton just as the EV maker enters a critical growth phase. After over a decade at the helm, Rawlinson said it’s the right time to step aside. Following the sudden announcement, Lucid’s stock fell over 12% on Wednesday. Despite this, Lucid expects 2025 will still be one of its biggest so far. Read more…
Tesla’s $400 million armored EV US gov contract was indeed shady
New information about the $400 million US government contract for “armored Tesla” vehicles that was reportedly put on hold makes it look shady. Read more…
Aventon clearance sale drops Level 2 e-bikes to $1,599, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder, Leviton EV40P charger at new $334 low, DJI, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Aventon’s clearance sale that is making way for its newest models (the Level 3 Smart Commuter has officially joined the lineup), with the Level 2 Commuter e-bikes down at $1,599, among others. Right behind it is the early-bird preorder deal direct from Anker on its new 40L and 58L SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers for a $10 ticket that gives you $300 off once it officially releases next month. We also spotted Leviton’s EV40P Level 2 Smart EV Charger for at-home or on-the-go usage hitting a new $334 low, as well as DJI’s Power 1000 Portable Power Station dropping to $419. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Monthly Madness sale (ending February 28), the returning low on Anker’s SOLIX C200 60,000mAh station, and more. Read more…
Mercedes Design Boss Says AI Will Design Future Cars: ‘My Successor Will Be A Machine’
Mercedes says that the AI used to help engineers shape cars is getting good—and that’s a problem for automotive designers. Read more…
Samsung SDI recalls batteries installed in 180,000 plug-in hybrids
Battery supplier Samsung SDI has recalled up to 180,196 battery packs for internal cell failures, which can lead to a loss of power and increased risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports (via Automotive Dive). The suspect cells were manufactured between July 1, 2020 and March 28, 2023, and were installed in… Read more…
Mangrove Lithium secures $35 million for electrochemical lithium refining facility in Canada
Mangrove Lithium has secured $35 million in financing to start construction of an electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. New investors included Mitsubishi, Asahi Kasei, InBC Investment, Orion Industrial Ventures and Export Development Canada. Existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures and BDC Capital also joined the round. Construction is already underway… Read more…
Fastned opens its largest fast-charging hub in the UK
Fastned has opened its Banbridge charging hub in Northern Ireland. It features six charging columns with two charging points and 400 kW each. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Back With A Vengeance
Volkswagen’s electric crossover is off to a strong start in 2025. But can it keep up for the rest of the year? Read more…
AstraZeneca electrifies complete fleet in Switzerland
The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has completed the transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet in Switzerland. All of the 100 or so vehicles there are now electric. According to AstraZeneca, it already has over 10,000 electric cars in use worldwide. Read more…
Porsche appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Sales Officer
As announced, Porsche has now parted ways with Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke and Chief Sales Officer Detlev von Platen. As of 26 February 2025, Jochen Breckner will assume responsibility for Finance and IT and Matthias Becker for Sales and Marketing. Read more…
