EnergyHub, a US provider of distributed energy resource management systems, has acquired Bridge to Renewables (BTR) to help accelerate the growth of utility EV programs. Through the acquisition, EnergyHub, which is an independent subsidiary of connected property platform Alarm.com, aims to expand its direct partnerships with OEMs and deliver managed charging programs to EV drivers…. Read more…
I Saw The Affordable Slate Truck In Person. Now I’m Worried
Slate Auto’s $20,000-ish EV truck is getting a lot of attention. But is this really what Americans want? Lire la suite…
Sion Power develops vacuum deposition process for lithium anodes
US battery technology firm Sion Power has developed a process that replaces conventional mechanical rolling with a vacuum deposition process that produces lithium anodes with a high level of control and efficiency, which has been a key barrier to lithium metal battery performance and scalability. Traditional anode manufacturing relies on mechanical rolling, which limits the lithium… Read more…
UgoWork launches US battery assembly operations
UgoWork, a Canadian lithium-ion battery manufacturer specializing in the material handling industry, launched battery assembly operations in the US this month. UgoWork’s next-generation lithium-ion batteries for Class I, II and III lift trucks for the US market will be assembled from domestic and foreign components, allowing it to reduce lead times and offer competitive pricing… Read more…
Lucid and NFL star Travis Kelce turn EV test drives into $87 donations for a good cause
The Kelce Car Jam is back, baby. Hosted by one of the NFL’s hottest stars (and Taylor Swift’s new fiancé), Travis Kelce, Lucid Motors (LCID) will be at the event, offering the chance to test drive its luxury electric vehicles. For every EV test drive, Lucid pledges to donate $87 to Kelce’s Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation. Read more…
XPeng (XPEV) continues global expansion, announcing entry into five additional EU markets
XPeng Motors is making good on previously shared plans to expand to 60 global markets this year, many of which already include countries in the EU. The Chinese automaker announced five new markets and some pop-ups in additional regions as it continues its quest to become a household name in BEVs. Read more…
Pando Electric’s new Smart Outlet Gen2 EV charger is purpose-built for multifamily properties
EV charging hardware provider Pando Electric is “laser-focused on the multifamily market,” as CEO Aaron Li told Charged in March. Now the company has launched the Pando Smart Outlet Gen2, an EV charging platform engineered specifically for multifamily housing. The new charger is designed to eliminate what Pando calls the three biggest barriers to EV… Read more…
Ideal Power increases B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power rating, targeting EV contactor applications
Ideal Power has the power rating of its discrete B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch from 50 A to 75 A. The company says that the higher rating is supported by extensive internal and third-party testing, and no design or packaging changes were required. While the official rating is now 75 A, the device has been… Read more…
2026 Subaru Solterra EV pricing confirmed to remain unchanged despite boost in range and extra features
When Subaru first launched the Solterra in the US, it was a solid first attempt at an electric car, but it arrived with a few asterisks. Its driving range was modest to say the least, and its charging speed could test your patience. For its second act, the 2026 Subaru Solterra is delivering big upgrades in nearly every category. The… Read more…
EVs Had A Monster Quarter. Can It Keep Going Without Tax Credits?
Plus: Tesla wants the EPA to preserve tailpipe emissions rules, and the Trump administration gets into the lithium game. Lire la suite…
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810
The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
Mazda EZ-60 SUV launched in China, starting at $16,810
The EZ-60 is a strategic model developed by Mazda for global markets and will be exported to markets outside China next year.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, the BEV variant offers a CLTC range of 600 kilometers.
Stagecoach fleets in six new electric buses in Edinburgh
Stagecoach has launched six Volvo BZL electric buses on its JET747 service, connecting Fife with Edinburgh Airport. The new electric bus route will run every day of the week to ferry passengers to the airport. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Trek models, Rivian’s ALSO e-bike leak, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Trek and Gazelle, Surronster got arrested in Mexico, Rivian’s ALSO e-bike leaked, Pakistan is giving women free pink e-scooters, Coca-Cola goes all in on electric rickshaws, and more. Read more…
Tesla complains about EPA’s new policy its CEO paid more than $200 million for
Tesla is asking the Trump administration not to repeal EPA rules that allow automakers to sell more polluting vehicles despite the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, donating more than $200 million to Trump’s campaign, which clearly included repealing the EPA rules as part of its platform. Read more…
Volkswagen is cutting ID.4 and other EV output as fresh plant shutdowns loom
The ID.4 is one of several Volkswagen electric vehicles that will be impacted by the planned shutdowns at two German EV plants. VW is also planning to halt production of the ID.4 in the US. Read more…
BYD Denza starts pre-sales of 5.2-meter N8L SUV, priced from $44,820
The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
It incorporates multiple new technologies including BYD’s DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.
China introduces export licences for electric cars
Starting next year, the Chinese government will require exporters of purely electric cars to obtain a licence to export these vehicles. The move aims to tighten Beijing’s control over which models are delivered abroad. Read more…
Is America In Its ‘Back To Gas’ Era
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the automakers’ hasty retreat from big EV promises. Where does the space go next? Lire la suite…
Li Auto has secured over 20,000 orders for i6 electric SUV within hours, report says
Li Auto has received more than 20,000 firm orders for the Li i6 electric SUV after launching the model earlier today, according to a local media report.
Li Auto is offering customers purchasing the Li i6 by October 31 limited-time benefits valued at RMB 35,000.
