After Xiaomi’s record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring racetrack. Whispers from industry insiders, coupled with founder Lei Jun’s annual speech scheduled for September 25, suggest an official reveal is near. While… Read more…
Lucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover
Lucid (LCID) appears to be successfully ramping up Gravity production, as a large number of electric SUVs have been spotted exiting its Arizona factory in a new drone flyover. Read more…
Jackery’s new Explorer 240D power station gets first savings from $139, Hiboy launches EX9 urban commuter e-bike at $800 off, more
We’ve got two new releases leading today’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s new Explorer 240D Portable Power Station and bundles, which seems to be replacing the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, getting its first savings starting from $139. Right behind it is Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike launching with $800 savings at $1,200, as well as Ride1Up’s End of Summer Sale lineup that has dropped the Prodigy V2 9-Speed Mid-Drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, among others. We also have Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 station undercutting its Early Prime Day pricing and getting a FREE solar panel bundle, one-day-only sales on Anker SOLIX and Greenworks combo kits, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Early Prime Day Sale lineup, EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale (ending tonight), and more.. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) enters the robotaxi race with Uber after delivering its first EV to Nuro
Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its partnership with Uber. Read more…
EIA: Solar and wind crush coal with 20% more power in 2025
A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that in July, solar-powered electricity shot up by over 30%, while wind grew by almost 14% in the US.. Read more…
Coperion advances battery manufacturing efficiency with its new roller feeder and extruder
At the upcoming Battery Show North America in Detroit, material handling specialist Coperion will highlight its new K-Tron Loss-in-Weight Roller Feeder, a gravimetric solution for dry electrode coating in battery manufacturing. The new K-Tron feeder is designed to ensure uniform application, enhance process stability, and improve overall efficiency. Coperion’s K-Tron Loss-in-Weight Roller Feeder supports continuous… Read more…
Lucid Gravity: We’re Finally Driving One. What Do You Want To Know?
Several of us are getting seat time with Lucid’s electric SUV, which seems to be a long-distance, fast-charging monster. What do you want to know? Lire la suite…
BMW’s website “accidentally” previews a sleek, unannounced electric sedan
Automakers usually reveal new cars with flashy presentations and dramatic curtain drops. Sometimes, however, a new design quietly slips into public view. This seems to be the case with BMW, which may have unintentionally offered a glimpse of a future electric vehicle on its own German website, sparking a wave of speculation among enthusiasts and journalists. The mystery car, a… Read more…
Schneider Electric partners with energy providers to rapidly deploy resilient infrastructure
Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced a new initiative to deploy resilient, community-based energy systems across the US. The initiative brings together more than 20 partners to support public and private sector organizations with innovative solutions and financing. The Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative is designed to rapidly scope, finance and deploy resilient… Read more…
Scania launches new hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches
Truck manufacturer Scania is providing its new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in hybrid as well as internal combustion engine (ICE) configurations for buses and coaches. The hybrid variant offers an option for long-distance operators to reduce their fuel consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining flexibility. The powertrain features the company’s new e-machine and has… Read more…
Trump wants a stake in Nevada’s upcoming lithium mine
The Trump administration is seeking to acquire a 10% stake in Nevada’s upcoming lithium mine, operated by Lithium Americas (LAC). Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) Gravity SUV has ‘so many orders’ it’s extending the $7,500 EV tax credit
Lucid Motors (LCID) will continue offering the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for Gravity buyers until the end of the year. Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said the electric SUV has “so many orders” and it doesn’t want buyers to lose out on the savings. Read more…
The NHTSA is investigating a seatbelt safety issue in certain Rivian delivery vans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of reports that Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) seatbelts can malfunction and threaten the driver’s safety. Read more…
Kia plant halted after an parts supplier strike disrupts EV5, Sportage production
After a strike at one of its suppliers, production was halted at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The shutdown lasted several hours, impacting output at the plant where Kia builds the EV5, Seltos, Sportage, and other vehicles. Read more…
Lyten receives approval for acquisition of Northvolt
US battery developer Lyten has been given the green light to acquire Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt. The final outstanding approval was granted by the Swedish authority ISP, which oversees strategic products. The acquisition is now expected to be completed by the end of October. Read more…
zSpace expands automotive training with new EV applications
US-based zSpace, which provides immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences for education, has introduced two new applications designed to support training in electric and hybrid vehicle service and repair. The Electric Vehicle Maintenance application helps learners build skills in fault diagnosis and safety procedures specific to EVs. Students can practice component recognition, perform safety inspections and… Read more…
Ultion Technologies’ new LFP battery cells are made entirely with North American materials
Ultion Technologies has launched commercial-scale production and validation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells manufactured entirely from North American materials. Ultion says these cells meet or exceed the performance of leading imported alternatives, especially at high discharge rates. The project involved a supply chain partnership with First Phosphate, which provided high-purity phosphate and iron… Read more…
MAN and ABB refine reliability of MCS charging sessions
MAN Truck & Bus and ABB report further progress in the validation of the MCS megawatt charging system. Among the highlights of the recently completed tests is a successful charging process from an almost empty 480 kWh battery to a 90% charge level in 36 minutes. Read more…
MAN paves the way for electric bus assembly in Azerbaijan
MAN and Improtex Trucks & Buses have signed an MoU agreement to begin jointly assembling Lion’s City E buses in Azerbaijan. The first units are expected to roll out in 2026. Read more…
Renault and A1 test V2L for emergency power supply to mobile phone masts
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology is one example of bidirectional charging and can be used, for example, to charge power tools from the high-voltage battery of electric vehicles. Another area of application for V2L is emergency power supply, and in Austria, this is now being tested using a mobile phone grid antenna as an example. Read more…
