Battery maker LG Energy Solution Michigan and Toyota Tsusho America have established Green Metals Battery Innovations, a joint venture (JV) company focused on battery recycling that will build and operate a preprocessing plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The new plant will handle preprocessing operations to extract black mass, which contains raw metals such as nickel,… Read more…
RVE earns UL 1741 certification for its EV charging energy management system
Canada-based Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE), which specializes in energy management systems for residential EV charging, has announced that its HUB has received UL 1741 certification for power generation and energy management equipment. The certification confirms that the HUB meets high standards for safety, reliability and performance in grid-connected interactive energy systems. The HUB is designed… Read more…
Ride1Up TrailRush launched as affordable mid-drive electric mountain bike
Ride1Up is officially hitting the trails in a big way. Known for its commuter-focused electric bikes that deliver impressive value, the San Diego-based brand has just announced the new Ride1Up TrailRush: a trail-ready electric mountain bike that marks Ride1Up’s first true entry into the rugged world of eMTBs. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 2 is an affordable little brother to the IONIQ 5 [images]
The Hyundai IONIQ 2 was just spotted out in public for the first time. Hyundai is expected to introduce the smaller, more affordable EV later this year. Here’s our first look at the IONIQ 5’s little brother. Read more…
Aventon Sinch 2 folding e-bike at $1,399 low, Autel AC Lite 50A level 2 EV charger $455, NIU KQi 300X e-scooter $750, EcoFlow, more
Today’s Green Deals are all about EVs and power stations, with our headliner being Aventon’s Sinch 2 Folding e-bike at its $1,399 low. Right behind it, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV charger down at $455, as well as NIU’s KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter for $750. From there we have four limited-time EcoFlow member-only solar generator bundle deals at up to 56% off, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 power station, and a one-day-only sale on Anker’s SOLIX BP1000X expansion battery for the previously mentioned station. All these and more are waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker PowerCore Reserve dropping under $90, Schumacher’s new portable level 1 EV charger, and more. Read more…
General Motors Says New LMR Battery Will Deliver Major Cost Savings

The automaker’s new battery technology could deliver even cheaper cells compared to LFP, CEO Mary Barra said. Lire la suite…
The Best Cheap Used EVs In 2025: Top Budget-Friendly EV Deals

There are some surprisingly cheap aging EV bargains out there, but it may be worth spending more to get something more modern. Lire la suite…
Gas-powered rental cars could vanish by 2032 under leaked EU plan
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…