Sicona Battery Technologies secures $45M ARENA grant to build a silicon-carbon battery anode plant in Wollongong, advancing commercial-scale production. Read more…
Polestar EVs Are A Whopping $25,000 Off After The Brand Got Kicked Out Of America
You can get a Polestar 4 for Chevy Equinox EV money as the company looks to clear out inventory. Read More…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is the affordable electric hatch we want but can’t have
The IONIQ 3 is a high-tech, fully electric hatch that the US will miss out on. It can drive over 300 miles on a single charge and is Hyundai’s first vehicle in Europe to use its new Pleos Connect infotainment system. Read more…
Iberdrola kicks off its first large-scale battery project in the US
Spanish renewable energy and electricity giant Iberdrola is constructing its first battery energy storage project in the US as utilities race to add more storage to strengthen the grid. Read more…
Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200/week except for Grok
Tesla told staff it will impose a $200-per-week limit on employee AI spending starting July 6, according to an internal memo reported by The Information (paywall). Read more…
TRUNNANO launches battery materials division for sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes
TRUNNANO launches sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes with high capacity and thermal stability for energy storage and low-speed EVs. Read more…
Rivian beats delivery expectations for Q2, raises its full year 2026 delivery guidance
Rivian published its Q2 deliveries report, and it beat its initial expectations of 9,000-11,000 vehicles. The company’s facility in Normal, Illinois, produced 12,613 vehicles, and delivered 12,194 in the period. While Rivian remains a somewhat small EV company, it certainly manages to improve on some of its supply chain bottlenecks. It’s also refreshing to see a company under-promising and over-delivering.… Read more…
CPCA sees China’s June NEV wholesale up 22% as fuel car demand crumbles
High oil prices are suppressing demand for gasoline cars, which, coupled with booming exports, has pushed NEVs into a clear recovery lane. Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990
Tesla has launched the Model Y L, its stretched, three-row, six-seat SUV, in the US and Puerto Rico. The automaker confirmed the launch on Thursday, with the vehicle now configurable online. Read more…
Subaru’s 375-hp AWD Trailseeker EV starts under $40,000
The Trailseeker was Subaru’s best-selling electric SUV last month. Starting at under $40,000, the “go-anywhere, rugged SUV” offers a spacious interior, standard AWD, and a combined 375 horsepower. Read more…
Polestar EVs are a smoking deal at $25k off now that they’re banned in the US
On the back of the Commerce Department’s incredibly stupid move to ban Polestar from selling EVs in the US, the Polestar 4 is now nearly the cheapest EV in America after a $25k discount, and the Polestar 3 has a pretty great discount applied too. Read more…
‘World’s largest’ second-life EV battery factory opens in just six weeks
Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project. Read more…
Tesla Launches 6-Seat Long-Wheelbase Model Y In The U.S. For $61,990
The Model Y L features an extended wheelbase, more interior space, and 325 miles of range. Read More…
Arkema starts up 15% PVDF binder capacity expansion at its Kentucky plant
Arkema starts up a 15% PVDF capacity expansion at its Kentucky plant to meet growing demand from lithium-ion battery and semiconductor markets. Read more…
BYD Reclaimed The EV Sales Crown Despite Tesla’s Huge Quarter
Tesla posted one of its strongest quarters yet, but BYD still managed to reclaim the global EV sales crown. Read More…
Xpeng Mona L03 makes China debut with pre-sales open, launch set for July 16
Xpeng Mona L03 pre-sales start at 143,800 yuan ($21,200), with both battery electric and extended-range powertrain options available. Read more…
Tesla shatters Wall Street estimates with 480,126 Q2 deliveries
Tesla turned its falling sales around in the second quarter of 2026, breaking a long dry spell. The American manufacturer delivered 480,126 electric cars globally between April and June. This is a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when the company delivered 384,122 vehicles. The quarterly volume also jumped 34% from the 358,023 EVs that Tesla handed… Read more…
Tesla’s China deliveries fall below 30% of global total for first time since late 2020
Tesla delivered 126,157 vehicles in China in the second quarter, down 2.05% year-on-year and accounting for just 26.28% of its global deliveries. Read more…
Norwegian hydroelectric power plant deploys Volvo A30 Electric articulated haulers
Volvo Construction Equipment delivers A30 Electric haulers to LNS for Norway’s Hemsil 3 hydroelectric project, advancing zero-emission construction. Read more…
Inside the Smart #2: Timo Weil explains key vehicle features
The Smart #2 aims to be more than a nostalgic revival of the brand’s original city car. Conceived as an ultra-compact electric vehicle with a range of around 300 kilometres, fast-charging capability and an exceptionally small turning circle, it is designed specifically for urban mobility. In this interview, developer Timo Weil explains how his team reimagined the iconic two-seater for the electric age and made use of the design freedoms offered by an electric drivetrain. Read more…
