How dry electrode simplifies production, lowers costs, and enables thicker electrodes — powered by Hymson -60°C low-dew-point lab for sulfide-based routes. Read more…
Netherlands plans malus scheme for combustion-engine company cars
The Netherlands will make leasing combustion-engine and hybrid company cars significantly more expensive from next year. Starting on 1 January 2027, a new malus surcharge will apply to newly signed lease contracts for non-electric vehicles. The Dutch government says the measure is designed to accelerate the shift towards battery-electric mobility. Read more…
Nio kicks off sales of its new flagship SUV ES9 in China
Nio has officially launched sales of its new flagship model, the ES9, following the vehicle’s debut at Auto China in April. Marketed as an ‘Executive SUV,’ the model is priced from around €49,500 without a battery, or approximately €63,000 including the battery pack. Read more…
Scania showcases bidirectional truck charging at 750 kW
Scania has demonstrated bidirectional megawatt charging with 750 kW using one of its electric trucks. According to the Swedish manufacturer, this was ‘one of the world’s first demonstrations of bi-directional power transfer through MCS for heavy-duty trucks.’ Read more…
Nio Onvo to start pre-sales for updated L60 SUV on May 29
The updated Onvo L60 will offer versions equipped with LiDAR and Nio’s in-house developed Shenji NX9031 autonomous driving chip. Read more…
Toshiba’s new SiC MOSFET cuts on-resistance area by 58% for 1,200 V power stages in EV chargers
Toshiba launches a 1,200 V trench-gate SiC MOSFET cutting on-resistance by 58%, boosting efficiency in EV chargers and high-power applications. Read more…
Scania’s new under-cab battery module helps electric truck operators balance range and payload
Scania launches under-cab battery module for electric trucks, optimizing range and payload for fleet operators with Megawatt Charging System support. Read more…
RoboSense robotics LiDAR shipments surpass automotive for first time
RoboSense’s robotics LiDAR sales reached 185,500 units in the first quarter, accounting for more than half of its total shipments for the first time. Read more…
Most big US solar projects don’t spark backlash after all, study finds
Despite the impression that large solar farms are constantly sparking local fights, a new study from researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that most large-scale solar projects in the US move forward with relatively little public opposition. Read more…
THIS is the Italian EV that matters: all-new 2027 Lancia Gamma
Forget the $630,000 iFerrari, because there’s another all-new EV from a legendary Italian marque that’s just been released – and this one could have a much bigger impact on the North American market than Maranello’s. Meet the all new Lancia Gamma. Read more…
Hyundai is testing a new high-tech SDV setup in the IONIQ 6 EV [Images]
A disguised IONIQ 6 was spotted near Hyundai’s R&D hub in Europe, revealing much more than a standard refresh model. Read more…
Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT
On today’s momentous episode of Quick Charge, we are all about momentum, with solid-state EV batteries gaining ground in China as wind and solar continuing to grow in the US while Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi fleet, well – doesn’t. Read more…
Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise
Tesla’s European sales are growing again after a brutal 2025. But the comeback story has one Chinese caveat. Read More…
It’s Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks
Order books open and test drives start in just two weeks. Read More…
Wallbox to provide charging solutions for Freenow by Lyft electric taxis in Europe
Wallbox partners with Freenow by Lyft to provide tailored EV charging solutions for electric taxi fleets across key European markets. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG announces prices for the new all-electric GT
Mercedes-AMG opened order books for its all-electric performance flagship, the new AMG GT, with two distinct versions available at launch. The starting price for the base model, the AMG GT 55, starts from €154,700.00. Consumers who want the high-performance option must pay at least €196,350.00 for the AMG GT 63. These numbers place the new AMG out of reach for… Read more…
Another solid-state EV battery maker is going public to fund its next growth stage
After becoming the first to commercialize solid-state batteries, ProLogium announced it will become a publicly listed company through a business merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Read more…
One of North America’s largest solar farms just came online in Texas
Canadian energy company Enbridge has switched on the first phase of its massive $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar project in Texas. Read more…
Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 – order invites, first deliveries, demo drives
The hotly-anticipated Rivian R2 is nearly upon us, and Rivian just gave everyone a single date to focus on: June 9. Read more…
Nexperia to manufacture next-gen power MOSFETs at Polar Semiconductor’s Minnesota foundry
Nexperia partners with Polar Semiconductor to produce next-gen power MOSFETs at a Minnesota foundry, securing US-based supply for automotive and AI sectors. Read more…
