Tesla has ended its in-house supercomputer project known as Dojo. The system was used for AI training to improve Autopilot functions and Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Tesla vehicles. The move marks a strategic shift. Read more…

Swiss mining company Glencore has acquired Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle. The purchase includes four spoke facilities in North America and one in Magdeburg, Germany. It also includes the hub project in Rochester and Li-Cycle’s intellectual property. Read more…

The list is still short, but at least it is getting longer. After Citroën was the first to benefit from the country’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall models have joined the ranks. However, so far, no EV qualifies for the full £3,750. Read more…

The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG), which has expressed interest in acquiring Lilium, is only willing to pay €20 million for the air taxi developer, which was once valued at billions. In addition, further information about the owners of AAMG has now come to light. Read more…

The charging tech company Easee has partnered with Fuse Energy to create a new home EV charging tariff, claiming it is now the UK’s cheapest. It costs 5p per kWh during specific hours and includes a fast-tracked hardware offer. Read more…

The production model of the electric SUV, formerly known as the Elexio, will be called the EO and is scheduled to hit the Chinese market in September 2025. Beijing Hyundai reportedly plans to launch more than five all-electric models priced between 100,000 and 300,000 yuan over the next three years. Read more…

The Los Angeles-based company B2U Storage Solutions plans to install several stationary battery storage facilities in the US state of Texas that are equipped with discarded electric car batteries. B2U aims to provide a storage capacity of 100 MWh across several locations within a year. Read more…

Transport and logistics provider DSV has deployed four Volvo FH Aero Electric 4×2 tractor units for its UK operations. They will replace older diesel vehicles and are just the beginning of DSV’s and Volvo Trucks’ partnership. Read more…

Munich-based solar car startup Sono Motors recently relaunched as SonoSolar after insolvency and aims to continue developing solar technology for emobility. Now, the company’s past is up for auction. The insolvency administrator of the former Sion programme is calling for bids on the remaining assets. Read more…

After the German electric flying taxi developer Lilium had to file for insolvency again in February, the Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and its partners are now reporting interest in continuing the Lilium aircraft programme by acquiring key assets and securing technical expertise. Read more…

Zero Motorcycles has started deliveries of a new range of more affordable electric motorbikes. The X Line comprises the XB and XE models, which are available at prices starting at $6,495 for the XE and $4,395 for the XB. Read more…

California-based battery developer Amprius has delivered high-performance cells from its pilot line in Fremont to several customers for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This includes Airbus subsidiary AALTO, which is testing the cells in the Zephyr reconnaissance drone at an altitude of over 20km. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator (BVG) has begun construction of a depot in Säntisstraße in Marienfelde that will be entirely dedicated to electric buses. The site is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will have space for 220 electric buses. Read more…

The Canadian city of Winnipeg is set to deploy its first battery-electric bus next week. It’s the first of several zero-emission buses that will be deployed this year, including both battery and fuel cell electric buses. Read more…

Fast-charging provider Electra is expanding its summer vacation offer to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. After Italy, Electra offers fast charging in the German-speaking region from 13 August for just €0.39 or CHF per kilowatt hour. Read more…

Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a range of up to 830 kilometres, while the Model Y L with six seats has a range of 751 kilometres. Read more…

Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests through applied AI. Read more…

Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…

Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…

General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…