Rivian’s new high-powered Ascend Quad Max R1T variant will race up Pike’s Peak, one of the longest-running and most difficult races in the world, this weekend. Read more…
This Maryland county is building a huge green hydrogen bus depot microgrid
Montgomery County, Maryland, and AlphaStruxure have kicked off construction of the US’s largest renewable energy-powered bus depot. Read more…
Rio Tinto and BHP to test battery-electric haul trucks in the Australian Outback

Metals and mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced plans to test large battery-electric haul truck technology in Australia’s Outback. The two companies will collaborate with both Caterpillar and Komatsu to test the latter two’s battery-electric haul trucks in the rugged weather and terrain of the Pilbara, which has an arid and tropical climate… Read more…
Congress takes aim at Chinese battery companies, including EV maker BYD

A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R—Florida), has strong bipartisan support and appears likely to pass. The proposed legislation would… Read more…
2025 Audi E-Tron GT: Flagship performance EV ups efficiency, range

The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets a boost in range, efficiency, and power as part of a mid-cycle refresh revealed Monday. Styling hasn’t changed much from what we’ve become familiar with since the E-Tron GT was unveiled in 2021, although there are new front fascia designs for the different grades. Audi has put more effort into improving… Read more…
EV Sales Plateau In Europe And North America, But China Expands

The U.S. and Europe are applying tariffs to defend their markets, which might affect short-term growth. But China is full speed ahead. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck 15,000-Mile Ownership Review: ‘Designed To Be A Street Truck’

YouTuber reveals battery health, degradation and many other details after three months with the Cyberbeast. Read more…
2024 Audi e-tron GT is here with 912 hp and 600 km range

Audi has once again pushed the boundaries of electric vehicle performance with the revamped 2024 e-tron GT. This is a declaration that Audi really takes the high-performance EV market seriously. It comes in three versions – the S, RS, and the insane RS Performance – and each of them promises thrilling rides. The RS Performance boasts an astonishing 912 horsepower… Read more…
Hyundai to launch updated 2025 IONIQ 5 as first EV at its new GA plant: Here’s what to expect
Hyundai’s best-selling electric vehicle is getting a refresh. The updated 2025 IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle to roll out of Hyundai’s new $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia later this year. Here are some changes you can expect to see with the new Hyundai IONIQ 5. Read more…
Swiss electric scooter maker VMAX unveils two new budget and performance models in US
Swiss-based VMAX has been a key player in the European electric scooter market since 2015, and last year expanded into the US market. Now we’re getting our first look at two new models released into the US market, the VMAX VX2 Extreme and the VX5 Pro. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla will give some new stock options to top performers
Elon Musk says Tesla will give some new stock options to top performers after shareholders approved his own record-breaking compensation package. Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S all-electric SUV to launch with a $7,500 lease discount
Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle in the US will debut with a $7,500 discount as the rugged SUV brand looks to compete with Tesla. The Jeep Wagoneer S will launch this fall with a $7,500 lease discount, making it more competitive with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Which electric SUV are you going with. Read more…
First Student receives $200 million in third EPA school bus funding round

US-based school transportation provider First Student has received $200 million in rebates from the third round of funding of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. The new funding brings First Student’s total program awards to $401 million across the three funding rounds. This round will enable the company to deploy up to an additional 670… Read more…
The role of hall effect current sensors in battery management systems

Sponsored by Piher Sensing Systems. Engineering today is focused on developing better energy storage and fuel cell technologies. These advancements are crucial for progress in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and keeping the power grid stable. Battery Management Systems play a critcal role in monitoring and managing the performance of batteries. They ensure optimal performance by… Read more…
Stellantis Outwits EU Tariffs, Starts Production Of Cheap Chinese EV In Poland

A few decades ago, Western automakers were flocking to China. Now, they’re calling on China to get them out of a rut. Read more…
HUBER+SUHNER’s new modular cable assemblies help speed up production of heavy-duty EVs

Cable and connector specialist HUBER+SUHNER has been making significant investments in its in-house production capability, and has expanded its high-voltage portfolio to deliver complete cable assemblies to customers. The company has launched a new purpose-built high-voltage modular cable assembly (mCAY). The solution has been designed to be simpler to assemble and to save development efforts… Read more…
Vauxhall introduces further offers for the Combo Electric in the UK

Vauxhall has announced new leasing deals for the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo with an identical deposit and terms. Read more…
US EVs are driven fewer miles than ICE—unlike elsewhere in the world

U.S. EVs average less annual mileage than other vehicle types, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). But that isn’t the case in other countries with significant EV fleets. According to the 2022 National Household Travel Survey, EVs averaged 12,400 miles per year. That’s compared to 14,100 miles for gasoline vehicles and a high of 17,500… Read more…
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Gets More EPA Range: Up To 307 Miles

Some versions have more battery capacity than others. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Among Most ‘American’ Cars, But Model 3 Knocked Off Top 10

Plus, one out of three buyers require Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and automakers are setting their sights on software-defined vehicles. Read more…

