The Lucid Air is unquestionably great, especially in its most affordable Pure form. But it’s not the car of the moment. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is A Blast, But That’s Not Enough
The ultra-quick Hyundai is the best performance EV ever, but that’s not quite enough to earn it a Breakthrough Award. Read more…
V-Green to build 100,000 charging stations in Indonesia
VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong’s charging infrastructure company V-Green has signed a letter of intent with the Prime Group conglomerate to build 100,000 charging stations for VinFast EVs in Indonesia over the next three years. The roll-out is scheduled to begin in 2025. Read more…
Stellantis and CATL join forces to build a massive battery plant in Spain
Stellantis, the automotive giant behind brands like Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, has announced a major partnership with CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer. Together, they will invest up to €4.1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The new facility, planned to be entirely carbon-neutral, will be built at Stellantis’ existing production site… Read more…
EU project to establish digital battery passport
The Fraunhofer IEG research centre is launching a three-year project called ‘BASE’ to look at battery supply lines, as well as setting up a digital passport to help track resources and technologies. They plan to utilize blockchain technology to support the process. Read more…
DP World uses Kempower high-speed chargers at port in London
Port operator DP World has purchased eight electric straddle carriers from Kalmar for its deep-sea port near London. These are now being charged ultra-rapidly at 500A with fast chargers from Kempower. Read more…
Southern California Edison orders electric pickup fleet for utility services
California-based electric utility company Southern California Edison wants to expand its fleet with electric vehicles. As a result, the company has decided to introduce 280 Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup trucks from General Motors to its fleet. Read more…
The Rivian R1S Is Better, But Still In Start-Up Mode
The updated-for-2025 R1S is certainly better, but Rivian needed a bigger leap to clinch a Breakthrough Award. Read more…
Rohm & TSMC join forces on GaN semiconductor technology
The two semiconductor companies—Rohm from Japan and TSMC from Taiwan—have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and produce gallium nitride power elements for electric vehicle applications in series. Read more…
Lightship AE.1 Cosmos Edition electrifies glamping for $250,000
Startup Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the production version of its battery-powered travel trailer. Originally called the L1, the trailer is now known as the AE.1, and is due to start production in mid-2025 at the company’s Broomfield, Colorado, facility, Lightship said. The first 50 units will be Cosmos Edition models priced at $250,000, but… Read more…
The Toyota bZ3X EV SUV Starts Under $14,000–But You Can’t Have One
Roughly the same size as a Toyota Rav4, the electric crossover is powered by an LFP battery and has some bold range claims. Read more…
Lightship’s Self-Propelled Electric RV Trailer Is Going Into Production, And It Ain’t Cheap
Originally known as the Lightship L1, the trailer has its own powertrain and battery to preserve the tow vehicle’s range. Read more…
Battery Prices Down So Sharply That EVs Could Reach Gas Car Prices By 2026
Lithium-ion battery prices witnessed a rapid fall in 2024. But something might stop this cascade. Read more…
The Breakthrough Awards: How We Decided The Year’s Best EV And More
We don’t want to just award what’s cool or exciting. We want to focus on the issue that matters most to our readers, and to buyers. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Was Too Caustic To Win
The Cybertruck’s technical breakthroughs were cool, but it’s not clear if they’ve made the truck—or world—better. Read more…
Made in the USA: Ascend ready to supply lithium carbonate from recycled batteries
Ascend Elements says it will begin production of high-purity lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) recovered from used lithium-ion batteries at its Covington, Georgia, facility in 2025. The company plans to produce up to 3,000 tonnes of Li2CO3 per year. Read more…
Stanford study predicts 40% longer EV battery life
US scientists at Stanford University have discovered that the batteries of electric vehicles could last up to 40 per cent longer than previously assumed. The reason: driving and charging habits in the real world are said to put less strain on batteries than laboratory tests suggest. Read more…
Over 1.5 million electric vehicles made in China sold in November
China has recorded its third record month in a row for sales of NEV cars, which includes both purely electric and plug-in hybrid cars. In November, around 1.51 million NEV cars were sold. Purely battery electric cars, in particular, saw a significant increase. Read more…
Tesla completes energy consumption filing for Cybertruck in China, reigniting market entry speculation
Tesla has completed an energy consumption filing for the Cybertruck in China and received an energy consumption label, reigniting speculation that the model could be introduced to the country. Read more…
Costco partners with Electrify America for fast-charging stations
Electrify American on Tuesday announced that it would install DC fast-charging stations at five Costco locations as part of the retailer’s return to electric vehicle charging. The rollout includes Costco stores in Clermont, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, which will each get six chargers, plus three California locations, according to a press… Read more…
