Headlining today’s Green Deals is the return of the Worx Landroid S 20V Robotic Lawn Mower at $700. It is joined by two one-day sales from Best Buy, the first being Anker’s SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189, as well as the 17-foot Rexing J1772 Extension Charging Cable at $110. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals – including all the leftover Memorial Day discounts that are still alive and well. Read more…
The Via Vtrux Is A Range-Extended EV Pickup Truck From 10 Years Ago

It wasn’t very good, even though petrolhead extraordinaire Bob Lutz was involved in the project. Read more…
BMW iDrive 9 Review: The Knob Gets A Send-Off From Android Automotive

The new iDrive 9 may look like any other BMW infotainment system, but it brings some big changes to current and future models. Read more…
China’s Plug-In Car Sales Increased To 44% Market Share In April 2024

The BYD Seagull outpaced the Tesla Model Y and became the top all-electric model in China last month. Read more…
Ford to challenge Pikes Peak with F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck

Ford is gearing up to tackle the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a high-performance EV based on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck. This “SuperTruck,” as it’s been dubbed, isn’t just a showpiece – it’s a rolling laboratory for Ford’s ongoing EV development. While details are scarce, the teaser video released by Ford hints at several performance upgrades,… Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, goes soft on Art & Science

A small electric SUV, the Optiq joins the Ultium family of GM EVs that includes the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Lyriq Prices start in the mid-$50,000s—and the Mexico-built Optiq should qualify for tax incentives Cadillac promises fully-charged driving range of about 300 miles Cadillac has revealed an entry EV for the GM luxury brand that… Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq Has 300 Miles Of Range And Starts At $54,000

Cadillac’s most affordable EV comes with plenty of standard features, including all-wheel drive and Super Cruise. Read more…
Enabling dry battery cell manufacturing with conductive coatings (Whitepaper)

Sponsored by Henkel. With an innovative approach to lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, dry battery electrode (DBE) processing eliminates the solvent-based slurries traditionally used in lithium-ion battery production. By implementing DBE technology, battery manufacturers can enhance production efficiency, reduce energy demand, and decrease overall environmental impact while improving electrode performance and reducing battery production costs. DBE… Read more…
The Jeep Wagoneer S Will Be Built In Mexico

Jeep’s first U.S.-bound EV will join the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevrolet Blazer EV as Mexican-built cars. Read more…
BMW i5 Touring deliveries begin, a PHEV version is also in the works

It’s been almost a year since the BMW i5 came to be and now the company is releasing the first fully electric i5 Touring version as well. The station wagon form factor is heating up lately with Nio bringing the ET5 Touring earlier this year and VW introducing its ID.7 Tourer a few months ago. The new BMW i5 Touring… Read more…
Nissan creates new position for electric micromobility

In addition to its passenger car business, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is also focussing on the future of fully electric micromobility. The division has now been strengthened with a new manager for the AMIEO region. Read more…
Zenobe secures millions for EV fleet expansion in the UK

UK electric vehicle fleet and battery storage provider Zenobe has secured an additional 410 million pounds of new debt. The company wants to use the debt to fund the rollout of electric buses across the UK. Read more…
How dangerous are accidents with hydrogen vehicles in tunnels?

A team of researchers at Graz University of Technology has analysed the potential dangers and damage caused by hydrogen vehicles in tunnels. The analysis shows that dangerous situations are unlikely to occur in principle, but the risk can be high in extreme cases. Read more…
Why this electric ‘car’ the size of two motorcycles should be on your list
Let’s just face it, America. We’ve got a weight problem. No, not that weight problem. It’s the size of the cars. The best-selling vehicles in the US are all of the biggest, heaviest, and most oversized models available. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A new crop of tiny electric cars is changing the game and offering options we’ve never had before. Err, actually, I probably shouldn’t call them “cars”. Read more…
2024 Rivian R1T: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price Overview

The electric pickup has up to 410 miles of range and averages up to 2.5 miles per kWh. Read more…
‘Automakers Are Freaking Out Too Much’: The EV Slowdown May Be A Tesla Problem

“Hyundai, BMW, Kia, Cadillac—they’re really moving the needle forward,” one expert says. But the real struggle is with Tesla. Read more…
Polyplastics launches PPS grade for EVs

Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics has launched a new glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade that meets the requirements for metal insert molding, particularly for EV busbars. The DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 is designed to limit molding imperfections and enhance performance without the need for impact modifiers in EV busbar applications. Insert-molded EV components are typically made… Read more…
Today’s Webinar: Optimize the performance of dry-coated batteries with conductive electrode coatings

Dry coating of lithium-ion batteries has the potential to revolutionize battery production through a reduced solvent, energy, and footprint demand. However, dry coated electrodes suffer from poor adhesion between the dry film and current collector that leads to the demand of a pre-coating. In this webinar, we will discuss how carbon coatings of current collectors… Read more…
USA: EPA funds over 3,000 electric school buses

As part of its Clean Bus Rebate Program, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded nearly $900 million to 530 school districts nationwide. The money will pay for more than 3,400 new school buses, most of which are electric. Read more…
Vitesco to supply fuel cell drive for Honda’s CR-V e:FCEV

Vitesco Technologies will supply its EMR3 axle drive to Honda for another model. The new order includes the use of the electric drive syste, in the new CR-V e:FCEV, which will be available in California and Japan later this year. Read more…

