GSM, the Vingroup subsidiary which offers SM Green electric ride-hailing service, has secured a major contract to supply 1,300 VinFast EVs in Vietnam. Meanwhile, V-Green, Vingroup’s EV charging network company, has signed a deal to set up 1,000 charging points in the country. Read more…
BP Pulse opens new San Francisco charging hub
BP Pulse’s latest EV charging hub has just opened near San Francisco Airport. It follows a series of collaborations between the brand and car hire company Hertz to build charging hubs near US airports. Read more…
Hurricanes, heat domes, and holding up the grid with home batteries
Hurricanes, wildfires, and triple-digit heat domes are stressing America’s energy grid like never before, with millions experiencing rolling blackouts and brownouts as they struggle to keep their collective cool. As rooftop solar and home batteries show up in more and more places, however, we’re building something bigger than a backup: a virtual power plant that can keep things running when the grid can’t. Read more…
Solar panel maker Meyer Burger US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [Update]
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the US after filing for insolvency proceedings earlier this month in Germany. Read more…
The GMC Sierra EV pickup just got way more affordable
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is already over $27,500 cheaper than the outgoing model. With new deals dropping this month, the electric pickup is even more affordable. Read more…
The Kia EV9 And EV6 Are Seeing These Huge Discounts
The EV6 can start at just $33,875 with all incentives, and the EV9 is more competitive than ever. Both get NACS ports and EV tax credits. Lire la suite…
Zeon and SiAT partner to expand single-walled carbon nanotube conductive paste product line
Japanese supplier of specialty elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals Zeon has signed a strategic partnership with Sino Applied Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer of advanced nanomaterials for next-generation batteries. As part of the collaboration, Zeon will lead a $20-million Series C fundraising round for SiAT to support the expansion of its production capacity for single-walled carbon… Read more…
IDEEL project achieves laser drying breakthrough for efficient battery cell production
The Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium Ion Battery Production (IDEEL) research project in Germany developed a laser-assisted roll-to-roll (R2R) drying process that could reduce the cost of lithium-ion battery manufacturing, according to German research organization Fraunhofer FFB. The hybrid process combines conventional, oven-based convection drying with laser drying based on… Read more…
Kia’s new EV4 GT caught testing in the US
A high-performance version of Kia’s new electric sedan, the EV4 GT, has been spotted for the first time on American roads. The camouflaged sedan, captured on video, hints at a powerful contender aiming squarely at rivals like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, but with a potentially more attractive price point. The Kia EV4 is already on sale in its home… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 interior takes luxury to a whole new level: Here’s our first look
The GV90 is not just the most luxurious Genesis EV to date. It’s an ultra-luxe tech powerhouse. Genesis set out to redefine luxury with the GV90, and the interior proves it. Here’s our first look. Read more…
From $129/month: the 5 best EV lease deals right now
CarsDirect just flagged some of the best EV lease deals we’ve seen this summer. These five stand out for their low monthly costs and solid perks. Some expire at the end of June, others run into July – so if one catches your eye, don’t sleep on it. Read more…
The Best Used EVs In 2025: Reliable, Affordable Options For Every Shopper
Want the latest technology without a new-car price tag? Check out our guide to the best, most affordable options for every shopper. Lire la suite…
New study finds EV app engagement reaches new highs
EV apps—love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. A new study from auto market analyst J.D. Power indicates that an increasing number of EV drivers love ‘em—or at least, use ‘em regularly. (We’re talking about the apps provided by vehicle OEMs, not the far less popular apps required by public charge point operators.)… Read more…
Auction announced for Lion Electric’s Mirabel EV battery facility with 1.7 GWh production line
Workingman Capital, in partnership with Hilco Commercial Industrial, has announced the auction of Lion Electric’s EV battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The facility features a high-output battery production line with an annual capacity of 1.7 GWh, scalable to 5.0 GWh. Online Timed Auction: Monday, July 8, 2025 – 11:00 AM ETInspection: Sunday, July 7,… Read more…
The Used EV Market Is Booming
Even as new EV sales struggle, the second-hand market is thriving. Lire la suite…
Is The Tesla Robotaxi A Revolution, Or Another Debacle?
Tesla badly needs a win right now. The Robotaxi doesn’t seem to be it, yet. Plus: we discuss Ford’s LFP battery plant and the controversy around it. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi cars now come with deep Apple ecosystem integration
Xiaomi’s new all-electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7, was announced just a couple of days ago and we even had the chance to take it for a spin. But in addition to the new vehicle, Xiaomi announced some software upgrades, catering to Apple users. Xiaomi cars now have deeper integration with Apple’s ecosystem and yes, that includes iPads and watchOS devices.… Read more…
California cops are teaching kids to ride electric bikes
Electric bikes have exploded in popularity – and so have the risks. In Huntington Beach, California, rising e-bike crashes involving young riders prompted the city’s police department to launch what may be California’s first police-led e-bike safety course for kids, and it might be exactly the kind of inventive community-based program more places need. Read more…
Tesla hires Head of Autonomy from GM’s failed self-driving startup
Tesla has hired Henry Kuang, the former ‘Head of Autonomy’ at GM’s failed self-driving startup, Cruise. Read more…
Toyota breaks ground on the first independent Lexus EV plant in China
Toyota is finally getting into the game in the world’s largest EV market. On Friday, Toyota officially broke ground on the new Lexus EV plant in Shanghai, its first fully owned manufacturing facility in China and the second in the region, following Tesla. Read more…
