The US added more than 4,000 new DC fast-charging ports in Q3 2025, pushing the total past 64,000. The country’s EV infrastructure keeps maturing, despite new station openings slowing slightly this summer. Read more…
Elon threatens to rage quit Tesla if he doesn’t get his $1 TRILLION payday
Elon Musk implies that he’ll quit his part-time job as CEO of Tesla (TSLA) if he doesn’t get his $1 trillion pay package. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, I suggest GM’s Mary Barra should replace him, and explore some of the compelling EV deals out there looking to take a bite out of Elon’s market share. Read more…
The Nissan Leaf Was The Original Affordable EV. The New One Nails The Formula

It’s not easy to make a great $30,000 car. That’s extra true for electric vehicles. But this isn’t Nissan’s first rodeo. Lire la suite…
Toyota is testing a mysterious new crossover SUV
Is it electric? A hybrid? A new Toyota crossover SUV was spotted testing out in public rocking a unique look. Read more…
ChargeSmart EV names Nayax as its preferred cashless payments provider

EV charging network operator ChargeSmart has selected payment platform provider Nayax as its preferred cashless payments provider. The companies have signed a long-term agreement to expand the deployment of Nayax VPOS Touch card readers, and expect to include these on thousands of new DC fast chargers over the coming years. ChargeSmart will adopt and transition… Read more…
imc Test & Measurement introduces new ARGUSfit DAQ system modules

German measuring instruments supplier imc Test & Measurement, part of the Axiometrix Solutions brand family, has launched four new ARGUSfit measurement modules for its next-generation modular data acquisition (DAQ) system. The new modules support a broad spectrum of applications for vehicle testing engineers. They include: ARGUSfit integrated WLAN interface, ARGUSfit ENC-6 counter module, ARGUSfit T-10… Read more…
Elon Musk’s big squeeze: pay me, or I’m not your CEO

Elon Musk has given Tesla shareholders a choice: approve his massive new compensation package, or he might not be the one running the company. In a blunt response to criticism over the plan, Musk said: “Which of those [other] CEOs would you like to run Tesla It won’t be me.” This ultimatum comes as investors get ready for a shareholder… Read more…
Tesla Might Stop Including Physical Keys With Some New Cars

Tesla removed certain language in its owners manual, hinting that physical keys may soon no longer be included with some new cars. Lire la suite…
Study finds ‘gentle driving’ is not needed on EVs

A cloud of anxiety has been hovering over electric car owners since day one of ownership. The conventional wisdom was clear: to preserve the costly battery, you must drive gently. Smooth acceleration, cautious merging, and a feather-light foot were preached as gospel. New research from Stanford University just flipped that entire script. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature… Read more…
Aqua superPower deploys marine fast EV charging station on Italy’s Lake Garda

Electric boat charging specialist Aqua superPower recently unveiled its first marine fast charger, at the Nautica Feltrinelli shipyard on Italy’s Lake Garda. A second station is soon to be installed on the lake’s opposite bank in Lazise, enabling zero-emission voyages for boaters exploring this scenic inland waterway. Located at Gargnano on the western shore of… Read more…
Nuvvon battery with solid polymer electrolyte passes nail penetration tests

US solid-state battery technology developer Nuvvon’s polymer electrolyte has passed a series of nail penetration tests, which create a short circuit inside the cell to determine if the battery catches fire or explodes. In two sets of tests, which were conducted at The University of Texas at Austin (UTA), traditional 1 Ah cells of commercial… Read more…
Lucid (LCID) enlists big-name stars to hype its new luxury electric SUV
Lucid Motors (LCID) is recruiting more high-profile stars to spotlight its new luxury electric SUV, the Gravity. Read more…
Michigan awards $35.9mn for 87 new electric school buses

The expansion of clean-powered school buses in Michigan continues, with 23 schools and districts receiving $35.9 million from the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Clean Bus Energy Grant (CBEG) program. The third round of funding will allow the purchase of 87 electric and 10 propane buses, along with related infrastructure. Read more…
Jim Baumbick becomes president of Ford Europe

Ford’s struggling European business is getting a new president. Group CEO Jim Farley has appointed Jim Baumbick, previously global head of product development and head of advanced product development, to the role. Read more…
Tesla Added More Superchargers In Q3 Than The Next Nine Networks Combined

America is on track to install a record number of DC fast charging stalls this year. Tesla is leading the charge. Lire la suite…
The Affordable 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Heavy Update To The Old One. That Wasn’t Easy

GM’s reboot of an affordable EV icon was no easy task. Plus: Waymo may have a school-bus problem, and more details about BYD’s plans for Japan. Lire la suite…
Germany presents draft Masterplan Charging Infrastructure 2030

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport has presented the draft Masterplan Charging Infrastructure 2030, outlining its roadmap for expanding the national charging network – including heavy-duty electric vehicles. Stakeholder consultations are now underway, and details may still change. Read more…
DCS introduces new fleet management solution

Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) has introduced a new fleet application designed to significantly simplify the monitoring and centralised billing of charging processes for companies. This applies not only to DCS’s own Charge Now charging service, but also to some manufacturer offerings. Read more…
Porsche Finally Has A New CEO. He’s Big On Hybrids

Porsche’s new head honcho spearheaded the development of the first Cayenne hybrid and helped Ferrari launch its first hybrid supercars. Lire la suite…
CATL reports 41% net income growth in Q3

CATL’s third-quarter revenue totaled RMB 104.2 billion, a 12.90 percent year-on-year increase.
CATL’s third-quarter power battery installations in China totaled 82.07 GWh, a 27.46 percent year-on-year increase.

