ChargeScape has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enrol over 6,000 BMW and Ford EVs in its Peak Load Reduction programme. Using ChargeScape’s AI platform, the initiative manages EV charging to support grid stability and offers financial incentives to participating drivers. Read more…
Svolt Energy to begin trial production of semi-solid-state batteries in Q4
The semi-solid-state batteries will be supplied to BMW Mini’s next-generation models, with mass production planned for 2027.
Svolt’s first-generation semi-solid-state batteries have an energy density of 300 Wh/kg, with the second generation set to increase to 360 Wh/kg.
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX join the Supercharger party too
Earlier today, Lucid announced Tesla Supercharger support for the Air coming at the end of the month, but the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX get it today. Both cars need an approved adapter, which can be purchased from dealers in the US as well as the Honda DreamShop website for $225. You need to get one of these as Tesla… Read more…
After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life
The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years, this Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going strong with more than 90% of its original battery capacity. Read more…
Chinese smart driving startup Momenta invests in electric heavy truck startup Zeron
Zeron today announced that it has completed a Series A financing round worth RMB 500 million ($70 million), with Momenta as one of the three lead investors.
Zeron’s two electric heavy-duty trucks have cumulatively delivered nearly 700 units.
Onvo begins L90 test drives as optimism pushes Nio shares higher
Since the L90 began pre-sales on July 10, Nio shares have risen by 43 percent in Hong Kong.
Nearly 600 vehicles for test drives are now available at over 400 Onvo showrooms across 140 cities.
Great Wall Motor chairman teases Ferrari-rivaling supercar
Great Wall Motor’s chairman previewed a supercar in a photo, marking the Chinese automaker’s first glimpse of the model.
The company’s CTO mentioned in late April that Great Wall Motor had been working on a supercar project for the past five years.
GM’s sales success and new batteries are powering a comeback
General Motors is showing the automotive world that its electric vehicle ambitions are more than just talk. The company has powered its way to become the second-largest seller of electric cars in the United States, unseating rivals like Ford and Hyundai. The good news comes despite serious financial headwinds, proving that a a clear strategy focused on volume sales now,… Read more…
New York slams the brakes on offshore wind grid plans as feds halt permits
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to pull the plug on its current planning process for offshore wind power lines. Because the Trump administration has put a freeze on permitting new offshore wind projects, New York says it’s “impossible” to move ahead on schedule. Read more…
California Governor signs two new electric bike safety bills into law
California’s growing fleet of electric bikes is the subject of two new laws signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom and intended to increase the safety of the quickly growing form of alternative transportation. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down
Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in California, the largest EV market in the US, and this decline is dragging the entire EV market down. Read more…
This $900 million solar farm in Texas is going 100% to data centers
Enbridge is going big on solar again in Texas, and Meta is snapping up all the solar power it can get. Read more…
Opel Mokka GSE: 207 kW performance version of the electric crossover
Four years after launching the second-generation Mokka and around a year after unveiling its facelift, Opel has revealed the performance version of the crossover. All models bearing the GSE badge will now be fully electric. Read more…
This Tiny Electric Motor’s Power Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
Over 700 horsepower from something that’s lighter than the weekly shopping bag. Lire la suite…
Isuzu’s first electric pickup is impressive, but it’s not cheap
A fully electric Japanese electric pickup truck? It’s not a Toyota or Honda, but Isuzu’s new electric pickup packs a punch. The D-MAX EV can tow over 7,770 lbs (3,500 kg), plow through nearly 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Terrain Mode for extreme off-roading. However, it comes at a cost. Read more…
ION invests in sintering furnace to accelerate solid-state battery production
Solid-state battery (SSB) technology developer ION Storage Systems (ION) has invested in a new pilot production ceramic sintering furnace at its Beltsville, Maryland facility. The new equipment is intended to increase ION’s annual ceramic production capacity by ~1,000 times and unlock the ability to rapidly scale to hundreds of megawatt-hours through future expansion. Sintering is… Read more…
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The Cadillac Lyriq And Optiq EVs Keep Stealing Customers From Other Brands
About 75% of Cadillac Lyriq buyers come from other brands. That number rises to nearly 80% for the Optiq. Lire la suite…
Rivian’s Hamptons Charging Outpost Is A Better Rest Stop For EV Drivers
Rivian’s charging expansion continues, and not with a desolate plug in a parking lot. Its first East Coast Charging Outpost has snacks, restrooms and more. Lire la suite…
Lucid Air gains access to Tesla Superchargers in the US this month, with a huge catch
Today, Lucid has announced that its Air models are finally getting access to more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in the US starting on July 31. The Lucid Gravity has the NACS connector built-in, but the Air doesn’t – so, to access Tesla Superchargers you’ll need an adapter. As every other EV maker is doing, Lucid is providing just such an… Read more…
