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3ti divests solar car park construction division in order to focus on its rapid-deployment EV charging platform


3ti Energy Hubs has completed the strategic divestment of its solar car park construction division to Phoenix Renewables (doing business as egg). The multi-million-pound transaction will enable 3ti to rapidly scale its solar EV charging hub technology, Papilio3. 3ti’s Papilio3 platform is built around upcycled shipping containers with 19.3 kW of integrated solar capacity. It… Read more…

NXP launches new 18-channel battery cell controller ICs for battery management systems


NXP Semiconductors has introduced its new BMx7318/7518 family of 18-channel Li-ion battery cell controller integrated circuits, aimed at enhancing battery management system (BMS) performance and safety in electric vehicles, industrial energy storage systems and 48 V battery applications. With an advanced architecture featuring dedicated Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) per channel, the IC family offers flexible, pin-to-pin… Read more…

NIU KQi 200F review: An affordable folding electric scooter with a cool trick

NIU’s recent addition to its KQi line of electric scooters, the KQi 200F, delivers on its promise of being a smart, mid-range commuter scooter that balances portability, comfort, and tech-savvy features. It’s normally reasonably priced, but right now during Prime Day sales you can actually get it for $250 off, dropping the price to just $549. At that price, it’s as affordable as a cheaper scooter while offering features and tech found in pricier models. Read more…

A 25 mph ambulance? The GEM microcar is now an emergency responder

You might remember the GEM as a quirky little electric microcar that’s been cruising through campuses, resorts, and planned communities for years. But now, it’s taking on a more serious job – saving lives. Waev Inc., the maker behind the long-running GEM electric vehicle line, has just unveiled the GEM Ambulance, a purpose-built, all-electric, street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) designed specifically for emergency medical services. Read more…

Argonne researchers develop low-cost membrane to extract lithium from water


Scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, have developed a new membrane technology designed for efficient lithium extraction from seawater and underground saltwater reserves. The membrane utilizes vermiculite clay, a widely available and inexpensive material that costs approximately $350 per ton. Researchers… Read more…

New York awards $3 million to EV/grid integration projects, offers $4 million more for managed charging


The state of New York has awarded $3 million in funding to three projects to advance technologies that can help integrate EVs efficiently into the electric grid, and plans to award another $4 million to advance technologies that overcome data collection, transmission and operational challenges faced by utilities to manage EV charging.  The $3 million… Read more…

July Prime Day 2025 Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more

It’s that time of the year once again, with Amazon’s Prime Day officially kicking off with plenty of amazing Green Deals and beyond – with several even continuing from earlier July 4th events. The savings train has officially rolled into the station, and this year we’re getting four days of deals that are dropping prices to some of the lowest of the year, alongside many of our favorite eco-friendly tech brands also offering direct parallel sales too. You’ll find price cuts on EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, and much more below, curated together in this one-stop shopping hub. Don’t miss your chance to electrify your life at the best prices while they last during this event. We will be regularly updating this hub over the course of the event, so check back later if nothing catches your eye yet. Read more…