German chemical company BASF has started the commercial operation of its battery black mass recycling plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. The facility has an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. This is equivalent to 40,000 electric vehicle batteries per year. The black mass contains high amounts of… Read more…
Elaphe unveils Sonic X in-wheel motor platform for high-performance EVs
Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has announced its new Sonic X in-wheel electric motor platform, designed for high-performance battery-electric and hybrid vehicle architectures with limited onboard space. The Sonic X system adds up to 300 kW peak (200 kW continuous) power per wheel with an additional weight of only 25 kg (55 lbs), fitting within standard 20… Read more…
Jeep Compass gets a gritty makeover inside for its electric and hybrid future
The latest Jeep Compass, built on a flexible new platform that supports both hybrid and all-electric versions, is getting an interior that finally matches the brand’s rugged reputation. While engineers tweaked the exterior for better off-road performance, the most significant changes are inside, where durability and practicality finally take center stage. Jeep has carved a legacy out of building vehicles… Read more…
Alpine launches A290 Rallye as its first electric rally car for customers
Alpine has unveiled the A290 Rallye, its first-ever electric rally car designed for customer racing, ahead of its debut at the Rallye Rouergue Rodez Aveyron Occitanie. The model marks the brand’s 70th anniversary with a clear focus on carbon-neutral competition. Read more…
Kia hints at an even more affordable EV to sit below the EV2 starting under $30,000
Kia is already launching a wave of new entry-level electric vehicles, but it’s working on an even more affordable EV. It will sit below the EV2 with starting prices under $30,000 (€25,000). Read more…
Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla will hurt from Trump’s bill
Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla would be hurt by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, according to former and current Tesla executives who now give more details about the impact on the company. Read more…
Believe it or not, more Amish than ever are switching to electric bikes
If you thought the horse and buggy was the end of the line for Amish transportation, think again. Across many parts of Amish country, including Iowa, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, electric bicycles are starting to show up parked next to Amish barns or quietly zipping down country roads underneath their Amish riders.. Read more…
‘No More Participation Trophies’: What’s Next For The EV Market
As the U.S. ends policy support for electric vehicles, automakers face a choice: get serious, or deal with serious competition. Lire la suite…
Tata Motors starts production of the Harrier.ev
A month after launching the Harrier.ev as its new flagship passenger EV, Tata Motors has commenced its series production. The company has received over 10,000 orders already and plans to kick off customer deliveries later this month. Read more…
The World’s Largest Tesla Supercharger Station Is Entirely Off-Grid
This incredible 84-stall Tesla Supercharger location may have set a new benchmark for fully sustainable EV charging. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz grows PHEV sales as EV deliveries decline in Q2
Mercedes-Benz Group’s global battery-electric vehicle sales fell 18% to 41,900 units, with Mercedes-Benz Cars accounting for 35,000 BEVs (-24%) and Mercedes-Benz Vans for 6,900 electric vans (+32%). Plug-in hybrid sales, however, saw notable growth this past quarter. Read more…
Electric van sales in the UK nearly double YoY
Demand for battery-electric vans surged 53 per cent in the UK in the first half of 2025. In June alone, registrations even jumped 97% compared to the same period last year. The SMMT is calling for more EV infrastructure to increase demand in the light commercial vehicle market. Read more…
KleanDrive to electrify 30 First Bus double deckers
Electric bus repowering company KleanDrive will convert the 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks from diesel power to battery-electric. This will take place following the assembly of a pilot vehicle. Read more…
KleanDrive to electrify 30 First Bus double deckers
Electric bus repowering company KleanDrive will convert the 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks from diesel power to battery-electric. This will take place following the assembly of a pilot vehicle. Read more…
A Tesla Robotaxi Just Had Its First Accident
Thankfully, the crash was extremely minor with the vehicle gently kissing a Toyota Camry parked on the side of the road. Lire la suite…
China’s Axxiva builds first solid-state batteries
Axxiva, a Chinese battery manufacturer backed by Chery and Gotion High-Tech, has reportedly begun producing its first solid-state battery prototypes. By 2027, the company, internationally known as Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, aims to be ready for mass production, according to local media reports. Read more…
First Belgian customers for eActros 600
Daimler Truck has delivered its first Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s to customers in Belgium for the first time. Logistics company VM-Milktrans and sister firm Sovedo Logistics have ordered a total of six eActros 600s. Read more…
Another Promising EV Wants To Make The Tesla Model Y History
It’s a bigger vehicle that starts at just over $27,000 in China, making it cheaper than the Tesla with comparable range. Lire la suite…
Honda Ghosts Its Big Electric SUV: Report
The Japanese automaker is said to be slashing $20 billion from its EV development budget and shifting it to hybrids. Lire la suite…
BP Pulse pulls out of workplace charging sector
BP Pulse has confirmed plans to pull out of the UK commercial workplace charging market, as it seeks to focus on its consumer charging hubs. The brand’s workplace charging customers have reportedly all been informed. Read more…
