Allotrope Energy has developed a new class of supercapacitors featuring Lignavolt, a nano-porous carbon material derived from pulp industry byproducts. The devices demonstrate 14–15 Wh/kg energy density—twice that of typical supercapacitors—enabling higher energy recovery and power output in hybrid-electric vehicle systems. The company claims that the supercapacitors are well-suited to regenerative braking applications, allowing for… Read more…
Some Republicans Quietly Urge Trump To Keep EV Money Flowing
Mercedes-Benz wants to build a new electric van in South Carolina. Some Republicans are reportedly fighting to unblock the federal funds for it. Lire la suite…
Rivian R2 enters final stages of testing
Rivian is moving full steam ahead with its next big thing, the R2. This new five-seat electric SUV promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of adventure and clean design to a much broader audience, carrying a far more accessible starting price of around €38,400. But as the first validation models roll off a pilot assembly line for intense testing,… Read more…
Joby Aviation (JOBY) begins piloted eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates [Video]
International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the necessary certification process. Peep the flight footage from Joby below. Read more…
Joby Aviation (JOBY) begins piloted eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates [Video]
International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the necessary certification process. Peep the flight footage from Joby below. Read more…
Ford CEO shuts down Tesla Full Self-Driving deal, says Waymo is better
Ford has long been rumored to be in discussions with Tesla about licensing its Full Self-Driving technology, but CEO Jim Farley has now shut down those rumors. Read more…
Ford CEO shuts down Tesla Full Self-Driving deal, says Waymo is better
Ford has long been rumored to be in discussions with Tesla about licensing its Full Self-Driving technology, but CEO Jim Farley has now shut down those rumors. Read more…
Nissan sounds the alarm as it pushes to delay supplier payments
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is now asking suppliers to delay payments, sparking concern over the automaker’s future. Read more…
Nissan sounds the alarm as it pushes to delay supplier payments
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is now asking suppliers to delay payments, sparking concern over the automaker’s future. Read more…
My Secret Tesla Master Plan (Part 4)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about releasing his ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ for over a year now. It has yet to come, and Tesla has yet to complete the goals in Parts 2 and 3. So I decided to come up with my own Tesla Master Plan.. Read more…
My Secret Tesla Master Plan (Part 4)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about releasing his ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ for over a year now. It has yet to come, and Tesla has yet to complete the goals in Parts 2 and 3. So I decided to come up with my own Tesla Master Plan.. Read more…
Science Says Hard Acceleration Might Be Good For Your EV Battery
A new study has found that the occasional spirited acceleration in an EV is actually good for its long-term battery health. Lire la suite…
Lilac launches its first European lithium pilot with Neptune Energy
Lilac Solutions, a provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, has launched its first European field pilot at Neptune Energy’s operations site in Steinitz, Germany to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from brine associated with gas production. The integrated pilot processes brine from the subsurface reservoir through a complete flowsheet encompassing filtering and pretreatment, lithium extraction… Read more…
Berlin to gain 270 more articulated electric buses from Solaris
Berlin’s public transport provider, the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), has put in a second order of electric buses from Solaris, this time, for 270 articulated electric buses. The new order is part of a framework agreement signed by both parties in 2023 for up to 700 articulated electric buses. Read more…
‘Tesla Knows How To Use Them’: How Influencers Drive The Robotaxi Narrative
Once again, Tesla skips traditional media as it rolls out the Robotaxi service. Plus: Seoul is getting into the autonomous taxi game too. Lire la suite…
Tritium joins forces with Hubject for Plug&Charge
Hubject has teamed up with Tritium to integrate Plug&Charge functionality into Tritium’s charging infrastructure worldwide. To this end, the partners are combining Hubject’s Intercharge platform and Plug&Charge ecosystem with Tritium’s DC charging stations. Read more…
BYD Seagull hits 1 million units produced, adds new variant
The Seagull was first launched in China in April 2023 and is BYD’s lowest-priced model.
The Seagull sold a record 60,131 units in May, making it BYD’s best-selling single model.
CATL breaks ground on Indonesian battery plant
CATL has laid the foundation stone for a battery cell factory in Indonesia in collaboration with its joint venture partner, Indonesia Battery Corporation. The factory in Karawang in West Java is scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2026 with an initial capacity of 6.9 gigawatt hours (GWh), and will later be expanded to 15 GWh. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 SUV sets the EV market on fire with record-breaking orders
Xiaomi’s second EV, the YU7, has launched to a reception that can only be described as frenzied, securing an astonishing number of orders within hours and pointing to a potential shake-up for established players. Just 72 hours after its debut on June 26, Xiaomi’s 351 retail stores across China reported an estimated 280,800 to 315,900 locked-in orders for the YU7.… Read more…
VinFast opens a new EV plant in Vietnam
VinFast has inaugurated its new EV factory in Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam, just seven months after beginning its construction. The Hà Tĩnh plant is the company’s second EV manufacturing facility. Read more…
