Right on the heels of its biggest controversy yet, Musk’s AI is coming to a Tesla near you. Lire la suite…
Teslas Are Getting GrokAI Next Week—Right After Its ‘Mecha Hitler’ Disaster
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…
The Math Is In: EVs Are Cleaner Than Gas, And It’s Not Even Close
Plus, investors tell Tesla to set a date for its overdue shareholder meeting and Ford readies its biggest EV fire sale yet. Lire la suite…
Hyundai presents new Ioniq 6 N
Hyundai presented the new Ioniq 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. This marks Hyundai’s second high-performance EV following the Ioniq 5. Read more…
BYD adds Level 4 autonomous parking to ADAS
BYD announces a Level L4 autonomous parking function for its ‘God’s Eye’ ADAS system in China and promises to be fully liable for any damage caused by the use of the ADAS when parking. Read more…
Lidl to electrify company fleet in Belgium and Luxembourg by 2030
Lidl will convert its entire company car fleet in Belgium and Luxembourg to EVs by 2030 as part of its Net Zero 2050 strategy. The retailer expects to cut emissions by over 22,000 tonnes, supported by an expanding charging network across stores and offices powered by 100% renewable energy. 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…
Elon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full Hitler
Elon Musk said that Tesla owners will “soon” have access to Grok, a large language developed by Musk’s xAI startup, days after the AI started calling itself ‘MechaHitler’. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expected
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is finally here, and it delivers. Hyundai’s electric sports car is loaded with fun new features, a sleek design (including a massive rear wing), 641 horsepower, and much more. Read more…
Kia EV2 prototype enjoys some high-altitude testing in the Alps, here’s the video
Kia’s EV2 has now been spotted in testing somewhere in the Alps in Europe, sporting German license plates as you can see in the spy video embedded below. The car is of course heavily camouflaged, but its silhouette is very clear even so – it’s similar to the EV3, like that one is to the EV9. With this design language… Read more…
Volkswagen’s ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE show car goes into series production
One year after the world premiere of the show car at the ID. Meeting in Locarno 2024, VW presented the limited special edition of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE with exclusive paintwork and a series of design highlights. Read more…
Automotive Innovations Award 2025: VW returns to the top
A new study by the Centre of Automotive Management shows Volkswagen taking first place among volume brands in terms of innovative strength, while Nio takes the lead in the premium segment. Most innovations now come from Chinese or German car manufacturers, while Tesla is falling behind. Read more…
EU research project launches to improve Li-S batteries
The EU research project TALISSMAN seeks to develop safer and more powerful lithium-Sulphur batteries, and includes nine organizations from four countries. Application areas include electric vehicles, aerospace and heavy transport. Read more…
Grab begins autonomous electric bus trials in Singapore
Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing service provider, Grab, has launched a pilot to test an autonomous electric bus in its home market, Singapore. The company has collaborated with Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), a full-stack autonomous vehicle technology producer based in South Korea. Read more…
‘Zero Defects’: How BMW Wants To Make Its New EV Batteries Worry-Free
German precision and AI come together to make life easier for future BMW EV owners. Lire la suite…
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Can Drift All Day While Changing Simulated Gears
Hyundai’s new performance EV is here, and it promises more fun and more range than the Ioniq 5 N. Lire la suite…
Engie Vianeo launches in Germany – with focus on truck chargers
French charging network operator Engie Vianeo has announced its planned launch in Germany. Vianeo intends to position itself “with a clear focus on heavy goods vehicles”. However, it will still take some time before the first charging stations go into operation. Read more…
Aventon launches Aventure M, a mid-drive fat tire e-bike with auto-shifting
Aventon is giving its popular fat tire e-bike a serious upgrade. The company just unveiled the Aventure M, a new mid-drive version of its best-selling Aventure model. With more torque, smarter shifting, and a boost in connectivity and control, Aventon says this is the “most advanced” bike it has ever produced. Read more…
Xiaomi is already testing a 1,548 hp YU7 Ultra
You’d think that after breaking records with the ridiculously fast SU7 Ultra, after launching the YU7 SUV to pretty much a stratosphere of popularity, and after revealing there is an even bigger SUV on the way – the YU9 – Xiaomi would rest a little. But no, it seems the word “rest” is not in Xiaomi’s dictionary. During the launch… Read more…
