Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has pulled the plug on its US solar module factory in Arizona and laid off nearly 300 workers; now, there’s more bad news. Read more…
Oakland Airport commissions first electric buses in parking shuttle fleet
Oakland Airport (OAK) in California has introduced the first electric shuttle buses to its parking shuttle fleet. Five electric buses, sourced from Chinese automaker BYD‘s RIDE division, will serve passenger and employee parking lots at the airport. The buses will help OAK meet California’s electrification regulations and represent a step towards the eventual electrification of… Read more…
Yokogawa Test & Measurement releases high-speed data acquisition unit for automotive testing
Japan-based Yokogawa Test & Measurement has introduced its SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit, a ScopeCorder series product with a wide range of data logging functionalities for evaluation and test applications, including high-speed sampling and analysis for automotive. The SL2000 is a modular platform that combines the functions of a mixed signal oscilloscope and a data… Read more…
Syensqo signs €150 million in Solef PVDF contracts for battery binder materials
Belgian multinational materials company Syensqo signed long-term contracts worth 150 million euros during the first quarter of the year for the supply of its battery-grade Solef Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) to automotive original equipment manufacturers and battery makers. Solef PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, provides superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance, delivering durable, high-performance and safe batteries… Read more…
First post-launch savings on Segway’s new Xafari and Xyber e-bikes, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 400W solar bundle at new $2,199 low, more
We’re starting off this week’s Green Deals with the first post-launch savings on the new Segway Xafari and Xyber e-bikes starting from $2,200. Right behind it, EcoFlow is kicking off hurricane season with up to 55% discounts on a sizeable collection of power stations, complete with bonus savings, select 2x EcoCredit rewards, and some lower-than-ever member-only pricing, including the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 400W panel at a new $2,199 low. Lastly, we have two mowing deals, with the first being the EGO 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit that includes 7.5Ah and 5.0Ah batteries back at its $600 low. You could also automate your lawn care with Segway’s Navimow i Series of RTK Robot Mowers that are getting rare price cuts starting from $849. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly Roundup. Read more…
This EV charging pilot saved drivers $200 a year and made the grid smarter
An EV charging pilot in California is flipping the script on how and when we plug in, and it could save drivers hundreds while making the grid cleaner and more stable. Read more…
Ford is recalling nearly 30,000 F-150 Lightning EV pickups
America’s best-selling electric pickup has been hit with a recall. Ford is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 F-150 Lightning electric pickups over a faulty suspension that could cause a loss of control. Here’s how you can get the fix. Read more…
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BYD’s Five-Minute ‘Megawatt’ Chargers Are A Big Deal. 15,000 More Are Coming
BYD already has 500 of these five-minute fast-chargers up and running. Now, a lot more are on the way. Read more…
This Toyota Is The Lowest-CO2 Car Without A Plug
Toyota’s revised city car for Europe, the Aygo X, doesn’t need a plug to go green. It’s one of the cleanest cars on the market. Read more…
FUCHS Lubricants launches grease designed for electric power steering systems and automotive gears
Germany-based FUCHS Lubricants has released its RENOLIT CX SWG 0-1 grease specifically engineered for automotive gears, including electric power steering systems. The product is per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium-free, motivated in part by increasing scrutiny on PFAS and lithium hydroxide, which are now under regulatory pressure from global bodies such as ECHA, REACH… Read more…
MAN Truck & Bus introduces electric truck charging service
German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus, a subsidiary of Volkswagen’s TRATON, has made its new MAN Charge&Go charging service available to all customers, regardless of brand. The service is designed to make it easier to find truck-compatible charging points throughout Europe and enables simple payment using a charging card. MAN has developed an… Read more…
You Should Be Afraid Of The BYD Seagull
China’s best-selling car is a downright dignified driving experience at a low price. That’s why Western automakers are worried. Read more…
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Isn’t Great, Because Making Hybrids Is Hard
Just making hybrids isn’t enough. You have to make them great, and that’s a tall order. Mazda’s CX-90 doesn’t quite nail it. Read more…
Xiaomi unveils the SU7 Ultra Track Edition
During the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show, Xiaomi pulled the wraps off a special version of its SU7 electric sedan: the SU7 Ultra Track Edition. That’s the most capable version of the company’s first EV yet. What turns the already powerful SU7 Ultra into a “Track Edition”? For an extra RMB 100,000 (about €12,510), owners get a… Read more…
Shell builds MCS test centre in Hamburg
Shell is building a test centre for charging infrastructure in Hamburg. The centre will focus on megawatt charging and applications for trucks, buses, tractors and construction vehicles as well as ships with electric drives. The first tests are to be carried out as early as the end of 2025. Read more…
Vaisala develops new measurement probe for improved battery production dry room control
Finnish measurement instruments supplier Vaisala has introduced its new DMP1 Dew Point and Temperature Probe to monitor environmental conditions in manufacturing rooms and spaces. The DMP1 provides precise measurements in demanding dry processing conditions, such as those found in lithium-ion battery production, where humidity control is critical to the performance of manufactured batteries. The compact… Read more…
SAE International publishes SAE J3400/2 Standard
SAE International has published a new standard, SAE J3400/2—Connectors and Inlets for the North American Charging System (NACS) for Electric Vehicles. Developed by SAE’s Hybrid-EV Committee, the new standard defines the physical architectural and mechanical specifications of the EV connector and inlet. SAE J3400/2 standardizes the physical architecture of EV connectors and inlets using 2D… Read more…
Why Are Tesla Superchargers Suddenly Getting Removed In New Jersey?
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority asked Tesla to decommission dozens of reliable Superchargers along the key highway corridor. Read more…
Candela boats between Europe and North Africa
An electric hydrofoil from Candela has completed the trip from Sotogrande on the Spanish mainland to Ceuta, Spanish territory in North Africa – a distance of 24 nautical miles – in just one hour, matching the speed of conventional fast ferries. After recharging, the ship returned to the Spanish mainland on the same day. Read more…
