Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department of Defense requirements for cycle… Read more…
Audi integrates AirConsole for in-car gaming using your smartphone as a controller
Audi has announced the integration of the AirConsole app into select models, including the A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron families that have recently been introduced. With AirConsole, you can turn your smartphone into a gaming controller and then use the car’s infotainment screen (or the passenger display for models that have it) to game, either individually or in multiplayer mode.… Read more…
Kia’s new midsize electric SUV is about to unleash its wild side
Kia’s new EV5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it will hit the market in the next few months. The real thrill will come with a GT version set to follow right behind it. Read more…
Review: Ride1Up TrailRush brings higher quality electric mountain biking on a budget
Ride1Up recently threw its hat into the electric mountain bike ring — and not with a tentative little toss, either. The new Ride1Up TrailRush is the company’s first fully fledged, fully class 3 eMTB, and it’s aiming to take a big bite out of a segment that has traditionally been dominated by pricey, big-brand models. Read more…
Volkswagen is killing off one of its oldest SUVs, and it will no longer sell this EV
Volkswagen is shaking things up with plans to trim its lineup. Volkswagen is killing off one of its oldest SUVs, but an electric vehicle is also in line to get the axe.. Read more…
Elon Musk teases new Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’, but manage your expectations
Elon Musk is teasing a new Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’ (FSD) update with “10x improvements”, but historical performance compared to Musk’s announcements suggests that it’s safer to manage your expectations. Read more…
Gas-Guzzlers Are Back, America. But For How Long?
Changes in regulations allow manufacturers to go back to building big ICE trucks and SUVs. Meanwhile, tariffs hammer Honda. Lire la suite…
Chevrolet Silverado EV achieves world-record 1,059 miles on a charge
How far can an EV potentially travel on a charge? The answer seems to be: “farther and farther every year.” GM engineers recently set what they say is a new world record for EV range. A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck achieved 1,059.2 miles on a full charge, surpassing Lucid’s previous record of 749… Read more…
Cabot launches LITX 95F conductive carbon for energy storage systems
US specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot has introduced its new LITX 95F conductive carbon developed for use in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). Engineered for ESS cells used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, the high-performance conductive additive delivers enhanced conductivity, long cycle life, and improved processability, according to the company,… Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado breaks EV range world record
A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has reportedly broken a world record for longest distance travelled on a single charge. The EV travelled 1059.2 miles (1704.6km) on a single charge during a range test by GM engineers. Read more…
Leapmotor begins supplying battery packs to some commercial NEV makers, report says
Leapmotor has received orders from more than five commercial NEV makers and is continuing to expand its customer base, according to a local media report.
Leapmotor’s battery cells are still sourced from battery makers including CATL.
MG4 EV now on sale with Oppo-powered infotainment, semi-solid-state battery option
MG has officially opened orders for the all-new MG4 with an aggressive new pricing strategy and a technological ace up its sleeve. This isn’t just a minor refresh; it’s a complete relaunch designed to capture a big piece of the budget-friendly electric vehicle segment. MG has slashed the cost of entry for the MG4 in a big way. Pre-orders are… Read more…
Falkirk Wheel gains electric passenger boat
The world’s first rotating boat lift has just gained a new electric vessel, following the conversion of the Antonine passenger boat. The 23-year-old boat was retrofitted with all the hardware necessary for electric operation. Read more…
Holcim has charging systems for heavy construction machinery installed
Building materials producer Holcim is cooperating with charging infrastructure provider GreenWay to create charging facilities for electrically powered construction machinery and trucks at several locations in Poland. The heavy vehicles are primarily used in quarries, mills, cement works and harbours. Read more…
Here’s How Long It Takes The BMW iX3 To Beat A Gas Car’s Carbon Footprint
Here’s a hint: it’s much, much sooner than you probably think. Lire la suite…
Xpeng debuts new P7 armed with 3 in-house chips for comeback of its iconic model
Xpeng has started pre-sales of the new P7 without announcing pre-sales pricing, saying it aims to officially launch the model later this month.
The new P7 comes standard with three Turing AI driving chips, has a range of up to 820 km, and uses some of Xpeng’s humanoid robot technologies.
Hangcha and Manitou plan battery joint venture for electric forklifts
The two industrial truck manufacturers Hangcha from China and Manitou from France are planning to establish a joint venture for lithium-ion batteries. The new company is to be based in France and specialise in batteries for industrial vehicles. Read more…
Hangcha and Manitou plan battery joint venture for electric forklifts
The two industrial truck manufacturers Hangcha from China and Manitou from France are planning to establish a joint venture for lithium-ion batteries. The new company is to be based in France and specialise in batteries for industrial vehicles. Read more…
Victorian government sets out new plan for electric freight
The government of Victoria has launched a new freight plan for the Australian state’s freight sector. It will see the government deliver the $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund to assist logistics firms decarbonise their fleets and expand charging infrastructure. Read more…
Victorian government sets out new plan for electric freight
The government of Victoria has launched a new freight plan for the Australian state’s freight sector. It will see the government deliver the $8 million Freight Sector Innovation Fund to assist logistics firms decarbonise their fleets and expand charging infrastructure. Read more…
