The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Brooklyn-based EV charging company it’s electric $1.1 million to develop and commercialize a curbside vehicle-to-grid EV charger. The company will develop the new technology in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Delaware, and expects to bring it to market by 2028. it’s electric… Read more…
Dürr and GROB unveil next-generation battery cell production factory with 50% less footprint
Dürr and GROB have announced a new lithium-ion battery cell concept factory. The system targets the EV segment, featuring dry electrode coating and an advanced Z-folder cell assembly with integrated notching. According to Dürr, the concept factory reduces production space requirements by 50 percent and cuts energy consumption by 70 percent compared to traditional methods…. Read more…
Dürr and GROB unveil next-generation battery cell production factory with 50% less footprint
Dürr and GROB have announced a new lithium-ion battery cell concept factory. The system targets the EV segment, featuring dry electrode coating and an advanced Z-folder cell assembly with integrated notching. According to Dürr, the concept factory reduces production space requirements by 50 percent and cuts energy consumption by 70 percent compared to traditional methods…. Read more…
This Chinese EV Charges From 10-80% In 7 Minutes
Charging speeds are getting ridiculous in China. Lire la suite…
‘Game Changer’: The Kia PV5 May Be The Go-To Bargain Electric Van
One reviewer got to drive Kia’s rival to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Korea. He was mighty impressed, especially with the price. Lire la suite…
Mercedes sells more electric cars again
Mercedes’ electric car sales have fallen year-on-year for six consecutive quarters. The Stuttgart-based company has now reported growth again for the third quarter of 2025, thanks in part to the new CLA. Things are also looking up for vans. Read more…
BVG begins expansion of electric bus chargers at terminal stops
Berlin’s public transport operator is expanding its electric bus charging infrastructure to include fast chargers at terminal stops. During the first phase of the project, up to 20 such charging stations will be installed throughout the city by the end of 2027 in order to stabilize electric bus operations. Read more…
Tesla’s More Affordable Model Y Arrives Today. Here’s What We Expect
Plus, Xiaomi is taking on Western luxury brands in China, and Tesla could lose its license to sell insurance in California. Lire la suite…
Google is removing GameSnacks from Android Auto
People running on the beta version of Android Auto are reporting that the GameSnacks collection of games is no longer available in the last few versions of the software. Seemingly, GameSnacks is absent from the app launcher, but it’s still visible in the launcher settings. A number of users are going to Google’s support forums and discussing the absence of… Read more…
EU Parliament votes in favour extending electric truck toll exemption
Zero-emission heavy goods vehicles will remain exempt from truck tolls until the end of the year. The EU Commission wants to extend this until 2031 and has now received the green light from the European Parliament. Read more…
E-motorcycle maker Zero moving headquarters from the US to Europe
Zero Motorcycles, one of the world’s leading Western electric motorcycle manufacturers, announced that it is relocating its global headquarters from California to the Netherlands. The move marks a major strategic shift for the company as it doubles down on Europe, which has long been its largest market for electric two-wheelers, despite the American company’s US base of operations. Read more…
Tesla releases FSD v14, first major update in a year, here’s what it can do
Tesla has started to release its (Supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 update, its first significant update in a year, to customers. Read more…
Prime Day Green Deals hub – EVs, power stations, electric tools, eco-friendly appliances, more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event has officially kicked off and will be running through October 8 with some of the best deals of the year on eco-friendly tech. We’ve got another large collection of Green Deals during this two-day period, which we’ve collected the best of and curated into this one-stop shopping hub that will continue to be updated through the week. You’ll find the best of these ongoing seasonal deals on power stations/solar generators, EVs of various kinds, electric tools, and other eco-friendly appliances and smart devices.. Read more…
ComEd charges ahead with $100M in EV investments, thousands of new chargers
Northern Illinois utility ComEd has spent for than $100 million in EV and EV charging rebates since launch its Beneficial Electrification program in 2024 — an investment that, along with funding from the Illinois EPA and other Federal grants, has helped drive EV adoption in the state at a rate that’s rapidly outpaced the rest of the nation. Read more…
Dekra finds partner for battery validation with Sphere Energy
The testing organisation Dekra is entering into a strategic partnership with Sphere Energy, a pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence for battery development. As part of this, Dekra will also become a shareholder in Sphere. Sphere’s AI-based simulations will be used for Dekra’s battery testing and validation. Read more…
Valeo enters electric bus market with new e-compressor
Valeo has unveiled its new electric compressor with an integrated inverter—designed specifically for use in electric buses—at Busworld in Brussels. The EDC-120 is scheduled to roll off the production line in China in 2026. With this new component, Valeo is now positioning itself as a supplier to electric bus manufacturers for the first time. Read more…
Zero Motorcycles is heading to the Netherlands
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles is relocating its administrative headquarters from the United States to the Netherlands. The Netherlands will thus become the company’s global headquarters. However, the US locations will continue to play an important role. Read more…
Ionity introduces new annual subscriptions
Ionity customers can already significantly reduce charging prices per kilowatt hour with a monthly subscription. Now, the fast-charging joint venture is introducing two models for annual subscriptions—with longer terms but discounts on the monthly base fees. Read more…
India: Tesla off to a slow start amid tepid consumer response
The strong hype surrounding Tesla’s India launch does not appear to have materialised into tangible results. The company is off to a decidedly slow start, lagging far behind both mass-market and luxury brands. Read more…
Rivian delivers around 13,000 vehicles in the third quarter
Electric car manufacturer Rivian reports a slight decline in production for the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by higher deliveries. The figures indicate a continued reduction in inventories. According to the manufacturer, the figures are in line with its own expectations. Read more…
