GM’s $360,000 flagship also uses over 100 3D-printed parts. Read more…
American Battery Solutions and SCAG Power Equipment partner to power commercial mowers
American Battery Solutions (ABS) has formed a strategic partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Wisconsin-based Metalcraft of Mayville, to provide lithium-ion battery technology for the Scag RC Extreme Slope Mower. The partnership is set up to run through 2027. Deliveries of ABS’s Alliance Intelligent Battery Series systems are already underway from the company’s… Read more…
Schaeffler launches new electric motors, actuators, sensors and bearings for off-highway EVs
Germany’s Schaeffler Group manufactures a vast variety of “motion technology” products, including many EV components. The company recently introduced several new products aimed at the electric construction machinery market. Electric drive systems are increasingly showing up on construction sites, particularly in Germany, where some local governments have banned legacy ICE vehicles from urban sites. Schaeffler… Read more…
China’s Electric Truck Sales Are About To Take Off: CATL
The battery giant says that up to 50% of all semi trucks sold in China will be electric in three years’ time. Read more…
Nikola puts its hydrogen trucks up for auction
In February, the electric truck manufacturer Nikola filed for insolvency in the USA. As the search for investors has been unsuccessful, the assets are now being auctioned off one by one. After the truck factory and headquarters, 103 fuel cell trucks are now up for auction. Read more…
Meet the Apex 300: BLUETTI’s most versatile and accessible home backup yet
BLUETTI just dropped something really big. The new Apex 300 is here, and it’s BLUETTI’s most advanced, modular power station to date. It’s made to grow with you, whether you need backup for your home, juice for your RV, or power for your off-grid setup. Read more…
XPeng unveils MONA M03 Max ahead of official launch later this month
XPeng Motors has pulled the sheet off the top-tier variant of one of its newest and best-selling BEV models. During an event in China earlier today, XPeng unveiled the MONA M03 Max with a slew of new color combinations, enhanced pure vision ADAS, and the full version of the Chinese automaker’s Tianji cockpit system.. Read more…
Elon Musk lies about Tesla’s demand, seals its fate as he says he’ll stay CEO with more shares
Elon Musk says he wants to stay CEO of Tesla for at least the next five years and have more controlling shares in the company. Read more…
Zoox expands testing fleet to seventh US city, hopes to bring robotaxis to ‘Silicon Valley of the South’
Veteran robotaxi developer Zoox has announced an expansion of its testing fleet to a seventh US market. This latest addition marks Zoox’s (potential) entry into the southeastern United States as its team begins to map out the area ahead of bona fide autonomous robotaxi rides. Read more…
Renewable energy for mining electrification
Over the centuries, mining has earned a reputation as a dirty and dangerous business that scars and poisons landscapes while consuming huge amounts of energy. However, the extracted raw materials are essential to the world economy in general and, specifically, to the drive toward electrification as a means of reducing global carbon emissions. Read more…
Motor materials
Materials are as fundamental to e-motors as they are to every other engineered artifact, and selecting the right material for each application is crucial in any motor development project. Powering a broad range of vehicles with diverse duty cycles and operating environments, presents multifaceted challenges and material trade-offs. Read more…
Changan Mazda says EZ-60 SUV exceeds 20,000 pre-orders since Shanghai auto show debut
The EZ-60 has set a record for being the fastest joint venture new energy SUV in China to surpass 20,000 pre-orders, Changan Mazda said.
The EZ-60 is Changan Mazda’s first new energy SUV.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: priciest Hyundai is huge inside, offers comfortable three-row travel
PROS: Capacious; rated range over 300 miles; built in the US; silent, smooth; NACS charging port. CONS: The most expensive Hyundai; looks are in the eye of the beholder. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand’s largest and priciest electric vehicle. In fact, it’s the priciest Hyundai period, now that Genesis is the Korean… Read more…
BMW integrates Solid Powers’ solid-state batteries into i7
The BMW Group has integrated large-format solid-state battery cells from partner Solid Power into a test vehicle – a BMW i7. The aim is now to test on the road how the solid-state cells behave in everyday operation. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Cut Two Miles Of Wiring From The R1S. That’s A Big Deal
Rivian’s upcoming $45,000 crossover adopts a lot of cost-cutting measures to achieve its target price. Read more…
Here’s How Trump Could Clamp Down On EVs Even More
Trump is targeting EVs in new fuel economy rules. Plus, the Sony-Honda Afeela project is feeling pressure from Honda dealers. Read more…
Rejoice, America: Waffle House Is Getting DC Fast-Charging
The always-open diner chain and road-trip destination is getting a DC fast-charging boost from BP Pulse. Read more…
Lexus supercharges the RZ with more power, more range, and a manual shift experience
Lexus is turning up the volume on its all-electric RZ SUV for 2026, delivering a big boost in power, an extended driving range, and a surprising new feature. The updated Lexus RZ got comprehensive revisions aimed at delivering a more engaging and efficient electric driving experience. The 2026 RZ comes with a redesigned battery electric system – increased motor output,… Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is The Ultimate Family EV
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is a much-needed addition to America’s EV market. Read more…
BYD’s 7th car carrier launched
The BYD car carrier can accommodate up to 7,000 vehicles.
The vessel is the sister ship of BYD Hefei.
