Hubject and ChargeHub, a roaming platform provider in North America, have announced their cooperation. The partners are linking Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem with ChargeHub’s platform known as ‘Passport Hub’. Read more…
Gotion completes 0.2 GWh pilot line for all-solid-state batteries
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has completed a 0.2 GWh pilot production line, started in 2024, that has a 90% yield rate for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force, the company said. Its safety… Read more…
VDL and Toyota test quartet of trucks with fuel cell drive
Toyota and VDL have jointly integrated Toyota’s fuel cell technology into further heavy-duty trucks. Following the successful deployment of an initial demonstration vehicle, four more trucks are now being tested in daily logistics operations on international routes. Read more…
Bremen public transport operator converts depot for electric bus operation
Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) is putting 50 new electric articulated buses from Daimler Buses and Irizar into operation at the end of June. To this end, BSAG has equipped and converted its first complete depot in the Blumenthal district for e-bus operation. Read more…
Factorial presents AI platform ‘Gammatron’ for battery development
Factorial, a US company specialising in the development of solid-state battery cells, aims to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries with an AI-supported simulation platform. The software, called ‘Gammatron’, is designed to improve the prediction, validation and optimisation of battery performance. Read more…
Airbus and MTU deepen collaboration on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aviation
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are ramping up efforts to develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems for commercial aviation. The partners have signed a new agreement focused on fuel cell technologies as a cornerstone of future zero-emission aircraft. Read more…
Elektrum Eesti to install 170 rapid chargers at Olerex filling stations
Energy provider Elektrum Eesti and filling station chain Olerex are planning to install a total of 170 rapid charging stations at 62 filling stations across Estonia by the end of 2027. Initial high-power chargers have already been commissioned in Paide, Tartu, Rakvere, Võru and Türi. Read more…
Enel + Nissan LEAF second life battery storage project goes online
Originally announced two years ago, a joint energy storage project between European energy firm Enel and Nissan has come online, giving LEAF batteries a second chance at life and ensuring electrical supply for more than 90,000 people. Read more…
The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter
The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list. Read more…
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world. Read more…
The ticket bot cometh: city is recording drivers that AI says are bad
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. Read more…
Texas Politicians Warn Tesla: Robotaxis May Be Premature
Also: the U.S. might soon have more battery capacity than it needs, and why Brazil’s auto industry sounds the alarm over Chinese EVs.
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Why Another Battery Maker Slammed The Brakes On More U.S. Plants
Two plants in the U.S. that AESC was building now lie partially finished due to “deep policy uncertainty” and tariffs. Read more…
2024 BMW iX Long-Term Review: How Does It Compare To The New One?
I get a chance to see how my 2024 BMW iX stacks up against the newer 2026 iX. It offers tasty improvements and significant savings. Read more…
The EV ‘Mandate’ May Not Be Dead In Congress Yet
Removing the Biden-era emissions rules that promised accelerated adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles is turning out far more difficult that once thought. Read more…
‘A/C Is Weakest I’ve Experienced From Any Car’: Tesla Driver Calls Out the Touchscreen Air Conditioning. He’s Not Alone
‘It’s hot. I’m in New Orleans!’ Read more…
America Is Entering Its Second Malaise Era
New technologies. Changing emissions rules. Reliability issues. Who comes out on top when the dust settles from the EV transition? Read more…
Lucid Air finally gets Android Auto
There has been a recurring theme in conversations among Lucid Air owners. While the all-electric sedan has an impressive range and futuristic design, the absence of Android Auto has been a persistent annoyance for many. This week, Lucid Motors finally addressed one of its most requested features, rolling out Android Auto support to all Air vehicles via an over-the-air software… Read more…
China’s automakers sidestep EU tariffs, doubling market share
When the European Union erected a tariff wall last year to slow the influx of Chinese-made electric cars, the intended message was clear: protect domestic industry. However, Chinese automakers seem to have read a different memo. Instead of retreating, companies like BYD, Geely, and SAIC have executed a strategic pivot that has seen them not only weather the storm but… Read more…
Porsche teams up with Ferragamo for special anniversary
In a world where collaborations can often feel forced, Porsche has teamed up with Italian fashion house Ferragamo to create a pair of special-edition cars celebrating Porsche Italia’s 40th anniversary. But this isn’t just about slapping a fancy logo on a dashboard – this is a deep dive into custom colors and materials, creating something uniquely Italian yet with German… Read more…
