A consortium of Jaguar Land Rover, LiBatt Recycling, WMG at the University of Warwick and Mint Innovation has secured £8.1 million to develop a large-scale process for recovering lithium, nickel and cobalt from end-of-life EV batteries. The project supports the UK’s drive towards a circular battery economy. Read more…
BYD starts exporting Thai-made EVs to Europe
BYD has reached a new milestone in its Southeast Asian operations by starting exports of electric cars from Thailand to Europe. The first model shipped is the Dolphin, positioned as a rival to the VW ID.3. Read more…
Nio lowers prices for the next-gen ES8 in China
Nio has unveiled the third generation of its large electric SUV model ES8 (called EL8 in Europe) in China and started pre-sales at prices starting at 416,800 yuan (around 50,000 euros). Nio founder William Li wants to increase sales with this move, as he says the company is fighting for survival. Read more…
Scientist exposes anti-wind groups as oil-funded. Now they want to silence him.
Oil-funded groups are engaging in strategic harassment to stop scientists from revealing the nature of their politically-linked disinformation networks – in what should be a surprise to nobody. Read more…
Save big on heat pumps and solar before Washington pulls the plug
Three years after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law, Rewiring America is rolling out a new effort to make sure homeowners don’t miss out on major savings.. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are growing fast in the US, and EVs are leading the way
Hyundai and Kia vehicles are popping up on US roads more than ever, and a lot of it has to do with EVs. The South Korean auto giants just hit another milestone as they gear up to introduce several new models. Read more…
China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone
Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries. Read more…
‘It Just Won’t Quit!’: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Hits 0% In Range Test. Then It Goes 50 More Miles
With over 200 kWh of battery capacity, the Silverado EV Trail Boss can comfortably go over 400 miles, despite wearing all-terrain tires. Lire la suite…
Trying To Buy An EV Before The Tax Credit Ends? You Just Got Some Extra Time
The IRS is giving EV buyers a bit of leeway as the EV tax credit is set to expire on September 30. Lire la suite…
EVs Are Always Cleaner, No Matter Where You Live. This Study Proves It
Researchers looked at lifetime vehicle emissions—including production emissions—and conclusively disproved a pervasive EV myth. Lire la suite…
Software Will Make Genesis High-Performance ‘Magma’ EVs Feel Special: Hyundai Boss
The Magma EVs will share platforms with Hyundai and Kia products, but they won’t feel the same. Lire la suite…
‘Not Economically Viable’: Porsche Cancels Plans For In-House Battery Production
The great consolidation is coming for smaller battery makers. Porsche is its latest victim. Lire la suite…
This Autonomous Delivery Robot Promises Low Fees, Zero Tips
Robotart’s driverless electric vehicle can make multiple store runs for a flat fee. Lire la suite…
Nio may launch special edition Firefly EV in China based on European version next month, report says
The special edition Firefly EV is expected to be launched in China alongside the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 in September.
This comes as the Firefly completes its production line renovation and approaches a monthly output of 5,000 units.
Noveon to supply GM with American-made rare earth magnets
Noveon Magnetics has announced a multi-year supply agreement to deliver rare earth magnets to General Motors. Production has begun and initial magnet deliveries started in July 2025, according to Noveon. The agreement supports a wide range of GM vehicle components, with an explicit focus on the company’s full-size SUVs and trucks. Noveon says it is… Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is almost here, and it sounds like a real game changer
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 3 in less than a month. It’s expected to be more affordable than the Kona Electric, but Hyundai’s new EV will be much more advanced. Read more…
CASE eliminates “messy middle” worries with ZQUIP battery swap tech
Amid the alliterative, anti-EV “messy middle” rhetoric and the Trump Administration EPA’s ongoing regulatory rollbacks, it’s been tough for fleet and equipment buyers with 8-12 year replacement cycles to make sense of where things are headed – but a new partnership between CASE Construction Equipment and ZQUIP could put those concerns to rest (and make a trip to the CASE dealer a no-brainer). Read more…
Ford cracks Corvette ZR1 ‘Ring record – with an electric van *
Just days after Chevrolet beat the mighty Ford Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring track record with their Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, Ford went back to the ‘Ring to reclaim some glory. They didn’t bring a Mustang along, though – they showed up with an electric van, and record-setting hot shoe Romain Dumas behind the wheel. Read more…
It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?
The storm hit. The power’s out. With all the damage around you, it looks like you might be without power for a few days (at least). But you planned for this. You have a home backup battery. What happens now. Read more…
BorgWarner wins contracts to supply high-voltage coolant heaters to major PHEV OEMs
BorgWarner has announced that it has secured contracts to supply its high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology to two major OEMs for use in plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms. The HVCH units will operate at both 400 volt and 800 volt, covering a range of light-duty PHEV platforms, including pickup trucks. Production for both contracts is scheduled… Read more…
