Global energy investment is on track to hit a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, according to the new International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual World Energy Investment report, even as the world navigates economic turbulence and rising geopolitical risks. Read more…
Car carrier sailing from China carrying EVs catches fire in Pacific Ocean
A car carrier departing from China and carrying EVs was abandoned after catching fire in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
Smoke was initially seen rising from a deck loaded with EVs.
Xpeng to debut Huawei’s in-car display solution on G7 SUV
Xpeng said the solution it developed with Huawei offers the industry’s most powerful HUD hardware and software capabilities.
Xpeng previewed the G7 in January, targeting the SUV market priced at RMB 250,000 ($34,810).
CATL partners with Maersk to promote electrification in global logistics industry
CATL and Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals will accelerate the electrification of container handling equipment with high-performance batteries.
APM Terminals said that this collaboration is a key milestone in accelerating its decarbonization transition.
Tesla resumes referral rewards in China as sales face pressure
Tesla is offering Chinese customers who purchase its cars through referral program a discount of RMB 8,000 ($1,110) on optional body paint in June.
Tesla China’s sales in May, including exports, saw a year-on-year decline for the eighth consecutive month.
Electric Miles launches upgraded management platform for EV fleets and charge point operators
UK-based Electric Miles has officially launched the next evolution of its charge point management system, originally called Admin Miles. The new product, dubbed emPACT (Electric Miles Platform for Accelerating Clean Technologies), is “a smarter, more powerful CPMS designed to transform how businesses, fleet operators and bus depots manage EV infrastructure and electric fleets.” emPACT enables… Read more…
Contactless battery management systems: how Dukosi’s chip-on-cell technology works
Battery technology continues evolving rapidly, but one key challenge persists: efficiently and accurately monitoring each battery cell. Dukosi, a company with over two decades of experience, has developed an innovative chip-on-cell technology designed to enhance the management of battery cells, offering solutions tailored for automotive, transportation, industrial, and energy storage applications. Charged recently talked to… Read more…
Hyundai cuts 2025 IONIQ 5 lease prices to just $179 per month
Hyundai’s electric SUV is more affordable than ever. After cutting lease prices again this month, you can lease the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, which now features a longer range and a Tesla NACS charging port, for just $179 per month. Read more…
‘Thieves Taking Notes’: Tesla Jailbreak Exposes Trick To Get Inside Locked Glovebox
The Tesla’s locked glovebox drops open like it’s just been told a secret. No digital system is engaged at all. Read more…
Candela’s C-8 electric boat “flies” across the Strait of Gibraltar
Candela, the company that designs and builds electric hydrofoil ferries, including the P-12, has announced that a crew from the company broke new ground by piloting an electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 between Europe and North Africa. The voyage marked the first-ever intercontinental journey by an electric vessel, the company said. “This week, we flew across… Read more…
Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs
Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs
Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…
Pipeline giant Enbridge just lit up its first Texas solar farm
Canadian oil and gas pipeline giant Enbridge just launched its first solar farm in Texas, adding more clean energy to its “all-of-the-above” energy mix, mainly fossil fuels. Read more…
Mullen FIVE RS is coming to German autobahns first
Mullen FIVE RS, a crossover EV with impressive horsepower figures, is setting its sights on Germany for its initial launch in December 2025. Mullen claims the FIVE RS can rocket from a standstill to 97 km/h in under two seconds. If that doesn’t grab your attention, its projected top speed of over 322 km/h surely will. These numbers put the… Read more…
PACCAR Parts adds Eaton DC fast chargers to its EV charger lineup
PACCAR Parts, a provider of aftermarket parts for all makes of trucks, engines, trailers and buses, has added Eaton DC fast chargers to its EV charger lineup. The Eaton chargers can be purchased from Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers, as well as TRP stores. They are available now in the US and Canada. Available power levels… Read more…
Americans Are Turning More And More To Hybrids: Study
This is reflected in sales trends, with an increasing number of U.S. buyers choosing hybrids over pure electric options. Read more…
How Ford And GM Are Plotting A Battery Breakup With China
Ford and General Motors are racing to develop a new type of electric vehicle battery. One engineer labeled it as “LFP of the West.” Read more…
Chinese mine deploys 5G-A unmanned electric mining trucks
China Huaneng has put into operation a 100-unit unmanned electric mining truck cluster it calls “Huaneng Ruichi” at its Yimin open-pit coal mine in Inner Mongolia using a large-scale 5G-A based vehicle-cloud-network. The unmanned vehicle eliminates the cab, has a load capacity of 90 tons and can operate continuously in harsh temperatures as low as… Read more…
