
Ford now has a new NACS adapter supplier as it awaits quality and supply improvements from the Tesla units. Read more…
What Happens To America’s EV Boom If Trump Wins?

Trump has labeled Biden’s climate policies as the “Green New Scam.” Here’s how it may impact EVs. Read more…
Ford is shutting down F-150 Lightning production for nearly two months: Here’s why
Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production in mid-November as the once best-selling electric pickup faces a wave of new competition. The company will stop building models at its Rouge EV center in Michigan for nearly two months. Read more…
Jeep price cuts are working as US inventory improves ahead of incoming EV blitz
After aggressive price cuts on Jeep models, Stellantis said US inventory improved in the third quarter. Despite this, the company’s Q3 revenue slipped 27% ahead of its upcoming EV blitz. Read more…
SOLARCYCLE’s new plant will recycle 25% of all US end-of-life solar panels by 2030
SOLARCYCLE is building a huge solar recycling plant in Cedartown, Georgia, which will recycle 10 million solar panels a year.. Read more…
Mopar updates legendary muscle car with an electric drive

The Stellantis tuning brand Mopar is presenting an all-electric muscle car at the SEMA trade fair in Las Vegas. The basis is a blue 1967 Plymouth GTX, whose V8 combustion engine has been replaced by an electric drive. Read more…
The Understater: How GAC plans to conquer Europe with the Aion V

GAC is the latest manufacturer from China to venture into Europe. However, the automaker from Guangzhou is deliberately taking a different approach, planning a very cautious entry into the European market. Although GAC has provided few details about the Aion V, we’ve had the chance to test-drive the brand’s first European model. The initial impression is solid—but will the Aion V be able to hold its own in the highly competitive electric mid-size SUV market?
Just So Everyone’s Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

Yes, Rivian has a joint venture with the VW Group, which revived Scout Motors for the electric era. But they’re not the same vehicles. Read more…
Cornell researchers’ discovery may lead to safer solid-state batteries

A team of Cornell University researchers has published a paper that reports on their work to fuse together a pair of contorted molecular structures, creating a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels—a design that could lead to safer solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The paper, “Supramolecular Assembly of Fused… Read more…
Video: Cutting-edge conveyor systems for battery manufacturing

At this year’s Battery Show, Dorner and Garvey Corporation showcased the future of material handling solutions for EV and battery manufacturers. Dave Giffels, Dorner’s Business Development Manager, and Jacob Garvey from Garvey Corporation shared innovative systems poised to boost efficiency and productivity in the growing EV industry. These advanced conveyor and accumulation systems are designed… Read more…
Hyundai keeps the hydrogen dream alive with INITIUM concept

Hyundai unveiled the INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept. The car proves Hyundai’s hasn’t yet given up on hydrogen power (even though it probably should). But more importantly, it introduces a striking new design language that’s sure to get people talking. The INITIUM previews a production FCEV slated for launch in the first half of 2025, building on… Read more…
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX fall short in crash tests

The 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue electric SUVs have failed to earn safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The two electric vehicles performed well in multiple tests, but came up short in the small overlap front test, earning only an “Acceptable” rating, the IIHS said Thursday in a press release. The highest… Read more…
Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV

Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera’s in-house designed software and battery pack, according to a company press release. Solar… Read more…
German Cartel ffice approves Porsche’s buying into Varta

The German Federal Cartel Office has approved Porsche’s plans to acquire a stake in the battery manufacturer Varta. According to court investigations, the plan “does not give rise to any competition concerns.” Read more…
I’m A Gas Car Fan. Here’s Why I Love My First EV

I’ve driven pretty much every gas car on the market. Here’s why my EV is winning me over. Read more…
Anthro gears up to construct an electrolyte production facility with a robust grant

The $24.9 million grant is awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and would be utilised to establish the first advanced electrolyte production facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Read more…
Electra to build HPC stations at Belgian Burger King locations

Electra will open and operate at least 20 400 kW fast-charging stations at existing and future Burger King locations in Belgium within two years. A cooperation agreement has now also been concluded for Switzerland. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Production Will Shut Down Until 2025

Plus, Rivian confirms Scout will use its Zonal Architecture, and BYD earns more than Tesla for the first time ever. Read more…
DFDS announces 10 new Electric heavy-duty trucks added to its fleet

With the 10 new Volvo FM Electric trucks added to its fleet, logistics operator DFDS aims to take centre stage in decarbonising Europe. The company added that another 110 electric heavy-duty trucks will be deployed soon. Read more…
Nio expands its network of battery swap stations on Chinese highways

Nio has marked a battery-swapping network covering nine horizontal highways, seven vertical highways and 12 urban clusters, in a move to reach its lofty goals of constructing battery swap stations across 2,300 counties by 2025. Read more…

