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…
Carbon DC acquires Elywhere North America, will expand its EV charging offerings for commercial real estate
EV charging systems provider Carbon DC has acquired Norwegian EV charging technology firm Elywhere’s North American operations. The merger positions Carbon DC to rapidly expand its energy optimization solutions across North America while addressing electrification challenges in multi-unit buildings and hotels. Carbon DC will benefit from Elywhere’s extensive experience deploying battery-assisted fast charging solutions across… Read more…
6-seater Model Y for the US? Musk says it may not happen..
For American families hoping for a more spacious electric car, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a familiar dose of whiplash. He finally acknowledged the existence of a larger, six-seat version of the popular Model Y, only to suggest in the next breath that it might never reach US production, all thanks to a self-driving future that remains stubbornly in the… Read more…
Toyota’s new bZ SUV starts at under $35,000 and it’s bringing some serious upgrades
Toyota’s new electric SUV boasts significantly more range, a revamped interior and exterior, and an NACS port, allowing you to recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Despite the upgrades, the 2026 Toyota bZ now starts at under $35,000. Read more…
PA Turnpike to add 80 new Applegreen DC fast chargers by 2027
EV drivers who use the Pennsylvania Turnpike just got a jolt of good news: Two Applegreen DC fast charging stations have come online, adding to the growing network of over 60 EV chargers along the 360-mile toll road that links Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. Read more…
Korean researchers develop artificial polymer nanolayers to improve zinc battery stability
Researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea have developed a new zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that prevents dendrite growth and stabilizes the anode in zinc-ion batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, previous protective coatings developed to prevent side reactions and sharp… Read more…
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV lands in the UK with an eye on premium rivals
The market for affordable electric cars in the United Kingdom is getting a new contestant. Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its Atto 2, a compact electric SUV, challenging established players with an aggressive price point and a generous list of standard features. The new model slots neatly into the company’s growing European lineup, positioned between the smaller Dolphin hatchback… Read more…
Ford CEO hints at an affordable Lincoln EV, but there’s a catch
Ford is doubling down on lower-cost electric vehicles for the future. That could now include its luxury Lincoln brand. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, an affordable Lincoln EV “would make sense,” but there’s more to it. Read more…
Lectric ONE e-bike gets $220 bundle at new $1,899 low in Labor Day Sale, FREE $5 EVgo charging credit, Anker solar security cams, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Labor Day Sale, which is not only seeing increased savings on its e-bike bundles, but is giving the ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike $220 in free gear and a $500 price cut to a new $1,899 low. We also have Anker’s eufy SoloCam Solar Security Camera multi-packs at their lowest prices starting from $120 (with the single-cam package at $65), as well as a $5 FREE credit promotion from EVgo to top off your EV’s battery at over 1,100 stations. From there, we have deals on EcoFlow solar generator bundles, a solar-charging Goal Zero light, two one-day-only discounts from Jackery and Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive low price on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh station, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 extra battery bundle, and more. Read more…
Tesla self-driving videos don’t do anything, give us the data
Tesla continues to post videos of its vehicles driving autonomously, with an employee in the driver’s seat, as proof that it is making progress in autonomous driving. Read more…
FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity to end of May 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first five months of 2025, according to data released on August 20* by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).. Read more…
Orion installs 90 EV charging stations for Boston public schools
Orion Energy Systems, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, EV charging stations and maintenance services, has installed 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston public school system as part of multiple contracts valued at $6.5 million. In the most recent deployments, Orion’s Voltrek division is installing 51 DC fast charging stations and… Read more…
Revel deploys SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in Brooklyn
New York rideshare and EV charging provider Revel has activated SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. This marks Revel’s fourth year participating in grid services across its various facilities. SmartKit is a virtual power plant (VPP) software product developed by Logical Buildings. Strategically shifting the timing of… Read more…
Hey, Europeans: You Can Now Import Your Own Chinese EV
An exporter named EV Marketplace says they’ll help import and homologate EVs for individual European customers. Lire la suite…
‘Under Five Great Choices’: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S.
“In a large number of cases, I would say the product’s not that good,” Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said on the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast. Lire la suite…
Feds Probe Tesla For Alleged Delay In Reporting Autopilot Crashes
Slow-rolling required crash reports is not a good look, but the company says it wasn’t intentional. Lire la suite…
Webinar: Solving the 400 to 800 volt charging compatibility challenge in next-gen EVs
As electric vehicles evolve toward 800 V architectures for faster charging and improved efficiency, the challenge of backward compatibility with 400 V infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. This presentation addresses the engineering and system-level hurdles of bridging 400 V and 800 V platforms, with a focus on innovative voltage conversion solutions. We’ll examine the trade-offs between… Read more…
The engineers guide to battery defects
Sponsored by Lumafield. EV-battery engineers wrestle with defects they can’t see until a pack fails. The Engineer’s Guide to Battery Defects lays out how industrial CT surfaces those threats in minutes. As the paper states, “Industrial CT scanning allows battery engineers to visualize and analyze specific issues related to anodes and cathodes that are otherwise… Read more…
2026 Nissan X-Trail Nismo debuts in Japan with refined e-4FORCE AWD system
Nissan announced the first-ever Nismo edition of its X-Trail SUV. The company turned the family-friendly X-Trail into a performance SUV with improved dynamics, great cornering and refined ride. It also offers the new, more aggressive styling and sporty interior. However, there’s no performance gain this time from the Nismo badge. Nissan X-Trail Nismo The 2026 X-Trail Nismo is equipped with… Read more…
