I spent several days driving a Tesla Cybertruck. For the first time in a long time, I didn’t worry or think about charging at all. Read more…
Mercedes opens its first battery recycling plant
Today Mercedes has proudly announced that it’s opened its first battery recycling plant. It’s located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany, and will operate with an expected recovery rate of more than 96% thanks to its mechanical-hydrometallurgical process. It’s net CO2-neutral too thanks to its roof being equipped with a photovoltaic system and it makes Mercedes the first car manufacturer in… Read more…
The 2025 BMW i4 M50 Understood The Assignment
BMW proves yet again that it knows what it’s doing in the EV era. Read more…
Austrian Airlines deploys hydrogen-powered mobile generator for charging EVs
Three companies in Central Europe—Test-Fuchs, SFC Energy and Auto Group—have announced the release of the H2Genset, a hydrogen-powered mobile generator. The trailer-mounted power generator can be used to charge electric vehicles in situations where it is preferable or necessary to bring the power source to the vehicles. Austrian Airlines has deployed the H2Genset on the airport… Read more…
Cirba Soluions angles for $200 million in DOE funding for South Carolina battery materials plant
US-based battery recycling materials and management company Cirba Solutions has been selected to enter negotiations with the US Department of Energy for up to $200 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the construction of its lithium-ion processing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The facility will manufacture battery-grade salts for the EV market… Read more…
Tesla is still unclear on the names of its new autonomous vehicles, files new trademarks
Tesla still appears unclear about the names of its new autonomous vehicles, which were unveiled earlier this month. The automaker has filed for new trademarks. Read more…
Foil.One’s stylish new single passenger electric hydrofoil boat is sure to turn heads on the water
A young Finnish company specializing in hydrodynamic electric watercraft called Foil.One has introduced its flagship product, and it looks cool as hell. The Pegasus is a single-seat electric hydrofoil boat that is as impressive in performance as it is aesthetically pleasing; check it out. Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA Pro station with $468 in free gear at $2,499 in sale, Anker 60Ah power bank station $90, Greenworks, more
We’ve got backup power and winter prepping taking the spotlight in today’s Green Deals, led by EcoFlow’s massive Halloween Sale taking up to 51% off power stations, bundles, smart devices, and accessories through the rest of the month – all while offering a bunch of bonus savings too. You’ll find its popular DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with $468 in free gear down at $2,499, among much more. Next, we have Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at its $90 low price for the second time. From there we have two deals on Greenworks winter equipment, with a one-day only sale on the heavy duty 80V 24-inch Cordless Electric Two-Stage Snowblower at $1,400, while the more compact 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel is down at $250. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.. Read more…
Real life transformer: This Chinese EV shifts from an SUV to a pickup for just $28,000
You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. The all-electric transformer starts at around $28,000. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling plant in Germany
As automakers continue to ramp up EV production, they’re already thinking about what to do with battery cells once vehicles reach the end of their useful lives. To that end, Mercedes-Benz opened a battery recycling center in Germany. Located in Kuppenheim, in the southern part of the country, Mercedes claimed in a press release that the facility… Read more…
Europe’s Cheap EVs Compared: Leapmotor T03 Vs. Dacia Spring
These EVs can be had on the cheap. Is one of them a standout? Read more…
Which is better for electric trucks: central drive or e-axles?
As Charged readers know, EV designers are free from many of the considerations that generations of ICE vehicle designers regarded as givens. For one thing, motors can be mounted in various different positions on the chassis. For another, a transmission or gearbox may be an optional component. Jeff Seger, a clean energy consultant for the… Read more…
H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium produces prototype solid-state lithium battery
The H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, coordinated by Belgian research organization Imec, has developed a lithium-metal solid-state battery with high energy density. The prototype battery pouch cell, manufactured by Imec in the assembly lab at EnergyVille, Belgium, has a “liquid-to-solid” processed solid electrolyte, which was jointly developed by Imec and its 13 consortium partners. The cell has… Read more…
Changan’s latest electric SUV Deepal S05 hits the market
Deepal, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has launched its second new model in the past three months, the S05 compact SUV. This comes hot on the heels of the L07 sedan, which debuted in May. The S05 comes in both battery electric and extended-range electric (EREV) versions. The Deepal S05 officially has a starting price of RMB 119,900… Read more…
Airbus and Toshiba design superconducting engine for H2 aircraft
Airbus and Toshiba are cooperating in the field of superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partners want to jointly develop a superconducting engine with two megawatts of power. Read more…
Rivian and Bosch accuse each other of breach of contract
Due to Rivian’s decision to bring drivetrain manufacturing in-house, which is breaking a supply agreement, the company is facing a $204 million lawsuit from Bosch. Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado EV Vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Here’s How They Compare
Ford’s pickup has “exceptional” noise insulation, while the Silverado EV “wipes the floor with the Lightning” when DC fast charging. Read more…
China’s Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It’s Already Winning
As Europe reckons with intensifying EV competition, China Inc. is making much bigger moves elsewhere. Read more…
Siemens delivers depot management service to Unibuss
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a contract with Unibuss, one of the leading bus operators in the Oslo area, to supply the innovative Depot360 managed services solution. Unibuss intends to use it to optimise the operation of its fleet and charging infrastructure. Read more…
Arriva plans 100 new electric buses in the Gelderland region
Public transport operator Arriva has been awarded the contract by the Dutch province of Gelderland to operate rail and bus services for at least ten years from December 2025. The contract also stipulates that Arriva will replace the current fleet of around 100 buses with new electric buses from the outset. Read more…
