Q&A with Yann Benoit, FLO’s Senior Director for Network Operations. Reliability problems plague the EV charging industry. The state of public charging is so bad that many now consider it one of the biggest impediments to large-scale EV adoption. Physical damage to the charging stations is seldom the problem, so why do these darn things… Read more…
Volvo Cars deliver power to the grid in Gothenburg
Four V2G-capable Volvo Cars have delivered energy to the local power grid in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the first time. The vehicles are part of a pilot project that kicked off in 2023. Read more…
First Bus receives new electric buses in Scotland
Wrightbus has handed over a total of 24 electric buses to First Bus in Aberdeen, Scotland. These will be deployed on routes 1 and 2, servicing the Robert Gordon University. Read more…
Nio signs new deal to add 50 swap stations in East China’s Shandong province
This is the third partnership Nio has announced in the past month with a state-owned company to build battery swap stations.
Nio has finalized similar partnerships in 15 provinces, and the number is growing.
Stellantis halts Leapmotor production in Poland
The T03, Leapmotor’s small electric car, no longer rolls off the production line at the Tychy plant in Poland. JV partner Stellantis ceased assembly there and is looking at other options. Read more…
Gotion InoBat donates mobile EV chargers to the Slovakian government
Gotion InoBat Batteries, a joint venture between China’s Gotion High-Tech and Slovak battery maker InoBat has donated mobile charging stations to the Government Office of the Slovak Republic. Each of the mobile charging stations from Gotion has a capacity of 182 kWh, allowing them to charge 4-5 vehicles before requiring a recharge. Charging an EV… Read more…
Gotion InoBat donates mobile EV chargers to the Slovakian government
Gotion InoBat Batteries, a joint venture between China’s Gotion High-Tech and Slovak battery maker InoBat has donated mobile charging stations to the Government Office of the Slovak Republic. Each of the mobile charging stations from Gotion has a capacity of 182 kWh, allowing them to charge 4-5 vehicles before requiring a recharge. Charging an EV… Read more…
EPC introduces 100 V GaN Power Transistors
US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, has introduced its EPC2367 100 V eGaN field-effect transistors (FET). Designed for 48 V intermediate voltage bus architectures, the EPC2367 reduces power loss, increasing efficiency and enabling more compact and cost-effective designs. Advantages of the EPC2367 include a compact 3.3 mm… Read more…
EPC introduces 100 V GaN Power Transistors
US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, has introduced its EPC2367 100 V eGaN field-effect transistors (FET). Designed for 48 V intermediate voltage bus architectures, the EPC2367 reduces power loss, increasing efficiency and enabling more compact and cost-effective designs. Advantages of the EPC2367 include a compact 3.3 mm… Read more…
JD.com billionaire founder places order for Nio ET9
JD.com founder Richard Liu has ordered an ET9, as Nio’s William Li continues to pitch the executive sedan to entrepreneurs.
Deliveries of the ET9 began late last month, with the first owner being the chairman of home appliance giant Midea Group.
Li Auto reportedly enters Philippines, expanding into Southeast Asia
In the Philippines, Li Auto is currently previewing two SUV models, the Li L7 and Li L9.
The Philippines is Li Auto’s first market in Southeast Asia.
The US wind industry’s 5-year outlook is now a total roller-coaster
The US wind industry installed just 5.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 – the lowest level in a decade, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new US Wind Energy Monitor report. Installations are expected to rebound in 2025, but the real concern lies in US wind’s sharply downgraded 5-year outlook. As for the reason behind that bleak forecast, we’ll give you one guess as to why, and it starts with a T. Read more…
Kia’s new EV9 and EV6 qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit — except this one trim
The new and improved 2026 Kia EV9 and 2025 EV6 are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but one trim is excluded. Read more…
Tesla already has new Model Y inventory available today in the US – demand is terrible
Tesla has new Model Y inventory available today in the US, just days after opening orders for what is supposed to be its most popular model. Read more…
BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV now starts at under $8,000 in China
BYD’s cheapest EV in China just got even more affordable. After cutting prices this month, the BYD Seagull EV starts at just 56,800 yuan, or under $8,000. Read more…
A New $25,000 American EV Truck Company Is Backed By Jeff Bezos: Report
Called Slate, the startup aims to bring a very attainable $25,000 price tag to the EV truck space. And it reportedly has a big backer. Read more…
World’s clean energy reaches 40%, Europe is leading the pack
Think tank Ember published its report on clean global energy for 2024, and we’ve surpassed 40% from low-carbon energy sources. For context, that’s a record that stood since 1940, when hydropower was really big, but at the time, the global power grid was 50 times smaller. Now, solar is the leader in the clean energy mix, and it’s big enough… Read more…
Not All Hybrids Are Created Equal: How Parallel And Power-Split Systems Work
Hybrid sales are booming, but not all systems work the same. Here’s how they differ. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger explodes in Washington, bomb is suspected
A Tesla Supercharger cabinet exploded in Washington state last night. A small bomb is believed to be responsible for the explosion. The local police and the FBI are investigating. Read more…
Act now – Trump DOT calls for public input on deregulation of trucking sector
President Trump ran a campaign built on promises to deregulate industries. Now, as his Department of Transportation prepares to gut existing employee protections, safety rules, and emissions standards, the department is asking for public input on which existing regulations should be on the chopping block. Read more…
