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Toronto startup
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4 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
5 hours ago

Tesla launches new Model Y interior option

Tesla introduces a new Zen Grey interior for the Model Y, replacing the white option and enhancing the cabin's aesthetic appeal.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla is using a redesigned Cybertruck battery cell to mitigate Semi challenges

Tesla is using redesigned Cybertruck battery cells in its Long Range Semi to address challenges in long-haul logistics.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's Semi truck factory is open with a detail that changes everything

Tesla is ramping up production of the Semi truck to 50,000 units per year from a new factory in Nevada, leveraging vertical integration for efficiency.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Lucid Eyes 75% Upside, But Bankruptcy Fears Remain

Lucid Group's stock is at $8.58, with a price target of $15.07, indicating potential upside but significant financial risks.
Cars
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

BYD's Fastest-Charging Car in the World Is Astonishing-in Good and Bad Ways

Denza Z9 GT features groundbreaking charging technology, achieving a full charge in just over 9 minutes, setting a new standard for electric vehicles.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

JLR battery plant lands 380m as government unveils 700m EV package

Jaguar Land Rover's gigafactory in Somerset receives a £380 million grant to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and support the supply chain.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
European startups
fromTNW | Battery
2 days ago

UK startup Altilium bags 18.5m to build Britain's first commercial EV battery refinery

Altilium secures £18.5 million to build the UK's first commercial refinery for recycling EV batteries, creating 70 jobs and reducing carbon emissions.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Tecno Spark 50 Pro and Pova 8 battery capacities revealed

Tecno is focusing on larger battery capacities for its upcoming devices, including the Pova 8 with a 7,750 mAh battery.
fromMacRumors
3 days ago

Make Your MacBook Battery Last Longer With This Setting

Lithium-ion batteries generally degrade fastest when held at a high state of charge, which means keeping your iPhone or your Mac's battery at 100 percent accelerates the chemical wear that permanently reduces its actual capacity over time.
Apple
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Man's death from battling ebike lithium-ion battery fire prompts warning from San Jose Fire Dept.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes pose significant dangers, leading to toxic smoke and potential fatalities, as highlighted by a recent incident in San Jose.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Ascend Elements has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk nearly $900 million into the company.
European startups
#nio
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio Jumps 6% on Its First Ever GAAP Profit and a Near Doubling of Q1 Deliveries

Nio achieved its first quarterly GAAP profit and nearly doubled vehicle deliveries despite a declining Chinese auto market.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Nio Gains 4% on ES9 Launch Day: Delivery Growth and a Historic First Profit Signal a Real Turnaround

Nio's stock rose 4% ahead of the ES9 SUV launch, reflecting strong delivery growth and investor confidence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nio Jumps 6% on Its First Ever GAAP Profit and a Near Doubling of Q1 Deliveries

Nio achieved its first quarterly GAAP profit and nearly doubled vehicle deliveries despite a declining Chinese auto market.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Nio Gains 4% on ES9 Launch Day: Delivery Growth and a Historic First Profit Signal a Real Turnaround

Nio's stock rose 4% ahead of the ES9 SUV launch, reflecting strong delivery growth and investor confidence.
Science
fromTheregister
4 days ago

DARPA taps fusion firm for high-power radioactive battery

Avalanche Energy is developing high-power radioactive batteries for DARPA, aiming for over 10 watts per kilogram to power devices for months.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The only USB-C AA battery I'd buy for myself is the Zepath 3600

The Zepath 3600mWh is the only rechargeable lithium-ion AA I'd buy for myself - even though USB-C is in the charger, rather than each individual cell.
Gadgets
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War | Fortune

China's passenger car exports surged 82.4% in March, driven by increased overseas market efforts and a rise in new energy vehicle exports.
Cars
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Next-generation battery packs announced in Microvast-Iveco Group partnership expansion - Sustainable Bus

Microvast and Iveco Group are expanding their partnership to develop next-generation battery technologies for commercial vehicles.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

There's Finally A U.S. Alternative To Chinese 'Megawatt' Chargers. But It Has One Big Issue: Worse Cars

Alpitronic's HYC1000 megawatt chargers enable ultra-fast EV charging, significantly reducing charging time and supporting various cable standards.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

Windrose has delivered its first Global E700 electric truck tractor to Allogic in Texas, featuring a 416-mile range and 1,400 horsepower.
#byd
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago
Cars

BYD's Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap.

BYD launched the Denza Z9GT in Europe, its first Flash charging EV, capable of rapid recharging in under 10 minutes.
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

BYD's Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap.

BYD launched the Denza Z9GT in Europe, its first Flash charging EV, capable of rapid recharging in under 10 minutes.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Hyundai's Ioniq Brand For China Debuts With Two Daring Concepts

Hyundai will launch unique Ioniq EV models in China, featuring planet names and distinct designs, separate from existing global models.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Mercedes Finally Has Better EV Numbers. But One Market Ruined The Quarter

Mercedes' EV sales increased by 11% in Q1 despite a 6% drop in overall global sales, driven by strong performance in Europe and the U.S.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
#ev-battery-technology
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Gadgets
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BYD's Second-Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient

BYD's second-generation Blade LFP batteries offer 5% higher energy density and charge from 10-97% in under 10 minutes, including extreme cold performance, with new 1,500-kilowatt Flash charging stations enabling rapid deployment across ten production models.
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Together, we developed a high-voltage battery system that unlocks the full potential of the new cylindrical cells in record time, delivering significant improvements in energy, range, and charging performance.
Cars
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV

Donut Lab's solid-state battery pack completed real-world charging tests on a Verge TS Pro motorcycle, achieving a 5C charging rate with air cooling and 217-mile range.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China dominates global lithium battery production and its technology and investment drive European battery projects like Douai, reshaping energy and auto industries.
World news
fromNature
2 months ago

The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?

Demand for battery metals drives exploitation, armed conflict, and resource nationalism, harming millions and implicating governments, corporations, and technology supply chains.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla expands US LFP battery supply with LG Energy Solution deal: report

LG Energy Solution is converting part of the Lansing factory to produce LFP batteries for energy storage systems. Equipment orders for the new lines have already been placed, and mass production is reportedly expected to begin in the second half of next year.
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk explains why Tesla's 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla achieved scalable dry-electrode production for both anode and cathode in its 4680 cells, lowering cost, energy use, and increasing manufacturing scalability.
#nmc-batteries
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago
Cars

BorgWarner, the focus is on scalable LFP battery architecture aimed at underfloor integration in electric buses. Our interview - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago
Cars

BorgWarner, the focus is on scalable LFP battery architecture aimed at underfloor integration in electric buses. Our interview - Sustainable Bus

#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
Science
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Used EV Batteries Are Way Healthier Than You Probably Think

Most used EV batteries retain high capacity—average health around 95%, often exceeding warranty thresholds even with higher age and mileage.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

"The Battery Cycle" launched: a 2026 special feature exploring batteries between rigor and clarity - Sustainable Bus

The Battery Cycle is a structured educational initiative providing comprehensive battery management knowledge for electric vehicle fleet operators across bus, truck, and powertrain sectors throughout 2026.
Environment
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

EV battery recycling is becoming a high-growth industry projected to reach about $70 billion annually by 2040 due to retiring batteries and supportive regulations.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

How Does This Chinese EV Offer 620 Miles Of Range? The Secret Is A New Battery Chemistry

FAW installed a 142-kWh lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery in a production vehicle, claiming 500 Wh/kg cell energy density and about 1,000 km CLTC range.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 and Megawatt Flash Charge 2.0 eliminate traditional EV limitations with 621-mile range and rapid charging, positioning the company ahead of the global EV industry.
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

CATL sodium-ion battery aims to improve EV winter range loss

Sodium-ion batteries, particularly CATL's Naxtra model, offer improved cold-weather performance for electric vehicles, potentially addressing range loss and slow charging in freezing temperatures.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Surprising Reason Ford Went With LFP Batteries For Its $30,000 EV Truck

Ford chose lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells and will build a Michigan plant using CATL-licensed technology to power a $30,000 midsize pickup.
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

LG Energy Solution pursuing battery deal for Tesla Optimus: report

The first sites are expected to open later this Summer, and will be built at select locations along I-5 and I-10, major routes for commercial vehicles and significant logistics companies. The chargers will be available in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Each station will have between four and eight chargers, delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power at each stall.
Cars
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ford is building more efficient EV batteries with help from a tiny charging startup it bought 2 years ago

Ford is reengineering vehicles and manufacturing to use smaller, more efficient batteries enabling a $30,000 mid‑size electric truck launching in 2027.
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