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  • February 26, 2026
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2026 Volvo EX30 Gets New Entry-Level Powertrain, V2L Capability

Volvo EX30 is entering the new model year with meaningful upgrades aimed squarely at EV drivers shopping for a premium compact electric SUV. The updates include new entry-level powertrains, expanded trim choices, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, enhanced software, and fresh interior design themes. For EV buyers looking for a stylish, tech-forward EV at a more…

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  • February 23, 2026
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Nayax to supply credit card readers to EV charger OEM Tritium

Israel-based payments platform provider Nayax will supply credit card readers to EV charger manufacturer Tritium. This will enable Tritium to deploy a single card-present payment solution across its network of chargers in more than 50 countries. Nayax is integrated with Tritium through its cloud-based protocols, allowing existing Tritium customers to retrofit Nayax devices and activate…

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  • February 17, 2026
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This Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And Bricked

One Equinox EV was bricked after its state of charge dropped from 46% to 0% and it lost all power. The car’s app warned of a high-voltage battery fault a week earlier and suggested a dealer visit. Others report similar high-voltage battery issues; the NHTSA cites a software error as a potential cause. Even…

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  • February 14, 2026
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Volvo EX30 Black Edition UK: Price, Range and Specs Revealed

Volvo has unveiled a striking new version of its award-winning compact electric SUV, introducing the EX30 Black Edition to UK buyers. With distinctive gloss black design elements, exclusive interior details and up to 295.2 miles of range (WLTP combined), the latest addition to the EX30 line-up aims to build on the model’s strong performance…

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  • February 11, 2026
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Raythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risks

Thermal imaging firm Raythink has released a white paper outlining a three-layer approach to monitoring thermal risks across the lithium-ion battery lifecycle, from production and testing through charging, energy storage and end-of-life recycling. The system centers on infrared-based thermal monitoring. The first layer uses thermal cameras rated for harsh environments, deployed at production lines,…

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  • February 5, 2026
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Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.

Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership for “months,” Reuters reported on Wednesday. Talks are said to include potential vehicle technology sharing and Geely utilizing Ford’s manufacturing space. This could help Geely avoid huge tariff bills—at least in Europe—while building its global presence. Ford’s leadership team is enamored with Chinese EVs; its CEO didn’t want…

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  • February 2, 2026
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Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Power City Harvest’s Bronx Is Breathing Project

Volvo Trucks North America has announced plans to deliver three zero-tailpipe-emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest in 2026 as part of the Bronx Is Breathing clean transportation initiative. City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, and the project is backed by a $10 million award from the New York…

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  • January 30, 2026
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End of an EV era: Tesla discontinues Model S and Model X

Major technological disruptions tend to come in waves, and it’s rare for the companies that lead the first waves to be at the forefront of subsequent waves (anybody remember Blackberry? MySpace? Yahoo?). Few companies have so completely dominated the first wave of a tech tsunami as Tesla, which produced the first EV that the…

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  • January 24, 2026
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What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

For all their many strengths—including better performance, zero emissions, no drivetrain maintenance and the ability to charge at home—electric vehicles come with some unique tradeoffs when temperatures drop. Granted, gas-powered cars don’t exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly. They…

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  • January 21, 2026
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A Student-Built Electric Car That Puts Repairs Back in the Driver’s Hands

What if owning an electric car didn’t mean expensive service visits, proprietary software, or waiting weeks for specialized repairs? A group of Dutch students believes the answer lies in radical simplicity—and they’ve built a car to prove it. Meet ARIA, a modular electric city car developed by TU/ecomotive, a student team from Eindhoven University…

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  • January 18, 2026
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EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores

EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food…

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