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Two of Germany’s biggest car brands have both gone fully electric with their most popular sedans — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect for anyone shopping in this class. The BMW i3 vs Mercedes electric C-Class debate is one that’s going to dominate EV conversations for the rest of 2026. Both cars launch…
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B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic supply agreement with autonomous driving pioneer Waymo, to repurpose batteries from their fleet of electric vehicles once retired from automotive use. The used battery packs will be installed into battery energy storage systems interconnected to the electric grid, and will provide grid services in electricity markets from…
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Waymo’s old robotaxi batteries will live on as stationary energy storage. The autonomous vehicle company announced a partnership with B2U Storage Solutions on Thursday. The used batteries will help support the energy grid in places where Waymo operates, starting with Texas and California. Waymo on Thursday announced a partnership to recycle its EV batteries…
Continue readingCadillac has officially launched the LYRIQ-V in China, bringing the iconic V-Series performance badge into the electric era. Priced at RMB 399,900 (approximately $59,000) and limited to just 124 units, the LYRIQ-V becomes the first locally introduced Cadillac V-Series model in China, combining high-performance electric driving with premium luxury and advanced safety technologies. The…
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Graphite One has secured a site in Conneaut, Ohio for its planned Active Anode Materials facility. The site offers direct access to Lake Erie and the Great Lakes shipping corridor, multi-line CN rail connectivity and an existing on-site substation. The company aims to complete construction in Q4 2027. Phase One production is planned at…
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Early units of the Rivian R2 will not be equipped with lidar. This has caused a bit of a debate between early adopters: buy early and get the car first, or wait for the newest tech? Rivian’s leadership says that buyers won’t notice the difference between the two “for some time.” Rivian’s upcoming R2…
Continue readingAs fuel prices remain elevated amid ongoing instability in the Middle East, more American drivers are reconsidering electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as a way to cut fuel costs. But a newly proposed bipartisan transportation bill in Congress could add new annual fees for EV and PHEV owners across the United States. The proposed…
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Anthro Energy has received authorization from the US Department of Energy to advance its Louisville, Kentucky electrolyte manufacturing facility into the construction phase—clearing the path for what the Stanford spinout calls the first large-scale, US-owned advanced electrolyte production facility. The approval unlocks the next phase of a $24.9 million DOE grant awarded under the…
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The 2026 Lexus ES will get Toyota’s Arene software platform. It brings a comprehensive native route planning feature and a new infotainment system. The ES is now a fully electrified nameplate, with hybrid and electric versions on offer. Road tripping in the 2026 Lexus ES will be a breeze, thanks to a new feature…
Continue readingPorsche has taken electric performance to a new level with the introduction of a Manthey-developed track kit for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. For the first time, a Manthey upgrade has been engineered specifically for a fully electric sports car, delivering measurable gains in aerodynamics, power, and lap-time performance. The result…
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BorgWarner has secured three electric motor contracts with Asian OEMs—one in South Korea and two in China—spanning battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle applications. Production across the three programs runs in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new battery-electric B-segment SUV,…
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Rocsys’ new charging robot can plug in a robotaxi without needing a human. The company’s first-of-its-kind solution is brand-agnostic, meaning that it could be used across virtually any charger or EV. Its robot boasts an impressive 99.9% plug-in success rate. Whether you like it or not, the robotaxis are coming. And all those self-driving…
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