The US is seriously lagging behind China in battery manufacturing and research, which holds a tight grip on the global battery supply chain. But two US senators are raising a red flag, saying it’s time to turn the ship around and focus on next-generation battery tech.
Reuters reports that Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner and Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin wrote a letter to…
'Tesla needs to close the gap with us,' says BMW about batteries
November 7, 2023
BMW appears highly confident about its latest generation of battery cells as it claims that “Tesla needs to close the gap” with them.
The electric vehicle revolution starts with batteries, and Tesla has been regarded as having an edge on that front thanks to its early…
The Biden administration just announced $16.4 billion to upgrade the Northeast Corridor’s rail infrastructure – here’s why that’s going to impact a lot of people.
The Biden administration’s Infrastructure Law, which passed in November 2021, earmarked $66 billion…
EV maker Rivian is reporting what’s expected to be a big Q3 earnings report on Tuesday after the market close. The report comes as Rivian has continued to improve its per-vehicle losses as it ramps production.
Deliveries continue growing in the third quarter
Rivian crushed expectations, delivering 15,564 vehicles in the third quarter, up 24% from Q2 and more than doubling last year’s…
One of the world's most expensive EVs comes to Japan ahead of limited production run
November 7, 2023
The Aspark Owl – easily one of the most expensive EVs ever built – has made its way over from its assembly lines in Italy to Japan, where the hypercar was originally conceived. Available in two different versions, this limited-production EV costs millions of dollars and…
EDF Renewables North America, one of the US’s largest renewable developers, has officially agreed to recycle its solar panels.
Recycling solar panels in the US
EDF Renewables and solar recycling company SOLARCYCLE have signed an agreement in which SOLARCYCLE will recycle…
Lucid Motors joins the 'in crowd,' will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla's Supercharger network
November 7, 2023
Lucid Motors just announced it is the latest EV automaker to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). By integrating the charging standard originated by Tesla, Lucid will eventually be able to offer its customers access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America alone.
The North American Charging Standard began as Tesla’s proprietary charging connection but is quickly becoming the…
GM's next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement
November 7, 2023
GM’s Bolt EV is being phased out at the end of the year, but it’s expected to be revived as an even better, lower-cost EV soon.
Many were disappointed to learn GM’s Bolt EV, one of the most affordable electric cars in the US, would end production at the end of the…
Kia’s first dedicated electric car is getting a makeover. The Kia EV6 was spotted with a new facelift, including several design upgrades.
Kia revealed the EV6 in March 2021 as its first dedicated EV alongside sister company Hyundai’s IONIQ 5.
The EV6 saw a positive…
Aqua superPower installs High Power Marine charging system in Monaco, finds new partner
November 6, 2023
Leading marine charging network Aqua superPower continues to expand the availability of its high-power charging technology for electric boats, bolstering its presence at the exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco. Furthermore, the company has announced a new partner to help scale and manage its growing network of marine chargers.
Aqua superPower controls an entire marine-specific, dockside network of…
