A shift toward greener steel production is starting to happen globally, giving experts a glimmer of hope that one of the world’s dirtiest industries might eventually decarbonize. A new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) found that low-carbon technologies account for a rising percentage of the iron- and steelmaking capacity now under development around the world. Although … Continue reading “Cleaner steelmaking is actually starting to happen”
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Volkswagen launched its new ID.UNYX electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Starting under $30,000, VW’s new electric SUV is set to compete against top-selling EVs in an intensifying market. The electric SUV is the first to wear the golden logo from its new sub-brand as VW looks to take on BYD and Tesla in the … Continue reading “Check out Volkswagen’s new ID.UNYX electric SUV, starting under $30,000 in China”
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As the electric vehicle market expands and the first wave of modern EVs ages, the topic of lithium-ion battery recycling arises. Is the industry ready to handle old batteries to protect the environment and provide valuable materials for new batteries? Well, the situation appears to be under control right now. According to Argonne National Laboratory’s … Continue reading “U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years”
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The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Tungsten electric truck is Stellantis’ first EREV. (Stellantis/TNS) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] An alternative vehicle powertrain that’s booming in China might hold the answer to encouraging Americans to adopt electric cars and trucks. Extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, fully run off a battery … Continue reading “Alternative Powertrain Might Unlock US EV Market”
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Mercedes-Benz will install EV fast-chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations, the two companies announced Monday in a press release. The initial phase will see Mercedes install 400-kw DC fast-chargers at Starbucks locations along the I-5 corridor, the highway route that served as the location for one of the earliest charging infrastructure projects, known as the … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz adds Starbucks locations to its EV fast-charging network”
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Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia unveiled the EV3 for the first time in October as part of its new affordable EV … Continue reading “Kia EV3 uses next-gen tech and batteries for more range and faster charging than the Niro EV”
Belgian transit agency awards agreement to Irizar e-Mobility for 100 electric public transport buses
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De Lijn, the Flemish government company that operates approximately 1,000 public bus and tram lines in Flanders, has awarded a framework agreement for 100 vehicles to Spanish bus builder Irizar e-Mobility, the EV manufacturing division of Irizar Group. Under the agreement, De Lijn has the additional option to order HOV e-buses, which are used on … Continue reading “Belgian transit agency awards agreement to Irizar e-Mobility for 100 electric public transport buses”
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The argument in favor of building new data centers closer to locations primed for low-cost solar and wind power development is becoming more appealing, Kimber said. The same goes for as-yet-nascent industries such as green hydrogen and direct air capture, which will require enormous amounts of carbon-free energy to serve their goals of replacing fossil … Continue reading “Intersect Power to build $837M worth of grid batteries in Texas”
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The Austin, Texas-based electric bike maker MOD Bikes has just announced the launch of its latest model, the new MOD Berlin e-bike. It may be a commuter-class electric bike, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t come ready to compete. Sticking with the “everything is bigger in Texas” adage, all of MOD’s electric bikes share a … Continue reading “Europe meets Texas? The MOD Berlin electric bike seeks to find the best of both”
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Electric vehicles cruise quietly and cleanly down streets, unencumbered by a rumbling and dirty gas engine. But while they lack the tailpipe emissions of gas-powered cars, EVs do pollute from another source: their tires. EVs are heavier than conventional cars due to their batteries. That added weight, plus their ability to accelerate faster than most internal combustion … Continue reading “Tires wear out fast on EVs. This startup wants to fix that”