Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already fueling a sales spike. After launching late last … Continue reading “Kia overtakes Hyundai in US electric vehicle sales in Q2 as its new EV9 sparks growth”
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VW’s PowerCo could eventually make up to 80 gigawatt-hours of solid-state cells annually QuantumScape and PowerCo will combine forces to scale up production Production timeline and location weren’t specified Volkswagen’s PowerCo battery unit and the solid-state battery tech firm QuantumScape on Thursday announced a path toward the industrialization and mass-production of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for … Continue reading “Deal lays path to solid-state batteries for a million VW EVs annually”
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A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Tesla recently held a staff meeting at Gigafactory Berlin amid a push to unionize the factory. A majority of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers voted against union representatives of IG Metall in their new work council earlier … Continue reading “Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting”
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The first Genesis to get a sporty “Magma” upgrade will be the all-electric GV60. Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year with performance and design upgrades, kicking off a new era for the luxury automaker. Genesis launched the GV60, its first dedicated electric vehicle, in 2021. Three years later, the … Continue reading “Genesis confirms new GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year”
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Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. The plant, home to the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), is the first in North America and will produce the first lithium derived from DLE operations worldwide. International Battery Metals … Continue reading “International Battery Metals (IBAT) commences operations at first lithium extraction plant in US”
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Chevrolet appears to have held true on the arrival of an Equinox EV version that costs just $34,995 and is set to deliver well over 300 miles of range. But it’s arriving for the 2025 model year, rather than 2024. The GM brand said Thursday that the base 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT will be … Continue reading “2025 Chevy Equinox EV costs $34,995 for 319 miles, gets power boost”
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Tesla is reportedly planning to delay the unveiling of its so-called “Robotaxi” driverless vehicle by a few months. For the last few years, Tesla has been working on a vehicle designed from the ground up to be a self-driving vehicle. The company has been referring to it as ‘Robotaxi’. CEO Elon Musk insists that Tesla … Continue reading “Tesla to delay Robotaxi unveiling, report says”
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Lincoln Electric’s Velion 150 kW DC fast charging station has achieved Canadian Standards Association (CSA/US) certification to standards UL 2202, UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 for EV chargers. The certification indicates that Lincoln Electric’s Velion EV fast charging station adheres to stringent safety and performance standards. Having earned CSA/US certification, Velion EV fast chargers are … Continue reading “Lincoln Electric’s Velion 150 kW DC fast charging station earns UL certification”
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Polestar’s Concept BST contemplates a spicy 6 electric convertible The 6’s still on the docket for 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath says more BST editions are coming While the Polestar 3 SUV swings for efficient performance and the Polestar 4 swings for body-style-curious buyers, the upcoming Polestar 6 might be swinging at Tesla. Still two … Continue reading “Polestar 6 electric convertible may get spicy BST edition”
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Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. QuantumScape ($QS) and PowerCo continue expanding their relationship regarding next-generation battery … Continue reading “VW Group’s PowerCo licensed to mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology”