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from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
#electric-vehicles
fromFortune
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Cars
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Seres files patent for voice-activated in-car toilet as china's EV makers battle for attention

Chinese EV manufacturers are innovating with features like a voice-activated in-vehicle toilet to stand out in a competitive market.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NIO's automated battery swapping technology significantly reduces EV charging times, addressing a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
Cars
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

This new EV battery from CATL can get to an 80% charge in under 4 minutes

CATL's new battery can be fully recharged in under seven minutes, significantly reducing the charging time for electric vehicles.
Europe news
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out?

High gas prices are driving global EV sales, with record growth in Europe and Asia, while U.S. sales face challenges from reduced automaker plans.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 day ago

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Southeast Asia's motorists are turning to electric vehicles as fuel prices soar due to the ongoing Iran energy crisis.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Seres files patent for voice-activated in-car toilet as china's EV makers battle for attention

Chinese EV manufacturers are innovating with features like a voice-activated in-vehicle toilet to stand out in a competitive market.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NIO's automated battery swapping technology significantly reduces EV charging times, addressing a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Tesla Expands Operations with New Prep and Delivery Hub in North San Jose

Tesla has leased a large facility in North San Jose to enhance vehicle preparation and customer delivery efficiency.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Tesla's capital expenditures will reach $25 billion in 2026, significantly increasing to support AI and robotics initiatives.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions | TechCrunch

Tesla's first-quarter revenue increased to $22.38 billion, driven by automotive sales and subscriptions, despite a year-over-year profit decline.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
16 hours ago

Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD

Tesla plans to build micro factories to retrofit older cars with new hardware for Full Self-Driving capabilities.
Toronto startup
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Tesla Expands Operations with New Prep and Delivery Hub in North San Jose

Tesla has leased a large facility in North San Jose to enhance vehicle preparation and customer delivery efficiency.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

First vacuums - then the world

Dreame aims to become a global tech leader, launching a Super Bowl ad to promote its diverse product evolution from vacuums to space technology.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

What Solid-State Batteries? CATL's Newest LFP Battery Can Be Filled In Less Than 7 Minutes

The third-generation Shenxing battery can be charged from 10% to nearly full in less than 7 minutes, showcasing ultra-fast charging capabilities that surpass competitors.
London startup
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business | TechCrunch

Redwood Materials laid off 135 employees to restructure for its growing energy storage business.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Blue Energy raises $380M to build grid-scale nuclear reactors in shipyards | TechCrunch

"The nuclear power technology that is most common - light water reactors - was originally invented for nuclear submarines. There has actually always been a history of basically pre-fabbing it and looking at it in a shipyard context."
Science
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 hours ago

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets Bidirectional Charging And Real Buttons

Volkswagen is enhancing the ID. Buzz electric minivan for 2026 with new features, but the U.S. will not receive this model.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
Environment
fromBig Think
1 day ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
European startups
fromTNW | China
2 days ago

Chinese EV reviews flood US TikTok and YouTube as 100% tariffs fail to stop demand for BYD, Xiaomi, Zeekr

Chinese electric vehicles are gaining popularity among American consumers despite tariffs, driven by social media exposure and positive reviews.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

FuelCell Energy Jumps 6% on Technology Edge as Plug Power Retreats 5% Before Earnings

FuelCell Energy's stock rises due to technology advancements, while Plug Power's stock declines ahead of earnings, highlighting market sentiment differences.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
#california
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
#plug-power
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Plug Power Jumps 10% on Contract Win and Investor Outreach as Hydrogen Comeback Continues

Plug Power's stock surged 10% due to a contract win, improved revenue, and efforts to rebuild investor confidence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

I Drove The Old' Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

Zeekr 001 is a competitive electric vehicle in Europe, offering high quality at a reasonable price compared to luxury brands.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

UBS Slashes Fluence Energy to Sell: An EV Battery Pivot Could Flood the Market and Crush This Stock's Margins

Fluence Energy faces significant challenges due to UBS's downgrade and concerns over future battery supply and pricing pressures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes

Charging from 10 to 98 percent took just six minutes and 27 seconds. The more standard 10-80 percent time takes just three minutes, 44 seconds. Only have a minute to plug in? Still sufficient to get from 10 to 35 percent state of charge.
Alternative transportation
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Smart's Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back

Smart has introduced the Smart #2, an electric successor to the Fortwo, featuring improved range and faster charging.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Amazon taps Sweden's Einride for its electric big rigs | TechCrunch

Einride is adding 75 electric trucks to Amazon's Relay network, enhancing logistics and supporting Amazon's low-carbon goals.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Expert gives advice for buying pre-owned electric vehicles

Buying pre-owned electric vehicles can offer significant savings and peace of mind with warranties and battery condition assessments.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility is in Delta and could prove critical | CBC News

Mangrove Lithium CEO Saad Dara described the facility as a 'clown building,' emphasizing its unexpected location and extensive operations. He noted, 'It just keeps going,' while showcasing the research and development lab.
Toronto startup
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Bloom Energy Rockets 23% as Fuel Cell Tech Becomes the AI Data Center Power Play of 2026

Bloom Energy's stock surged 23% due to strong demand for its fuel cell technology among AI hyperscalers and cloud providers.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

MCV unveiled new version of the C127 EV with 497 kWh LFP battery at BUS2BUS 2026 (and wins award with the H2 model) - Sustainable Bus

The new C127 EV adopts a modular battery configuration based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology supplied by CATL, delivering a total installed capacity of 497 kWh, an increase from the previous 462 kWh.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Swiss Post deploys Kempower fast charging hub for mixed bus and truck operations in Villmergen - Sustainable Bus

Swiss Post has implemented a flexible Kempower DC fast charging system for buses and trucks at its logistics center in Villmergen.
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

Meet Zero: The Renewable Superyacht With a World-First Power System

Zero eliminates diesel engines entirely, replacing them with an all-electric power and propulsion system with a DC grid at its core, and photovoltaic-thermal panels that capture the light and heat of solar energy.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Jim Farley on why Ford is doubling down on affordable EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses the impact of global crises on the auto industry and the challenges posed by competition and electrification.
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

40% Growth: How High Gas Prices Are Helping Hyundai Sell More EVs

"We have seen a significant change in the dynamic. So definitely, when the American consumer sees an increase in fuel prices they try to move to solutions which are more friendly in terms of cost, especially in states like California."
Cars
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

Market, policy and operations in focus for zero-emission intercity buses, at Sustainable Bus Tour session in Bus2Bus - Sustainable Bus

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.
Alternative transportation
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

Windrose has delivered its first Global E700 electric truck tractor to Allogic in Texas, featuring a 416-mile range and 1,400 horsepower.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
6 days ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, portable power solutions for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and efficiency.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on EV charging: China took the right lessons from Britain's past | Editorial

BYD, the world's biggest car seller, unveiled a new battery giving its latest electric models more than 600 miles of range. Remarkably, the Chinese motor-maker said 250 miles of range could be injected into its new batteries in just five minutes. If true, the last remaining advantages of petrol cars—long range and quick refuelling—are beginning to disappear.
London startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
E-Commerce
#byd
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

China is reportedly testing a new airborne wind turbine

Researchers in China have reportedly tested a new, gravity-defying wind turbine system that they say could generate power from the airspace above cities. The turbine is called the S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System, or SAWES. Held up by what is essentially a helium blimp, the machine reportedly generated 385 kilowatts of electricity from 2,000 meters (more than 6,500 feet) above the city of Yibin in China's province of Sichuan, according to a recent Euronews report.
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won't Kill Its New Battery

CATL says its new 5C batteries will retain 80% of their capacity after 1,400 charge-discharge cycles at 140F (60C). With a theoretical range of 372 miles (600 km) per cycle, that works out to a total of 522,000 miles (840,000 km) in what CATL describes as Dubai summer heat. At a milder ambient temperature of 68F (20C), which is closer to the ideal operating temperature for lithium-ion batteries,
Science
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing

China produces roughly a terawatt of solar panels annually, drives 64% of global utility-scale solar and wind construction, and has slashed global electricity costs to about $0.04/kWh.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers

BYD is deploying megawatt-level charging infrastructure with new T-shaped chargers capable of 1.5 megawatts, enabling 250 miles of range in five minutes and expanding from China to Europe.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Cling selects Garrett oil-free centrifugal compressor for next-generation electric bus and truck HVAC systems in China - Sustainable Bus

According to the company, the compressor integrates an ultra-high-speed electric motor exceeding 160,000 rpm combined with an oil-free foil bearing system. The architecture is designed to deliver reduced package size, lower weight and lower noise levels compared with conventional scroll compressors. Garrett states that the system is up to 50% smaller, 30% lighter and 10 dB quieter than traditional scroll-based solutions. The compressor is engineered for compatibility with 400V to 800V heat pump systems and supports low-pressure, low-GWP refrigerants.
Cars
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute 'flash charging.' But there's a catch. | TechCrunch

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes using LFP chemistry, requiring proprietary Flash Charging chargers to achieve ultra-fast speeds.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BYD's New Flagship EV SUV Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

BYD's Great Tang SUV features 1,500-kilowatt Flash charging and nearly 600 miles of range, significantly outperforming Western competitors like Lucid Gravity and Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The World's First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster

Changan Nevo A06 will be the first mass-produced sodium-ion battery car, offering about 250 miles CLTC range and resilient cold-temperature performance.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Ford is building more efficient EV batteries with help from a tiny charging startup it bought 2 years ago

Ford is reengineering vehicles and manufacturing to use smaller, more efficient batteries enabling a $30,000 mid‑size electric truck launching in 2027.
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