Australian telco Telstra has launched its Starlink-powered satellite text messaging service, a groundbreaking step in enhancing connectivity across the nation. Telstra x Starlink’s direct-to-device (D2D) service enables customers with Samsung Galaxy S25 devices to send and receive text messages in areas without mobile coverage, provided they have a clear view Read more
US EV battery developer Sion Power has installed a new large-format battery cell production line, developed in partnership with Mühlbauer Group. The cells demonstrate the scalability of the company’s lithium anode technology for EV manufacturers and represent a step toward commercializing its Licerion battery. Licerion doubles energy density compared with Read more
German chemical manufacturer BASF and US silicon battery materials manufacturer Group14 Technologies have collaborated on a market-ready silicon battery solution using commercially available materials: BASF’s Licity 2698 X F binder and Group14’s silicon battery material, SCC55. BASF and Group14 claim they have developed a drop-in-ready solution that enhances the performance Read more
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The third of a quintet of West Virginia solar farms just came online, and while that’s a renewable milestone, there’s a disappointing hitch. more…
Trump’s tariffs are about to drive up the cost of clean energy projects in the US, and energy storage is set to take the biggest hit, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. more…
Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for? Kia’s first global electric sedan is about to get a sporty upgrade. After the EV4 GT was spotted in public, we’re finally getting a glimpse of the interior. more…
Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last? more…
Tesla can thank the Model Y for bringing the company to its strongest monthly performance of the year in Australia. In May, the Model Y accounted for 3,580 of the 3,897 total sales Tesla reported for the month in Australia. That’s a 9.3 percent increase from May 2024, while the Read more
There’s no need for charging adapters, and each station can output up to 400 kilowatts, making charging stops easier and shorter.