Integrated graphite battery anode developer Nouveau Monde Graphite has received a combined equity investment of $50 million from the Canadian government’s Canada Growth Fund and the Government of Québec via its agent Investissement Québec, to continue advancing its development toward commercial operations. As the company prepares for a final investment Read more
Thomas Built Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has announced the launch of the second-generation Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus. The second iteration of the Jouley, which was originally introduced in 2017, incorporates several customer-driven improvements and technological advancements. At the core of the second-generation Jouley is the 14Xe Read more
Full Circle Lithium, a US-based lithium products manufacturer, has signed a second distribution agreement for its FCL-X fire suppression agent, a global deal with industrial fire solutions company US Fire Pump. US Fire Pump deployed and validated FCL-X’s effectiveness in fighting lithium-ion battery fires. The distribution arrangement will see US Read more
German automaker Volkswagen is investing C$69 million ($48 million) to acquire a 9.9% stake in lithium exploration company Patriot Battery Metals and secure an offtake commitment for its battery manufacturer PowerCo to supply 100,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year over a 10-year term and a potential 5-year extension period. Patriot Read more
Elon Musk complains that Tesla is not getting subsidies for its electric truck chargers while calling for the end of electric vehicle subsidies in the US. more…
Honda and Nissan share a common partner in China. It’s not clear how that will work when the two brands merge.
BYD’s best-selling EV is also its cheapest, starting at under $10,000 in China. Leaked images reveal that BYD’s Seagull EV is getting an upgrade. Check out the new look below. more…
The US electric bike industry has already seen a regulation-heavy start to 2025. Now, New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s potential new restrictions on fast and exceedingly heavy electric bikes could add to the proposed and enacted legislation we’ve seen lately. more…
The electric vehicle manufacturer has applied for a heated headlight lens patent, which sounds like a great idea.
Toyota struggles to build the cars of tomorrow. Plus, what happens to Volvo and Polestar if the U.S. bans Chinese technology in cars?