We had a feeling it was coming soon. Toyota is moving away from its “bZ” naming system for EVs with plans to use names you may already be familiar with. The bZ4X will likely be the only electric car Toyota sells globally under the old system. more…
Though still relatively new to the market, used Ioniq 5s are readily available. Here’s what you need to know when shopping for one.
Although sales of Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan, fell nearly 50% in 2024, things could be looking up for the sports car maker. After its “launch literally electrified us,” the electric Porsche Macan may spark a comeback this year. more…
The refreshed, made-in-America Ioniq 5 should be eligible in the second quarter of this year.
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
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
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.