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Egypt is stepping up efforts to boost energy storage capacity as part of its transition towards renewable energy, including the development of a major pumped-hydro storage project in El-Tor, South Sinai. Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and representatives of Renergy Group Partners, Green Tech Egypt and OAK Holdings reviewed on Sunday progress on an integrated renewable energy project in Sinai. The project combines […] The post Egypt boosts battery storage, hydro‑pumped projects in Sinai appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

After 25,000 miles, its battery health is estimated at 91%. But it can still travel 300 miles on a charge.

V Engineer's lithium-ion battery is 12.4 kWh rather than the original's 4.72 kWh, and it saves 51 pounds.

Dongfeng claims its new Voyah Passion S drove upside down in a tunnel, just like Mercedes did back in 2010.

I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare  CNBCRivian Confirms Point to Point This Year, All Owners in 2027  RivianTrackrCNBC: Rivian Autonomy+ outperforms Super Cruise on the highway but falls short of Tesla FSD in the city  UA.NEWSRivian Holds Autonomy+ Price for 2027 R1 Ahead of Point-to-Point Launch  eletric-vehicles.com

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Lamborghini Revuelto SV Revealed: V12 Hybrid Tuned For Track Domination  Motor1.comLamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever  CNBCView Exterior Photos of the 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV  Car and DriverAll hail Lambo’s new king! It’s the 1,050bhp V12-engined Revuelto SV  Top GearLamborghini Revuelto SV: The Quantum of Driving  Lamborghini.com

GM will equip every 2027 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC EV with a native NACS port, making Tesla Supercharger and other compatible fast chargers easier to use.

The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target. Update 8/14: The government officially launched its consultation on EV rules today, even as PM Burnham was in West Midlands surveying wildfire damage exacerbated by climate change caused by gas-powered vehicles.

The average US electric vehicle sold for $56,126 in July, up 1.6% on a year earlier and the first rise of 2026, according to Kelley Blue Book. Automakers cut EV incentives by 24.3% year on year after pulling models and shrinking supply. The average electric car in the United States sold for $56,126 in July. […] This story continues at The Next Web

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is now on sale, starting at $34,995. The 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890. On GM’s website, it still says the electric Equinox is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” but is it really?

Tesla has launched a new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Outlet Adapter for Premium Model Y vehicles in the United States, meaning you can now power devices like laptops or light strings with your vehicle’s battery. It appears the capability will be available for any Model Y Premium trim, including those that were purchased prior to the Adapter […] The post Tesla launches V2L Outlet Adapter for Premium Model Y in the U.S. appeared first on TESLARATI.

BYD’s new Qin Max is now on sale, another Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan that’s about half the price.

Porsche reportedly plans to phase out the Taycan by 2030. The automaker hasn’t confirmed or denied the claim.

Many aging, high-mileage Model S sedans retain much of their original battery capacity; they’re remarkably cheap to buy, and some still offer free lifetime Supercharging.

Now that Zoox has approval to charge customers for robotaxi rides, it's released a detailed safety testing framework for its cars.

The second-generation Roadster is expected to get SpaceX-developed thrusters.

With incentives removed, EV sales are slumping, but one brand still seems to be doing alright.

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BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel Green PLC, has completed FEED for a 15 MW green hydrogen production facility and FAT on refueling station equipment, moving key projects in southern Europe into execution.

Beyond Aero’s Blériot demonstrator completed France’s first manned hydrogen-electric flights at Gap-Tallard, validating an 85 kW fuel cell/battery hybrid and paving the way for zero-emission business jets.

NYSERDA’s $8 million PON 6161 fund aims to accelerate integrated hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure for hard-to-electrify sectors—mandating a 50 % cost share and aligning with New York’s zero-emission transport and climate mandates.

China Huadian's 195 km pure hydrogen pipeline in Inner Mongolia will link a wind-solar electrolysis base to Baotou’s steel and chemical plants, transporting 100,000 t/y of green hydrogen and setting a new benchmark for high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure under China’s national pilot program.

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Tesla gamified its Full Self-Driving system with streaks. Critics argue that it's more dangerous than good.

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The U.S.-made Heart X1 climbed to 1,100 feet, and its all-electric propulsion system delivered over 1 MW of power.

Karma says the four-door extended-range EV can drive up to 80 miles on electric power.

Big battery built next to a gas generator it may often displace has been completed ahead of schedule. The post New big battery next to gas generator completes last hold point as storage takes more market share appeared first on Renew Economy.

First sod has been turned at a the site of a big battery being developed by Australia's biggest distribution network company – its first foray into utility-scale energy storage. The post Construction begins on network company’s first foray into grid-scale battery storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

‘One in a billion’ discovery of a hybrid black-hole star reveals new details on origins of the universe  New York PostA gas-enshrouded and gas-reddened black hole at cosmic dawn  NatureAstronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star  MIT NewsAstronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’  The Guardian‘Black hole stars’ could solve a mystery of the early universe  The Times

Inspired by the phenomenal Lucid Air Sapphire, the new Gravity GT-S promises to make the boring school run a little more entertaining.

It’s take two for the electric Meyers Manx revival, and we get a preview drive before its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week.

The dealer alleges that Polestar planned to leave the U.S. for two years and used the Connected Vehicle Rule as an excuse.

Tesla Energy has introduced the Powerwall Lease in conjunction with Tesla Electric, making the service available in Texas. This new option delivers whole-home backup power using two Powerwall units for a net monthly cost of $35 after credits, accompanied by a low fixed electricity rate. Under the lease terms, customers pay a one-time order fee […] The post Tesla launches Powerwall Lease for affordable home backup appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla is now renting out whole-home backup for about $35 a month in Texas. The catch: you lease two Powerwalls and sign up for Tesla Electric. Tesla Energy announced the new “Powerwall Lease” today, bundling the battery hardware with its own retail electricity business to push the effective monthly cost far below what a normal battery lease would run.

The second-generation Telluride adds hybrid power with many EV-like features.

Genesis revealed the GV80 HEV, its first hybrid vehicle. The GV80 HEV will go on sale next month with an all-new hybrid system that delivers an “EV-like” drive and roughly a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency.

The Geely Xingyuan, or EX2, beat out BYD and Tesla for a reason. In China, I found out just how Geely did it.

Ford Fathom prototypes will start rolling out from Louisville Assembly Plant in the first quarter of 2027.

The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T are here, and their trim levels are now a little easier to understand, just like on the R2.

A mix of highways, country roads, and swift mountain driving showed just how effortless long-distance travel is in BMW’s latest EV.

The foundations have been laid for what has been described as the world’s largest building, according to Elon Musk – the 100-million-sq-ft Terafab project, a semiconductor factory in Texas being… The post Tesla semiconductor factory to be world’s biggest building appeared first on Global Construction Review.

An optional app will provide a safety score based on the driver’s behavior, and higher scores could lead to lower insurance rates.

The Ultium Cells factory in Warren, Ohio, was idled at the beginning of 2026 due to a drop in EV demand.

Its past charging habits are a mystery. A battery test returned a healthy, though hardly exceptional score.

On today’s time-sensitive episode of Quick Charge, we revisit the idea that even a broken clock is right twice a day as we examine US President Donald Trump’s takes on electric vehicles, range anxiety, highway road signs, and why he’s absolutely right.

Global EV sales rose 9% in July, but the growth map couldn’t look more uneven.

JD Power's Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study says that people are getting more satisfied with public charging.

JCB Hydromax hit 406 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Andy Green at the wheel, shattering the previous hydrogen car record by over 220 mph.

After a thorough look through the Trailseeker, a mechanic finds a few reasons to buy it over its Toyota BZ Woodland twin.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

Tesla wants to build one of its biggest Superchargers yet right in the middle of San Francisco. Planning permits have been filed for a 124-stall V4 station on the city’s south side. The site is a yellow-cab storage lot at the corner of Alemany and Bayshore, wedged against the US-101 freeway. The permits also call for a 400-square-foot amenity building on the property.

The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target.

CEO Silvio Napoli spilled the beans on the Cosmos' driving range in a TV interview. It sounds pretty good.

Called the ASX VR-e, this Mazda CX-30-sized crossover is made for Australia and New Zealand.

The company is expanding the $400,000 Celestiq's hand-crafted luxury customization experience to the Escalade IQ.

The startup wants to expand its lamppost chargers to Connecticut and California.

The new land-speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle has been set: 406.320 mph.

Jaguar has published the first interior images of the Type 01, the electric grand tourer that will end a two-year gap in which it stopped selling new cars in the UK. The car is revealed in New York on October 6, after a delay from late 2025 and an expected price of around £100,000. Jaguar […] This story continues at The Next Web

New energy vehicles took a record 65.1% of Chinese passenger car sales in July, but NEV volumes fell about 2% year on year, a seventh straight monthly decline, while the total market dropped 18%. Geely’s Xingyuan was the bestseller and BYD’s best performer managed only fifth over six months. Electric and hybrid cars took 65.1% […] This story continues at The Next Web

TotalEnergies has completed a 4.1-MW solar and 1.55-MWh battery storage project at Sonoma State University (SSU), one of the largest solar plus battery systems in Sonoma County, California. Driven by the California State University (CSU) system-wide commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, the project advances campus sustainability strategy and expands TotalEnergies’ robust, decade-long… The post Sonoma State University powers on solar carports and battery storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

The latest station opened in metropolitan Detroit with pull-through 350 kW stalls, an overhead canopy, and access to amenities.

The controversial electric grand tourer has four individual seats and a “central spine” that runs the entire length of the cabin.

Deliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in China fell 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, extending their decline to a seventh consecutive month as fading government incentives and weaker consumer demand weighed on the market. Domestic sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last month also fell 5.8 per cent from June, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). “A bleak market outlook is likely to affect most small [EV] companies, as some of them will be...

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

Have you been holding your breath for the last 9 years? A little more won't hurt.

The new Hyundai IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition sits above the Calligraphy as the new range-topping trim.

The EV3's pricing puts it in line with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt. But the Kia has a few trump cards up its sleeve.

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Andy Green holds the land speed record, having hit 763.035 miles per hour driving a more conventional vehicle in 1997

In 2014 it sold 700,000 units per year in the country. By 2025, that number had dropped to just 9,000.