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The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. more…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more. more…

UK EV sales hit a new all-time record in September. The country registered 99,199 battery-electric cars last month, up 36.3% from a year ago and good for 28.3% of the market, according to preliminary data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling EV and the second best-selling car overall. And yet the auto industry’s own lobby group is using the record month to argue that the UK’s EV targets are too hard. more…

Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle - and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. The company released its third-quarter production and delivery numbers today, reporting 19,751 vehicles produced and 19,248 delivered. That represents an 85 percent year-over-year increase in production and a 45 percent jump in deliveries. (For a direct-to-consumer automaker like Rivian, deliveries serve as a proxy for sales.) The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting to deliver 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles. Rivian's sales surge is a rare bright spot in a struggling industry. A year after President Trump and Re … Read the full story at The Verge.

Simulated engines and gears are being pushed as a way to make EVs feel more engaging. The best ones don’t need them.

Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in "additional penalties," since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages.

Tesla sales fell slightly in the third quarter. But it could be a lot, lot worse.

The Ford Fathom is set to go on sale in early 2027, starting at about $30,000. Meanwhile, Ford’s US EV sales dropped 80% in the third quarter. more…

On Friday, Rivian said it delivered 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter.

Kia is crushing it in Europe with a full lineup of electric vehicles, ranging from entry-level models to the three-row flagship SUV. Thanks to its new EVs, Kia is now Europe’s fastest-growing top 10 passenger car brand this year. more…

American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China.

While electric vehicles often underperform in real-world highway driving relative to their EPA estimates, the Recon’s result puts it among the least efficient EVs we’ve ever tested.

Tesla's core autos business is under pressure as Chinese and European carmakers roll out affordable and innovative EVs.

Global hydrogen fuel-cell truck sales fell 55% to about 530 units in H1, with China accounting for 95%, while battery-electric truck sales surged to 158,000—a clear split in zero-emission freight.

Rivian posted its third-quarter production and delivery numbers this morning and, with the R2, remains on track to meet its annual targets despite some headwinds across the US electric vehicle sector. more…

The electric E-Class alternative is out of the picture for 2027. The same goes for the top-spec EQS SUV and AMG S-Class.

Germany is clearing the way for EV owners to sell power back to the grid, provided their cars and chargers are up to the job.

Europe is the only market where Volvo is still doing alright. Everywhere else, it’s all red.

Hyundai’s best-seller is bigger, more efficient, and fancier than ever.

Introduction As the global shipping industry navigates the treacherous waters of decarbonization, one of Japan’s largest maritime conglomerates is preparing to launch a vessel that could signal a profound shift in how coastal passenger transport operates. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has announced that its first ship powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system, […] The post Setting Sail for a Hydrogen Horizon: NYK Line’s Amane and the Future of Maritime Decarbonization first appeared on Hydrogen Cars Now.

HyShip has chosen two Samskip SeaShuttle vessels for an 18-month liquid hydrogen demo on the Rotterdam–Oslofjord route, pairing 6.4 MW of Ballard FCwave fuel cells with cryogenic storage and shore-side bunkering.

India has expanded its green hydrogen transport pilots from 37 to 70 vehicles and nine to 16 refuelling stations across multiple highway corridors, targeting 45–50 trial vehicles by 2026 and 400–500 in operation by 2030. Data from fuel-cell and hydrogen combustion trials will inform policies, infrastructure investments and industrial growth for a potential heavy transport fuel shift.

Dhamma Blue’s DHB-P01 boat received green hydrogen at Alcudia port this month in a closed-loop test of production, distribution and marine refueling. The trial linked Lloseta’s solar-powered electrolysis plant with a compact dispenser by Argo-Anleg under port authority oversight, validating hydrogen infrastructure steps needed for zero-emission boating.

Tesla is now putting its larger 16-inch center touchscreen in every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, a day after it rolled out the same upgrade in China. The Model 3 Performance also gets a black headliner, 316 miles of range, and 528 hp, while the Premium AWD now does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. But there’s still no word on the US Model 3 getting vehicle-to-load. more…

Tesla launched a new feature called “Emergency Drive Away” that lets drivers shift into Drive and leave while still plugged into a Supercharger. The update comes two months after a gunman shot three people in Teslas at a Supercharger station in Twin Falls, Idaho. And Tesla is limiting it to the US. more…

Ford's $30,000 electric pickup is its opportunity to reset its EV business, but it won't be easy.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the EVs Americans are buying the most, with more than 31,000 sold through September. more…

Silverado EV sales fell 92% year over year. But it's more to do with tax credits than anything else.

GM’s third-quarter sales fell 5.5% and its electric models collapsed, with the Equinox EV down 92.4% to 1,905 cars after America ended its $7,500 purchase credit. Europe kept its mandates, where electric cars took 29% of new registrations in August and drivers pay about twice the American petrol price. GM sold 5.5% fewer vehicles last […] This story continues at The Next Web

Volkswagen’s new small EV feels remarkably grown-up on a European road trip. It might be VW's best EV ever, but it doesn't come cheap.

A growing proportion of Toyota and Lexus sales are EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. And the company isn't slowing down any time soon.

The Chevy Equinox EV’s run as GM’s top-selling electric car is quickly coming to an end after sales dropped 92% in Q3. more…

GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

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Tesla has launched its newest iteration of the Model 3 in China with a slew of new features, including the highly requested V2L (vehicle-to-load) feature and a new interior option. The Model 3 now has a 16″ front touchscreen with improved resolution, a black headliner, V2L capabilities, Zen Grey interior in the Premium and Performance […] The post Tesla launches improved Model 3 in China with V2L, new interior option appeared first on TESLARATI.

The entry-level electric car is part of BMW’s turnaround plan, which also includes a big gas SUV for the U.S.

HKPC and APAS have inaugurated Hong Kong’s first hydrogen fuel testing laboratory at the HKPC Building, offering local gas chromatography and ISO 14687-based analysis to bolster hydrogen infrastructure, reduce reliance on mainland labs and ensure fuel quality for refuelling stations and vehicles.

Toyota’s U.S. patent filing for a hydrogen-combustion series hybrid powertrain highlights a path to blend engine know-how with electric propulsion, yet real-world success hinges on hydrogen production, storage and infrastructure.

The electric sedan is finally getting vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, but you’ll need to move out of the country to get one.

The package delivery company will deploy Harbinger’s American-made EVs in the United States and Canada.

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About 20% of Mercedes shares are owned by Chinese investors. To be on the right side of a new law, though, Mercedes may have to get that number down.

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Unsurprisingly, he still thinks Ford has a chance to compete. But he needs time.

Toyota tried crushing its new electric truck with a 1,675-pound caravan to prove it’s still “the world’s toughest pick-up,” and it drove off as if nothing had happened. more…

Rivian still plans to launch its new autonomy computer and lidar this year. But you won't be able to buy it.

BMW hasn’t provided many details, but has revealed the first photos of a gnarlier i3 M60 variant that arrives in 2027.

Nissan has told Automotive News it wants hybrids and extended-range models to be its primary powertrain in North and Latin America by 2030. In Britain the same strategy is already built: a £170M hybrid Kicks is going into the Sunderland slot promised to an electric Qashqai that Nissan stopped developing in early 2025. Nissan wants […] This story continues at The Next Web

As hybrids grow in popularity, Nissan does not want to be left behind. More Hybrids, and even EREV models are coming.

BMW opened orders for the 2027 i3 early after strong initial demand. The all-new electric sedan can drive up to 468 miles on a single charge, but it’s not exactly cheap. more…

The automaker has a novel solution to slow down battery degradation. Here's what we know.

The i3 promises up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle on a charge, putting Tesla on notice.

The Range Rover Sport EV is bringing new levels of performance with an all-electric powertrain, but it isn’t cheap. more…

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It now has over 180 charging sites in the U.S. More are coming online every week.

As battery energy storage systems move into larger and denser configurations, fire and explosion risk has become one of the industry’s most closely scrutinized engineering challenges. At Wärtsilä Energy Storage, Mishaal SyedNaveed has focused his work on that challenge. That combination of utility experience, product engineering, testing, and standards work has made SyedNaveed a finalist […] The post Rising Star Finalist: Mishaal SyedNaveed Advances Battery Storage Fire Safety appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The feature uses a hidden camera in the rearview mirror to stream a live feed directly to the owner’s smartphone.

Plug Power shipped a 1 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer to HWR Hydrogen’s Invercargill station, paving the way for on-site hydrogen production to fuel dual-fuel heavy trucks in Southland.

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL, Beijing warns of market overreaction A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing number of the battery giant’s automotive partners diversify their suppliers, with the...

The new BMW i3 40 xDrive still comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive, but its battery has been downsized.

Elon Musk sat beside Trump as AI leaders signed a voluntary White House safety accord. The post Elon Musk and Trump are closer than ever, and Tesla could be the big winner appeared first on TESLARATI.

The popular SUV is getting the same electric treatment as its bigger brother, with 350 kW charging and roughly 400 miles of range.

Coincidence? Maybe. The fan system could help the Roadster fulfill some of its wildest promises. 

A study of 21 connected vehicles found widespread communication with third-party advertising and analytic companies.

The Trump administration says its updated emissions standards will cost lives, due to an increase in vehicle emissions.

Liquid hydrogen (LH₂) is attractive for long-distance energy transport because of its high volumetric energy density. But even well-insulated tanks cannot completely prevent heat from entering. As the liquid warms, hydrogen evaporates and pressure builds, leading to boil-off losses during storage and transport.

UAW documents show a massive cut in expected production, from 150,000 units to just 35,000.

The car is mighty cheap, even in China. It undercuts many compact and some subcompact Chinese EVs, like the BYD Dolphin.

Lucid is bringing a Gravity-like digital interface to the Air sedan. Older cars will need a $950 computer upgrade.

GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy density than LFP at a comparable cost. more…

The Bolt was already slated for a limited production run, but the elimination of the federal EV tax credit means production numbers will drop by a big margin.

Along with launching the new Rogue Hybrid, Nissan is developing a V-6 hybrid powertrain for a lineup of rugged trucks and SUVs.

The automaker has confirmed the factory where it will mass-produce the lithium-manganese-rich cells.

General Motors is on track to make 35,000 Bolts, a union official told Reuters.

Volkswagen has agreed three joint ventures with China’s Gotion to build lithium iron phosphate battery capacity, selling 49% of PowerCo’s Valencia plant and taking minority stakes in a Slovak cell plant and a Moroccan cathode plant. Volkswagen says Europe currently has no relevant capacity of its own in the chemistry. Volkswagen has agreed three joint […] This story continues at The Next Web

Hyundai has officially launched the Ioniq V in China, starting for a limited time at under $15,000 – a budget EV, but without budget specs. The Chinese rollout comes ahead of a planned global launch. But, as usual, if you’re reading this from America, you can’t have it. more…

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A 444-mile drive revealed a plush cabin and an entertaining chassis, but also EV quirks that made the journey harder than it needed to be.

The new stalls will support dynamic power sharing, and the company wants its new stations to feature more NACS ports.

The boxy electric SUV actually has two charging ports now, just like the new CLA EV.

Samsung SDI is unveiling a range of battery solutions designed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers at Data Centre World Asia (DCWA) 2026, which kicked off Tuesday in Singapore, as the battery maker seeks to expand its presence in the fast-growing data center market. The event, which is one of Asia's largest data center exhibitions, brings together companies across the data center ecosystem, from design and construction to operations and management. This year’s edition is drawing more than 600 companies from around the world. Samsung SDI is participating in the annual event for the first time, showcasing products and technologies in four exhibition zones dedicated to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, battery backup units (BBUs), Samsung battery box (SBB) and a range of battery cells. At the UPS zone, Samsung SDI is showcasing a UPS solution that it said was the first in the world to meet all criteria in an indoor large-scale fire test conducted by UL Solutions, a

H2SITE secures Enova grant for HydraNord Power to validate a 700 kW onboard ammonia-to-hydrogen fuel cell system at Energy House, advancing maritime hydrogen production and storage solutions.

Samsung SDI has put its next-generation battery solutions front and center in its bid for the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market, showcasing products engineered for enhanced safety and performance. The company participated in Data Center World Asia (DCWA) 2026, Asia’s largest data cente

On today’s completely predictable episode of Quick Charge, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the weather looks like it’ll be too rough to show off his new “flying” Roadster 2.0 on October 1st, so he’s pushing the reveal back another two weeks – but after 9 years of moving goal posts and broken promises, what’s a few more weeks? more…

The TZ will have less power than its Subaru sibling. But at least it'll go on sale first.

Volkswagen announced multiple deals with China's Gotion to make LFP batteries for mass-market EVs.

Toyota's North American product planning boss is feeling vindicated right now.

In a recent interview, BYD's Stella Li said that the company will "have one model" with solid-state batteries next year.

Tesla has "made the difficult decision" to postpone the Roadster reveal by two weeks, citing weather concerns.

The New York City Council issued a subpoena to Musk, requiring that he or another representative of SpaceXAI testify in an investigation concerning AI safety.

The public health and environmental costs of the revised fuel economy standards could be colossal.

Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has delayed its Ontario plant by two years to 2029, and the ID Buzz will skip another American model year. Its Salzgitter plant in Germany has been making cells since December and supplies a new assembly line at SEAT’s Martorell site in Spain. Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has delayed its Ontario […] This story continues at The Next Web

U.S. regulators are trying to slow down the transition to EVs. But Europe and China aren't going to wait up for us.

Chery has built the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup, the Stockman, developed for Australia rather than China, with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, a 34 kWh battery and a claimed 100 km of electric range on the NEDC cycle. Volvo invented the diesel plug-in hybrid and stopped building it in 2018, the year Europe retired that […] This story continues at The Next Web