Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year
Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper than those coming from suppliers by the end of the year.
New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport
New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction.
I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming
I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from. So I made the trip to China and snuck my way behind the scenes at a number of factories to check out some of the biggest and most important players in the industry.
Tesla now plans electric semi truck volume production in ‘late 2025’
Tesla has updated its timeline for Tesla Semi, its all-electric semi truck, with now a plan to reach volume production in “late 2025.”
Polestar 4 officially goes on sale in the US alongside its first-ever phone in China
EV developer Polestar is touting two announcements today. It has begun sales of its latest EV, the Polestar 4, in the US and officially crossed over into a new segment of technology, launching its flagship smartphone to support its vehicle customers. The phone itself is a little pricey, but Polestar is including it for certain EV customers.
Factorial Energy and LG Chem sign MOU to accelerate solid-state battery development
Two next-generation battery material and cell manufacturers are cooperating to expedite solid-state battery development. LG Chem and Factorial Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, hoping to eventually lead the solid-state battery segment with a strategic partnership.