EV Industry Pulse

Blink's EnergyConnect uses AI to dynamically allocate power across chargers in real time while letting operators set site load limits.

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• Volvo's EX60 prioritizes Scandinavian minimalism and no-compromise EV design as XC60 successor.
• BMW iX3 sets 1,030 km range record via efficiency...

EV battery tech is advancing rapidly across management, chemistry, and scale.

• Smarter BMS: Active cell balancing topologies and algorithms tackle...

California is investing $95.2 million to expand EV charging and hydrogen refueling stations, aiming to ease access for zero-emission vehicle drivers...

Used EV sales rose 10% year-over-year in July to 36,810 units, driven by rising supply from lease returns and higher gas prices, with days' supply now...

Tesla's Giga Texas line holds capacity to match Waymo's entire 3,871-vehicle fleet in roughly eleven days, with Cybercabs potentially entering Austin roads this month. This rapid rollout hints at a swift pivot away from personal car ownership.

A 2026 paper titled "High-speed rail and China's electric vehicle adoption miracle" by H Fang explores the link between rail infrastructure and EV growth while classifying vehicles into pure battery EVs, fuel vehicles, and hybrids.

EV charge ports lack any universal standard, with locations chosen mainly for home-charging habits rather than public fast-charging needs. This...

Einride will add 500 Tesla Semis over 24 months to its Saga AI platform, tripling the autonomous electric fleet for Amazon and other shippers across five states. The move supports targets of 1,500-2,000 trucks by 2028 and cash-flow break-even.

Also, spun out of Rivian last year, raised another $150 million to expand from e-bikes into autonomous delivery vehicles.

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Geely's new solid-state battery packs deliver 500 Wh/kg density and a 621,000-mile lifespan, enabling over 621-mile range with pilot testing launching next year in Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar and others.

Hankook is adapting tires to EV battery weight and performance needs with its iON evo AS SUV and new iON HT for electric light trucks, while using Demo Days hands-on drives to build consumer engagement in the growing market.

Maryland is deploying $3.7 million in federal NEVI funds plus private match to build five new fast-charging stations in Charles and Prince George’s...

Anthro Energy broke ground on a Louisville, Kentucky factory to produce 25 GWh of electrolytes annually by 2028, enough for over 300,000 EVs and free...

The 2027 Subaru Uncharted is an EV built for familiarity, designed to feel like a traditional car rather than highlighting its battery tech....

California's major funding and airport tech deployments show charging infrastructure scaling rapidly.

• $95.2 million state investment expands DC...

US new EV transaction prices rebounded 1.6% YoY to $56,126 in July as discounts fell sharply.

• Used market delivers strong choices under $20k...

• Model Y edges range: Up to 357 miles on Premium RWD trim versus Equinox's ample but unspecified EPA figures.
• Price positioning: Model Y starts at...

State incentives are accelerating EV adoption across the U.S. in 2026.

• Massachusetts is updating its MOR-EV program to lower price caps to $45,000...

LG Energy Solution has begun NMC battery production at its new Lansing, Michigan plant for Toyota's 2027 Highlander EV, strengthening the U.S. EV supply chain with up to 35 GWh capacity and 1,700 jobs.