EV Industry Pulse

Penn State researchers convert waste PET plastic into synthetic graphite that outperforms natural samples in battery tests by heating it with 2.5%...

Toyota's decision to drop gas-only powertrains from the 2026 RAV4 marks a pivotal move into a fully hybrid and plug-in lineup, delivering up to 324...

Early EVs earned a reputation for steep value loss, but improvements in battery durability, software support, and charging infrastructure have changed...

Incentives have replaced technology as the deciding factor in electric forklift adoption.

• Utilities now lead funding with rebates for vehicles and...

Real ownership factors like charging access and cabin fit matter more than peak specs.

• Tesla Model 3 leads overall for its mature app, reliable...

GWM is capitalizing on strong Ora 5 demand to rapidly broaden its EV range in Australia's growing market.

• Over 4,000 expressions of interest...

EV batteries are proving far more durable than expected, retaining up to 95% of range after five years with just 0.3% replacement rates for post-2022...

Regulatory Updates

• 🔥 California EV Rebate: State budget provides $3,500 instant rebate for first-time new EV buyers and $1,750 for used, funded...

Autonomous vehicles are quietly strengthening supply chain reliability by handling repetitive hub-to-hub routes that keep goods flowing between...

The move to EVs and PHEVs is gaining momentum from multiple angles.

• Consumer appeal: Used PHEVs like the Toyota Prius Prime and Hyundai Tucson...

A 15-year EV advocate argues most Americans resist full electrification due to practical hurdles.

• Change aversion: Hybrids cut fuel use without...

WeRide and Uber will launch commercial robotaxi services in Zurich later this year, pending approval from Switzerland’s FEDRO, marking the fifth city...

Tohoku University researchers created a TUS-44@G interlayer that tackles the polysulfide shuttle effect in Li-S batteries, delivering 1455.7 mAh g⁻¹...

Electric school buses are delivering real-world V2G value as scalable virtual power plants.

• Grid relief: 230 buses now supply 8 megawatt-hours on...

Switching to an electric car means diving headfirst into confusing dashboards and mysterious warning lights. Tim Dowling's tale captures the chaos of...

A new review delivers a multiscale evaluation of solid-state battery safety, spanning battery-level abuse conditions (thermal, electrical, mechanical)...

GM sold just 27,395 EVs in Q2 2026, a 41% drop year-over-year, as it lacks mainstream hybrids to offset slowing EV demand. While rivals like Toyota...

• EV sales accelerating: Battery electrics approach 25% of new sales, with electrified vehicles nearing 50%
• Data infrastructure dismantled: ABS...

California's new rebate steps in after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended in September 2025.

• Funding: $135 million in state funds, matched...

A family reviewer quickly adapted to the Polestar 4's lack of a rear window after initial fears of visibility issues and police stops.

• Digital...