Mercedes-Benz is researching a new type of solar module that could be seamlessly applied to the bodywork of electric vehicles – similar to a wafer-thin layer of paste. At 5 micrometers, the paste is significantly thinner than a human hair, weighs just 50 grams per square meter (less than half an ounce per square foot)…

Volvo Cars reported global sales of 66,977 cars in November, up 5% compared to the same period last year. The sales increase was primarily driven by Europe and the U.S., Volvo Cars said. The company’s sales of electrified models – fully electric and plug-in hybrid models – grew 40% compared to the same period last…

According to IDTechEx, electric vehicles (EVs) are a key route to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, however, the sustainability of materials used in EVs often comes under scrutiny, according to Dr. James Edmondson, research director at IDTechEx. IDTechEx’s report, “Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2025-2035: Technologies, Materials, Markets, and Forecasts,” predicts the need…

American all-electric automaker Rivian Automotive has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program for a loan of up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle design, development and…

Published: November 26, 2024 Cadillac recently revealed the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row EV SUV. Production is set to begin in early 2025 at General Motors' Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. The Vistiq will be available in the U.S. and Canada, among other markets. According to Cadillac, the Vistiq features a standard…

Published: November 25, 2024 According to IDTechEx, electric vehicles (EVs) are a key route to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, however, the sustainability of materials used in EVs often comes under scrutiny, according to Dr. James Edmondson, research director at IDTechEx. IDTechEx's report, "Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2025-2035: Technologies, Materials, Markets,…

Electric vehicle average transaction prices (ATP), at $56,902 in October, were lower than the revised September estimate of $57,580, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Year over year, EV prices were higher by 0.9%, and compared to the industry average, electric vehicle ATPs in October were higher by just more than 14%, roughly in line with the premium paid one…

Published: November 21, 2024 U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer Hyzon announced the successful trial of its refuse collection Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET) in partnership with New Way Trucks and Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR). The trial took place in California, covering areas such as Concord, Pittsburg, Oakley, Rio Vista, and parts of…

Cadillac recently revealed the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row EV SUV. Production is set to begin in early 2025 at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. The Vistiq will be available in the U.S. and Canada, among other markets. According to Cadillac, the Vistiq features a standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a…

Aptera Motors recently held its first drive of its production-intent vehicle solar electric vehicle (sEV), which will be used for real-world validation and testing. This vehicle, the first in a series, has been engineered to test Aptera’s production-intent design, production components, and critical performance metrics such as range, solar charging capability, and efficiency, Aptera said.…