Photo: Revive Home Texas is about to get a superpower — a new AI-powered virtual power plant (VPP) that delivers capacity equivalent to 200,000 homes during peak demand. NRG Energy is partnering with Renew Home to bring nearly 1 gigawatt (GW) of power to the Texas grid by 2035, aiming to make it more resilient …
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Battery manufacturer Integrals Power has begun distributing samples of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery materials to customers in Europe and the US. This milestone follows the successful production of these materials at Integrals Power's UK pilot plant. The LFP and LMFP cathode materials are fully manufactured in the …
China's leading EV manufacturer is set to shake up the South Korean auto market. BYD has officially announced plans to launch in South Korea as its low-cost EVs are poised to challenge Hyundai and Kia in their space. BYD confirmed plans to enter South Korea this week, a market dominated by domestic automakers, including Hyundai …
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Cargo bikes are a rare breed, filling the niche between small-storage e-bikes/scooters and larger cargo-specific models. But that lack of cargo scooters may be changing, based on several new models we've seen recently, including the recently launched Lightfoot electric scooter. But unlike several other rolling stock motorcycles out there, the Lightfoot has one major advantage: …
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Chinese battery supplier CATL could build a factory in the US The decision will depend on whether the Trump administration allows the Chinese to enter the market CATL wanted to invest in the US but so far the government has said no Chinese battery supplier CATL is open to building a US factory if it …
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Ford says the “rapidly declining” EV market is to blame as it plans to cut production of many electric models. Starting next week, workers at Ford's Cologne EV plant in Germany will be put on temporary working hours. Ford is delaying EV rollout as market conditions tighten According to a German newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger (with …
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VW is taking a large stake in Rivian, now worth $5.8 billion Rivian's joint venture with VW has been officially established The Rivian R2 in 2026 and the Volkswagen in 2027 will be the first cars to feature a new hybrid electric structure. The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday announced that it will increased its investment …
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CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, is considering building a local factory on US soil, but there is a big “if”. The company's chairman said he is open to building a US battery facility if President-elect Donald Trump clears the way, despite the escalating trade war with China during his first term. Contemporary Amperex Technology …
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The 2025 Polestar 2 lineup narrows to just one configurationdiscount the less expensive, higher-range models. First spotted by Car and Driver, the 2025 Polestar 2 will be available exclusively Performance Pack spec. That means the single-motor base version, and the non-Executive dual-motor version, are history. 2025 Polestar 2 The single-motor version, which switched from front-wheel …
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The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will debut at the LA Auto Show on November 21 The Ioniq 9 will be a three-row electric crossover SUV built in Georgia The Ioniq 9 will share its underpinnings with the Kia EV9 and arrive in 2025. On Wednesday, Hyundai released another tea Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV The …
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