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New Iveco test centre opens in the Czech Republic

Iveco Bus has inaugurated a new prototype and testing centre at its Vysoké Mýto facility in the Czech Republic. The site has been designed to accommodate all types of powertrains, including battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The two-storey facility now offers double the previous workspace, spanning 4,100 square metres, and can

Sodium Batteries Are Coming For Your Gasmobiles

Last Updated on: 11th June 2025, 09:56 am The battle against EVs is a losing one. Automotive innovators just keep on coming up with new ways to improve the EV experience, with battery safety, cost, performance, and supply chain being particular areas of focus. The latest example is the California

Hopewind talks European distributed PV and storage and streamlined offerings

We spoke about the European solar and storage markets, in particular the fate of the corporate & industrial and residential sectors; the challenges and opportunities of the coming 12 months; the importance of innovation and cybersecurity, and the unique offerings Hopewind brings to the space. ESN: How are you approaching

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory celebrates massive Megapack battery milestone

Tesla Megapack batteries will power the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis to ensure power stability. The collaboration between Tesla and xAI highlights the synergy among Elon Musk’s ventures. The artificial intelligence startup has integrated Tesla Megapacks to manage outages and demand surges, bolstering the facility’s reliability. The Greater Memphis Chamber

Philippines gains its first all-electric taxi service

VinFast has launched an electric taxi service in the Philippines. The company offers zero-emission rides under its Green GSM brand. The service will operate in ten of the 16 cities and districts that make up Metro Manila. The new fleet will be made up entirely of VinFast Nerio Green EVs,

Tesla launches "TeslaVision" video contest to celebrate Model Y deliveries

xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis faces pushback from local leaders and environmental groups over concerns about air pollution despite its promise of economic growth. xAI’s Memphis facility was touted as the world’s largest supercomputer. It has sparked opposition from the NAACP, Sierra Club, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor. State

The US Produced More Energy than Ever Before in 2024

  Last Updated on: 11th June 2025, 12:36 am In 2024, the United States produced a record amount of energy, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. U.S. total energy production was more than 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous record set in 2023. Several energy sources—natural

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals new details about Robotaxi rollout

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the automaker’s Robotaxi platform launch later this month will essentially force other companies to license Full Self-Driving to achieve their own goals of achieving autonomy. Musk’s statement comes as a video captured today showed the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets in

AESC kicks off battery production at Douai gigafactory

  AESC has started production at its new 10 GWh battery plant in Douai, France. The facility supplies Renault and is expected to employ up to 1,000 people as part of France’s industrial strategy for electric mobility. Automotive Energy Supply Company (AESC) has commenced battery production at its newly completed

Artificial Intelligence Models Improve Efficiency of Battery Diagnostics

  Last Updated on: 11th June 2025, 12:05 am NREL-Developed Neural Networks Uncover New Insights Into Battery Health Resilient energy systems depend on reliable batteries. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries powering our world must endure the steady strain of time, charge cycles, and environmental conditions that gradually wear them out through

Elon Musk reveals date of Tesla Robotaxi's first rides open to public

  Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the automaker’s Robotaxi platform launch later this month will essentially force other companies to license Full Self-Driving to achieve their own goals of achieving autonomy. Musk’s statement comes as a video captured today showed the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets in

Commercial megawatt charging project launched in Europe

  A European Commission-backed project will deploy €10 million in funding to develop megawatt charging systems. The research aims to establish an electric truck charging network in Europe by 2030. The project has been named the Multipoint megAwatt Charging for Battery Electric Truck Hubs (MACBETH) initiative, and is being led

Rising costs, tariffs, overseas production behind closure of AESI

  But, both could point to a sign of things to come for others in the US battery ecosystem as the effects of US-China tariffs and a potential repeal of clean energy tax credits start to bite. American Energy Storage Innovations (AESI) voluntary wind-down As Energy-Storage.news exclusively reported earlier this

VinFast boosts sales in Q1 but still incurs high net loss

VinFast continues to struggle reconciling ambitious global expansion strategies with high financial losses. By Will Girling Another quarter, another ambivalent report from Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, VinFast. According to its Q1 2025 results, published on 9 June, the company delivered 36,330 cars—up almost 300% from the same quarter

Study finds "profound" secrecy in corporate climate lobbying

  A new AI-powered study of more than 8,500 listed companies has revealed a “profound” lack of disclosure and governance around climate-related lobbying. One result of the secrecy, argue the report’s authors, is that companies often lobby in a way that undermines their own climate strategies. The report, produced by

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