The UK’s ambition to become a major centre of EV battery manufacture is one step closer as work begins on its first integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and refining facility that is capable of producing the key ingredients of battery cells on an industrial scale. The new plant in Plymouth is the penultimate stage in British… Continue reading How the UK is priming itself as an EV battery powerhouse
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Charging Your EV May Be Getting Easier, Even if It’s Not a Tesla
It is becoming easier to find fast chargers for electric vehicles, and they are more likely to work — and not just for Teslas. Go to Source
Trump signs resolutions to roll back California’s EV plans
[The stream is slated to start at 11 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Donald Trump on Thursday is signing three congressional resolutions that target California’s statewide efforts to adopt electric vehicles and phase out diesel engines and the sale of gas-powered cars… Continue reading Trump signs resolutions to roll back California’s EV plans
Nvidia CEO says this is the decade of robotics and autonomous vehicles
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends a round table discussion at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. Sarah Meyssonnier | Reuters Autonomous vehicles and robotics are going to take off in a big way in the years ahead, according to Nvidia… Continue reading Nvidia CEO says this is the decade of robotics and autonomous vehicles
Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans dropped 16 points since March, Quinnipiac says
Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump on May 30, 2025 inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Elon Musk’s official role in the Trump administration recently came to an end. Many Republicans won’t be sad to see less of… Continue reading Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans dropped 16 points since March, Quinnipiac says
Hyundai to reveal Ioniq 6 N at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July
Hyundai has confirmed its new Ioniq 6 N performance saloon will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The company has also released new images of the hot saloon, showing its twin rear spoilers and a chunky diffuser influenced by the one fitted to the extreme RN22e concept car. Although not fully shown, the front… Continue reading Hyundai to reveal Ioniq 6 N at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July
Volkswagen begins testing £22k ID 2 hatch ahead of 2026 arrival
Volkswagen has started testing the ID 2, one of its most important cars in recent times, and prototypes have been spotted in a clever camouflage. Photographed near Germany’s Nürburgring circuit, where the ID 2 is being put through its paces, the test mules are clad in Volkswagen Polo body panels in a bid to disguise the electric… Continue reading Volkswagen begins testing £22k ID 2 hatch ahead of 2026 arrival
Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
In the pursuit of cleaner, more efficient mobility, lightweighting has long been considered a fundamental lever. From high-strength steels to aluminum and carbon fibre composites, the conversation around materials is hardly new. And yet, as Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer – Passenger Electric Mobility at Tata Motors, suggests, maybe it’s time to change the question.… Continue reading Need to View Lightweighting from ‘What’ to ‘How’: Anand Kulkarni of Tata Motors
NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
As the automotive industry pushes toward electrification, even core components like bearings are undergoing a significant transformation. From material changes to digital integration, the evolution of bearing technology is becoming central to light-weighting strategies. At the 2025 edition of the Autocar Professional Vehicle Light-weighting Webinar, Dr Lokesh Agrawal, CTO at NBC Bearings, offered a deep… Continue reading NBC Bearing’s Light-weighting Strategy Combines Materials, Sensors and Smart Design
Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design
In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, where sustainability and efficiency are paramount, companies are seeking innovative solutions to shed vehicle weight. Vishwanath Rao, MD of Altair India, a global leader in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), recently highlighted his company’s future vision for light-weighting and design innovation during a panel discussion organized… Continue reading Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design