Next-gen Porsche 718 EVs being reworked for petrol power

Porsche is preparing to adapt its next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman platform to accept petrol engines, in an abrupt U-turn on plans for the models to go EV-only. Production of the fourth-gen Boxster and Cayman ended last month, with new bespoke electric versions due this year. But with EV demand waning, Porsche had already announced… Continue reading Next-gen Porsche 718 EVs being reworked for petrol power

@niche: STRONG RESULTS FOR LETTENBICHLER AND GARCIA AT SUPERENDURO ROUND ONE004196

After qualifying for his first-ever SuperPole, Garcia delivered a clean, calculated lap to secure the fifth-fastest time aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F. The impressive effort earned the Spaniard a front-row start, while Lettenbichler’s eighth-place qualifying result placed him on the second row for race one. At the gate drop, Lettenbichler made the most of his… Continue reading @niche: STRONG RESULTS FOR LETTENBICHLER AND GARCIA AT SUPERENDURO ROUND ONE004196

@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011084

The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011084

HiTHIUM stellt auf seinem dritten Eco-Day drei bahnbrechende Innovationen vor, die eine intelligente Zukunft mit Langzeit-Energiespeichern ermöglichen

XIAMEN, China, 14. Dezember 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Da Langzeitspeicher (LDES) eine zentrale Rolle dabei spielen, die Unbeständigkeit erneuerbarer Energien zu überwinden und eine wetterunabhängige Grünstromversorgung zu ermöglichen, ist der dritte HiTHIUM-Eco-Day am 12. Dezember unter dem Motto „The Awakening of Energy • The New World” („Das Erwachen der Energie: Die neue Welt”) erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen. Die… Continue reading HiTHIUM stellt auf seinem dritten Eco-Day drei bahnbrechende Innovationen vor, die eine intelligente Zukunft mit Langzeit-Energiespeichern ermöglichen

Global PFAS-Free EV Battery Fire-Protection Coatings Market to Soar to $7.7 Billion by 2036: A Pivotal Shift in Electric Vehicle Safety

NEWARK, Del., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the world races toward electric mobility, a critical—and invisible—safety battle is reshaping the automotive supply chain. New data reveals that the global push for safer, PFAS-free battery fire protection is not just a regulatory compliance check; it is becoming a massive market opportunity projected to grow nearly five-fold… Continue reading Global PFAS-Free EV Battery Fire-Protection Coatings Market to Soar to $7.7 Billion by 2036: A Pivotal Shift in Electric Vehicle Safety

Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving

The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it out of everyone’s way, the words “I’m stuck” flashing yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It was an inauspicious start to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day,”… Continue reading Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving

HiTHIUM lance trois innovations décisives à l’occasion de sa troisième Eco-Day, pour un avenir intelligent grâce au stockage d’énergie de longue durée

XIAMEN, Chine, 13 décembre 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alors que le stockage de l’énergie de longue durée (LDES) devient essentiel pour surmonter l’intermittence des énergies renouvelables et permettre une énergie verte en toutes saisons, la troisième Eco-Day de HiTHIUM s’est conclue le 12 décembre sur le thème de « l’éveil de l’énergie  • Le nouveau monde ». L’événement a… Continue reading HiTHIUM lance trois innovations décisives à l’occasion de sa troisième Eco-Day, pour un avenir intelligent grâce au stockage d’énergie de longue durée

German FAZ: “You know him”010345

The car crisis dictates the topics in the Baden-Württemberg state election campaign. On Friday, the CDU brought Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the EPP parliamentary group, Manfred Weber, and its top candidate Manuel Hagel to Heidelberg to inform about the “end of the combustion engine”. According to Weber, a serious industrial policy mistake by… Continue reading German FAZ: “You know him”010345

German FAZ: VW sets billion-dollar milestone for German auto industry010345

FAZ+Battery cells for electric cars: VW sets a billion-dollar milestone for the German auto industryDecember 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m. Reading time: 7 min. Expand image descriptionThe Volkswagen car company is putting its first battery cell factory into operation in Salzgitter. It is Europe’s last chance to catch up with China. Go to Source

@Toyota: Toyota Aims to Bolster U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure with Investment in FirstElement Fuel

About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Aims to Bolster U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure with Investment in FirstElement Fuel