Tag: Electric vehicles

Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup

Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Honda buys US EV battery plant from LG for $2.9 billion The facility, L-H Battery Company, is part of Honda and LG Energy’s joint venture in the US. Honda and LG announced… Continue reading Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup

Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc

It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. For over a decade, Tesla’s guiding star was arguably the most impactful corporate mission statement of the 21st century. But over the last few years, we have watched the company slowly drift away from its environmental roots. Now, Elon Musk has confirmed the final… Continue reading Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc

Japan’s Hello Space to Unveil “MAG DRIVE” at CES 2026: A Zero Magnetic Resistance System Revolutionizing E-Bike Charging

KUMAMOTO, Japan, Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Japan-based cleantech startup Hello Space Co., Ltd. will unveil MAG DRIVE at CES 2026, a patented semi-superconducting regenerative drive system designed to charge a battery through pedaling without inducing magnetic resistance. This groundbreaking technology is set to significantly reduce the frequency of external charging for e-bikes, addressing a… Continue reading Japan’s Hello Space to Unveil “MAG DRIVE” at CES 2026: A Zero Magnetic Resistance System Revolutionizing E-Bike Charging

Cybertrucks Are a Firefighter’s Nightmare

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images The Cybertruck isn’t just junk — it’s a death trap. According to new reporting from The Washington Post, the Tesla pickup truck’s unorthodox design — including features used in other Tesla cars, like electric doors —can prevent emergency responders from rescuing people trapped in the vehicles.… Continue reading Cybertrucks Are a Firefighter’s Nightmare

Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India

Besides charging for cars, the government also focused on big trucks. India increased its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2025 with the installation of thousands of new stations at petrol pumps across the country. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas’ year-end press release, under the FAME-II government scheme, 8,932 charging stations were… Continue reading Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India

EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide

Biofuels recorded strong progress in 2025, with average ethanol blending in petrol reaching 19.24 per cent in ethanol supply year 2024–25. India significantly expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2025, with thousands of new charging stations installed at petrol pumps across the country, as the government and state-run fuel retailers stepped up efforts… Continue reading EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide

Trump has a new auto loan tax break. Here’s who could benefit.

The tax break is expected to save taxpayers a few hundred dollars a year, according to industry analyses. As President Donald Trump and his Republican allies scramble to address affordability concerns, they have touted the giant tax-cut bill that was signed into law this summer. Trump and his advisers have promised Americans that they will… Continue reading Trump has a new auto loan tax break. Here’s who could benefit.

L’éclairage, l’électricité, la quincaillerie et l’outillage sont au cœur de l’événement thématique de décembre de la foire de Canton consacré à l’industrie

GUANGZHOU, Chine, 26 décembre 2025 /PRNewswire/ — La Foire de Canton a étendu ses capacités numériques pour stimuler le commerce extérieur de haute qualité en introduisant sa plate-forme en ligne tout au long de l’année avec des thèmes industriels mensuels. L’édition de décembre se concentre sur les catégories Light & Electrical et Hardware & Tool ,… Continue reading L’éclairage, l’électricité, la quincaillerie et l’outillage sont au cœur de l’événement thématique de décembre de la foire de Canton consacré à l’industrie

Canton Fair’s December Industry Thematic Event Focuses on Lighting, Electrical, Hardware, and Tools

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Canton Fair has expanded its digital capabilities to boost high-quality foreign trade by introducing its year-round online platform featuring monthly industry themes. The December edition focuses on the Light & Electrical and Hardware & Tool categories, creating a central gateway for international buyers seeking new products and reliable suppliers.… Continue reading Canton Fair’s December Industry Thematic Event Focuses on Lighting, Electrical, Hardware, and Tools