QuantumScape has integrated its ‘Cobra’ process, reducing solid-state production time tenfold

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape shared another exciting milestone today: integrating its long-developed “Cobra” solid-state separator manufacturing process into its baseline production. This step technology significantly reduces the overall footprint and production time of QuantumScape’s proprietary solid-state cells, setting the stage for commercialized production.

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5,000 electric Mercedes vans join Amazon’s delivery fleet

Mercedes-Benz is sending nearly 5,000 electric vans to Amazon’s European delivery partners in its biggest EV handoff to date. The fleet will hit the streets in five countries in the coming months.

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Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions

Tesla has requested that NHTSA withhold its response to the numerous questions the regulators had about its recent Robotaxi launch.

As for the agency, it said that it is aware of some disturbing videos in which we can see Tesla’s system making serious mistakes on its first day.

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Smart new Raleigh ONE e-bike unveiled with GPS, anti-theft, & fast charging

Raleigh is rolling out a new chapter in its long legacy of bicycle design with the launch of the Raleigh ONE, a sleek, smart e-bike aimed squarely at the European urban mobility market. Officially unveiled today, the Raleigh ONE combines classic British cycling heritage with modern connected tech, delivering what the company calls “the only e-bike you’ll need in the city.”

Taking a page out of Big Tech’s playbook, Raleigh is also offering a membership program to unlock extra features. But will riders pay up, or will they balk?

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This new ultra-compact hub motor could change urban e-bikes forever

A new electric hub motor just dropped at Eurobike 2025, and it’s a big deal – mainly because it’s so small. Developed through a partnership between Moving Magnet Technologies (MMT), Swiss mechatronics firm Sonceboz, and French e-bike software company eBikeLabs, the new motor aims to set a new benchmark for premium urban e-bikes.

And based on the specs alone, it just might.

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Toyota is tweaking EV plans in the US again with two new 3-row electric SUVs en route

Toyota is still planning to build a three-row electric SUV in the US, but it won’t be in Indiana as planned. In a sudden shift of plans, Toyota will build it alongside a second electric three-row SUV as it consolidates EV production in the US.

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Toyota is about to hike vehicle prices, but by how much?

Toyota is the latest car maker with plans to raise vehicle prices in the US. The price hikes apply to Toyota and Lexus-branded models built from July 1. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay.

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Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 10% this morning following the controversial launch of its ‘Robotaxi’ this weekend, as investors are betting the automaker will now catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead.

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Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more

Cadillac’s new entry-level electric vehicle is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it’s already off to a strong start. Over 75% of Optiq buyers were new to the brand last month, but for the 2026 model year, Cadillac is taking it to the next level. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq now features a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) option, and several other upgrades.

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$15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks

EV and renewable investments in the US are stalling – and May was another tough month. Businesses canceled $1.4 billion worth of clean energy factories and projects last month, according to the latest numbers from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. That pushes total canceled investments to $15.5 billion this year, wiping out nearly 12,000 potential jobs.

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