China’s LFP export curbs spotlight the UK’s battery supply gap. Without urgent investment, Britain could fall behind in EV and energy security goals.
CALSTART’s 2025 ZET Ahead Dashboard maps how states are scaling zero-emission trucks and buses. The update now includes economic development insights.
BMZ kicks off NMC4 battery production in Poland for Daimler Buses. The system boosts range, charging speed, and supports Europe's shift to electric transit.
Sustainable cargo wrap just got a cost match. BioNatur's biodegradable film now rivals conventional pricing—removing a key barrier to greener logistics.
Judco Manufacturing will invest $5.3 million and create 60 new jobs in Greene County, relocating its HQ and R&D operations to North Carolina.
BASF, Porsche, and BEST prove automotive shredder residues can be chemically recycled into new plastics using renewable raw materials.
Life-cycle studies show recycled ABS cuts energy use and carbon versus virgin resins, making it a practical Scope 3 tool for autos and electronics.
UC Riverside engineers built a smarter battery system that forecasts task success, factoring in terrain, weather, and load—not just charge percentage.
Colorado boosts EV rebates up to $9,000 through its Vehicle Exchange Colorado program, offsetting the loss of federal incentives and driving climate goals.
Utilities are testing new ways to increase grid capacity fast. A pilot in Georgia shows how power flow tech might reduce costs and delays tied to traditional upgrades.
Class action says 2019–2022 Nissan Leaf batteries overheat during Level 3 fast charging; NHTSA recalls expand as fix lags, impacting safety and resale value.
Delaware creates a task force to secure long-term, sustainable funding for its Transportation Trust Fund amid EV growth and fuel-tax declines.
A new iron-based catalyst challenges the need for platinum in hydrogen systems. Its low-cost design could speed up clean fuel adoption across industries.
As nickel demand grows, mining expands into Raja Ampat—home to rare coral reefs and sea turtles—raising global concerns over green energy’s true environmental cost.
New research challenges the focus on water volume in lithium mining. Location and water density are now seen as key to minimizing environmental harm.
Lhyfe is now Europe's top certified producer of green hydrogen. With 21 MW of RFNBO-approved capacity, it’s positioned to serve industrial demand at scale.
Aquatech’s acquisition of Koch’s Li-Pro tech forms a full lithium processing platform. The move targets faster, lower-risk production for battery markets.
WEX expands its EV charging for mixed fleets, integrating payments with Lynkwell, Revel, and Ampcontrol to add stations and unify depot, public, and at-home access.
Rivian’s Georgia EV plant begins construction, backed by federal and state incentives, with plans for 7,500 jobs and 400,000-unit annual capacity.
Europe’s EV push is no longer just about meeting emissions rules. With costs down and sales up, automakers now face tough global competition—especially from China.