Elon Musk’s Starlink provides free internet in West German areas ravaged by floods

A week after Germany was hit by devastating floods that released two months’ worth of rainfall in just two days, several areas of the country remain severely hobbled by the effects of the natural disaster. Rescue operations are still underway, but in locations such as Rhineland-Palatinate, communication remains difficult due to limited cellular reception and […]

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New Li-Cycle partnership extends sustainable battery recycling to e-scooters and e-bikes

Ontario-based EV battery recycler Li-Cycle is teaming up with vehicle-sharer Helbiz to recycle lithium-ion batteries from micro-mobility options like e-scooters and e-bikes

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Mercedes-Benz announces dedicated EV platforms, aims to go all-electric in some markets by 2030

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday provided an update on its electrification plans, including a goal to switch to an all-electric lineup by 2030, where market conditions allow. “The tipping point is getting closer and we will be ready as markets switch to elect…

Daimler to exclusively introduce EV platforms from 2025

Daimler presented its updated plans for the upcoming switch to electric mobility at an investor day. The goal: Mercedes-Benz is preparing with new platforms and battery factories to become fully electric before the end of the decade – with one caveat. Namely, Mercedes wants to become purely electric “wherever market conditions permit”. The carmaker’s statement […]