Nissan joins new ‘Cheaper Than China’ solid-state EV battery project

  • June 4, 2026
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After announcing a new three-year collaboration with Nissan to advance low-cost, solid-state EV batteries, Gelion’s tech may be the secret to leveling the playing field with China. Nissan takes aim at China with solid-state EV batteries Nissan is betting on the breakthrough new battery tech as part of its comeback plan, as the struggling Japanese […]

New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes

  • June 4, 2026
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Illinois is on the verge of adopting a major update to its e-bike laws, and unlike many recent proposals around the country, this one doesn’t simply focus on traditional electric bicycles. In addition to the traditional 3-class electric bicycle system, it also sets in place a path forward for out-of-class models that are too fast […]

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Semble raises €34.7m Series C

  • June 4, 2026
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Semble has raised £30m to expand its care coordination platform for outpatient healthcare providers across the UK and Europe. The London-based health tech company secured €34.7m, equivalent to £30m, in a Series C funding round. Semble helps outpatient providers coordinate care and manage the patient journey, from bookings and clinical records to billing and follow-up. […]

SpaceX’s xAI just bought another $269M of Tesla Megapacks

  • June 4, 2026
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SpaceX’s amended S-1 IPO filing, published yesterday, reveals that xAI purchased another $269 million worth of Tesla Megapack products in April 2026 alone. That single month exceeds what xAI spent on Tesla Megapacks in all of 2024. The purchase brings total Megapack spending by xAI to roughly $1 billion since 2024 — a staggering figure […]

Oil prices fall 3% on report Trump reluctant to restart Iran war

  • June 4, 2026
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Oil prices dropped about 3% Thursday, on a report that President Donald Trump is reluctant to resume full-scare war with Iran despite recent clashes. West Texas Intermediate futures declined 3.1% to close at $93.04 per barrel. Brent futures, the international benchmark, lost 2.8% to settle at $95.03 per barrel. Trump told his aides that the […]

Waymo’s retired robotaxi batteries are heading back to work

  • June 4, 2026
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Photo: B2U Storage Solutions Waymo’s retired EV batteries won’t be heading straight to recycling anymore. Instead, they’re going to help support the power grid in California and Texas. Autonomous driving company Waymo has partnered with battery repurposing company B2U Storage Solutions to reuse batteries from its electric robotaxi fleet once they’re no longer suitable for […]