Evolito says it is collaborating with Airbus, backed by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, to develop an on-aircraft electric wheel taxi system that lets aircraft taxi with the main engines switched off. The company says the goal is to cut operating costs, noise and emissions, with Project SONATA targeting a 47% reduction… Read more…
Webinar: How to isolate charging interoperability failures fast, without endless site hopping and raw nex dumps
Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, where comemso electronics GmbH will present a structured approach to quickly isolate interoperability errors in the charging process without time-consuming on-site appointments or unreadable hex dumps. The focus is on practical methods that can be used to clearly isolate causes and reproduce them. Key takeaways:… Read more…
Tesla is having a hard time turning over its FSD traffic violation data
Tesla has secured a second deadline extension from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s investigation into traffic safety violations committed by vehicles operating with “Full Self-Driving” (FSD). The new filing, dated February 20, pushes the deadline for Tesla to deliver critical crash data, including video, event data recorder (EDR), and CAN bus files, to March 9, 2026. The original deadline was January 19. Read more…
This luxury electric supercar is dead before it even had a chance
The high-riding Lamborghini Lanzador, the high-riding electric supercar, won’t be built after all. Lamborghini is scrapping plans for its first EV. Read more…
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
Donut Lab has released the first independent test results for its controversial solid-state battery, and the data confirms at least one headline claim: the cell charged from 0 to 80% in just 4.5 minutes at an extreme 11C rate. Read more…
Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD
Hyundai is bringing its first dedicated EV for China overseas, aimed directly at Tesla and BYD. The new midsize electric SUV is about the same size and price as a Tesla Model Y, but there’s a catch. Read more…
Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report
The model was originally planned as a pure EV, but a new report says hybrid power is on the menu, too. Lire la suite…
Donut Lab presents first data on controversial solid-state battery
At CES, Donut Lab presented a solid-state battery allegedly ready for mass production. However, the impressive specifications prompted critics to question the results. Donut has now commissioned the Finnish research center VTT to conduct an independent review and has published the first findings. Read more…
Lamborghini cancels ‘Lanzadore’ electric sports car
Lamborghini has officially abandoned its plans to build electric cars. CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed the cancellation of the Lanzador before its planned 2028 debut, instead opting for plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Nissan hits the brakes on its most affordable electric car for the US
Nissan confirmed it is pausing plans to release the most affordable version of its new Leaf in the US. This “entry-level” model was supposed to arrive later this year, but those plans are now on ice. For drivers waiting for a quality EV that doesn’t break the bank, this news is a bit of a letdown. The 2026 Nissan Leaf… Read more…
Phoenix Contact unveils 500 kW charging cable for North America
The North Rhine-Westphalia-based cable specialist Phoenix Contact has introduced new NACS and CCS Type 1 charging cables for the North American market, designed to enable ultra-fast charging at up to 500 kW. Read more…
California isn’t the only state trying to put license places on e-bikes
Last week, news of California lawmakers attempting to require license plates for electric bicycles took the internet by storm. But the Golden State isn’t the only one trying to slap tags on e-bikes this year. Read more…
Zunder teams up with BM supermarket chain in Spain
BM Supermercados is entering into a partnership with the charging point operator Zunder. Already, 133 charging points at 33 locations have gone live, with more to follow. The partners are relying on a mix of AC and DC chargers. Read more…
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
The Lanzador, the brand’s first planned EV, could pivot to a plug-in hybrid powertrain to satisfy both buyers and regulators. Lire la suite…
Allego offers Dutch Uber drivers 50% discount
As part of an agreement between Allego and Uber, Uber drivers in the Netherlands will receive up to a 50 per cent discount per kWh at Allego’s nationwide HPC network. However, there is an important limitation. Read more…
Global H₂ vehicle sales rise by nearly 25%
Compared to 2024, global sales of fuel cell passenger cars increased by 24.4 per cent last year—primarily driven by two markets. However, the absolute numbers remain modest. Only 16,011 hydrogen-powered cars were sold. Read more…
PLN-led consortium opens Indonesia’s fastest EV charging station
Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned power utility, has inaugurated the country’s fastest EV charging station. The company has partnered with Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI), a private EV charging infrastructure developer, and Huawei Digital Power to deliver the new outlet. Read more…
Hyundai supplier Ganfeng begins production of semi-solid-state batteries
Chinese supplier Ganfeng Lithium has begun production of a semi-solid-state battery with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg. Additionally, the company has started the pilot production phase of all-solid-state battery packs. Read more…
Following Mercedes, BMW also abandons Level 3 automated driving
Following Mercedes-Benz, BMW has also apparently discontinued its system for highly automated driving at SAE Level 3. The Munich-based company seems to share the same assessment as its Stuttgart counterpart: Level 3 can only be used in a few scenarios, yet the technology is expensive. Instead, the focus will remain on Level 2+. Read more…
PowerCo and IG Metall secure jobs until 2030
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo and the IG Metall union have agreed on job security until 2030. This protects the approximately 2,000 employees in Salzgitter from being fired until the end of 2030. Read more…
