U.S. Energy has added a smaller model to its Volt Vault mobile EV charging line. The Volt Vault Lite is a trailer-based DC fast charging unit built on a 22-foot platform that can be towed by a mid-sized pickup truck. The unit offers two ports of Level 3 charging at up to 60 kW and… Read more…
Infineon launches isolated gate driver ICs with opto-emulator input for SiC migration
As the power electronics industry shifts from silicon IGBTs to SiC MOSFETs—driven largely by the efficiency demands of EV inverters, onboard chargers and DC fast charging—one persistent headache has been the gate driver. Legacy designs built around optocouplers and opto-emulators typically need significant rework to handle SiC’s faster switching speeds and higher noise immunity requirements…. Read more…
Tesla plant in Grünheide: Police intervention after works council meeting
A long-standing conflict between management and the IG Metall trade union has been simmering at Tesla’s Brandenburg plant. Following a works council meeting this week, police were deployed on the factory premises. However, statements regarding the reason for their intervention differ wildly. Read more…
Tesla Deleted Lots Of Features In The Model Y Standard, But It Didn’t Ruin It
It has less range, fewer toys and a worse frunk, but it’s still a lot of EV for the money and it drives great. Lire la suite…
Washington DC to add 100 new energy buses to fleet
Washington DC’s public transport operator Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has placed a followup order with New Flyer of America for 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric forty-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric forty-foot transit buses. Read more…
China NEV retail sales in Feb 1-8 rise 42% year-on-year due to last year’s low base
The 2025 Spring Festival holiday ran from January 28 to February 4, while this year’s holiday period falls from February 15 to 23.
Year-to-date cumulative retail sales of NEVs in China totaled 715,000 units, down 14% year-on-year.
Battery diagnostics specialist Aviloo secures €30 million
Vienna-based battery testing company Aviloo has secured a €30 million investment from Armira Growth. The funding will support Aviloo’s continued growth and establish the company as a market leader in EV battery diagnostics. Read more…
Toyota unveils battery-electric Highlander for US market
Japanese automaker Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in North America with a BEV version of its large Highlander SUV. Sales of the seven-seater Highlander BEV are expected to begin in late 2026. Read more…
Toyota unveils battery-electric Highlander for US market
Japanese automaker Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in North America with a BEV version of its large Highlander SUV. Sales of the seven-seater Highlander BEV are expected to begin in late 2026. Read more…
Ubitricity UK to take over FM Conway’s SureCharge network
Shell subsidiary Ubitricity UK has revealed plans to acquire FM Conway’s SureCharge EV charging network. This will expand Ubitricity’s by another 2,400 charge points, strengthening its presence across London. Read more…
Ubitricity UK to take over FM Conway’s SureCharge network
Shell subsidiary Ubitricity UK has revealed plans to acquire FM Conway’s SureCharge EV charging network. This will expand Ubitricity’s by another 2,400 charge points, strengthening its presence across London. Read more…
Daimler Buses builds public charging stations at Munich’s Central Bus Terminal
To support the use of electric buses on travel routes, Daimler Buses is becoming a charge point operator. The manufacturer now also installs public charging stations for electric buses—with a focus on high-frequency tourist locations in Europe. After the German city of Cologne, the company is now turning its attention to Munich. Read more…
Daimler Buses builds public charging stations at Munich’s Central Bus Terminal
To support the use of electric buses on travel routes, Daimler Buses is becoming a charge point operator. The manufacturer now also installs public charging stations for electric buses—with a focus on high-frequency tourist locations in Europe. After the German city of Cologne, the company is now turning its attention to Munich. Read more…
Canada commits $97 million to 155 clean transport projects
Ottawa has earmarked more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects, including $84.4 million for over 8,000 new EV charge points nationwide. Funding underpins the new Automotive Strategy and National Charging Infrastructure Strategy to accelerate electrification and private investment. Read more…
Rivian Updated The R2’s Manual Door Release, And People Are Mad
The driver and front passenger can easily open their doors in an emergency. Rear passengers, not so much–and people are angry. Lire la suite…
EV sales in China drop in January
January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. Only 643,000 new energy vehicles were registered in China, a 19 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. Exports, on the other hand, have increased significantly. Read more…
‘Buy America’ Push: US Government Sabotages NEVI Funding Again
The tug-of-war over NEVI funding continues: After the Trump administration was legally prohibited from simply withholding charging network funding for U.S. states, the government is now moving to make accessing the funds more difficult by imposing stricter ‘Buy America’ funding criteria. Read more…
ProLogium Begins Construction of Battery Factory in France
Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has officially begun construction of its factory in Dunkirk, northern France, which was initially announced in 2023. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2028, starting with a modest production capacity. Read more…
Toyota bnveils battery-electric Highlander for US market
Japanese automaker Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in North America with a BEV version of its large Highlander SUV. Sales of the seven-seater Highlander BEV are expected to begin in late 2026. Read more…
Gotion and BASF collaborate on solid-state batteries
Gotion High-Tech and BASF intend to collaborate in the field of solid-state batteries. The Chinese battery manufacturer is bringing the German chemical giant on board primarily for its expertise in battery materials. Together, they also aim to address “technical bottlenecks in commercialization.” Read more…
