German chemical company Henkel has launched its Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF to deliver heat dissipation for autonomous driving systems. By delivering a higher level of conductivity, the thermal curable gel is designed to prevent performance degradation and protect the sensitive ADAS domain controllers that enable real-time vehicle decision-making from heat degradation and damage…. Read more…
KD Group acquires EV charging and energy management firm Etrel
Slovenia-headquartered Etrel, a provider of EV charging stations and charging management software, has announced its acquisition by KD Group, a Slovenia-based financial and investment management company. The transaction marks the end of the liquidation process initiated for Landis+Gyr EV Solutions. According to Etrel, its service operations will remain unchanged during the transition. Etrel has a… Read more…
Car Companies Are Shifting Into Self-Preservation Mode
Nissan speeds up its EV development cycles, Toyota holds back on a battery plant, while Hyundai invests in the U.S. Read more…
Exclusive: first images of the refreshed BMW iX1
The BMW iX1 was introduced in November 2022, but a refreshed version is already going through tests and ready for what looks like an imminent unveiling. We spotted the new iX1 as it was doing some testing on roads around Germany. The vehicle joined the i3 Neue Klasse and the i5 Touring. The iX1 in question sported only partial camouflage… Read more…
India registered thousands of electric buses in 2024
Over 3,600 electric buses hit the roads in India last year, according to authorities. Tata Motors dominated the market, with 40% of market share in 2024. Read more…
Revel opens first Bay Area fast charging hub
The New York-based startup opened its first fast charging hub in San Francisco this week, with plans to install an additional 125 chargers in the rest of the Bay Area over the next year. Read more…
Canada blocks Tesla from all rebate programmes
Following the removal of Tesla from regional rebate programmes across Canada, the Canadian government has now announced a nationwide freeze on all subsidies for Tesla vehicles. Tesla will also be barred from future rebate programmes while US tariffs remain in place. Read more…
Mercedes to release eVito with 480 km range
Mercedes-Benz is launching an eVito panel van with a larger battery. Until now, the medium-sized van from Stuttgart was only available with a battery capacity of 60 kWh in conjunction with the 85 kW electric motor. Now it is also available with a 90 kWh battery for a WLTP range of up to 480 kilometres. Read more…
The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV. Read more…
Orange County to get new, stricter electric bicycle laws
Orange County, California, is set to enforce new regulations for electric bicycles starting in April 2025, reflecting growing safety concerns amid rapidly increasing e-bike use. According to county supervisor Katrina Foley, e-bike-related accidents have surged by an alarming 500% since 2020, prompting local authorities to introduce stricter rules aimed at curbing dangerous riding behaviors and enhancing public safety. Read more…
Tesla hypes ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in June: here’s what it will actually launch
Tesla has started hyping its upcoming ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in Austin in June. Let’s cut through the hype. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) spin off Also is a new micromobility EV startup for e-bikes, scooters, and more
After starting a “stealth program” years ago, Rivian’s (RIVN) new spin off will take on the micromobility space. Rivian spun out its micromobility business into a new EV startup called Also, Inc. The new brand will focus on lightweight vehicles like electric scooters, bikes, and more. Here’s what we know about Rivian’s new startup so far. Read more…
Porsche presents alternating current battery concept
Porsche Engineering has developed the concept of an ‘alternating current battery’ for electric vehicles that combines numerous components in one part. In addition to the concept, a new battery control unit was developed. Read more…
Mobilize to build 100 new charging locations in France this year
Mobilize, Renault Group’s sustainable mobility arm, says it has already opened 25 fast-charging locations in France and plans to open as many as 100 by the end of 2025. The group also says it hopes to manage 650 EV charging hubs across western Europe by the end of 2028. Read more…
Mobilize to build 100 new charging locations in France this year
Mobilize, Renault Group’s sustainable mobility arm, says it has already opened 25 fast-charging locations in France and plans to open as many as 100 by the end of 2025. The group also says it hopes to manage 650 EV charging hubs across western Europe by the end of 2028. Read more…
Renault to build Nissan’s electric Micra
Nissan has confirmed that it will release a fully electric version of its Micra this year, the car’s first all-electric generation. The EV will be built by Nissan’s long-time partner Renault in France and will share the same platform as the R5 electric car. Read more…
Pilot Company, GM & EVgo expand US charging network
Pilot, General Motors and EVgo now jointly operate over 130 fast-charging locations in 25 US states. The charging network is focused on interstate highways and popular travel routes, and is set to grow to up to 500 locations. Read more…
Webasto & Cylib announce battery recycling cooperation
The automotive supplier Webasto, which has also been manufacturing battery systems for electric cars and electric commercial vehicles since 2019, is entering into a cooperation with the Aachen-based battery recycling startup Cylib. Cylib will recycle used batteries and production waste from Webasto’s battery production. Read more…
Renault to build Nissan’s electric Micra
Nissan has confirmed that it will release a fully electric version of its Micra this year, the car’s first all-electric generation. The EV will be built by Nissan’s long-time partner Renault in France and will share the same platform as the R5 electric car. Read more…
Aqua Metals produces cathode active material from recycled nickel
US lithium-ion battery recycling firm Aqua Metals has produced cathode active material (CAM) from domestically sourced, recycled nickel. Aqua Metals recovered high-purity nickel from spent lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap using its AquaRefining process. The company refined the recycled nickel into battery-grade nickel nitrate. One of its manufacturing partners then used a low-carbon, waste-reducing… Read more…
