Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released a new series of differential probes that can deliver “the measurements required to develop the next generation of higher-speed power devices.” The new PBDH0400 series of probes offers a maximum input voltage of 2,000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz. Yokogawa explains that the need to increase… Read more…
ProLogium to produce inorganic electrolyte battery
ProLogium Technology aims to start pilot production of its fourth-generation lithium ceramic battery (LCB) containing a fully inorganic electrolyte by the end of 2025. Increasing the inorganic content from 90% to 100% enhances energy density, charging speed, low-temperature reliability and safety, according to the company. The fourth-generation LCB achieves specific energy of 380 Wh/kg and… Read more…
Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV
Nissan is the latest to adopt DeepSeek tech for its new EV in China, the N7. The N7 will be the first joint venture brand electric car to feature DeepSeek’s R1 as the Japanese automaker fights to turn things around in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
A new scathing report about Tesla just came out in China. It describes how the automaker is becoming trigger-happy, suing its own customers and the media while auto journalists are being told not to be negative about the American automaker. Read more…
Genesis is reportedly launching a luxury G70 EV sports sedan — Here’s what we know so far
Word on the street is the Genesis G70 is going all-electric. The luxury sports sedan is due for a complete overhaul, including a new look and a fully electric powertrain. Here’s what we know about the Genesis G70 EV so far. Read more…
Hyundai May Reveal Its Game-Changing Solid State Battery In March: Report
The automaker is reportedly betting on solid-state battery technology to eliminate range and charging anxieties. Read more…
Report: GM, Ford seeking gradual EV tax credit phaseout
Automakers are already preparing for the federal government stop electric vehicle tax incentives, lobbying for a gradual phaseout rather than an abrupt end, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Several automakers, including Ford and General Motors, along with industry lobbying groups, have asked the Trump Administration and Republican Congressional… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 spotted testing as launch approaches
There are many electric SUVs on the market, and every one of them claims to be the Model Y slayer. Yet the YU7 from Xiaomi is shaping up to be the one that can actually steal the Model Y’s crown. The YU7 was spotted undergoing road tests in Guangxi, China. Set for a mid-2025 launch, this good-looking electric SUV promises… Read more…
Serbia extends EV subsidies to the end of 2025
Serbia will continue to offer purchase premiums for electric cars of up to 5,000 euros in 2025. The budget for this year is 170 million dinars, which corresponds to just under 1.5 million euros. Read more…
Isuzu to build commercial vehicle plant in the US
Japanese vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Motors has announced a new plant in the USA, where it will build commercial vehicles with both electric and combustion engines. The new factory in South Carolina is scheduled to open in 2027 and reach an annual production capacity of around 50,000 vehicles by 2030. Read more…
Nissan’s ‘Pride’ Doomed Its Emergency Merger With Honda
Also on Critical Materials today: Democrats say Trump’s EV charging freeze is illegal, and Tesla’s got a BYD problem on levels. Read more…
Air taxi developer Archer receives a further 300 million dollars
A few weeks ago, the Californian air taxi developer raised $430 million from investors. Now, BlackRock and others have added another $300 million. Archer’s plans to develop a hybrid military aircraft have struck a chord with investors. Read more…
BMW R&D boss: Bigger batteries in EVs “don’t make sense”
Bigger battery packs bring an inflated carbon footprint Solution is higher efficiency and reeling range in to a real-world 300 miles Six upcoming Neue Klasse EVs will follow this philosophy BMW aims to grow its electric-vehicle momentum with its next-generation Neue Klasse family of vehicles, but it won’t be doing that with big battery packs. “You… Read more…
NYC is giving free e-bikes to delivery workers with shoddy or illegal electric bikes
New York City’s Department of Transportation has a novel idea for helping get the most common uncertified e-bikes off the city’s streets: let their riders swap them for a safer UL-compliant electric bike for free. Read more…
Watch BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ Rip This Supercar Around A Track Without Anyone Inside
The advanced driving assistance system was put through its paces on a Yangwange U9 electric supercar. Read more…
Global EV market continues growing in January 2025
A new global EV market analysis just dropped, showing a healthy 18% year-on-year growth in sales throughout January 2025. That’s still a 30% drop compared to December 2024, but that’s to be expected. Sales go down after the holiday season and the phenomenon was in full effect last month in China where sales were down 43% compared to December 2024,… Read more…
Ionity partners with DoubleTree hotel, opens its largest HPC site in the UK
Charge point operator Ionity has opened a new charging hub in the UK at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge. With 24 ultra-fast chargers, it is Ionity’s largest EV charging site in the country. Read more…
PowerGo commissions more than 150 charging points in Denmark
Dutch charge point operator PowerGo has completed the installation of all 152 charging points for electric vehicles in the Danish municipality of Ikast-Brande. Most of these are AC charging points, but there are some fast chargers. Read more…
Cummins buys mining electrification company First Mode
US-American engine manufacturer Cummins is acquiring First Mode, a Seattle-based company specialising in the electrification of mining and rail vehicles. First Mode has made a name for itself in recent years with the conversion of dump trucks, among other things. Read more…
Tesla Trademark Hints At Robovan Sharing Program
The company locked in “Robus,” but that doesn’t mean we’ll see driverless Tesla Robovans roaming the streets anytime soon. Read more…
