Cimcorp, a specialist in robotic handling solutions, has entered the EV battery market with an end-to-end automated material handling solution for battery cell manufacturing. The new solution is designed to optimize material flow across gigafactories for greater production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. It’s built on the technologies and cross-industry knowledge of Cimcorp and… Read more…
JET CHARGE finds its ultra-rapid EV charging offer attracts new customers
UK-based gas station network JET, owned by US-based conglomerate Phillips 66, reports growth in the adoption of its JET CHARGE rapid EV charging system at both company-owned and dealer-owned stations. JET’s network includes more than 330 stations, predominantly in northeast England, East Midlands and Scotland. Launched in February 2024, JET CHARGE features 150 kWh or… Read more…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces new battery cell sealing material
Germany-based Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new, highly compatible elastomer material for automotive applications as an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastic and FKM seals. The new material series is processed by injection molding, delivers high-performance sealing, ensures battery life and meets international environmental regulations. “Our O-rings made from the new elastomer prevent electrolytes from leaking out… Read more…
Kia owners finally get access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
Kia owners in North America were initially supposed to gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on January 15, but that got delayed to March, which came and went and nothing happened. Thankfully, the wait is now finally over. Starting today, owners of the Kia EV6, EV9, and Niro have access to over 21,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America. The 2025… Read more…
Jay Leno Drives The Still-Not-Ready Cadillac Celestiq EV
It’s been five years and the Celestiq still isn’t on sale. But it looks ready for primetime. Read more…
Kia’s Fast Charging Network Just Doubled In Size
The Tesla Supercharger network is finally open to the Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro EV in the U.S. Read more…
Thousands of Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans are going driverless on Uber
VW’s US self-driving arm, Volkswagen ADMT (Autonomous Driving Mobility & Transport), is partnering with Uber to roll out thousands of autonomous ID. Buzz vans across the US over the next decade.. Read more…
Volkswagen Could Beat Tesla With ID. Buzz Robovan
The automaker partnered with Uber to deploy a driverless ride-hailing service in the U.S. featuring the ID. Buzz Read more…
The Buick Electra GS Concept Is A Stunning Way To Fight Back In China
This concept previews a new EV, EREV, and PHEV architecture meant for future Buick products. Read more…
New York state announces additional $30 million in funding for EV purchase incentives
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $30 million in new funding for the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program. Also, incentives for installing EV chargers through the Charge Ready NY 2.0 program have been increased. The Drive Clean Rebate Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), offers a point-of-sale… Read more…
Hyperdrives selects CISSOID’s inverter control modules for electric motors
Electric motor technology developer Hyperdrives has chosen CISSOID’s silicon carbide (SiC) Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) to power its hollow conductor-cooled electric motors. Hyperdrives’ approach uses a direct cooling system that dissipates heat at its source by channeling cooling fluid through hollow conductor windings. This design enhances heat dissipation by a factor of 10, the company… Read more…
Leapmotor unveils affordable B01 electric sedan
Chinese electric vehicle EV maker Leapmotor has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the B01, an all-electric sedan designed to appeal to younger buyers with its lower price and tech-focused cabin. The unveiling took place at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, where Leapmotor showcased its entire range of electric and range-extended vehicles. The B01 is part of Leapmotor’s… Read more…
Mini Cooper E review: The charm remains – but what does the technology upgrade have to offer?
The new Mini Cooper E aims to be both an icon and an innovation. Although the previous generation was already electric, it was not convincing in all respects. So how much progress has been made in the new edition, which is now manufactured in China? A driving report between a sense of style and range reality.
GAC Aion unveils Level 4 autonomous vehicle
GAC Aion has just revealed a new EV with Level 4 automation at Auto Shanghai. It’s built in partnership with DiDi Autonomous Driving, with the vehicle scheduled for production and delivery by the end of 2025. Read more…
OMV to close all hydrogen refuelling stations
The partly state-owned company says it will discontinue its public hydrogen refuelling operations in Austria, citing falling demand and a lack of profitability. OMV will instead ‘expand its commitment to electromobility’, with plans for a Austrian fast-charging network on the table. Read more…
Scout Motors appoints new leadership figures
The VW-owned brand will appoint Oliver Wollinsky as its new Chief Production Officer, where he will lead the US company’s manufacturing efforts. This includes the completion and ramp-up of the firm’s new production facility in South Carolina. Additionally, Scout has hired former Bentley exec Jan-Henrik Lafrentz as COO. Read more…
Everrati’s electric Porsche 911 restomod is the true soul of driving
In the sportscar world, there is much discussion about retaining the “purity” of the sputtering, underperforming gas-guzzling engines of yesteryear. After a drive in Everrati’s Porsche 911 restomod, you’ll be ready to embrace the present and see just how much the drive experience can improve with modern technology. Read more…
Auto Shanghai: BYD unveils extended luxury SUV and PHEV estate
In the first quarter of 2025, BYD claimed the title of the world’s largest EV manufacturer. Expectations for a major product offensive at the Auto Shanghai were thus high—but BYD opted for a more measured approach, unveiling select additions to its portfolio that target specific niches rather than a broad new model range. Read more…
Daimler Buses delivers five eCitaro to HEAG mobilo in Darmstadt
Daimler Buses has supplied five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro solo electric buses to HEAG mobilo, the public transport operator in Darmstadt, Germany. This delivery marks another step in HEAG mobilo’s ongoing efforts to electrify its fleet and reduce emissions in the region. Read more…
South Korea opens its largest fast-charging station
South Korea has opened a new charging hub in Goyang, about 20 km northwest of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province. The new facility is the largest fast-charging station in the country. Read more…
