North and South Carolina are seeing an EV jobs boom. But politics could change that soon—and who really wins then? Read more…
Laserax introduces laser welding machine for automotive batteries
Canada-based Laserax, which manufactures industrial laser machines, has developed a new system that accelerates the laser welding of battery cells using machine vision software from German firm MVTec. The Battery Welding Machine speeds up the process of welding the current collector and busbar to the battery module. The system is suitable for batteries used in… Read more…
Video: The benefits and challenges of dry electrode coating technology for EV batteries
The dry electrode process is transforming battery manufacturing by eliminating solvents and streamlining production. Unlike the traditional wet slurry method, the dry electrode coating process relies on the use of special binders that can form an electrode coating without being dissolved in a solvent, such as fluoropolymer binders with Teflon™ from specialty chemical company Chemours…. Read more…
India announces 5-year plan to deploy 100,000 electric buses
India could introduce 100,000 electric buses as part of a new five-year plan. The country’s government aims to clean up transport in big cities with this move. Read more…
VW Dealers Call Scout Plans ‘Salt In The Wound’
Volkswagen dealers aren’t happy about Scout’s direct-to-consumer retail plan. They’re gearing up for a big fight. Read more…
DKV Mobility integrates charging points from UK provider Gridserve
The fuel and charging card provider DKV Mobility, which specialises in fleet customers, is once again expanding its network of charging points and integrating those of the British provider Gridserve. Read more…
EV pioneer Norway probably postponing electric van target
The Norwegian Environmental Protection Agency and the National Public Roads Administration are proposing a new climate target for vans: The new deadline by which only zero-emission new vans may be sold will no longer be 2025, but 2027. Read more…
Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can fly
Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 commuters in the suburb of Ekero boarded the electric… Read more…
Scout previews pet and camp modes in electric truck concepts
Scout will follow the lead of Tesla and Rivian in offering software-based modes and features for its Traveler electric SUV and Terra electric pickup truck. A TikTok video by Jordan Sanford briefly showed a pet mode on a Scout EV’s infotainment display. Scout spokesperson Kathy Graham subsequently confirmed this mode, as well as a camp mode and… Read more…
Tesla launches new Powerwall 3 expansion units that slash installation times
Tesla has launched its new Powerwall 3 expansion units that can slash installation times by roughly half. Read more…
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here as new IONIQ 9 teaser drops
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here. Ahead of its official debut in November, Hyundai released a new teaser of the larger IONIQ 9, giving us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated SUV. Read more…
Could McLaren go all-electric? UAE fund agrees to purchase 100% of the auto business to accelerate its growth
An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren’s automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. The purchase goal is to bring additional capital to McLaren to accelerate its growth in vehicle development, particularly in electric vehicle technologies. If approved, could McLaren become the next supercar developer to go all-electric. Read more…
BYD just had a record-breaking third quarter as EV sales continued surging
With some of the most affordable EVs on the market, BYD’s sales are surging. With record-breaking vehicle sales in Q3, BYD outpaced Tesla for the first time in quarterly revenue. Read more…
Audi adds cheaper A6 e-tron models to the lineup
Audi is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of more affordable versions of its A6 e-tron. These new models come in both rear-wheel drive and quattro all-wheel drive configurations, giving more choice for those interested in the sleek A6 e-tron. Previously, the A6 e-tron was available in the performance rear-wheel drive variant and a sporty S6 e-tron with… Read more…
VW insists on tough cost-cutting measures for Q3
Volkswagen’s profits plummeted by 64 per cent in the third quarter and the core brand is barely profitable. Against this backdrop, VW and IG Metall have started the next round of negotiations on the company’s collective labour agreement. However, VW CFO Arno Antlitz insists on billions in savings. Read more…
MIT & TU Darmstadt research into early detection of battery faults
Scientists at TU Darmstadt and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have reported progress in the early detection of faults in battery systems. To this end, they have developed an approach that combines simple physical models and machine learning. Read more…
Polestar and Volvo EVs unlock access to Tesla’s charging apparatus
As electrification of the North American transport system marches on, Polestar and Volvo cars now have access to Tesla’s Superchargers with Volvo unlocking 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada. Read more…
Stockholm welcomes the world’s first electric-powered hydrofoil ferry
The Candela P-12 boasts the world’s first hydrofoil ferry as it promises to eliminate emissions from Stockholm’s public transport, cutting commute time by half. Read more…
BYD hires Stellantis manager Davino
Former Stellantis manager Maria Grazia Davino will take over the role of Regional Managing Director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic at BYD with effect from December 1, 2024. Davino was most recently UK Head of Stellantis. Read more…
U.S EV And PHEV Buyers Prefer Small SUVs: Midsize Electric Cars Popular Too
The small SUV category had the highest sales but standard size EV and PHEV SUVs sold well, too. Read more…
