Piersica has launched a patented polymer, PIRION, that offers enhanced performance for lithium-ion battery applications. The company claims that PIRION improves conductivity, voltage stability, thermal resilience and mechanical durability, and is fully compatible with existing lithium-ion technology. PIRION features an amorphous molecular structure that increases lithium salt solubility and ion mobility, providing higher conductivity. The… Read more…
Vishay releases AEC-Q200 qualified 30 W power resistor for high-reliability automotive electronics
Vishay Intertechnology has announced a new 30 W thick film power resistor, the Sfernice LTA 30, qualified to AEC-Q200 standards and packaged in a compact TO-220 form factor for direct heatsink mounting. The component is engineered for high reliability and durability in demanding automotive environments, targeting next-generation electric vehicle and hybrid systems. The LTA 30… Read more…
Change in PowerCo’s Executive Board
Alexander Schmitt became the new Chief Procurement Officer and member of the Executive Board of Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo on 18 November. He succeeds Jörg Teichmann, who is stepping down by mutual agreement. Read more…
Hyundai now has Germany’s best-selling EV under €25,000
The Inster, Hyundai’s most affordable EV, is Germany’s best-selling small electric car and top overall vehicle priced under €25,000. Read more…
Waymo launches robot taxi service in five more US cities
Waymo is expanding its robot taxi service to five more US cities. While operations have already begun in Miami, the service will also be launching in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando in the coming weeks. As is customary for Waymo, the company begins with trial periods without customers in new areas of operation, and customers will first be able to use the service in these new cities in 2026. Read more…
Charging alliance Spark Alliance renames itself ChargeLeague
The HPC alliance ‘Spark Alliance’, founded by Atlante, Electra, Fastned and Ionity, will operate under the name ‘ChargeLeague’ in future. At its own industry summit, the charging alliance also presented its plans for 2026 and announced that its members intend to extend their existing charging subscriptions to the entire ChargeLeague network in the coming months. Read more…
Stellantis switches to NACS
The Stellantis Group is opening up to the NACS charging system and equipping Jeep and Dodge electric models for the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea with the appropriate connectors. This will allow customers to access Tesla’s Supercharger network. Read more…
The Renault Traffic E-Tech Electric Van Makes Carrying Boxes Weirdly Chic
Renault is on a roll with the design of its EVs, and it seems to apply to its commercial vehicles, too. Lire la suite…
‘Unchallenged’: The World’s Best-Selling EVs Are Still American. But There’s A Problem
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are still global favorites. But Chinese electric vehicles dominate the rest of the list. Lire la suite…
Six operators establish ‘H2 Infrastructure Alliance’
Six European operators of hydrogen filling stations have joined forces to form the ‘H2 Infrastructure Alliance’ in order to accelerate the expansion of hydrogen mobility, including H2 Mobility from Germany. However, before expansion begins, H2 Mobility will first close 14 locations in Germany at the end of the year. Read more…
The New Porsche Cayenne Electric Hits Reset On What An EV SUV Can Be
With over 1,000 horsepower on tap and blisteringly fast charging speeds, Porsche’s Cayenne EV is here to impress. Lire la suite…
Most Automakers Lose Money on EVs. How Is Xiaomi Turning a Profit Already?
The Chinese automaker has seemingly done the impossible—again. Also: Toyota’s hybrid boom and Elon Musk’s AI dreams. Lire la suite…
Renault publishes Italian prices for the new Twingo
The base version of the fourth-generation Twingo remains below the €20,000 mark. While DC charging is becoming more standard across Europe, Italian buyers have to pay extra for a fast charging function and 11 kW AC charging. Read more…
Hyundai teases tough new CRATER Concept for LA Auto Show
Hyundai is getting serious about heading far off the pavement. The company, which already produces adventurous XRT models, is about to reveal a true beast built for rugged terrain. Say hello to the Hyundai CRATER Concept, an extreme off-road show vehicle that promises to take the silent, battery-powered experience of electric cars into the wilderness. Until now, Hyundai’s most rugged… Read more…
World premiere of the Cayenne Electric: Electric addition instead of all-in
Porsche has unveiled its second electric SUV with the new Cayenne. In the Stuttgart-based company’s revised strategy, the Cayenne Electric is no longer the only way forward, but part of a ‘three-pronged drive strategy’ alongside combustion engines and hybrids. But one thing is clear: if you want to drive the most powerful Cayenne, there’s no getting around the new electric model! Read more…
You might not like it, but faster electric bikes can be safer. Here’s why
There’s a popular belief that slower equals safer. The concept is not entirely without merit, but it doesn’t apply universally, and especially not to electric bicycles. Read more…
Milence switches charging rates to country-specific kWh prices
Electric truck charging network operator Milence announced the introduction of a market-oriented pricing model at Solutrans. Country-specific kilowatt-hour prices will apply from 1 January 2026. Until now, Milence has charged a uniform rate for charging electricity in all Eurozone countries. Read more…
Pony.ai reveals fourth generation of autonomous electric trucks
Chinese autonomous vehicle technology specialists Pony.ai have announced a collaboration with Sany Truck and Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor to jointly develop their fourth generation of autonomous trucks. The first fleet deployments are expected in 2026. Read more…
Li Auto plans faster product launches and greater focus on overseas markets in strategy shift, report says
Li Auto acknowledged its slowdown in action during a strategic meeting, planning to speed up its product release pace and expand its overseas market efforts.
Li Auto also admitted underestimating Xiaomi, unexpectedly facing heightened competition in China’s auto market due to the YU7 SUV’s strong sales performance.
Huawei’s One-Fits-All Solution: Powering Every C&I Scenario
Huawei is redefining commercial and industrial (C&I) solar with its One-Fits-All Solution—a complete, end-to-end system covering small, medium, and large-scale applications via the Lite, Pro, and Max offerings. Read more…
