NOVONIX is divesting its Battery Technology Solutions business in Nova Scotia, Canada, selling the unit back to its founder and former NOVONIX CEO Chris Burns for $1. The move sharpens the company’s focus on building a vertically integrated synthetic graphite supply chain in North America. BTS, founded in 2013 in collaboration with Dalhousie University researchers… Read more…
Webinar: Exclusive introduction to LOCTITE SOLVE—AI-powered virtual adhesives hub
Join the webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Henkel, for an exclusive first look at LOCTITE SOLVE, Henkel’s new AI-powered virtual materials hub. Discover how design engineers at OEMs and battery manufacturers can access detailed material data cards of existing formulations, and leverage the Henkel Datacube to generate virtual material… Read more…
The Battery In This 2019 Model 3 Looks Heavily Degraded. But It’s Not That Simple
A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure. Lire la suite…
Ford goes back to the drawing board with the new $30,000 electric truck
Ford is hitting the reset button on its future. After watching the high-priced F-150 Lightning fail and the Mustang Mach-E struggle to navigate a tough market, the American automaker is pivoting toward something different. The company wants to build electric cars that regular families can actually afford to buy. This plan centers on a brand-new foundation called the Universal Electric… Read more…
Audi sticks with Concept C despite Porsche 718 uncertainty
Audi plans to bring the production version of the Concept C to the electric sports car platform of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. However, after several delays and a change of CEO, the models remain uncertain at Zuffenhausen. Now, Audi clarifies: its own model is on schedule. Read more…
German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic’ environment, files defamation against plant manager
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory. Read more…
Once you go EV, you don’t go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric
Nearly all EV owners would stick with electric for their next vehicle, a new study found. With improvements in battery tech, public charging, and more, EV owner satisfaction has never been higher. Here are the models leading the way. Read more…
Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
Polestar just announced the largest product offensive in the company’s history, with plans to bring four new electric vehicles to market in the next three years — including a new SUV and the return of the entry-level Polestar 2. Read more…
USA: Toyota unveils bZ Woodland electric SUV
Toyota has presented the all-electric 2026 bZ Woodland as the latest addition to its BEV line-up in the United States. The SUV features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with a net combined output of 276 kW, making it the most powerful model in the bZ range to date. Read more…
Ayvens rolls out new charging app with Plugsurfing
French leasing provider Ayvens has launched its new charging offering, Ayvens Power. It is based on the well-known white-label solution from Berlin-based Plugsurfing. Initially, Ayvens customers in the Netherlands can use the new charging app, with Germany and other countries to follow later this year. Read more…
Polestar’s Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors
Polestar’s upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism. Lire la suite…
Stagecoach rolls out 110 electric buses in Devon
Stagecoach Group has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to introduce 110 electric buses across Devon in south-west England. The rollout covers depots in Torbay, Barnstaple and Exeter and includes new charging infrastructure. Read more…
Battery recycling: Minespider creates marketplace for industry stakeholders
Minespider, a Berlin-based provider of software for battery and mineral supply chains, is launching a digital marketplace called “Recircle.market.” This platform originates from the EU project Recirculate and is now being commercialized by Minespider. Read more…
Volvo gives 2.5 million cars a digital makeover
Volvo is teaching its older cars some brand-new tricks. Usually, when a car turns four or five years old, its technology starts to feel like an ancient relic, but the Swedish automaker is changing that story. Volvo announced a massive software update for more than 2.5 million cars built since 2020. This update will make the screens in older models… Read more…
India: Telangana to convert 240 diesel buses to electric
Telangana, a state in southern India, has announced plans to retrofit 240 diesel buses in its public transport fleet with electric powertrains. The move complements the state’s ongoing induction of new electric buses. Read more…
Canadian APMA unveils 3D-printed EVs
At the Canadian International Auto Show 2026, the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) unveiled two new electric vehicle prototypes. Both are showcases of the Canadian supplier industry and aim to impress primarily through their innovative production methods. Read more…
i-charging unveils charging system with up to 1.6 MW power output
The Portuguese charging station manufacturer i-charging has unveiled a modular power supply unit called MAX with up to 1.6 MW of power. It enables the simultaneous charging of up to eight electric vehicles with dynamic power allocation. Read more…
A New Polestar 2 Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen. Lire la suite…
Polestar’s Surprise Move: An Electric Wagon For The Masses
The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the versatility of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV. Lire la suite…
BMW relies on numerous Infineon components in the Neue Klasse
Starting March 7, the new iX3 will be the first vehicle of the Neue Klasse available at BMW dealerships. The chip manufacturer Infineon supplies numerous components for the architecture to ensure high-performance and reliable computing power, fast data connections, and intelligent and efficient energy management. Read more…
