Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas have found a way to expand the lifespan of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. SMU Mechanical Engineer Donghai Wang and his research team have been able to prevent Li-S batteries from producing an unwanted side effect known as polysulfide dissolution that appears over time, shortening their lifespans. Wang and… Read more…
Danfoss launches Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor for off-highway and marine applications
Hot on the heels of its new Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor for off-highway machinery and marine vessels, Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of the Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the… Read more…
Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is expanding its lagging EV lineup with the all-new Urban Cruiser EV, a small electric SUV that shares more than a passing resemblance to the Suzuki e-Vitara. Set to debut at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show in January, the Urban Cruiser offers a glimpse into Toyota’s electric future, even if it borrows heavily from its Suzuki counterpart. While the… Read more…
Singapore: Charge+ adds 140 EV chargers to the network
Singaporean charge point operator Charge+ has bought 140 public or shared charging stations from three companies, namely eChargz, Quickcharge, and PacCom. These acquisitions bring Charge+’s total number of charging points in Singapore to approximately 2,500. Read more…
ABB introduces new compact charger
With the C50, ABB E-mobility is presenting a slim charging solution with 50 kW power for destination charging, which is only 23.5 centimetres deep and has a 21.5-inch touchscreen. Read more…
Xpeng challenges Tesla with the G6
They already have VW in their pocket as a partner and have their sights set on Tesla as their most important opponent. This makes XPeng perhaps the most exciting newcomer from China at the moment and none of its cars have such good prospects as the G6.
Global EV Survey: 92% Of EV Drivers Won’t Return To Gas Cars
Switching to an electric car apparently ruins combustion cars for the vast majority of owners. Read more…
Cyclic Materials signs copper supply deal with Glencore
Cyclic Materials, a recycling company supported by BMW and others, has signed a multi-year contract to supply recycled copper recovered from electric motors to the raw materials company Glencore. Read more…
The strange logic behind NYC’s push to force license plates on electric bicycles
Get ready, New Yorkers. A new bill could soon extend the same car license plate and registration requirements to e-bikes in the largest city in the US. But despite ostensibly focusing on safety, some argue that the move is a misguided attempt to target marginalized communities. Read more…
Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is finally launching another electric SUV. Say hello to the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, unveiled on Thursday. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted at BYD facility, getting reverse-engineered?
A Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has been spotted at a BYD facility in China. Is it getting reverse-engineered. Read more…
Dispute over Nio naming conventions: Australia rebuffs Audi
In Germany, Nio is not allowed to call its models ES6, ES7 and ES6 as there is a risk of confusion with Audi’s S models. But in Australia, the trademark dispute between the two manufacturers has now gone the other way: Nio does not have to switch to ‘EL’ instead of ‘ES’ as it does in the German market. Read more…
Electric BMW M3 Shows Its Camouflaged Face For The First Time
It promises to deliver exhilarating performance thanks to a quad-motor layout when it arrives in 2027, but its looks may be polarizing. Read more…
First look at the all-new electric Jeep Recon
While Jeep’s second electric offering, the Wagoneer S, is making its way to dealerships in the US, we got a glimpse of its third model – Recon EV. Source: Jeep Recon Forum Leaked spy shots have revealed a prototype undergoing testing in Michigan. The vehicle in the photos keeps the rugged, boxy silhouette of the Wrangler, but adds a modern… Read more…
VisIC and AVL are working on gallium nitride inverters for electric cars
The Israeli semiconductor manufacturer VisIC Technologies and AVL are cooperating in the field of gallium nitride inverters for electric cars. These are designed to outperform inverters with silicon carbide technology and reduce costs at the same time. Read more…
Toyota introduces the Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV
Toyota is expanding its electric range. Following the bZ4X, the Urban Cruiser, a fully electric compact SUV, will be launched on the European market in 2025. The design is already known from a concept, but now the specs are also public. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is one of our Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists, and it shows how families on a budget can trade in their gasoline vehicle for a fully electric one that probably offers many of the same features and comfort, for a bottom line that’s no more than the equivalent gasoline model. While some Equinox EVs were delivered for a… Read more…
Standalone Mercedes-Benz AMG electric SUV breaks cover
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday teased a camouflaged prototype of the dedicated electric SUV for its AMG performance division. AMG primarily makes sportier versions of existing Mercedes models, and has already done so with some of the automaker’s electric vehicles. And it’s launched standalone models like the current GT coupe (in two- and four-door… Read more…
Electric BMW M3 teased, likely has 4-motor powertrain
BMW M on Wednesday released images of a prototype of what is probably its upcoming electric M3 sports sedan. Posted to the performance division’s official Instagram page, the photos show a camouflaged sedan with the same exaggerated wheel arches as the prototype BMW M has been using to test a four-motor layout for future performance EVs. It would… Read more…
Tesla Quietly Lobbied For Strict Emission Regulations As Musk Eyes Dismantling Others
Plus, the Cybertruck could be coming to China and Ferrari says it will always build its cars—even EVs—in Italy. Read more…
