US automaker Ford has appointed long-time top executive Lisa Drake as the head of Ford Energy as part of its realignment. She will build the new business unit for stationary battery storage systems. Read more…
BAM optimises anode of sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, high storage losses during the first charging cycle have so far hindered their development. Researchers at Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) have now developed a new anode design. Read more…
Now another US state wants to force registrations for e-bikes
Just as the dust is settling from New Jersey’s widely criticized move to treat many electric bicycles more like motor vehicles, another state is floating a proposal that has riders and advocates shaking their heads.. Read more…
One of America’s Biggest EV Charging Networks Is Betting Big On NACS
EVgo is ramping up installations of Tesla-style NACS charging ports. Others are doing the same. Lire la suite…
BMW introduces new SiC inverters in iX1 and iX2
The German automaker has announced several model updates for spring 2026. Among other changes, the two all-electric models, iX1 and iX2, will receive new SiC inverters that reduce consumption and enable longer ranges. Additionally, the new iX3 now offers a 22-kW charger. Read more…
BMW introduces new SiC inverters in iX1 and iX2
The German automaker has announced several model updates for spring 2026. Among other changes, the two all-electric models, iX1 and iX2, will receive new SiC inverters that reduce consumption and enable longer ranges. Additionally, the new iX3 now offers a 22-kW charger. Read more…
Tesla and truck stop operator Pilot plan own truck charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has reached an agreement with Tesla to install proprietary charging stations for the Tesla Semi. The chargers will be built at selected Pilot locations. In the future, they could also be opened to other brands. Read more…
Tesla and truck stop operator Pilot plan own truck charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has reached an agreement with Tesla to install proprietary charging stations for the Tesla Semi. The chargers will be built at selected Pilot locations. In the future, they could also be opened to other brands. Read more…
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside
The car company has issued three different recalls affecting over 45,000 ID.4 electric crossovers sold in the United States. Lire la suite…
BYD mulls expanding India operations as orders surge, report says
Strong demand is prompting BYD to reassess ways to deploy more vehicles in India, where dealers currently have hundreds of bookings, according to Bloomberg.
BYD is considering assembling semi-knocked-down components in Indida.
Mouser launches motor-control resource hub for engineers
Mouser Electronics has launched an online motor-control resource center aimed at engineers designing systems that regulate motor speed, torque and position. Mouser positions the hub as a technical library for motor-control design work, including EV systems. The hub compiles articles, blogs, eBooks and product information curated by Mouser’s technical team and manufacturer partners. Recent eBooks… Read more…
Indiana brought a 150 MW solar farm online, and it’s just the beginning
EDP Renewables’ new 150-megawatt solar project is now feeding power into Indiana’s grid, as utilities look for more reliable, in-state generation. Read more…
Nio rolls out major update to NWM driver assist software in China, delivering more human-like driving experience
This marks Nio’s second major update to its NWM driver assist software since May 2025.
The latest update also introduces pilot-assisted driving between urban battery swap stations, supporting over 2,000 stations.
Dongfeng Voyah gets nod from Chinese securities regulator for planned Hong Kong listing
Voyah has secured approval from China’s securities regulator for its planned Hong Kong listing as Dongfeng reorganizes its financing channels.
Voyah will list on the Hong Kong stock market via an introductory listing, while Dongfeng will be privatized and delisted.
GM adds support for Electrify America EV Charging network to its branded apps
The Electrify America EV charging network, which boasts over 5,000 locations, is now accessible for GM EV customers via the automaker’s branded smartphone apps. Drivers can use their myChevrolet, myGMC or myCadillac apps to find nearby charging stations with real-time availability information, plan routes, monitor charging session status, and pay for charging directly in the… Read more…
South Africa considers tariffs on vehicles from China and India
South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles from China and India, as policymakers said that imported goods are harming domestic manufacturing.
Over the past four years, South Africa’s imports of vehicles from China have surged by 368%.
The Hyundai Kona is getting a sleek new look, and it looks a lot like this EV concept [Video]
The Hyundai Kona is about to look a lot different. Hyundai is scrapping plans for a mid-cycle facelift and will instead introduce an entirely new Kona. Read more…
EVgo bets on NACS as Tesla’s charging port takes over US EVs
EVgo is betting big on Tesla’s charging standard. After a 2025 pilot that put nearly 100 NACS connectors online across 22 major metro areas, the public fast-charging provider says it plans to scale quickly, with more than 500 NACS connectors expected to be installed by the end of this year at both existing sites and new locations. Read more…
Trump’s offshore wind pause just lost again – Vineyard Wind is back to work [update]
A federal judge cleared Vineyard Wind to restart construction, adding to a growing list of offshore wind projects beating Trump’s stop-work orders. Read more…
Lucid Just Made The First Prototypes Of Its Upcoming Mid-Size SUV
The upcoming SUV—which could be dubbed “Earth”—will be a make-or-break moment for Lucid. Lire la suite…
