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BYD teases new Sealion 05 EV and unveils 1 MW fast charger – 400 km in 5 minutes

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BYD keeps expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the upcoming Sealion 05 EV is the latest addition to its portfolio. This compact SUV is designed to compete in the fast-growing electric crossover market. The new model is part of the Sealion series, and it brings fresh features and competitive pricing to consumers. Based on information released by BYD, the Sealion… Read more…

Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump’s tariffs

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Honda is looking to source batteries from Toyota for U.S.-market hybrids amid continuing uncertainty over the Trump Administration’s tariffs, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Starting this fiscal year, Honda is planning to buy enough batteries for approximately 400,000 vehicles, according to the report. Honda sold 308,000 hybrids in the U.S. in 2024… Read more…

Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump’s tariffs

Green Car Reports
Honda is looking to source batteries from Toyota for U.S.-market hybrids amid continuing uncertainty over the Trump Administration’s tariffs, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Starting this fiscal year, Honda is planning to buy enough batteries for approximately 400,000 vehicles, according to the report. Honda sold 308,000 hybrids in the U.S. in 2024… Read more…

Herrmann Ultrasonics unveils new tech center in Monterrey, Mexico


German automotive parts manufacturer Herrmann Ultrasonics has opened its newest tech center and laboratory in Monterrey, Mexico. The 1,600-square-foot facility will support collaborative development of customized solutions tailored to specific manufacturing needs. It will also provide access to ultrasonic welding machines, such as the HiQ series, which combine the flexibility of custom machines with the… Read more…

QinetiQ validates 80% manganese-rich LMFP battery cathode for UK’s Integrals Power


Testing by UK defense technology company QinetiQ indicates that lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by UK battery materials producer Integrals Power could increase EV range by extending the useable capacity of the battery under high discharge conditions. Conventional lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistries experience a reduction in useable capacity when the… Read more…

Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch

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Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, production… Read more…

Elevated Materials launches to supply lithium battery films


Elevated Materials is a newly formed independent company that aims to supply ultra-thin, uniform lithium films for batteries for EVs, eVTOLs and e-aircraft, energy storage systems and consumer electronics. The company’s technology can be applied across graphite, silicon and lithium metal anodes. The company has received investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials…. Read more…

Sialia Yachts is pushing the limits of marine electrification with virtually silent MWh vessels

A relatively young boatbuilder called Sialia Yachts is assembling an impressive portfolio of all-electric luxury vessels boasting some of the best power and range we’ve seen in the marine industry. These Sialia yachts, like the all-electric 57 Deep Silence, offer a one mega-watt-hour (MWh) battery capacity and 400 kW motors capable of transporting a dozen passengers long distances. Read more…