Parker Hannifin launches CoolTherm SF-1000, a liquid-dispensed foam enhancing battery pack safety by mitigating thermal runaway in cylindrical cells. Read more…
Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari today, a 1,001-hp hybrid supercar powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo and three electric motors. Limited to 499 units at roughly $700,000 each, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history. Read more…
BYD converts its popular electric hatch into a van with ‘class-leading range’ for $40,000
BYD launched the purely electric van based on the Dolphin hatchback, one of the brand’s most popular EVs globally. Read more…
Houston gets a solar, storage + electricity bundle for 6¢ per kWh
Houston homeowners are getting a new way to get solar and battery storage without signing up for a decades-long loan. Read more…
You’ve got ONE MONTH to safe harbor your solar project and get 30% off
The window to claim a 30% tax credit on your solar panel project is closing July 4th, which means you’ve got just one month left to safe harbor your project and preserve your eligibility – keep reading to find out how. Read more…
Old Waymo Batteries Will Get A Second Life As Stationary Energy Storage
Waymo struck a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to make sure its old robotaxi batteries live on. Read More…
TDK launches new DC-link film capacitors for high-frequency SiC power converters
TDK launches B25696H DC-link film capacitors with 30 nH ESL and 0.8 mΩ ESR for high-frequency SiC power converters in EV and energy systems. Read more…
Volkswagen kicks off production of ID. Polo and Cupra Raval in Spain
At the Martorell factory in Spain, the first production models of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval have officially rolled off the assembly line. The arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family, an initiative by the Volkswagen Group designed to deliver smaller electric cars to a broader global audience, is an important milestone for the company. By using… Read more…
First drive in the MG4 EV Urban: Not exciting – but surprisingly good
The new MG4 EV Urban makes its mission clear from the name: everyday usability, commuting and straightforward electric mobility. Instead of relying on large displays, exaggerated sportiness or flashy design, MG Motor takes a pragmatic approach. A first drive through urban traffic, along country roads and on the motorway towards Lake Starnberg reveals whether that concept works in practice.
A closer look at hairpin motor windings
Explore the engineering and manufacturing challenges of hairpin motor windings in EV traction motors and their impact on performance and cost. Read more…
BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test
BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. Read more…
The Self-Driving Car Story Started Earlier Than You Think
Decades before Waymo and Tesla, a Mercedes van used cameras and computers to drive itself down the autobahn. Read More…
KIA UK expands PV5 lineup with Cargo and Passenger additions
KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…
This 85% Scale Vintage Bentley Is One Of A Kind—And Electric
The bespoke Bentley Blower Junior was commissioned by American actor Jason Momoa. Read More…
Tesla Wants Its Cameras To ‘Blink’ Like a Human Eye
Computers might be better at some things, but Tesla’s newest patent shows that the human eye remains undefeated in one important area. Read More…
Ireland announces €10m in funding for EV scrappage scheme
A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…
Samsung SDI reportedly to supply battery cells to Volkswagen
Volkswagen is reportedly bringing the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI on board as an additional supplier for its Unified Cell. The standardised battery cell is currently produced by VW subsidiary PowerCo in Salzgitter and by VW affiliate Gotion in China. Read more…
Moment Energy opens new second-life facility in Vancouver
Canadian company Moment Energy is on the verge of commissioning a facility for repurposing used electric vehicle batteries in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The factory in Vancouver is expected to reach an annual capacity of 1 GWh soon. Read more…
Tesla hit with class action in Quebec over up to $400m in heat pump failures
A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class action request against Tesla over heat pump failures, seeking damages for all Tesla owners in the province after being stuck with a $4,477 repair bill when her Model 3’s heat pump died after just six years. Read more…
From iPhone to an electric SUV that sprints to 60 mph in 3.8 sec., Foxconn makes it
The Taiwanese assembly experts at Foxconn have taken the wraps off the Cavira, a new Tesla Model Y competitor that offers a 468 hp AWD powertrain, sub-four-second 0-60 mph performance, and up to 359 miles of range. Read more…
