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Austria’s Kreisel Electric to partner with Germany’s CustomCells on battery design

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CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…

NIO contributes to new German battery swapping technology standard

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Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems… Read more…

Mallaghan CT6000E electric catering truck debuts at Boston Logan Airport

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Mallaghan, a supplier of ground services equipment to the aviation industry, has introduced a fully electric refrigerated catering truck, the CT6000E, at Boston Logan International Airport. The near-silent catering truck will be operated by DO & CO, the Austrian airline and train catering company. DO & CO has been the official caterer for Austrian Airlines… Read more…

GaN and SiC: revolutionary xEV power conversion saving cost and space (Webinar)

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In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices. These wide-bandgap semiconductors offer… Read more…

First drive in the Hyundai Inster: an overall successful package

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Many car manufacturers find it extremely difficult to come up with an affordable small electric car. The first European models for around 25,000 euros are now on the road – and you can often see where the companies cut costs. Now, Hyundai is bringing the Inster to Germany for 23,900 euros, showing how an (almost) all-around successful small electric car works.

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Tesla shares plunge as European sales slump and Musk stirs more controversy

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Tesla’s stock has taken a significant hit, falling from its $479.80 high in December back to levels we last saw in November 2024 and pushing the company’s valuation below $1 trillion. This sharp decline follows a dramatic drop in European sales, especially in the EU and the UK, where Tesla saw sales plummet by nearly half in January. The European… Read more…

Audi sets up new business unit for ‘Transformation’

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With effect from 1 March, Audi is bundling all transformation functions in the new ‘Transformation, Consulting and Organisation’ department. Building on the model series organisation introduced at the turn of the year, the Ingolstadt-based company wants to ‘increase the pace with a more efficient organisation and less complexity’. However, the reorganisation will also cost jobs. Read more…

Aventon Level 3 electric bike launched with big brain technology

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Aventon, one of the most well-known players in the US electric bicycle market, has announced the launch of its latest model, the Level 3. A smart e-bike designed for modern commuters, the Level 3 is packed with advanced security features, extended range capabilities, and comfort-focused components. It’s all part of the new Aventon Control Unit (ACU), which serves as the central brain of the smart bike, and helps it offer new standards in daily riding and commuting convenience. Read more…