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Mercedes axes the EQ name, all-electric CLA, GLC and C-Class models in the works

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Mercedes revealed its future plans in a rather lengthy press release. To some extent, Mercedes admits its mistakes with its all-electric EQ lineup and maintains its commitment to ICE models. That doesn’t mean the EVs presence will be reduced, but there will be a different approach going forward. Starting with the upcoming CLA, Mercedes is making the vehicle available in… Read more…

Sony sets up first store for its Afeela EV

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Sony Honda Mobility has opened its first public studio in Los Angeles, dedicated to its first EV – the Afeela. Located in the Westfield Century City mall, the studio offers a chance for potential customers and EV enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the Afeela before its California launch in 2026. The Century City location, in the heart… Read more…

Rockwell Automation and NEO Battery Materials collaborate on new silicon anode facility in Canada


Industrial automation specialist Rockwell Automation is working with Toronto-based silicon anode active materials company NEO Battery Materials to help NEO set up its first North American facility, a 240-ton facility with the capacity to expand to 5,000 tons of silicon anode material per year, in Windsor, Ontario. Silicon anode materials represent a promising technology that… Read more…

Rivian Upfit Program offers custom EV solutions for fleets


Shortly after announcing that it would make its electric delivery vans—originally developed in collaboration with Amazon—available to all commercial fleets, Rivian has launched the new Rivian Upfit Program for fleet customers. Upfitting is the process of customizing a chassis to create a specialized vehicle for a customer. Unlike in the consumer vehicle sphere, commercial vehicle… Read more…

(Webinar) Second life ESS considerations for EV batteries: a global regulatory overview


Repurposing EV batteries for stationary energy storage applications seems like an ideal situation: keep batteries out of landfills and reduce reliance on recycling and new raw materials. It is well documented that EV batteries at the end of their vehicle life still maintain sufficient capacity and state of health for use in lower power applications,… Read more…