The world of electric cars is known for its dizzying speed – not just the cars themselves, but the pace at which new brands pop up and start to challenge the old guard. And while some of those newcomers fail and disappear, no company challenges the establishment more than Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant, famous for its phones and smart… Read more…
Dürr unveils X.Cellify DC dry electrode coating system for battery manufacturing
Dürr has announced the development of X.Cellify DC, a dry electrode coating process that forms a free-standing film of active battery material, which is fully recyclable until it is laminated onto the collector foil. The company says this approach reduces active material waste in battery electrode production, and its proof-of-concept confirms the technology’s reliability, scalability,and… Read more…
GreenPower obtains new financing, accelerates production of electric school buses to clear order backlog
GreenPower Motor Company has announced accelerated production of its electric school bus lineup, supported by a financing facility of up to $18 million, deployable in tranches of up to $2 million. The facility is designed to optimize cash conversion cycles, enabling GreenPower to match capital deployment with production timing as the company scales output. GreenPower… Read more…
US provider Autonomy adds 1,250 new electric cars to its fleet
The US electric car subscription service Autonomy has announced a $25 million expansion of its fleet, which will see it acquire 1,250 new electric cars from brands such as Volvo, Polestar and Tesla. Until now, Autonomy has only offered Teslas. Read more…
From the mine to the port: CharIN reports on its progress
CharIN reports significant progress with regard to the Megawatt Charging System: new standards are ensuring greater efficiency in mining, while global specifications for MCS-compatible shore power connections are being developed for the first time in shipping. Read more…
Situation at Bollinger Motors appears more dire by the day
American electric truck manufacturer Bollinger Motors, which has been on the brink of insolvency for months, has apparently not paid its employees for two pay periods. Suppliers have also taken legal action. Read more…
Aion V test drive report: Lavishly equipped economy SUV from China
With the Aion V, Chinese state-owned company GAC is venturing into the European market. The mid-range SUV aims to score points primarily with its price and extensive standard equipment. While it doesn’t set any new technical standards, it still delivers a respectable performance in its first test drive.
Kia’s first electric van snags a historic win, claiming 2026 International Van of the Year
The PV5, Kia’s first 100% electric van, was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean model to win the prestigious award. Read more…
Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement in just three days. Read more…
21% Of Tesla Drivers Want Apple CarPlay. But Do They Really Need It?
A new survey shows what Tesla owners really think about Apple CarPlay, even with the advanced software they already enjoy. Lire la suite…
Electric truck charging startup Delta Charge secures millions in financing
Delta Charge, a German-Swedish developer of charging and battery storage solutions for electric trucks founded in Munich in 2024, has secured $4.3 million in equity in an oversubscribed financing round. Executives from the German business community are also believed to have invested. Read more…
Autel Energy launches next-gen EV charging and energy storage solutions
Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…
Autel Energy launches next-gen EV charging and energy storage solutions
Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…
Asahi Kasei licenses high-conductivity electrolyte to EAS Batteries for ultra-high power lithium-ion cells
Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…
Asahi Kasei licenses high-conductivity electrolyte to EAS Batteries for ultra-high power lithium-ion cells
Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…
BYD equips the Atto 2 with a larger battery and introduces the plug-in hybrid version
Its limited range and low charging capacity were previously the two major drawbacks of BYD’s compact SUV. The new Comfort version represents a major step forward in this regard. The new plug-in hybrid is said to consume just 1.8 liters of gasoline. Read more…
BYD equips the Atto 2 with a larger battery and introduces the plug-in hybrid version
Its limited range and low charging capacity were previously the two major drawbacks of BYD’s compact SUV. The new Comfort version represents a major step forward in this regard. The new plug-in hybrid is said to consume just 1.8 liters of gasoline. Read more…
LISKON 2025: New charging master plan for Germany
Germany’s Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the ‘Charging Infrastructure Master Plan 2030’ at the BMV’s charging infrastructure conference. With 41 measures, the minister aims to improve the foundations for the expansion of the charging infrastructure – and thus contribute to making “charging as natural as refuelling.” Read more…
LISKON 2025: New charging master plan for Germany
Germany’s Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the ‘Charging Infrastructure Master Plan 2030’ at the BMV’s charging infrastructure conference. With 41 measures, the minister aims to improve the foundations for the expansion of the charging infrastructure – and thus contribute to making “charging as natural as refuelling.” Read more…
Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Are Going To Even More U.S. Cities. They’ll Be Over 20 Soon
The Google-owned autonomous taxi service added Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans to its growth plans on Thursday. Lire la suite…
