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Kia runs cell-level battery passport trial in Europe

Kia battery passport test
Kia Europe is publicly testing a battery passport at the cell level for the first time as part of preliminary research. A Kia EV3 produced in Korea and equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monitoring system was shipped to Germany for the test. The test vehicle is capable of collecting and transmitting live data for each battery cell and uploading it to its digital battery passport. Read more…

Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro review: 28 MPH foldable fat-tire e-bike with full-suspension comfort

I’ve tested a lot of folding fat-tire e-bikes over the years, and while many start to blend together, the Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro managed to stand out with a thoughtful combination of design, comfort, and surprising feature upgrades. This is a beefy, full-suspension folder that feels more like a mini-adventure bike than a commuter machine – and I mean that in a good way. Read more…

USA Rare Earth acquires Less Common Metals to accelerate its mine-to-magnet strategy


USA Rare Earth (USAR) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based rare earth metal and alloy producer Less Common Metals (LCM). The acquisition secures USAR’s access to high-quality rare earth metal and strip cast alloy for its global customers and the development of its Oklahoma magnet facility. Under the terms of the deal,… Read more…

Delta Air Lines partners with Maeve to refine regional hybrid-electric airliners


Delta Air Lines has announced a partnership with Dutch electric plane maker Maeve to support the development of a new hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Delta will provide operational support to help Maeve’s M80 hybrid-electric aircraft reach commercial viability for regional flights. Maeve will become part of Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab. Its… Read more…

Pure electric drive for the first time: the DS 4 becomes the DS N°4

Ds n4 perlanera black
With a new name and fresh design, the revamped DS 4 is entering the second half of its life as the DS N°4. For the first time, there is also a pure electric version, the E-Tense, which shares its technology with the Opel Astra Electric and offers a range of 450 kilometres. Built in Rüsselsheim, it can now be ordered at prices starting at 45,900 euros. Read more…