Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the Editron EM-PMI180, a new 48-volt synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet motor engineered to power hydraulic gear pumps in compact electric machinery, such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, compact loaders, and excavators. The PMI180 is designed to replace larger, less efficient AC induction motors, which are commonly used to drive hydraulic… Read more…
Vector and EA Elektro-Automatik launch test system for megawatt EV charging communication
Vector has announced the release of its new hardware-in-the-loop test system, vCTS.performance, developed with EA Elektro-Automatik. The system is designed for testing charging communication between EVs and EVSE and supports the demanding requirements of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), with charging power scalable from 60 kW to 3.84 MW. The vCTS.performance system enables conformity and… Read more…
Lucid expands EV rentals overseas with the Gravity SUV on the way
Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding its EV rental business overseas thanks to a new deal with Sixt in Saudi Arabia. Read more…
Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires
Tesla is now officially recalling over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires – it follows a recall in Australia earlier this year. Read more…
Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration, report says
Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration inside its electric vehicles, according to a new report. Read more…
BYD undercuts every EV in Australia with the Atto 1, now the cheapest new model
BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing. Read more…
2026 Chevy Bolt: GM’s President Explains What’s New
Chevrolet is reviving the Bolt after a long hiatus. GM President Mark Reuss explains the cheap EV’s comeback. Lire la suite…
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s Struggles Are A Terrifying Lesson For The EV World
Shopper are clearly interested in the Lightning. But Ford hasn’t been able to get them to buy, for one major reason. Lire la suite…
Nio’s Firefly gets more power
The compact electric car Firefly, which Nio also offers in Europe, is set to get more power, at least in China. According to a registration application, there will be a power upgrade from 105 to 120 kW. Read more…
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on test: A piece of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ returns
The Audi Q6 e-tron is meant to be more than just another electric SUV. It is the first production model built on the “Premium Platform Electric” and represents the next generation of electric vehicles from Ingolstadt. Expectations are high. But does the Q6 e-tron really live up to Audi’s claim of “Vorsprung durch Technik” (“Progress through technology”)? Our test drive provides the answer.
Peugeot unveils Polygon concept
The concept car, at less than four meters long, is the first likely glimpse of the new Peugeot 208 – which, as previously reported, will be offered exclusively as the BEV e-208. Read more…
Toyota’s $10 Billion U.S. Investment Means It Could Export Cars Back To Japan
Plus, Xiaomi is becoming a giant and Rivian’s joint venture with VW could soon extend to gas cars. Lire la suite…
Tesla shares Supercharger data with Google Maps
Tesla has released the occupancy data for its Supercharger locations to Google Maps. This means that Google’s popular map app can now be used to see how many charging spaces are available at any given charging station. Read more…
Contracts confirmed: EU funds five battery projects with 640 million euros
The EU will support five battery cell production projects with grants from the Innovation Fund. Funding from the programme will also go to Germany. However, the initially approved project “CF3_at_Scale” from Porsche subsidiary Cellforce is no longer included. Read more…
Henkel launches two new thermal potting solutions for EV powertrain components
Component integration is a key strategy in the EV industry. Increasingly, multiple powertrain components, such as the motor, inverter, on-board charger and DC-DC converter, are combined into a single compact unit. This approach delivers significant benefits in efficiency, weight reduction and space optimization. However, it also presents new engineering challenges, particularly in managing heat dissipation… Read more…
Terminal 6 at New York’s JFK Airport to launch pooled electric ground fleet
The new Terminal 1 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, now under construction and already slated to be home to the world’s first electric ground services equipment fleet, will have some company. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport, has said that the new Terminal 6 will… Read more…
Holon receives autonomous testing approval in Germany
Holon has received approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in accordance to test Autonomous Vehicle Approval and Operation Regulation for the Holon Urban. With this approval, Holon is permitted to test the shuttle throughout Germany in autonomous driving mode with a safety driver. Read more…
Einride aims to list on the US stock exchange via SPAC
Swedish company Einride, which specialises in electric heavy-duty transport, plans to list on the US stock exchange via a SPAC merger with the shell company Legato. The deal is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Read more…
The 2026 Lexus ES finally embraces the future with all electric version
The Lexus ES has always been the sensible shoe of the luxury car world. It was the sedan you bought when you wanted peace, quiet, and reliability, but didn’t necessarily care about flashiness. That changes with the upcoming 2026 model. Lexus is giving its long-running sedan a massive overhaul. The biggest news is not just a new look, but what… Read more…
Chery’s Exeed brand begins pre-sales of ET5 midsize SUV from $22,530
The Exeed ET5 is an EREV with a CLTC battery range of 210 kilometers.
It is the first model equipped with Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip and HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) smart driving system.
