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VW to soon release the Chinese version of the ID.7 called ID.UNYX 07

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Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group, has filed for regulatory approval of its upcoming ID.UNYX 07 all-electric sedan. The filing is listed on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website, and it’s part of the regulatory process in China. Volkswagen ID.UNYX 07 As the name of the vehicle suggests, the ID.UNYX 07 is… Read more…

Video: potting vs. foam in EV battery packs


When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t just good design—it’s non-negotiable. Charged recently chatted with Luka Sovulj from Epic Resins to learn how… Read more…

Kia runs cell-level battery passport trial in Europe

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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…