Switzerland-based Oerlikon offers a full portfolio of customized safety components for EVs, including thermoelectrical barriers, SafeVent gas guidance systems, cell separators and high-voltage arcing protection. The portfolio covers all critical parts from heat shields and gas guidance components to cell separators. They are highly heat-resistant, mechanically durable, ultra-light and thin. In the event of a… Read more…
Daimler Buses’ new public EV charging stations enable electric coaches to serve more remote travel destinations
Starting in 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches, focusing on high-traffic European tourist destinations such as bus parking lots at amusement parks or in cities. The company aims to drive the expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure away from highways, enabling electric buses and coaches to serve… Read more…
Volvo EX30 Single Motor and Cross Country now available in the US
Volvo finally is making good on its promise of a more accessible entry into its electric lineup in the US. The 2026 Volvo EX30 is now available with a new Single Motor option, carrying a starting price of €33,250. This is a €5,100 reduction from the initial dual-motor offering, making the EX30 an interesting choice for those looking to switch… Read more…
Nissan reveals new lower-priced LEAF B5 in Japan
The new Nissan LEAF is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, with a starting price under $30,000. Overseas, it’s a different story. To keep pace with BYD, Hyundai, and others, Nissan revealed a new, lower-priced LEAF B5 model in Japan. Read more…
Prime Day-2 Green Deals: Greenworks electric mini-bike + tools, EGO equipment, Navee sale, Aventon e-bikes, and much more
It’s the second day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got another jam-packed edition of Green Deals for you, led by a rare price cut on the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike to $1,440. Right behind it is a more sizeable collection of EGO electric tools and equipment getting discounts than we usually see at once, with the brand’s EGO Z6 52-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower coming with six 12.0Ah batteries at $5,600. There’s also Navee’s increased Autumn EV Sale savings starting from $266, and so much more waiting for you below – plus, all the other eco-friendly discounts we couldn’t stuff in here are available within our Prime Day Green Deals hub. And don’t forget to check out yesterday’s edition with the first-day favorites.. Read more…
GM scraps $7,500 EV tax credit program, but it has a new way to keep prices down
GM is ending plans for a program that enabled its dealers to extend the $7,500 tax credit for new Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EV leases beyond the September 30 deadline. Instead, it has another plan to keep the savings going. Read more…
Base Power raises $1B to reinvent Texas’ grid with home batteries
Austin-based Base Power just raised $1 billion in Series C funding to accelerate its mission to modernize the Texas grid, one home battery at a time. Read more…
Why BMW Is Still Betting Big On Hydrogen
BMW’s first hydrogen EV is coming soon. We sit down with the executive responsible to learn why BMW is still bullish on fuel-cell tech. Lire la suite…
Pickering launches new 5A PXI battery simulator module for advanced BMS testing
Pickering Interfaces has launched the PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) battery simulator modules, models 41-754 (PXI) and 43-754 (PXIe), which are designed for testing and verification of battery management systems. These modules are available in a single-slot form factor and provide either two or four channels, each capable of supplying up to 8 volts and… Read more…
10 most common transporting mistakes for large-format Li-ion batteries
Sponsored by DGeo. Transporting Li-ion batteries? Make room for mastery, not mistakes. Transporting very large format lithium batteries—for electric vehicles, solar power storage, data center backup and other purposes—is a major undertaking. Navigating the process safely, compliantly and efficiently is an ongoing challenge, and it’s not uncommon for mistakes to happen. These mistakes are costly…. Read more…
This New $23,000 EV Should Be Packed With Style And Charm
The upcoming Renault Twingo E-Tech has a clever EV platform and oozes 1990s nostalgia. Lire la suite…
The Lucid Gravity Has A Smart Key Problem
Lucid aimed to make life easier with a new key fob, but it made the experience very frustrating. Here’s what owners are dealing with. Lire la suite…
A special pass lets you skip the line for the new electric Renault Twingo
In the ever-competitive world of electric cars, getting a new model before your neighbor is becoming a modern status symbol. Renault seems to understand this perfectly. The French automaker is bringing back its iconic Twingo city car as an all-electric model, and weeks before the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric even has its official debut on November 6, the company is… Read more…
Renault offers early access to electric Twingo
Ahead of the planned unveiling of the Twingo E-Tech Electric on November 6, Renault is launching the ‘R Pass’ program, which allows early access to orders before the official market launch. The manufacturer has also published the first teaser images of the production version of the retro electric car. Read more…
Toyota aims to launch the ‘world’s first’ all-solid-state EV batteries
Toyota is doubling down on the “holy grail” of EV tech — all-solid-state batteries. Its first EV could arrive as soon as 2027, promising longer driving range, faster charging times, and more. Read more…
Tesla’s Cheaper Models Have Arrived And The World Says ‘Meh’
Despite a strong third quarter, Tesla is dealing with slumping sales worldwide. But the new Standard models don’t feel like enough. Lire la suite…
About:Energy’s new web-based platform enables engineers to compare battery cells under real-world conditions
Battery development software specialist About:Energy has launched a new web-based platform and toolset that enables engineers to virtually test and compare battery cells under real-world conditions, before purchase or prototyping. Cell selection is “the most critical decision in high-performance battery programs.” It determines the economics and performance of every program, and The Voltt is designed… Read more…
TotalEnergies and Banque des Territoires want to promote charging infrastructure expansion
The energy company TotalEnergies and Banque des Territoires have announced an ‘investment platform to support the expansion of charging infrastructure in France.’ The aim is to build charging points in municipalities and at local authorities. Read more…
India: BillionE and Hindalco deploy 10 electric heavy-duty e-trucks
Indian e-mobility-as-a-service (eMaaS) company BillionE has deployed ten electric heavy-duty trucks in partnership with Hindalco Industries, one of the country’s largest aluminium and copper producers. The duo plans to roll out five more electric heavy-duty trucks within three months. Read more…
Lexus RZ: UK specs and pricing revealed
Orders are now open in the UK for the new Lexus RZ, featuring a revised powertrain, new battery packs, tweaked eAxles – and the first RZ F Sport. Read more…
