• News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Webinar: What EV testing will look like in 2026 (and what you can do about it now)


Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by NI—now part of Emerson, for a forward-looking session focused on where EV testing is headed and what teams can do today to prepare. We’ll touch on trends in modular power electronics, connected test workflows, and production system strategies to keep pace with faster timelines and… Read more…

AM Batteries helps battery makers calculate savings from dry electrode manufacturing


US-based AM Batteries (AMB) has launched an interactive Savings Calculator to enable battery makers to quantify the cost and performance impact of using its Powder-to-Electrode dry-coating equipment to produce lithium-ion batteries. The calculator uses inputs including factory location, production capacity, cathode and anode materials, electrode thickness, process yield and vendor tier to provide estimates for… Read more…

Mercedes EQS with solid-state battery goes 1,205 km on a single charge

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A Mercedes EQS equipped with a solid-state battery has managed to go from Stuttgart, Germany all the way up to Malmo in Sweden, a distance of 1,205 km, on one charge – and the remaining range was 137 km when it arrived. This journey was part of Mercedes’ real-world testing phase of the lithium-metal solid-state battery technology, developed together with… Read more…

Elli pilots bidirectional charging at home


Volkswagen subsidiary Elli presented a pilot project for bidirectional charging in private households for the first time at IAA Mobility. An important component of the bidirectional pilot project is an 11 kW wallbox that complies with calibration regulations and connects the home solar system and the electric vehicle using a modular software platform developed by Elli. Read more…

Electric Era launches network to help drivers find its EV fast chargers on third-party platforms


EV charging systems provider Electric Era has launched a network to make its charging locations visible on OEM vehicle mapping systems and discoverable on third-party platforms to help customers find its DC fast chargers. The Electric Era Charging Station Network is already available on PlugShare and Google Maps, and will become available on the Hubject… Read more…

Webinar: Inside-the-box connectivity in automotive applications


Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by TTI and Molex, where we will explore Molex solutions designed for non-safety-critical, inside-the-box automotive applications. Learn how Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus, and Pico-Clasp connectors deliver reliable, space-saving, and high-performance connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles. Inside-the-Box Basics: Learn about connectors for internal automotive… Read more…

Hyundai Concept Three arrives to preview the Ioniq 3

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At Germany’s Munich Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three, a sleek and futuristic hatchback that is a clear preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3. This new entry into Hyundai’s growing family of electric cars has its sights set on one of Europe’s most iconic nameplates: the Volkswagen Golf, which is also preparing for an all-electric future. Concept Three, which… Read more…