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2026 Porsche Macan Electric can now park itself and host game night

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Porsche is adding a surprising mix of brains, brawn, and fun to its all-electric crossover for the 2026 model year. The Macan Electric is getting quite a number of big software and hardware updates that are meant to make the vehicle as much of a high-performance machine, as well as a more convenient and entertaining daily companion, improving everything from… Read more…

A Chinese robot vacuum maker is not only trying to build luxury EVs, but compete with Bugatti

Only in China can a company specializing in robot vacuums be bold enough to design, manufacture, and sell EVs. Additionally, China is the only place where such a business could actually work. A company named Dreame Technology is transcending smart appliances and wants to deliver ultra-luxury BEVs. Better still, it’s already targeting Bugatti as its main competitor. Dreame big. Read more…

Monolith and CamMotive team up on EV battery testing


Software provider Monolith has partnered with UK-based e-powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests. Bringing together Monolith’s software platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration is expected to enhance test data validation, helping engineers detect complex failure characteristics during… Read more…

Designwerk achieves 1.1 megawatt EV charging of heavy-duty trucks in real-world pilot


Designwerk Technologies has reported a significant milestone: its fastest-ever megawatt EV charging session, exceeding 1.1 megawatts during a July 2025 demonstration in Oberbüren, Switzerland. The trial, conducted as part of a project supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, showed Designwerk’s Megawatt Charging System (MCS) in operation under real-world depot conditions. Designwerk says typical… Read more…

German automaker to use Schaeffler’s rear-wheel steering system featuring electric motor and planetary roller gear


Schaeffler has begun volume production of its rear-wheel steering system at its Kysuce, Slovakia plant for a German automaker. This system is part of Schaeffler’s “Generate Motion” product family and targets both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The rear-wheel steering system is now being produced for seven vehicle models across Europe, China and North… Read more…

Ford Charge network launches with fast charging stations at 320 Ford dealerships nationwide


Ford has launched Ford Charge, a new network of nearly 1,200 DC fast chargers located at over 320 Ford dealerships across the United States. Ford says the network provides reliable public charging for all compatible electric vehicles, not just Ford models. John Grappone Ford in Bow, New Hampshire, reports it is the first dealership to… Read more…

Webinar: Testing the next generation of EV inverters—what it really takes


As OEMs move toward integrated, modular powertrain systems like 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 units, inverter testing needs to evolve. Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Emerson, where we will explore how teams are addressing increased complexity, incorporating validation, and using differentiated workflows, including signal, power, and eDyno-level testing. Register… Read more…