Forget cell-to-pack and cell-to-body battery designs. This EV battery company is proposing something entirely different. Lire la suite…
This 1,000-Mile EV Battery Rethinks Pack Design From The Ground Up
THOR Industries introduces PHEV Class A motorhome, built on Harbinger’s electric chassis
Recreational vehicle maker THOR Industries has introduced a new plug-in hybrid Class A motorhome, the Embark, manufactured by Entegra Coach. The Embark is built on an EV platform developed exclusively for the THOR family of companies by Harbinger Motors. THOR and Harbinger have been working together to develop the platform since 2022, and released some… Read more…
Highfield Boats partners with Flux Marine on electric outboards
Flux Marine, which develops electric outboard motors and battery systems for recreational and commercial watercraft, has signed aluminum rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) manufacturer Highfield Boats as its first rigging partner. Highfield Boats has been a hull partner of Flux Marine since 2022. The brands have since collaborated to launch the Highfield Sport 660 Electric. The… Read more…
Kia’s smallest EV is full of big surprises
It’s almost here. Kia is about to introduce its smallest, most affordable electric vehicle yet. Although the EV2 is tiny, Kia promises it will look and feel much larger both inside and out. Read more…
Lectric offers up to $720 in Prime Day e-bike savings from $999, Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 station at exclusive new $629 low, more
We’re less than 24 hours away from the kick-off of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, but that doesn’t mean savings aren’t already well underway. Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Better-Than-Prime Sale that is offering up to $720 in savings on e-bike bundles, with the second-ever price cut on the premium ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike to its $1,899 low, while also getting $220 in FREE gear, among other increased offers. We also secured $870 in exclusive savings on the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station at a new $629 low, and you can pick up the latest Schumacher 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at $128 – plus, even more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
Dacia Spring gets a serious power boost, but keeps its tiny price tag
Dacia has long held the title for Europe’s most affordable electric car with its no-frills city runabout, the Spring. For many, its low price justified its “leisurely” performance. That trade-off is now a thing of the past. The Romanian automaker, a subsidiary of Renault, has given the Dacia Spring a big update, focusing on what it needed most: more power.… Read more…
Did Tesla Just Tease Musk’s ‘Epic’ Roadster Demonstration?
Spinning fan blades, a patent to maximize downforce and a cryptic date? It seems like the Tesla Roadster could get even more interesting. Lire la suite…
High-potential testing for EVs: why reed relays raise confidence in insulation and safety
Sponsored by Pickering. EV platforms live at the intersection of high voltage, high power and strict safety requirements. From battery packs and traction inverters to DC fast chargers and cable harnesses, engineers must prove that insulation is sound during development and at end-of-line. That is the role of high-potential testing. In a withstand test the… Read more…
HBK’s VI-grade partners with MoBeLIV on electric powertrain validation
Germany-based VI-grade, a provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions and part of testing and measurement company Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK)’s Virtual Test Division, has formed a partnership with electric drive simulation specialist MoBeLIV to help engineers validate EV powertrains. The agreement appoints HBK and its affiliates, including VI-grade, as resellers of MoBeLIV software…. Read more…
InstaVolt introduces GPS tracking for charging cables
Stolen charging cables at fast charging stations are a growing nuisance not only in Germany, but also in the United Kingdom. Fast charging provider InstaVolt has now announced live GPS tracking in collaboration with Trackit247. Read more…
Kenya to install 10,000 public charging stations by 2030
The East African country of Kenya has launched a nationwide programme worth 6 billion Kenyan shillings (around 39.5 million euros) to build charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, with the aim of establishing at least 10,000 public charging stations by 2030. Read more…
Dacia introduces enhanced Spring with LFP battery and a Kei Car concept
Dacia is revealing the new Spring’s new drive system. Up to 75 kW finally provide contemporary acceleration values. At the same time, the Renault subsidiary is switching to the group’s first LFP battery. The new Hipster concept car could pass as a European Kei car and shows what an electric ‘people’s car’ of the future could look like. Read more…
Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims
California is taking significant enforcement action against Tesla Insurance, alleging the company has been systematically failing to handle claims properly and harming its customers in the state. The California Department of Insurance announced the action, threatening to revoke Tesla’s license to operate in the state and impose significant fines. Read more…
ZEEKR unveils new 001 design refresh with 900V architecture, 7-minute charging, and a ‘starry’ interior
Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced a new design refresh to its flagship 001 EV model – the second in as many years. This latest upgrade to the 001 features ZEEKR’s 900V architecture, enabling better performance and some of the fastest charging speeds we’ve seen. The interior also appears quite cozy, allowing for a starry night setting on the panoramic roof. Read more…
Ford finally built an electric Bronco, and it looks wild
The electric Bronco is real, and it might be Ford’s coolest EV yet. With the new electric SUV now on sale in China, Ford is showing off a few extra goodies it’s giving early buyers, including a roof tent for camping. Read more…
Archer Aviation demonstrated public eVTOL flights in California and they were so quiet! [Video]
After an announcement last week, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation completed display flights to the public at the 2025 California International Air Show. This public display was Archer’s latest aerial achievement in the public eye as it moves closer to certification and commercial eVTOL operations. Read more…
Ioncor unveils cell-to-pack battery system for electric buses
Ioncor, Valmet Automotive’s battery business that was spun off in 2024 and has since been partially nationalised, is presenting its new Energy Pack Long cell-to-pack battery system for electric buses. It has a capacity of 79 kWh per pack, and several packs can be combined to form large batteries. Read more…
Ioncor unveils cell-to-pack battery system for electric buses
Ioncor, Valmet Automotive’s battery business that was spun off in 2024 and has since been partially nationalised, is presenting its new Energy Pack Long cell-to-pack battery system for electric buses. It has a capacity of 79 kWh per pack, and several packs can be combined to form large batteries. Read more…
EV Chargers Are Set For ‘A Major Acceleration.’ You Can Thank Trump
If you see more EV chargers soon, thank the Trump administration. Yes, that one. Plus: Stellantis’ struggling U.S. brands get a big investment. Lire la suite…
Armor Battery Films opens new current collector manufacturing plant
French battery foils manufacturer Armor Battery Films has inaugurated its new manufacturing site in France for the production of carbon-coated current collectors. The company is scaling up its production capacity fivefold to support the global growth of battery manufacturers. The new site has an annual capacity of 150 million square meters, equivalent to 40 GWh… Read more…
