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onsemi introduces vertical GaN power semiconductors for higher voltages and faster switching


onsemi has announced the introduction of vertical gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, based on its proprietary GaN-on-GaN technology. This new vertical GaN architecture enables current to flow vertically through the compound semiconductor, supporting higher operating voltages and faster switching frequencies. According to onsemi, this technology sets a new benchmark for power density, efficiency and ruggedness… Read more…

Tiger Group to auction battery manufacturing and R&D equipment valued at $74 million


Tiger Group has announced a two-day online auction, scheduled for November 12 and 13, to liquidate approximately $74 million in assets from Natron Energy’s closed sodium-ion battery R&D facility in Santa Clara, California, and its manufacturing plant in Holland, Michigan. The assets include battery manufacturing equipment and engineering tools suitable for EV and industrial battery… Read more…

Webinar: Driving the future – high power density and reliable connection systems


As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers, and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more…

After the September gold rush, US electric car sales face a chilly new reality

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The US EV sales party, fueled by steep government incentives, appears to be over. October sales numbers reveal a new reality and confirm many predictions that the market would hit a wall once the federal tax credit vanished. Industry analysts at both J.D. Power and S&P Global Mobility confirmed that the EV market share, which soared to a record high… Read more…

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 2025

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…