DHL Express has added 45 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its US pickup and delivery fleet. The company already has more than 10,000 eSprinters in its global fleet, but these will be the first in its US fleet. The new eSprinters will be deployed across several markets, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and the New… Read more…
Why China Is Quietly Winning At EV Battery Recycling
Thanks to new techniques, some Chinese companies say they can recover 99.6% of the key battery materials. Lire la suite…
The GM BrightDrop EV Van Is Dead
BrighDrop is going dark as GM shuts down the production line. Lire la suite…
Sumida introduces pulse transformers for battery management systems
Inductive components supplier Sumida has launched the CIUH10D46 and CIUH10D47 pulse transformers, the first of a new series of automotive-grade, low-profile surface-mount transformers designed specifically for battery management systems (BMS) in EVs, industrial battery storage and portable power applications. The CIUH10D Series provides galvanic isolation and EMI suppression, which are required for the integrity of… Read more…
Sumida introduces pulse transformers for battery management systems
Inductive components supplier Sumida has launched the CIUH10D46 and CIUH10D47 pulse transformers, the first of a new series of automotive-grade, low-profile surface-mount transformers designed specifically for battery management systems (BMS) in EVs, industrial battery storage and portable power applications. The CIUH10D Series provides galvanic isolation and EMI suppression, which are required for the integrity of… Read more…
Logistics operator Welch joins with Optimo Energy for electric fleet management
UK-based logistics operator Welch Group, a leading UK logistics operator has formed a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to deploy energy management solutions across its depot network. Welch Group will orchestrate charging, battery storage and onsite solar generation through Optimo Energy’s platform to minimize energy costs and generate additional revenue by providing flexibility services to… Read more…
Logistics operator Welch joins with Optimo Energy for electric fleet management
UK-based logistics operator Welch Group, a leading UK logistics operator has formed a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to deploy energy management solutions across its depot network. Welch Group will orchestrate charging, battery storage and onsite solar generation through Optimo Energy’s platform to minimize energy costs and generate additional revenue by providing flexibility services to… Read more…
New all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC goes on sale starting from €71,000
Mercedes-Benz has officially rolled out its all-new, all-electric GLC, one of the most important new EVs to hit the market. The combustion-engine GLC has been the brand’s best-selling vehicle worldwide for a very long time, and now the German automaker hopes to repeat that success with a battery-powered version designed from the ground up to lead the way in versatility… Read more…
Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs are finally winning buyers, but GM has other plans
The electric Chevy Equinox is America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla. Cadillac is now leading the luxury segment, but GM said its aggressive EV expansion is over as it shifts back to ICE vehicles. Read more…
Volvo is giving away a full year of free home EV charging
Volvo is introducing a new program offering buyers an entire year of free home EV charging. The initiative is launching in Sweden first before it rolls out globally. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 earnings preview: what to expect from its record quarter
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q3 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, after the market closes. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV is finally almost here and it’s ready to join the Wrangler off-road
The Recon EV will be revealed in full soon. Jeep’s CEO shut down rumors that the Wrangler-sized electric off-roader was dead, saying the Recon EV will go on sale shortly. Read more…
Zeekr switches to 900-volt technology for the 7X
Zeekr has started pre-sales of its redesigned 7X SUV in China. Just one year after its premiere, the Geely subsidiary is switching from an 800-volt to a 900-volt battery in the higher-end versions, increasing the peak charging power to over 600 kW. Read more…
TOSS unveils impulse heat-sealing technology for battery packaging
TOSS Machine Components, a manufacturer and distributor of impulse heat-sealing components and supplies, has introduced a new technology for EV battery packaging. As battery technology evolves, more batteries are being built directly into the devices they power, demanding contoured shapes that maximize space efficiency. TOSS says its new PIREG technology can adapt to complex shapes… Read more…
POSCO completes construction of EV drive motor core plant in Poland
South Korean steelmaker POSCO International has completed the European base for its global EV market strategy, building a drive motor core plant in Brzeg, Poland. The facility, in which the company invested a total of 94.1 billion won, is 100,000 square meters in size and has started trial production before entering full-scale mass production in… Read more…
China Is Making 800-Mile EV Batteries. Here’s Why America Can’t Have Them
Chinese automaker Chery is gearing up for a fight with CATL and BYD in the solid-state battery race. Lire la suite…
Skoda Group receives order for 16 trolleybuses from Ostrava
The Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with public transport company Dopravní podnik Ostrava for the delivery of up to 16 battery-powered trolleybuses. Fourteen of these vehicles have been firmly ordered, with two further vehicles forming part of an option. Delivery of the buses to the Czech city is scheduled to begin in 2027. Read more…
EAFO: Germany leads the way in truck charging stations
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) has published data on charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles in the EU for the first time. According to the data, there are a total of 1,512 public charging stations for heavy-duty vehicles in the EU. Read more…
Mercedes opens the order books for the GLC in Europe
Just a few weeks after its world premiere at IAA Mobility, Mercedes is now taking orders for the new electric GLC. The 360 kW GLC 400 4MATIC is available in Germany from a list price of €71,281, or from €475 per month with private leasing. Read more…
Electric motors without rare earths: AEM secures development partnership
British startup Advanced Electric Machines specialises in electric motors without rare earths. After facing financial difficulties in recent years, it has now secured a development partnership with a major automotive supplier. Read more…
