
Ampere, Renault Group’s EV and software unit, has signed a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate development and validation of lithium metal-based batteries aimed at meeting “Pre-A Sample” EV prototype requirements. Basquevolt says its lithium metal-based technology—combining a polymer electrolyte with an advanced anode—could deliver a major jump in energy density compared with today’s… Read more…
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NoMIS Power launches 3.3 kV, 1.7 kV SiC MOSFETs for medium-voltage converters

NoMIS Power has released two new medium-voltage silicon carbide MOSFETs, including its first 1.7 kV device, targeting applications such as grid infrastructure, rail and heavy-duty electrification, industrial drives and marine systems. The new parts are the N3PT035MP330K (3.3 kV, 35 mΩ, 88 A) and the N3PT100MP170K (1.7 kV, 100 mΩ, 24 A). Both can be… Read more…
Webinar: Reset instead of replace—solving EV circuit protection challenges

The rapid evolution of electric vehicles has introduced new challenges for high-voltage circuit protection. Traditional solutions, such as fuses and pyrotechnic devices, are single use, leaving OEMs and fleet operators facing costly component replacements, extended downtime, and even full battery pack swaps after minor fault events. Breaktor® circuit protection technology changes this paradigm. By combining… Read more…
Aqua Metals to supply battery materials to 6K Energy

Battery metals recycling and refining firm Aqua Metals has signed a three-year material supply agreement with US-based cathode active materials (CAM) battery metals producer 6K Energy. The agreement establishes a commercial framework for the future supply of battery-grade nickel metal and lithium carbonate produced using the AquaRefining process. AquaRefining operates without hydrogen peroxide or sodium… Read more…
Aqua Metals to supply battery materials to 6K Energy

Battery metals recycling and refining firm Aqua Metals has signed a three-year material supply agreement with US-based cathode active materials (CAM) battery metals producer 6K Energy. The agreement establishes a commercial framework for the future supply of battery-grade nickel metal and lithium carbonate produced using the AquaRefining process. AquaRefining operates without hydrogen peroxide or sodium… Read more…
Inside Tellus Power’s 600 kW DC fast chargers: distributed architecture, NACS/CCS support and Plug & Charge

Tellus Power aims to deliver the features customers need today, while preparing for a massive scaling up in the future. It’s tough to keep up with the latest developments in the EV fast charging industry these days. Charging providers are rapidly rolling out fast charging stations around the world, with ever-larger numbers of individual charging… Read more…
Inside Tellus Power’s 600 kW DC fast chargers: distributed architecture, NACS/CCS support and Plug & Charge

Tellus Power aims to deliver the features customers need today, while preparing for a massive scaling up in the future. It’s tough to keep up with the latest developments in the EV fast charging industry these days. Charging providers are rapidly rolling out fast charging stations around the world, with ever-larger numbers of individual charging… Read more…
E-mobility companies in Nigeria and Kenya are assembling electric vans and taxis from Chinese EV kits

E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits, the Associated Press reports. Kenya and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies, are leading the push for local EV assembly. Lagos-based SAGLEV has begun assembling 18-seater electric passenger vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng. The company… Read more…
POSCO Future M invests in US-based Factorial to develop all-solid-state batteries

South Korea’s POSCO Future M has invested in battery developer Factorial, following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two companies in November 2025 for the development of all-solid-state battery technology. POSCO Future M is preparing for the growth of the all-solid-state battery market and will supply Factorial with a stable source of high-quality… Read more…
Webinar: Modeling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers

The push for cleaner energy supply is a driving force for developing new hydrogen technology and adapting existing infrastructure to support it. Since direct measurement is often impractical or even impossible when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, modeling and simulation is a useful solution. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference… Read more…
Maryland utility will subsidize 28 electric school buses in a pilot that will also test V2G tech

Electric utility Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy that serves some 285,000 customers in Maryland, has received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program aimed at helping local school systems transition to zero-emission school buses, EVinfo reports. Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires public school systems to purchase… Read more…
EXEDY to acquire in-wheel motor company Protean Electric

Japan’s EXEDY has approved the acquisition of Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of in-wheel motors, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening its electrification technology portfolio as the auto industry shifts toward “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared & services, electric). Protean’s in-wheel motors—drive units integrated into the wheels—are positioned as a way to improve… Read more…
New study: plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than automakers claim (even when drivers do plug them in)

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are the epitome of a transitional technology. Their boosters say they enable drivers to complete many journeys on battery power, while offering more range for longer trips. Detractors say that they would, if owners actually plugged them in. Despite the best efforts of skeptical journalists, automakers have largely refused to release any… Read more…
ROHM adds compact HPLF5060 package to 40 V, 60 V automotive MOSFET lineup

ROHM has expanded its lineup of low-voltage (40 V, 60 V) automotive MOSFETs by introducing new devices in a compact HPLF5060 package (4.9 mm × 6.0 mm). The company is positioning the parts for applications such as main inverter control circuits, electric pumps and LED headlights. As low-voltage MOSFET packaging trends smaller—toward 5060-size and below—ROHM… Read more…
Automotive connectivity and efficiency: seizing the Wi-Fi 7 opportunity—download the guide

Sponsored by TTI and Murata. Wi-Fi 7 positions itself as a key technology for advanced automotive connectivity, supporting up to 16 spatial streams and a 320MHz channel width. Its high bandwidth capacity addresses the data transmission requirements of ADAS and autonomous driving applications. This paper, titled “Murata Wi-Fi 7 Automotive Connectivity and Efficiency White,” outlines… Read more…
Advanced thick-film heaters on steel (HoS) for EV batteries: from cold starts to warm rides

Sponsored by Heraeus. The electric vehicle market is emerging as a leading field for advanced heating technologies. In EVs, heating systems are essential not only for passenger comfort but also fundamental to thermal management, keeping battery cells within their optimal temperature range in cold climates. Proper thermal control enables faster and more efficient charging, longer… Read more…
Evolito to develop axial-flux motor for electric aircraft wheel taxi system

Evolito says it is collaborating with Airbus, backed by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, to develop an on-aircraft electric wheel taxi system that lets aircraft taxi with the main engines switched off. The company says the goal is to cut operating costs, noise and emissions, with Project SONATA targeting a 47% reduction… Read more…
Webinar: How to isolate charging interoperability failures fast, without endless site hopping and raw nex dumps

Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, where comemso electronics GmbH will present a structured approach to quickly isolate interoperability errors in the charging process without time-consuming on-site appointments or unreadable hex dumps. The focus is on practical methods that can be used to clearly isolate causes and reproduce them. Key takeaways:… Read more…
Transport for London awards oil giant TotalEnergies a contract to deploy 43 DC fast EV chargers

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded oil supermajor TotalEnergies a contract to deliver up to 43 DC fast EV chargers across London. The new chargers will offer charging speeds of 100 kW or 200 kW (“rapid” or “ultra-rapid,” in TfL’s terminology), and will be located near key routes used by high-mileage commercial users, or near… Read more…
Nayax to supply credit card readers to EV charger OEM Tritium

Israel-based payments platform provider Nayax will supply credit card readers to EV charger manufacturer Tritium. This will enable Tritium to deploy a single card-present payment solution across its network of chargers in more than 50 countries. Nayax is integrated with Tritium through its cloud-based protocols, allowing existing Tritium customers to retrofit Nayax devices and activate cashless… Read more…

