Air taxi manufacturer and operator Joby Aviation has announced that ride-hailing service Uber will add its Blade helicopter service to the platform. Joby, which acquired Blade’s passenger operations in August, will let Uber users book Blade trips directly in the Uber app. Blade offers short helicopter rides as well as seaplane trips across various routes… Read more…

DejaBlue, a provider of intelligent EV charging infrastructure for commercial sites, has launched a new plug-and-play optimization module that automatically aligns EV charging with on-site solar energy production. The new DejaSense module is designed to integrate seamlessly with OCPP-compliant chargers and all solar installations. Installed near the site’s electrical panel, the system continuously measures both… Read more…

Sila has announced it has started operations at its new large-scale silicon anode manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington. The site, which spans over 600,000 square feet on a 160-acre property, is designed to supply advanced battery materials for EV manufacturers and other battery-powered applications. The facility aims to transition silicon anode technology from laboratory… Read more…

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an online portal designed to help fleet operators and charging providers to interact with the United States’ 3,200 electric utilities. GridFAST encourages early notifications from customers with EV projects to allow utilities to plan for the new loads. EPRI developed GridFAST in collaboration with utilities, fleet operators… Read more…

Vehicles and equipment in every class, from power tools to heavy-duty trucks, are going electric, and the humble lawn mower is no exception. Corded electric lawn mowers have been sold since the 1930s, but these were cute little things with limited power, suitable only for customers with very small yards, and/or those who lacked the… Read more…

EV charging provider Autel Energy has deployed an integrated EV charging and battery energy storage system (BESS) at its manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. This installation, the company’s first completed project in the US, showcases the scalability of its integrated design and deployment model. The site features a 250 kWh battery cabinet paired with… Read more…

Sponsored by dSpace. Electromobility is evolving rapidly. New vehicle concepts, complex E/E architectures, and increasingly powerful battery systems are pushing developers to their limits. At the same time, the pressure to shorten development cycles and reduce costs is growing. In this dynamic environment, one method is gaining significant traction: Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. What Is Software-in-the-Loop Testing?… Read more…

Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, has announced the upcoming release of the RVEX, the company’s first all-electric Class B motorhome. The RVEX “brings cutting-edge electric travel to a broad audience of modern explorers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability-minded travelers.” The electric motorhome is expected to have a range of 270 miles. It features a… Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL plans to send 2,000 of its skilled workers to Zaragoza, Spain to commission a new battery plant built by a joint venture that includes CATL and automaker Stellantis, the Financial Times reports (via The Battery Chronicle). Production is to begin in late 2026. The project highlights the fact that the global… Read more…

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) and Ford have demonstrated that electron beam welding can enhance both the quality and repeatability of electric motor stator production for EVs. The project, supported by the Innovate UK Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, could accelerate the industrial adoption of electron beam welding for EV motor applications. CVE says that its… Read more…

Pickup Please, the donation pickup service operated by Red White & Blue Thrift Store, has launched electric donation trucks in partnership with Evolectric. The vehicles were converted using Evolectric’s CircularEV retrofit process and have been operating across the Greater Los Angeles area since May. The trucks are used for residential donation pickups and local deliveries… Read more…

Pickup Please, the donation pickup service operated by Red White & Blue Thrift Store, has launched electric donation trucks in partnership with Evolectric. The vehicles were converted using Evolectric’s CircularEV retrofit process and have been operating across the Greater Los Angeles area since May. The trucks are used for residential donation pickups and local deliveries… Read more…

EV charging software provider WeaveGrid has formed a partnership with technology giant Oracle to help electric utilities launch and scale EV programs more quickly and cost-effectively. The collaboration enables WeaveGrid to offer utility clients streamlined delivery across Oracle Utilities applications by using Oracle’s Integration Hub. The cloud platform helps companies connect their various software systems,… Read more…

EV charging software provider WeaveGrid has formed a partnership with technology giant Oracle to help electric utilities launch and scale EV programs more quickly and cost-effectively. The collaboration enables WeaveGrid to offer utility clients streamlined delivery across Oracle Utilities applications by using Oracle’s Integration Hub. The cloud platform helps companies connect their various software systems,… Read more…

Polar Power, a US-based manufacturer of DC generators and battery charging systems for sectors including telecom, military and microgrids, is collaborating with ZQuip, a part of Moog, to develop and supply DC hybrid power systems tailored for construction equipment. Over the past year, Polar Power and ZQuip have jointly designed a compact diesel-fueled charging system… Read more…

The Astero ISR, a battle-tested unmanned aircraft system designed and built by Nordic Wing, a Danish-owned fixed-wing drone manufacturer, has been in use by Ukrainian forces since early 2023, and many improvements to the drone have been based on feedback from Ukrainian soldiers These drones are built for a hardened environment. The Astero ISR is… Read more…

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners’ proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology has processed more than 250,000 barrels of Permian Basin brine at its Texas field unit over nine months of continuous operations. This is a key step in its targeted system enhancements and leads into the final de-risking stage: converting lithium chloride eluate to commercial-grade lithium carbonate…. Read more…

SkyWest, the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier headquartered in St. George, Utah, has taken an equity position in Maeve Aerospace, a Dutch company that designs and develops electric aircraft. “SkyWest is committed to leading our industry forward, and we’re pleased to invest in Maeve as the leading edge of technological, sustainable advancements… Read more…

Greenlane, a provider of public charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, has launched a new dealer program to help reduce costs and make electrification more attractive for fleet customers. The new Charge On Us program includes $500 in charging credits and six months of complimentary Greenlane Edge subscription access for every qualifying electric truck sold. Velocity… Read more…