Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Due to the rising global demand for sustainable chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future, based on industry forecasts. The primary driving force behind the development of bio-based polymers is their use of renewable, plant-based content which is critical given the public’s concern on the… Read more…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Due to the rising global demand for sustainable chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future, based on industry forecasts. The primary driving force behind the development of bio-based polymers is their use of renewable, plant-based content which is critical given the public’s concern on the… Read more…

An order that was placed in 2024 for Scania buses to be deployed in and around Åre, Sweden, a region where temperatures can vary some 60° C during the course of a year, is now to be fulfilled, and the buses put into operation. The buses are built on the Swedish manufacturer’s battery electric platform… Read more…

US-based Lumina, a company specializing in electric construction equipment, is aiming to raise between $20 million and $40 million in its Series A financing round, according to Axios. Lumina was founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Ahmed Shubber and aims to release a 32-ton autonomous and electric bulldozer prototype, the Moonlander. The prototype is similar to… Read more…

Electric powertrain supplier Hypercraft has completed its Series A funding round, raising $26 million, which values the company at $106 million. Hypercraft will use the funds to develop its e-mobility software and create an open ecosystem that third-party developers can create apps for, to simplify the integration of new technology for OEMs. In February, Hypercraft… Read more…

Irish battery energy storage and fast-charging systems supplier ADS-TEC Energy has established a sales and service company in Kötschach-Mauthen, Austria. The move expands the company’s footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and lays the foundation for it to provide more comprehensive customer support services across Central and Eastern Europe. ADS-TEC Energy Austria… Read more…

Seattle-based Electric Era, a provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle charging solutions, has completed a rapid 54-day installation of six premium charging stalls at a Costco Wholesale warehouse in Northport, Florida. Each stall offers 200 kW capacity, capable of achieving an 80% state of charge within 20 to 60 minutes on average. The installation began with… Read more…

VOSS Automotive, Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and the GG Group have introduced a high-voltage EV charging harness designed to support charging power up to 1 megawatt. The new system integrates active liquid cooling throughout the charging cable and socket to reduce thermal losses and enable significantly higher current loads. The companies claim this could reduce charge times… Read more…

Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load designation,… Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has completed a 0.2 GWh pilot production line, started in 2024, that has a 90% yield rate for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force, the company said. Its safety… Read more…

recell.store, a UK online marketplace for used electric vehicle batteries and a subsidiary of Altilium, has launched the All Battery Index (ABI), a monthly benchmark that tracks the market value of end-of-life EV battery packs in the UK. The ABI aims to provide a standardized reference for second-life use and recycling, addressing the lack of… Read more…

Sponsored by Telsonic. Welding Conductor Cross-Sections from 10 to 95 mm² to Terminals. Driven by the rise of electromobility and energy technologies, the demand for terminal welding systems is growing rapidly. Ultrasonic systems are often the ideal solution, as they produce highly robust connections without compromising conductivity—all within short cycle times. However, application requirements are… Read more…

Circle K has opened its first EV charging-only location in Europe, in Gårda near central Gothenburg. The location has ten 400 kW chargers and a 1,076 ft² (100 m²) convenience store, making it the largest EV charging-only convenience location in Circle K’s global network. Circle K Gårda is positioned alongside Sweden’s E6 motorway, which carries more than 100,000 vehicles… Read more…

Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar have partnered to create a V2G-enabled car‑sharing service in the Dutch city of Utrecht. The Utrecht Energized project is now live with 50 Renault 5 E‑Tech electric cars, and will eventually include a total of 500 V2G-capable EVs. Thanks to Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) technology, the EVs can store energy… Read more…

Ucore Rare Metals has reached a firm fixed price agreement for an $18.4-million increase to its current $4-million funding from the US Department of Defense to launch its RapidSX rare earth element separation technology toward full-scale operation. The funding through the US Army Contracting Command-Orlando will facilitate the construction of a production-ready commercial RapidSX machine… Read more…

Inmotion Technologies, a subsidiary of Italy’s ZAPI GROUP and a supplier of electric motors, motor control units and auxiliary electronic equipment for industrial and commercial vehicles, has released a new DCC3 converter and ACH3 inverter. The DCC3 is a rugged, compact DC-DC converter engineered for flexibility to support a range of construction applications. It converts… Read more…

Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Incheon International Airport, which serves the South Korean capital Seoul, to deploy automatic EV charging robots as part of a demonstration project. Hyundai Motor Group will use its robotics expertise to streamline EV charging and accommodate an expected passenger influx following a planned major expansion of the airport. The… Read more…

German automotive manufacturer Rheinmetall has received a double-digit-million-euro order from a North American truck manufacturer for a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps to be used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Rheinmetall will supply the customer directly from 2028 to 2035. The CWA 2000 is designed for a range of… Read more…

Allison Transmission has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dana’s Off-Highway business for approximately $2.7 billion. The acquisition, anticipated to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, aims to expand Allison’s existing powertrain and electrification product lines, significantly enhancing capabilities in hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial applications…. Read more…