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Shell launches integrated EV charging network for heavy-duty fleets in Europe


Shell has announced the launch of its integrated EV charging network targeting heavy-duty fleet operators in Europe. The network merges Shell Recharge sites, roaming partner locations, semi-public depot sites and private charging points with managed third-party access into a unified platform to accelerate fleet electrification while addressing common infrastructure and investment challenges. Shell designed the… Read more…

Webinar: The latest in 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs for 48-volt automotive architectures


Watch this webinar to learn why a new generation of 80 V and 100 V automotive MOSFETs is needed, the applications in which MOSFETs are used, and the benefits realized with Infineon’s latest power semiconductor technology, OptiMOS™ 7. Key Takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering… Read more…

Lilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project


US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has announced that its Generation 4 ion exchange (IX) technology is a key driver of improved results presented in Lake Resources’ updated definitive feasibility study (DFS Addendum) for the Kachi Lithium Project in Argentina. Lilac says its Gen 4 technology delivers a 10% increase in lithium… Read more…

Nano One increases battery cathode material throughput capacity by 50% with new agitator


Canadian battery materials manufacturer Nano One Materials has installed and commissioned an agitator in the commercial-sized, 20,000-liter One-Pot reactor at its production facility in Candiac, Québec. The new equipment installation has been engineered to enhance mixing dynamics, thermal transfer and reaction time and is estimated to increase throughput capacity at the facility by approximately 50%…. Read more…

Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK


US-based manufacturer Group14 Technologies has closed its $463-million Series D funding round to continue scaling the manufacture of its silicon battery material, SCC55, in the US and South Korea. The round was led by South Korean battery materials firm SK, and included other existing investors such as Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate… Read more…

CATL and partners build battery swap ecosystem for rental cars


Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has teamed up with Times Electric Services, CAR and CMB Financial Leasing to introduce battery swapping to the rental car industry in China. The companies plan to collaborate across energy supply, asset operations, financial support and vehicle services to deliver a complete ecosystem. China Auto Rental will introduce… Read more…

EcoPro expands NCA battery cathode material sales in EV market


South Korea battery cathode materials manufacturer EcoPro BM is expanding the applications of its nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA) cathode material beyond power tools and vacuum cleaners to include electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The company’s sales of NCA cathode material reached approximately 300,000 tons as of the first half of this year,… Read more…

Daimler Buses delivers ten eCitaro electric buses plus charging infrastructure to Bonn, Germany


Daimler Buses has delivered ten battery-electric 12-meter Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro city buses to German transit agency Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB). Daimler has also delivered a turnkey charging system with ten charging points. The eCitaro buses will be used in scheduled service in the city of Bonn, coexisting with electric buses from other manufacturers, which have been part… Read more…

Webinar: The impact of cable design on EVs—efficiency, weight and powertrain performance


In today’s vehicle engineering landscape, every gram and every watt counts. Choosing the right cable can mean the difference between average performance and a system that’s efficient, lightweight, and reliable. This session explores how cable design—from cross-linked insulation materials to solutions for extreme high-temperature environments—directly impacts system efficiency, weight reduction, and powertrain performance. Key Takeaways:… Read more…

J.D. Power finds public EV charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable


Public EV charging has a reliability problem. A constant stream of reports about chargers that are difficult to use, buggy, or just plain broken has surely affected the rate of EV adoption, especially among frequent road-trippers. Fortunately, charging operators are well aware of the problems, and by all accounts, reliability is gradually improving. Automotive data… Read more…

J.D. Power finds public EV charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable


Public EV charging has a reliability problem. A constant stream of reports about chargers that are difficult to use, buggy, or just plain broken has surely affected the rate of EV adoption, especially among frequent road-trippers. Fortunately, charging operators are well aware of the problems, and by all accounts, reliability is gradually improving. Automotive data… Read more…

Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems


Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 15, 2025, 11:00 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference… Read more…

Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems


Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 15, 2025, 11:00 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference… Read more…

EV Minivans! VW ID.Buzz, Lucid Gravity expand electrics into family van territory


One’s a retro icon, electrified, the other’s a fast, sleek luxury seven-seater—but they both qualify as minivans if you squint. Remember minivans? The hugely practical family vehicles with three rows of seats, superb cabin access, sliding side doors, and features like hidden floor compartments and vanishing third rows? They hit their height of popularity in… Read more…