UK bus and coach operator Stagecoach has partnered with e-fleet solutions provider VEV to create a microgrid-based commercial EV charging hub at Stagecoach’s bus depot in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Now the companies have announced the successful delivery of the companies’ first third-party charge. The Nuneaton depot boasts 45 high-powered EV chargers and a new solar power… Read more…

Recreational vehicle maker THOR Industries has introduced a new plug-in hybrid Class A motorhome, the Embark, manufactured by Entegra Coach. The Embark is built on an EV platform developed exclusively for the THOR family of companies by Harbinger Motors. THOR and Harbinger have been working together to develop the platform since 2022, and released some… Read more…

Flux Marine, which develops electric outboard motors and battery systems for recreational and commercial watercraft, has signed aluminum rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) manufacturer Highfield Boats as its first rigging partner. Highfield Boats has been a hull partner of Flux Marine since 2022. The brands have since collaborated to launch the Highfield Sport 660 Electric. The… Read more…

Sponsored by Pickering. EV platforms live at the intersection of high voltage, high power and strict safety requirements. From battery packs and traction inverters to DC fast chargers and cable harnesses, engineers must prove that insulation is sound during development and at end-of-line. That is the role of high-potential testing. In a withstand test the… Read more…

Germany-based VI-grade, a provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions and part of testing and measurement company Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK)’s Virtual Test Division, has formed a partnership with electric drive simulation specialist MoBeLIV to help engineers validate EV powertrains. The agreement appoints HBK and its affiliates, including VI-grade, as resellers of MoBeLIV software…. Read more…

French battery foils manufacturer Armor Battery Films has inaugurated its new manufacturing site in France for the production of carbon-coated current collectors. The company is scaling up its production capacity fivefold to support the global growth of battery manufacturers. The new site has an annual capacity of 150 million square meters, equivalent to 40 GWh… Read more…

Electric vehicle batteries are at the heart of the EV revolution, but they also pose unique safety and reliability challenges. Overcharging, thermal stress, and hidden manufacturing defects can lead to serious risks that are difficult to detect with conventional methods. In this webinar, you’ll learn how industrial CT scanning provides a powerful, non-destructive way to… Read more…

Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has achieved product qualification with a leading OEM, confirming the industrial-scale production capabilities of its anode graphite for EV batteries. The materials were produced at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway, which started operation in October 2024. Full approval for commercial delivery from Via ONE is a key step… Read more…

EV Realty has secured an additional $75 million equity commitment from investor NGP, along with funding contributions from EV Realty’s management team. The new capital will enable EV Realty to scale its Powered Properties portfolio, including construction of the company’s first multi-fleet charging project, a 76-stall fast charging hub for commercial fleets in San Bernardino,… Read more…

German industrial chemicals firm Brüggemann has expanded its range of performance-enhancing additives for polyamides and polyolefins. These include flow enhancers, thermostabilizers and impact modifiers as well as an additive that is used to achieve thermoset-like performance, particularly during thermal treatment, while keeping the thermoplastic processing for applications such as polyolefin foams, HFFR compounds and cables…. Read more…

Finnish DC fast charging manufacturer Kempower and UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging have installed 342 electric bus chargers in the past three years, and are building a further 150 charge points across the UK. Around 1,570 new zero-emission buses hit UK roads in 2024, representing a 36% year-on-year increase. The partners aim to ensure… Read more…

French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control procedures… Read more…

Liquid cooling solutions provider Arteco has introduced a new ECO coolant portfolio, including the Freecor EV product line of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs). Arteco’s Freecor product lines are purpose-engineered for thermal performance and energy efficiency across diverse powertrain technologies. Arteco’s ECO coolants incorporate base fluids, Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) or Monopropylene Glycol (MPG), derived from… Read more…

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…