Nissan Ariya drivers have gained access to 17,800 Tesla Superchargers within the Nissan Energy Charge Network (NECN), bringing the total number of public chargers in the network to more than 100,000 in the US and 25,000 in Canada. Nissan EV owners will need a Nissan-provided NACS adapter kit to access Tesla Supercharger stations, which is… Read more…

Yamaha Motor Europe has debuted the latest version of its HARMO rim-drive electric outboard motor.  The new design has an integrated electric propulsion and steering control system. It offers more choices of control packages and configurations, including joystick-only control for more intuitive control in tight spaces. Full integration with Yamaha’s HelmMaster EX gives owners access… Read more…

The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure starts today, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting December 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual… Read more…

The first EV charging station in Texas funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program has opened along Interstate 27 in the rural community of Happy, Texas. Located in the Texas Panhandle region, the site bolsters EV charging in west Texas and supports interstate travel. The station has four ports, each with a… Read more…

US EV startup Rivian plans to launch its first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging locations, which allow for non-Rivian electric vehicles to charge alongside the company’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The sites use a new charger design to accommodate any compatible EV in North America. The first site is its Joshua Tree Charging Outpost… Read more…

SOLiTHOR has made advancements in the development of its lithium solid-state batteries, which are designed to help the aviation and maritime industries accelerate their electric transition. The latest advancements include improvements in cyclability, energy density and readiness for industrialization. Recent testing of SOLiTHOR’s pouch cells, conducted at a moderate temperature of 25° C and with… Read more…

The US Department of Energy will make a $6.6-billion loan available to California-based Rivian Automotive to allow the startup EV maker to complete the construction of a factory in Georgia. Construction of the $5-billion battery and assembly plant, which was first announced in 2021 and which is 40 miles east of Atlanta, was paused in… Read more…

EV industry colossus BYD, in collaboration with XCMG, China’s largest producer of construction machinery, has launched a trio of battery models specially designed for construction machinery. The new batteries are expected to debut in vehicles manufactured by XCMG, potentially giving BYD a first-mover foothold in this rapidly growing vehicle segment. All three battery models—Super-hybrid, Super-fast… Read more…

XLR8 America, which recently changed its name from EVaaS Solutions, has completed a major rebranding effort and shift in focus. The company leverages analysis tools to optimize EV charging hardware, software and support services to be able to offer a charging experience optimized for different cohorts. XLR8 has formed new partnerships with DG Matrix and… Read more…

The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure goes live tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcast Dec 10 – 12, 2024, and features live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual… Read more…

Battery technology developer Paraclete Energy has released the results of a study on its SILO Silicon anode material demonstrating its potential to reduce battery weight by 50% while simultaneously doubling driving range. SILO Silicon allows a standard 80 kWh battery pack to be downsized from approximately 7,000 individual cells weighing 565 kg to fewer than 2,000… Read more…

When EV charger manufacturer Tritium fell from its perch in April, it caused tremors in the EV charging industry, as the company has sold 13,000 chargers in 47 countries, and claimed some 30 percent of the US market share for DC fast chargers in 2023. In August, India-based Exicomm agreed to take over the company,… Read more…

Italian automotive supplier Marelli has developed a new version of its battery management system (BMS) for automotive applications, to be released in 2025. Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, the next-generation Marelli Energy Full EIS system is capable of early anomaly detection, preventing thermal runaway. The BMS is designed to enable higher frequency measurements and provide… Read more…

Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its WT1800R series high-performance power analyzer to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for applications including EV powertrains, actuators, inverters and converters. The WT1800R power analyzer is designed to combine measurement results with waveform-capturing instruments through the IS8000 software. Engineers can perform field-oriented control measurements such… Read more…

The government of the state of California plans to provide rebates to residents who purchase electric vehicles if the next US administration ends the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. “We will intervene if the administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California,” said Governor… Read more…

Like a letter or package that was thought to be lost but finally gets delivered, and after more than 10 years of planning, deliberation and infighting, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun to issue its new electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicle to letter carriers. The NGDVs are built by Oshkosh Defense, which won… Read more…

Austria-based Miba Battery Systems has announced that its FLEXcooler liquid cooling component for batteries will be used in an unnamed European OEM’s latest electric sports car model from 2026. FLEXcooler’s slim and flexible design ensures an optimal connection between the heat sink and battery cells without the need to use thermally conductive materials such as… Read more…

The webinar will show the concept of the EV fast charging station supplied from renewable energy sources based on AC drives, presented by Lukasiewicz Research Network – Institute for Sustainable Technologies. Two important features of AC drives will be presented: as a unidirectional EV battery charger and for powering electric motors. Join this webinar, where… Read more…

Fleet charging management specialist Synop has been selected as the charging management solution for Bus2Grid’s Renew America’s Schools Grant. Under the project, 14 Illinois school districts will install campus microgrids with help from a $15-million grant from the DOE. The microgrids will include onsite solar generation and battery storage. Synop’s intelligent charging management platform will… Read more…

French battery foils manufacturer Armor Battery Films has started production of its En’ Safe coated current collectors at its new plant in La Chevrolière, France. The factory will enable the company to increase its production capacity fivefold to prepare for the future expansion of the global battery market. The 8,000 square-meter building is designed to… Read more…