Tesla has acquired some of the assets of German automation engineering firm Manz, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection. Manz is “a multinational engineering company active in the fields of automation, laser processing, metrology, wet chemistry and roll-to-roll processing.” Tesla subsidiary Tesla Automation, which was itself created by the acquisition of German engineering firm Grohmann… Read more…

Peter Rawlinson was the Chief Engineer behind Tesla’s Model S. In 2016, he helped to launch Lucid Motors, and he became the company’s CEO in 2019. (See our in-depth Q&A with Mr. Rawlinson.) Now Lucid has announced that Rawlinson has stepped down as CEO, and will transition to the role of Strategic Technical Advisor to… Read more…

RIZON, Daimler Truck’s North American electric truck brand, which launched in Canada in 2024, recently made its first delivery in that country to Villamar Construction in Victoria, British Columbia. The dump body truck is to be used in the company’s various building projects. RIZON will deliver 18 additional units in the near future to customers… Read more…

Increasingly accurate battery emulation is transforming how automotive companies validate their BMS, ensuring electric vehicles meet performance and safety standards. By integrating advanced tools like the xMove platform, engineers can emulate real-world conditions, such as voltage, current, and temperatures using a cell monitoring unit (CMU) and hybrid emulation modes. Join this webinar at next week’s… Read more…

Lyten, which is developing lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing, has signed agreements with California Sulphur at the Port of Los Angeles and a Port of Stockton company for the supply of domestically sourced, industrial-grade sulfur for its manufacturing facilities in San Jose and San Leandro in California as well as its recently-announced gigafactory in Reno, Nevada. Lyten… Read more…

Rivian Automotive, an EV manufacturer and outdoor recreation company, has announced financial results for both the fourth quarter of 2024 and the full calendar year. The company’s Q4 net revenue was $170,000, an increase of $604 million when compared with its Q4 2023 net loss of $606 million, on net income of $1.5 billion. Rivian… Read more…

The Fast Charge California Project, part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), will open a new $55-million funding window in July 2025 to support the installation of DC fast charging stations at businesses and publicly accessible locations across the state. The new funds will cover up to 100% of the costs to deploy… Read more…

France-based digital automation specialist Schneider Electric, has partnered with Liminal Insights to develop battery inspection services. The companies are developing a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem to deliver real-time inline quality inspection. The new integrated inspection system—which is compatible with all battery… Read more…

UBE C1 Chemical America, a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE, has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year. The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026,… Read more…

Battery pack maker Felten has announced the debut of its new mobile energy storage product, the Charge Qube. The Charge Qube is a rapidly-deployable, modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) that repurposes second-life batteries and ISO containers. “The Charge Qube delivers immediate energy solutions for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and remote… Read more…

Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will provide practical insights to help you improve your testing strategies, accelerate compliance, and deliver more robust products to market. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other sessions at our next Virtual Conference include: Testing EV Motor Control Units (MCU): How… Read more…

CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems… Read more…

Mallaghan, a supplier of ground services equipment to the aviation industry, has introduced a fully electric refrigerated catering truck, the CT6000E, at Boston Logan International Airport. The near-silent catering truck will be operated by DO & CO, the Austrian airline and train catering company. DO & CO has been the official caterer for Austrian Airlines… Read more…

In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices. These wide-bandgap semiconductors offer… Read more…

Global commerce platform WEX has announced the expansion of its EV charging solution for commercial fleets to new European markets. WEX’s comprehensive EV charging platform provides fleet operators with reports designed to simplify operations, provide real-time insights into charging activity, and streamline billing and driver management. It supports both En Route and At Home charging… Read more…

Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by ACL, as we dive into an innovative approach to building vehicle bucks with greater efficiency and enhanced functionality. Designed to streamline development and testing, this virtual test environment enables faster prototyping, improved validation processes, and greater adaptability for a wide range of… Read more…

Specialty minerals company ICL has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese battery metals producer Shenzhen Dynanonic to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe. The JV will have an initial investment of approximately €285 million. A new facility at ICL’s site in Sallent, Spain is currently in the planning… Read more…

XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grid’s stability while reducing costs. Under a… Read more…

Honeywell has released a new safety sensor, the Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD), which is specifically engineered for hydrogen-powered systems including automotive. “Although there have been advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology, maintaining operational safety remains an utmost concern,” the company said. “Historical incidents involving hydrogen leaks have highlighted substantial safety risks, underscoring the necessity for… Read more…