KULR Technology Group and Texas-based drone maker Hylio have signed a joint development collaboration to design, prototype, qualify, and manufacture battery systems in Texas for Hylio’s unmanned agricultural drones. The companies said the goal is to produce NDAA-compliant (National Defense Authorization Act) battery packs for integration into Hylio’s UAS platforms, with an emphasis on US-based… Read more…

Battery manufacturer Electrovaya has received new purchase orders for its Infinity battery systems totaling approximately $10.5 million through its OEM sales channel. “A Fortune 500 US-based customer” will buy Electrovaya’s Infinity battery systems to power material handling electric vehicles at multiple distribution centers. Electrovaya says its Infinity battery systems are “engineered for demanding, high-duty-cycle applications,… Read more…

Electromobility is rapidly expanding into heavy‑duty transport, creating a need for charging technologies that can handle large battery systems. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) addresses this challenge with a new international standard for high‑power DC charging of commercial vehicles and other large electric platforms. As with passenger‑car charging, reliable communication between the vehicle and the… Read more…

FibreCoat says it will unveil a next-generation composite battery-case concept for EVs at JEC World 2026 in Paris (March 10-12), developed with composite manufacturer Coleitec and engineering consultancy Forward Engineering. The company’s approach uses its AluCoat material—an aluminum-coated fiber yarn—to add conductivity and functional layers directly into the composite, rather than relying on foils, plates… Read more…

Drying out the EV battery manufacturing process. Reducing the cost of batteries is imperative #1 in today’s EV market. Battery costs have plummeted over the past few years, but by some estimates, the battery still accounts for roughly 40% of an EV’s total cost—and the higher upfront cost of EVs is the main impediment to broader adoption…. Read more…

100 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) is transforming automotive power electronics with higher efficiency, faster switching, and compact system designs. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Infineon, for an engaging session on how CoolGaN™ Automotive Transistor 100 V G1 is shaping the future of automotive power electronics. This webinar… Read more…

Hitachi Energy is collaborating with Pakal Technologies to incorporate Pakal’s IGTO(t) silicon power switch into Hitachi Energy’s high-voltage power module portfolio, starting with devices used in applications including rail, renewables, energy storage and power infrastructure for AI and data centers. The companies say the work targets a core problem in large-scale electrification: reducing losses in… Read more…

EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has partnered with EV manufacturer Rivian to expand access to utility EV programs for Rivian drivers in North America. As more drivers electrify, utilities are increasingly implementing managed charging programs in order to align charging behavior with local grid conditions. EnergyHub and Rivian aim to make it easier… Read more…

United Chargers has released Grizzl-E Connect Commercial, a commercial EV charging software platform designed to turn its Wi‑Fi-connected Grizzl-E chargers into payment-enabled commercial units. The company says site owners can activate commercial features over Wi‑Fi, then control access, set pay‑per‑use pricing, configure power management, and monitor usage—features aimed at commercial, multifamily, and fleet deployments. United… Read more…

Every year, technology makes it easier to spend money—except when it comes to EV charging. We can buy a candy bar or a car with one tap of our credit card, but charging on the highway (for non-Tesla drivers) requires dealing with a phoneful of often poorly-designed apps. Plug & Charge, a system based on… Read more…

Shielded cables are often used in electric vehicles to prevent the effects of high shield currents, such as cable fires. Detailed measurements of the shield currents—especially during test drives help to verify whether the cables are properly designed. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Vector, to learn how… Read more…

It’s quick where the Crosstrek is poky, more fun to drive, and offers some off-road capability. Is it a real Subaru? That’s for shoppers to decide. The 2026 Subaru Uncharged electric hatchback will arrive at dealers within several weeks. It’s the smallest of three EVs Subaru offers this year—along with the Solterra on sale since… Read more…

Ampere, Renault Group’s EV and software unit, has signed a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate development and validation of lithium metal-based batteries aimed at meeting “Pre-A Sample” EV prototype requirements. Basquevolt says its lithium metal-based technology—combining a polymer electrolyte with an advanced anode—could deliver a major jump in energy density compared with today’s… Read more…

NoMIS Power has released two new medium-voltage silicon carbide MOSFETs, including its first 1.7 kV device, targeting applications such as grid infrastructure, rail and heavy-duty electrification, industrial drives and marine systems. The new parts are the N3PT035MP330K (3.3 kV, 35 mΩ, 88 A) and the N3PT100MP170K (1.7 kV, 100 mΩ, 24 A). Both can be… Read more…

The rapid evolution of electric vehicles has introduced new challenges for high-voltage circuit protection. Traditional solutions, such as fuses and pyrotechnic devices, are single use, leaving OEMs and fleet operators facing costly component replacements, extended downtime, and even full battery pack swaps after minor fault events. Breaktor® circuit protection technology changes this paradigm. By combining… Read more…

Battery metals recycling and refining firm Aqua Metals has signed a three-year material supply agreement with US-based cathode active materials (CAM) battery metals producer 6K Energy. The agreement establishes a commercial framework for the future supply of battery-grade nickel metal and lithium carbonate produced using the AquaRefining process. AquaRefining operates without hydrogen peroxide or sodium… Read more…

Tellus Power aims to deliver the features customers need today, while preparing for a massive scaling up in the future. It’s tough to keep up with the latest developments in the EV fast charging industry these days. Charging providers are rapidly rolling out fast charging stations around the world, with ever-larger numbers of individual charging… Read more…

E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits, the Associated Press reports. Kenya and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies, are leading the push for local EV assembly. Lagos-based SAGLEV has begun assembling 18-seater electric passenger vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng. The company… Read more…

South Korea’s POSCO Future M has invested in battery developer Factorial, following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two companies in November 2025 for the development of all-solid-state battery technology. POSCO Future M is preparing for the growth of the all-solid-state battery market and will supply Factorial with a stable source of high-quality… Read more…

The push for cleaner energy supply is a driving force for developing new hydrogen technology and adapting existing infrastructure to support it. Since direct measurement is often impractical or even impossible when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, modeling and simulation is a useful solution. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference… Read more…