Sponsored by Lider Electric.Lider Electric’s NEMA 14-50 receptacles with Electric Vehicle Marking combine certification-backed product identification with purpose-built EV charging design. EV charging reliability is often discussed at the system level: charger output, vehicle compatibility, software, utility capacity, and public infrastructure. Those factors matter, but many residential and light commercial charging setups still depend on… Read more » Read more…
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UP Catalyst plans 20,000-tonne battery-grade graphite facility in Finland using CO₂ molten salt electrolysis
UP Catalyst plans a 20,000-tonne battery-grade graphite facility in Finland using CO₂ molten salt electrolysis with support from Oulun Energia and Business… Read more…
BASF introduces a new polyisobutene binder for solid-state battery cathode, anode and electrolyte applications
BASF launches Oppanol N PLUS, a polyisobutene binder designed to improve manufacturing consistency for solid-state EV battery electrodes and electrolytes. Read more…
Volteum raises €2.5 million to expand its fleet management platform for EV and mixed vehicle fleets
Volteum raises €2.5 million to expand its fleet management platform for electric and mixed vehicle fleets across UK and Central Europe. Read more…
PEC’s ICT0550 cell tester adds integrated EIS with 15 mHz–10 kHz sweep and no additional cabling
PEC launches ICT0550 cell tester with integrated EIS from 15 mHz to 10 kHz, enabling seamless impedance spectroscopy without extra cabling. Read more…
B2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second life
B2U Storage Solutions partners with Waymo to repurpose used EV batteries for grid energy storage, boosting sustainability and circular economy efforts. Read more…
Kinell’s new coupling system manages pre-charge and hot-plug disconnection for HVDC vehicle systems
Kinell introduces an HVDC coupling system enabling safe hot-plug and pre-charge for electrified off-highway vehicles like MAN trucks. Read more…
Wildcat and EnergyX to build 15,000-tonne LFP cathode plant in Texas
Wildcat Discovery and EnergyX launch a $230M LFP cathode plant in Texas, advancing domestic lithium supply and battery materials production. Read more…
Scania moves cautiously to expand electric truck production capacity in Europe
Scania invests 70 million euros to expand electric truck production capacity in Angers, supporting Europe’s transition to electrified transport. Read more…
WACKER’s ceramifying ELASTOSIL silicone drops 1,300 °C thermal runaway flame to below 150 °C in barrier tests
WACKER’s ELASTOSIL ceramifying silicone cuts thermal runaway flame from 1,300 °C to below 150 °C, enhancing EV battery safety with advanced coatings. Read more…
2027 Rivian R2: Will a smaller, less expensive electric SUV make Rivian the next Tesla
Rivian launches the 2027 R2 electric SUV, a smaller, affordable model with up to 330 miles range and advanced zonal ECU and AI features. Read more…
i-charging’s new AiO 500 EV charger features dynamic power allocation, cooled cable option and multi-market compatibility
i-charging launches AiO 500 EV charger with dynamic power allocation, cooled cables, and multi-market compatibility for fleet and highway use. Read more…
Vianode and cylib to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes
Vianode and cylib partner to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes, advancing sustainable and low-carbon anode materials. Read more…
PowerSled brings exportable power to the job site while saving space and fuel
PowerSled by Lightship offers a powered trailer with battery storage and exportable power, boosting fuel savings and job site efficiency. Read more…
Mercedes Benz Trucks adds a Lowliner variant to its eActros lineup of electric trucks
Mercedes Benz Trucks expands its eActros lineup with the Lowliner variant, designed for high-volume electric truck transport and mega-trailers. Read more…
Black Box Innovations’ power control system product line earns UL 3141 and UL 1741 certification
Black Box Innovations earns UL 3141 and UL 1741 certification for its power control system product line, boosting EV charging safety and compliance. Read more…
Nth Cycle and Ionic Rare Earths team up to develop US rare earth refining
Nth Cycle and Ionic Rare Earths partner to develop US rare earth refining technology, reducing dependence on China for critical minerals. Read more…
Orange EV books largest single yard dog order in company’s history
Orange EV secures largest-ever order for 600 electric yard trucks, boosting fleet electrification and production capacity in North America. Read more…
bp pulse expands its EV charging network in Texas, Virginia and Louisiana
bp pulse expands its US EV charging network with new 400 kW DC fast charger sites in Texas, Virginia, and Louisiana at Travel Centers of America. Read more…
Lider Electric NEMA 14-50 receptacles earn UL certification with Electric Vehicle Marking
Lider Electric’s LN-1450RH and LN-1450RHW NEMA 14-50 receptacles earn UL certification with Electric Vehicle Marking for reliable EV charging. Read more…
