Swiss semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will start producing Stellar with xMemory, a new generation of extensible memory embedded into its Stellar series of automotive microcontrollers, later this year. The new microcontrollers with xMemory enable simpler, more scalable computing platforms for developing software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and EV architectures. Memory becomes a bottleneck as software complexity grows, driven… Read more…

Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched a new EV Truetrac differential engineered specifically for EVs. The design addresses the challenges presented by EV propulsion systems, including shared low-viscosity oil environments, increased sensitivity to noise and the demands of high and instant torque delivery. Eaton’s Detroit Truetrac, a helical-gear limited-slip differential, has been used for… Read more…

Revolv’s fleet-as-a-service model allows companies to pursue electrification without risking any capital. Fleet owners know they need to electrify, but the up-front costs—for vehicles, charging hardware and more—are daunting. And it’s not just a question of finding the capital—investing such large sums in a developing technology that’s outside of a company’s core competency carries substantial… Read more…

indiGO Tech, a new US-based electric and autonomous vehicle company, has closed a $54-million Series BB funding round, including investments from FedEx, Foxconn and FM Capital, to expand its electric and autonomous vehicle offerings. GO plans to offer multiple light smart EVs for commercial fleets and ride-hailing services, including its Dash and Flow models. The… Read more…

US-based Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, is introducing an electric version of its Class 8 Mack Pioneer highway truck. The Mack Pioneer will be the first delivery of a completely in-house electric platform using Mack’s e-axle and Proterra batteries. It will be available as a Day Cab or 44-inch Short Sleeper, and is… Read more…

German automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE has introduced a bionic radial blower for automotive air conditioning systems designed to improve efficiency while reducing noise. The bionic radial blower, which features a bionic cooling plate and bionic high-performance fan, is aimed at vehicles that have challenging installation spaces, especially EVs. It sits in front of the evaporator… Read more…

Hyundai continues to pursue hydrogen for automotive applications. In April, the company introduced its new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class 8 truck at the ACT Expo. Now Hyundai has announced plans to launch a hydrogen production and dispensing facility for Class 8 fuel cell vehicles near its Georgia EV plant. The HTWO Energy Savannah development is… Read more…

EVs are transforming the tire market, and companies that fail to adapt by offering tailored products will lose out, according to the EV Tyre Study from German consulting and market research company USCALE. As EVs tend to have higher tire wear than gasoline-fueled cars, EV drivers set different priorities when buying tires, the study shows…. Read more…

South Korean battery maker SK On has discovered a method to enhance the cycle life of sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium batteries. SK On’s research, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Dong-Won Kim’s group at Hanyang University in Seoul, introduces a method for forming a protective layer on the lithium metal anode surface to enhance battery safety and… Read more…

UK-based fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is demonstrating how its ICeGaN technology brings the benefits of gallium nitride (GaN), including efficiency, size and thermal management, to applications including inverters, industrial power supplies and EVs. The company’s Combo ICeGaN offering pairs its ICeGaN GaN integrated circuits (ICs) with IGBTs for electric vehicle inverters… Read more…

Scattered and smothered with a side of electrons, please! Road-trippers with a taste for retro cuisine and modern transportation will soon be able to charge their EVs at the iconic American diner chain Waffle House. EV charging operator bp pulse plans to install DC fast chargers at Waffle House locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida and… Read more…

Japanese electronics firm Toshiba has launched a new lithium-ion battery featuring an aluminum baseplate that dissipates approximately twice the heat of current modules. The new SCiB battery is now available in Japan and internationally. Aluminum has a lower thermal resistance than the resin materials typically used in baseplates. As it is a conductor, the baseplate… Read more…

American Battery Solutions (ABS) has formed a strategic partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Wisconsin-based Metalcraft of Mayville, to provide lithium-ion battery technology for the Scag RC Extreme Slope Mower. The partnership is set up to run through 2027. Deliveries of ABS’s Alliance Intelligent Battery Series systems are already underway from the company’s… Read more…

Germany’s Schaeffler Group manufactures a vast variety of “motion technology” products, including many EV components. The company recently introduced several new products aimed at the electric construction machinery market. Electric drive systems are increasingly showing up on construction sites, particularly in Germany, where some local governments have banned legacy ICE vehicles from urban sites. Schaeffler… Read more…

PROS: Capacious; rated range over 300 miles; built in the US; silent, smooth; NACS charging port. CONS: The most expensive Hyundai; looks are in the eye of the beholder. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand’s largest and priciest electric vehicle. In fact, it’s the priciest Hyundai period, now that Genesis is the Korean… Read more…

Supply chain solution provider NFI, a leading North American, and EV charging infrastructure provider Prologis Mobility have jointly announced the launch of a new electric truck charging depot in Ontario, California. The 1 MW facility includes 10 dedicated charging ports and can charge up to 20 vehicles daily. The charging depot will support NFI’s fleet… Read more…

Durapower Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Green Road Machines, or GEBA, a company that specializes in the electrification of road construction machinery, to facilitate its entry into the construction machinery sector. Based in the Netherlands, GEBA showcased its construction vehicles that incorporate Durapower’s battery packs. The two companies worked together… Read more…

Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its silicon anode Platform, has launched its 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L SiCore lithium-ion battery for aviation and electric mobility platforms. The company expects to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners. The compact, lightweight SiCore cell delivers up to 80%… Read more…

The transition to electric fleets is a complex journey that requires careful planning and strategic partnerships. In this webinar, we will explore the key economic and regulatory drivers behind the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial fleets, as well as the strategic advantages of prioritizing sustainability. We will also delve into the challenges… Read more…

Forge Nano, which is developing US battery and semiconductor production, has closed a $40-million funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity. The funding was co-led by investment firm RockCreek and Ascent Funds, a US-based energy technology fund. Additional participants included Top Material, Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano’s existing investors. The company has now raised… Read more…