Alabama-based automotive retailer Long-Lewis Auto Group has deployed the battery-buffered DC fast charging platform ChargeBox from ADS-TEC Energy, a supplier of battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, at multiple Ford dealerships. The locations include Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region and Long-Lewis Ford of the Shoals in Alabama. The chargers are… Read more…

EST-Floattech has expanded its Octopus Series battery portfolio with the launch of new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules designed for large-scale maritime and industrial energy storage systems. The new Octopus LFP modules are intended to meet growing demand for alternative battery chemistries in applications that require long discharge and charge cycles, such as vessels… Read more…

comemso has announced SmartCal, a fully automated calibration system for its Battery Cell Simulator (BCS), targeting developers and testers of battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicle and high-voltage test environments. The SmartCal system enables on-site or in-lab calibration and adjustment of BCS units, designed to maintain long-term measurement accuracy in EV battery testing. SmartCal… Read more…

Legacy automakers know that EVs are the future—but as public companies, the only future they can plan for is next quarter’s earnings report. As the current US administration slashes support for new technologies, automakers have been mostly silent, and some have quietly scaled back previously-announced electrification plans. So, it’s refreshing to hear that Ford still… Read more…

GÖPEL electronic has introduced a modular, high-voltage battery test bench designed for safety and functional testing of EV battery packs. Developed for use in automotive development and production environments, the system is intended to support fast and cost-efficient quality assurance of battery cells and packs. The test bench delivers up to 500 kW of power… Read more…

Canadian battery materials development company NextSource Materials has withdrawn from its project to build a battery anode facility in Mauritius to focus on accelerated, larger-scale opportunities in the Middle East. NextSource had been working to establish a facility in Mauritius since November 2022. The company leased a potential site and invested in upgrading existing processes… Read more…

Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…

Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Due to the rising global demand for sustainable chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future, based on industry forecasts. The primary driving force behind the development of bio-based polymers is their use of renewable, plant-based content which is critical given the public’s concern on the… Read more…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Due to the rising global demand for sustainable chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future, based on industry forecasts. The primary driving force behind the development of bio-based polymers is their use of renewable, plant-based content which is critical given the public’s concern on the… Read more…

An order that was placed in 2024 for Scania buses to be deployed in and around Åre, Sweden, a region where temperatures can vary some 60° C during the course of a year, is now to be fulfilled, and the buses put into operation. The buses are built on the Swedish manufacturer’s battery electric platform… Read more…

US-based Lumina, a company specializing in electric construction equipment, is aiming to raise between $20 million and $40 million in its Series A financing round, according to Axios. Lumina was founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Ahmed Shubber and aims to release a 32-ton autonomous and electric bulldozer prototype, the Moonlander. The prototype is similar to… Read more…

Electric powertrain supplier Hypercraft has completed its Series A funding round, raising $26 million, which values the company at $106 million. Hypercraft will use the funds to develop its e-mobility software and create an open ecosystem that third-party developers can create apps for, to simplify the integration of new technology for OEMs. In February, Hypercraft… Read more…

Irish battery energy storage and fast-charging systems supplier ADS-TEC Energy has established a sales and service company in Kötschach-Mauthen, Austria. The move expands the company’s footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and lays the foundation for it to provide more comprehensive customer support services across Central and Eastern Europe. ADS-TEC Energy Austria… Read more…

Seattle-based Electric Era, a provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle charging solutions, has completed a rapid 54-day installation of six premium charging stalls at a Costco Wholesale warehouse in Northport, Florida. Each stall offers 200 kW capacity, capable of achieving an 80% state of charge within 20 to 60 minutes on average. The installation began with… Read more…

VOSS Automotive, Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics and the GG Group have introduced a high-voltage EV charging harness designed to support charging power up to 1 megawatt. The new system integrates active liquid cooling throughout the charging cable and socket to reduce thermal losses and enable significantly higher current loads. The companies claim this could reduce charge times… Read more…

Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load designation,… Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has completed a 0.2 GWh pilot production line, started in 2024, that has a 90% yield rate for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force, the company said. Its safety… Read more…

recell.store, a UK online marketplace for used electric vehicle batteries and a subsidiary of Altilium, has launched the All Battery Index (ABI), a monthly benchmark that tracks the market value of end-of-life EV battery packs in the UK. The ABI aims to provide a standardized reference for second-life use and recycling, addressing the lack of… Read more…

Sponsored by Telsonic. Welding Conductor Cross-Sections from 10 to 95 mm² to Terminals. Driven by the rise of electromobility and energy technologies, the demand for terminal welding systems is growing rapidly. Ultrasonic systems are often the ideal solution, as they produce highly robust connections without compromising conductivity—all within short cycle times. However, application requirements are… Read more…