German automotive and industrial systems manufacturer ZF has opened its third plant in Shenyang, China, known as ZF Electric Mobility Systems, to produce and sell products such as electric axle drives for EVs. The transfer of production lines and equipment to the Shenyang plant is proceeding. The next stage will focus on refining the electric… Read more…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion, four-year Clean Transportation Program investment plan to accelerate deployment across the state of EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.  At least 50% of the funding will be targeted to benefit priority populations. The funds will be distributed through competitive… Read more…

Novonix, a battery materials and technology company, has received a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy for a direct loan of up to $754.8 million for a proposed graphite facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If finalized, the financing from the DOE’s Loan Programs Office would be applied towards partially financing the construction of the… Read more…

China-based EVE Energy has introduced platforms for electric construction machinery, including its new Open Source Battery. EVE’s platforms focus on four key areas: construction machinery, heavy-duty trucks, aerial work platforms and special machinery. They are designed to reduce charging time by 25%, exceed a lifespan of 5,000 cycles and achieve structural strength three times that… Read more…

EV charging software provider ChargeLab has launched the beta version of Spark, which is designed for proactive EV charger monitoring and maintenance.  The software is targeted at large-scale network operations, such as DC fast charging networks, turnkey installation firms, fleets and other managers of commercial EV chargers. Spark has been in alpha development since September… Read more…

Treehouse, provider of an installation platform for electrification projects, is now offering a turnkey solution designed to streamline the deployment of residential EV charging infrastructure for fleet owners and management companies. Not all vehicle fleets consist of heavy-duty vehicles that operate out of depots—some include passenger cars whose drivers find charging at home to be… Read more…

German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie is expanding its portfolio of thermal interface materials with an optimized silicone gap filler. WEVOSIL 26040 FL features high thermal conductivity of 4 W/m*K for efficient heat dissipation for large surfaces. The material has been formulated to be resistant to sedimentation, allowing it to be stored, used and transported… Read more…

Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwanese foundry TSMC for the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for EVs. The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC… Read more…

Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be… Read more…

Charging solutions provider EverCharge, part of South Korean manufacturing conglomerate SK Group, has introduced around-the-clock, real-time SOC 2 Type II compliance monitoring for EV charging.  SOC 2 Type II is a compliance audit resulting in a report covering a specified period of time.  EverCharge’s approach is designed to work in conjunction with its charging management… Read more…

Battery cathode active materials (CAM) developer Nano One Materials has conducted a study with chemical processing company Worley Chemetics to demonstrate the economic advantages of Nano One’s patented One-Pot process for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode production. The comparative analysis showed that One-Pot could reduce total invested capital costs and operational costs of two 25,000-tonne-per-year… Read more…

Multinational power management company Eaton and San Francisco-based home EV charging provider Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the adoption of EV charging and electrification in US homes. Under the agreement, Eaton will be the preferred supplier of technology, including its AbleEdge home energy management ecosystem and Green Motion EV chargers, for Treehouse residential installations that… Read more…

California-headquartered MVP Lithium, a producer of lithium from Western Canadian brines, has received a letter of intent from UK-based precision membrane technology company Evove. The letter outlines Evove’s commitment to commissioning MVP Lithium’s planned direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant in 2025 for the extraction of lithium from MVP’s newly discovered Montney Formation resource, which spans… Read more…

Duke Energy has commissioned a new electrification center for electric fleet vehicles in Mount Holly, North Carolina. The Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid project is intended to serve a dual purpose as a model for utility-grade, reliable fleet electrification, and as an active charging site for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles…. Read more…

Cincinnati-based school transportation provider First Student and the Westville School District recently held a ribbon-cutting event for the upcoming deployment of 15 electric school buses, including 14 Type C IC buses from US manufacturer IC Bus, and one Type A Micro Bird, manufactured in Canada.  The buses will be charged using First Charge, First Student’s… Read more…

EV maker Ampere, which was formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on a powerbox Ampere’s electric powertrain inverter.  The powerbox is designed for optimum performance-to-size ratio across Ampere’s line-up, and supports… Read more…

European charging network operator Fastned has formed a joint venture with Transport for London (TfL) property company Places for London to deliver up to 25 EV fast charging hubs across the city by 2030. Fastned and Places for London will jointly invest £16 million in developing charging hubs at an initial five sites in London… Read more…

Yolo County, a stretch of rolling hills between the Napa Valley and Sacramento, California, has become one of the first municipalities in the US to put a new Volvo DD25 Electric compactor into service. Yolo County’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan calls for electrifying the county’s entire fleet of on- and off-road equipment. The fleet… Read more…

Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany. Mercedes-Benz’s third electric truck model after the eActros 300/400 and the eEconic, the eActros 600 is designed for long-haul applications. It boasts up to 500 km of range, depending on the specific application and ambient conditions…. Read more…