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Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30

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2024’s Electrek EV of the year will again be controversial: The Volvo EX30. The svelt car from the Swedish brand that is owned by a Chinese company tops our list because it embodies the future of EVs. The EX30 was originally going to be made in only in China, but is now being built in Europe as well and it could even be built in the US where deliveries are just now starting. Read more…

Power Integrations’ wide-creepage IC switcher targets 800 V automotive applications

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US-based Power Integrations, which produces high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has introduced a wide-creepage package option for its InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback switcher IC for automotive applications. A wide drain-to-source-pin creepage distance of 5.1 mm eliminates the need for conformal coating, making the IC compliant with the IEC60664-1 standard in 800 V vehicles while simplifying… Read more…

Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030

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Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with labor union leaders that will see the automaker cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. The cuts, which are expected to save the company roughly €3.79 billion per year, will be achieved through a combination of gradual employment reduction, early retirement, and voluntary buyouts. The agreement comes after months of tense negotiations between… Read more…

Paua partners with Roam Charging to expand access to EV connectors in the UK

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UK EV charging platform Paua, designed for businesses, has announced its collaboration with UK-based EV charging network Roam Charging (formerly known as EVC) to provide Paua users with access to more than 800 EV connectors at more than 200 sites. Roam Charging’s network, now fully integrated into the Paua app, includes hubs at such locations… Read more…

Lyten to acquire lithium-metal battery manufacturing assets from Cuberg

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San Jose-headquartered Lyten, a manufacturer of advanced materials and sulfur-lithium batteries, plans to acquire manufacturing assets from San Leandro-headquartered Cuberg, including its lithium-metal battery manufacturing facility and cell-making equipment.  Lyten plans to convert the facility to lithium-sulfur battery production and to invest up to $20 million in 2025 to expand its full Bay Area production… Read more…

Nio ET9 Signature Edition arrives as Limited Edition sells out in hours

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Nio announced a new Signature Edition of its ET9 flagship sedan after the Limited Edition model, which was launched on December 21st, sold out within 12 hours. The ET9 Signature Edition is priced from RMB 808,000 (€99,800), making it RMB 20,000 more expensive than the standard version. The ET9 Signature Edition comes with several exclusive features that set it apart… Read more…