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XCharge deploys EV charging depot with load management and battery storage for California last-mile logistics fleet


EV charging provider XCharge North America has partnered with Gateway Fleets, provider of an electrification platform built for last-mile delivery, to deploy a new EV charging depot in Riverside, California. Gateway, whose customers include medium-duty fleets and independent FedEx operators, developed and will operate the new charging depot. The new site features two dual-dispenser GridLink… Read more…

Toshiba launches high-speed 2-channel digital isolators for EV inverters, BMS and OBC applications


Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has announced a new line of high-speed, two-channel standard digital isolators aimed at automotive applications. The DCM32xx00 series comprises four distinct devices featuring high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100 kV/μs (typical) and maximum data transmission rates of 50 Mbps, supporting stable isolation and high-speed control communications. These devices… Read more…

Allotrope Energy unveils new supercapacitors for hybrid-electric powertrains


Allotrope Energy has developed a new class of supercapacitors featuring Lignavolt, a nano-porous carbon material derived from pulp industry byproducts. The devices demonstrate 14–15 Wh/kg energy density—twice that of typical supercapacitors—enabling higher energy recovery and power output in hybrid-electric vehicle systems. The company claims that the supercapacitors are well-suited to regenerative braking applications, allowing for… Read more…

Rivian R2 enters final stages of testing

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Rivian is moving full steam ahead with its next big thing, the R2. This new five-seat electric SUV promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of adventure and clean design to a much broader audience, carrying a far more accessible starting price of around €38,400. But as the first validation models roll off a pilot assembly line for intense testing,… Read more…

Joby Aviation (JOBY) begins piloted eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates [Video]

International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the necessary certification process. Peep the flight footage from Joby below. Read more…

Joby Aviation (JOBY) begins piloted eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates [Video]

International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations. This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the necessary certification process. Peep the flight footage from Joby below. Read more…

Lilac launches its first European lithium pilot with Neptune Energy


Lilac Solutions, a provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, has launched its first European field pilot at Neptune Energy’s operations site in Steinitz, Germany to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from brine associated with gas production. The integrated pilot processes brine from the subsurface reservoir through a complete flowsheet encompassing filtering and pretreatment, lithium extraction… Read more…