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Lightning eMotors starts producing Lightning ZEV4 platform

GM associate Lightning eMotors kicked off production of its next generation GM-based Lightning ZEV4 work trucks. According to the company, the platform’s versatility will accelerate fleet vehicle electrification efforts. “Success in the commercial vehicle electrification market frequently revolves around providing customised products to meet the specific use cases of customers. This is where we have […] More…

Airbus & STMicroelectronics to develop power electronics

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is collaborating with semiconductor company STMicroelectronics to develop advanced power electronics for electrified aircraft powertrains. The collaboration will focus on developing components for Airbus’ hybrid and all-electric aircraft powertrains. According to the aircraft manufacturer’s announcement, the components will be both silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) based semiconductors. SiC semiconductors are […] More…

Rheinmetall presents new modular EV heat pump

The German defence company and automotive supplier Rheinmetall has presented a new heat pump for electric vehicles that is offered as a plug-and-play solution. The compact component is completely pre-assembled and filled. The system solution is designed for 400-volt as well as 800-volt applications and was developed for precise air conditioning of the interior and […] More…

UK: Asda offers grocery deliveries by EV

British supermarket chain Asda now offers more home delivery using electric vehicles. The retailer wants to be carbon net-zero by 2040. Specifically, three stores in and around London and Sheffield now offer grocery deliveries using EVs only: Gillingham Pier, Old Kent Road and Sheffield Chaucer. Two more stores in Cardiff Bay and Leith will follow […] More…

Porsche sets new division to create software-defined vehicles with ‘highly automated driving functions’


As Porsche looks to eventually transition into an all-electric sports car brand, it is establishing a new software-centric division at its Nardò Technical Center proving ground in Italy. The automaker and its technical center will utilize the nearby talent pool of software experts and engineers to hail in a new era of digitalization that will enable highly automated driving and other functions in future EVs. More…