Nissan’s electric SUV is due for its first major refresh. The new Nissan Ariya broke its cover, revealing a design closer to the 2026 LEAF, but those in the US won’t get to see it. Read more…
Tesla now sells turn signal retrofits in US, a $595 solution to a problem it caused
Tesla is now selling retrofit turn signal stalks for Model 3 vehicles in the US, after having deleted the stalks in its update of the Model 3. At first, they were only available in China for certain cars, for the equivalent of ~$350. Now they’re available in the US, but for $595 instead. Read more…
Maranello reveals technology behind Ferrari’s first electric car
The soul of a Ferrari has always been its engine – for many fans around the world, it is a true symphony of screaming pistons. But the times are changing, and the legendary Italian automaker is composing a new piece – and this one is powered by electrons instead of gasoline. Ferrari’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, tentatively named the “Elettrica,”… Read more…
Toyota Just Struck A Key Deal To Make Solid-State Batteries
The Japanese automaker wants to be among the first to bring solid-state tech to market, but it will take at least two more years. Lire la suite…
The New Chevy Bolt Is Much Better At Fast-Charging. But That’s Not All
General Motors conducted 100+ fast-charging tests over nine networks nationwide to improve the new Bolt’s charging performance. Lire la suite…
Qnovo and Sonatus partner to deliver AI-powered battery safety software for EVs
Qnovo has partnered with Sonatus to drastically reduce the time needed to integrate advanced battery diagnostics into EVs, from months to just days. The partnership combines Qnovo’s Health and Safety Diagnostics (HSD), which reports 98.7 percent battery fault prediction accuracy, with the Sonatus AI Director platform. Qnovo says this integration enables manufacturers to rapidly deploy… Read more…
Niron Magnetics licenses new variable flux motor design patents
US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has licensed a portfolio of foundational variable flux motor (VFM) patents. The portfolio covers motor design technologies that, when combined with Niron’s rare earth-free Iron Nitride magnets, enable high efficiency and performance improvements across applications, including automotive traction, robotics, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems and more. The high efficiency enables smaller… Read more…
Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power
Mercedes-Benz introduced an all-in-one mobile EV charging machine, “ELF,” that promises to unlock charging speeds as quick as filling up at the pump. Read more…
World’s first autonomous, hydrogen farm tractor debuts in Kubota orange [video]
Japanese equipment giant Kubota has pulled the wraps off a world’s first. The new, Autonomous Fuel Cell Tractor packs electric drive motors powered by a hydrogen fuel cell — one that can get topped off with hydrogen made from farm waste. Read more…
The new Nissan LEAF is back in the UK and it’s nothing like the old one
The new Nissan LEAF hit the streets of the UK for the first time, bringing a fresh crossover SUV-like look, up to 386 miles of driving range, and a host of other upgrades. Read more…
Solar car maker Aptera is about to go public and I’m worried
Aptera, the company behind a highly efficient electric vehicle capable of charging from the sun, is about to go public, but its approach raises concerns. Read more…
Marine battery maker AYK Energy wins contract for Spain-to-Morocco electric ferries
Andorra-headquartered marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power electric fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the two electric catamaran ferries on the 18-mile route between Tarifa in the south of Spain and Tangier, Morocco, at speeds of up to 26 knots. Each of the twin… Read more…
How Yokogawa’s test and measurement tools elevate EV efficiency
To optimize energy consumption and efficiency in EVs, you first need trusted instruments to measure it. Founded in 1911, Yokogawa Test&Measurement is a global company that provides a range of products that measure electrical and optical signals and other critical engineering parameters. The company’s systems are used across industries like energy, manufacturing, and increasingly in… Read more…
Nissan Interstar-e: A superior electric van with some drawbacks
Not only has the development of electric vans picked up noticeably in recent years, but the selection of electric workhorses in the ‘Sprinter format’ has also increased. One of the new contenders is the Nissan Interstar-e. In our test drive report, we show where the Renault Master offshoot scores points and where there is room for improvement.
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Will Be ‘Limited Run’ Only
General Motors revealed the next-generation Bolt on Wednesday. However, you may have to move fast if you want one. Lire la suite…
Tesla now offers turn signal stalk retrofit for the Model 3 in the US
Tesla has now started selling a turn signal stalk retrofit for the Model 3 cars that don’t have it, following the removal of the stalk with the refreshed Model 3. Clearly, the company has finally heard the feedback loud and clear – people want the turn signal stalk. At this rate, who knows – maybe we’ll get another stalk with… Read more…
Toyota expands solid-state battery partnership with Sumitomo
Toyota aims to launch its first production cars with a fully-fledged solid-state battery by 2028 at the latest. Together with Sumitomo Metal Mining, the carmaker has developed a suitable cathode material. The two companies are now intensifying their cooperation for its mass production. Read more…
China introduced stricter export controls for rare earths
Europe and the US are dependent on rare earths from China. These are used, for example, in the motors of electric cars. Now, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced stricter export controls. The focus is primarily on foreign exporters. Read more…
What Lyten plans to do in Heide after the Northvolt takeover
Lyten CEO Dan Cook has presented his plans to the state government of Schleswig-Holstein for the battery cell factory currently under construction in Heide, which Lyten intends to take over through the purchase of Northvolt. It became clear that Lyten wants to scale back its plans for the site compared to what Northvolt had originally intended. Read more…
Verge Motorcycles to offer modular platform for electric two wheelers
Verge Next, a division of the Finnish-Estonian company Verge Motorcycles, wants to make it easier for other manufacturers to enter the electric mobility market with a platform solution. The modular system, centered around a ‘donut’ motor, is designed to simplify the development of affordable electric two-wheelers. Read more…
