Honeywell has acquired Nexceris’ Li-ion Tamer business, maker of an advanced off-gas detection solution designed to provide early warnings of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. The acquisition expands Honeywell’s existing fire safety technology portfolio within its Building Automation segment and builds on its prior five-year partnership with Nexceris to enhance lithium-ion battery safety. Li-ion Tamer’s… Read more…
Honeywell acquires Li-ion Tamer battery off-gas detection technology from Nexceris
Honeywell has acquired Nexceris’ Li-ion Tamer business, maker of an advanced off-gas detection solution designed to provide early warnings of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. The acquisition expands Honeywell’s existing fire safety technology portfolio within its Building Automation segment and builds on its prior five-year partnership with Nexceris to enhance lithium-ion battery safety. Li-ion Tamer’s… Read more…
Volkswagen injects another $1 billion in Rivian
Volkswagen is moving ahead with its high-stakes bet on Rivian, injecting a second €1 billion into the American electric vehicle maker. The payment came through after Rivian met critical financial targets, and it will deepen the alliance that a cash-hungry Rivian desperately needs and that Volkswagen hopes will finally solve its persistent software headaches. This latest capital infusion is a… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 First Look: Here Are Some Of The Most Clever Accessories And Features
Extra buttons, a projector and a magnetic tissue box. China’s Apple crossover is really clever. Lire la suite…
UTA Edenred adds Powerdot charging points to network
UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…
UTA Edenred adds Powerdot charging points to network
UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…
Xpeng launches G7 SUV with L3-ready in-house chip and competitive pricing
The G7 starts at RMB 195,800 ($27,320), with lower prices and better features making it another strong competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
The G7 is expected to help Xpeng achieve higher sales volumes, as the company has already surpassed last year’s full-year deliveries in the first half of this year.
1/5 of UK drivers have ‘irrational’ fear of washing EVs
During a survey about EV ownership, UK car care brand Autoglym unearthed an unusual statistic: 21 per cent of UK drivers fear they may be electrocuted if they wash an electric car. Read more…
Ultraviolette Automotive expands to France
Indian premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence to France, meaning that it now serves ten markets in Europe. Pre-order books will open at the end of the month. Read more…
Volvo Will Build Polestar 7 In Slovakia To Dodge China Tariffs
Volvo will build the Polestar 2 successor in Slovakia with hopes of avoiding U.S. tariffs. Lire la suite…
South Korean researchers developing copper-free electric motor
Many electric motors currently use copper in their stators and often their rotors. In a search for alternatives, researchers from South Korea have now developed a carbon nanotube-based solution which replaces copper in electric motors. Read more…
Ford launches AWD variant of E-Transit Custom
Ford Pro has just announced an all-wheel drive version of its E-Transit Custom electric van. It’s set for a spring 2026 launch, although Ford has not shared many further details. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-May 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 17.4%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations for January-May came in at 222.7 GWh, accounting for 55.5 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share remained the same as in January-April, while BYD’s share saw a slight increase.
CustomCells secures a fresh start after insolvency
CustomCells seems to have found a new investor. An Abacon-led consortium will take over key parts of the battery cell pioneer. The company plans a sharper e-mobility focus with fewer staff and changes in management. Read more…
Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia
Polestar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volvo Cars for the Polestar 7 to be produced in Košice, Slovakia. Market launch of the compact SUV is planned for 2028. Read more…
Former DOT official says NYC’s 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives
If Mayor Adams gets his way, New York City will institute a new speed limit on electric bicycles, reducing the cap to just 15 mph (24.1 km/h) from the previous e-bike speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). It’s a move that is ostensibly meant to protect New Yorkers, but which experts have said will actually result in risking more lives. Read more…
Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range
Honda is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of its second electric model for Europe, the CUV e:. Following Honda’s previous debut of the EM1 e:, a compact, city-focused moped, the CUV e: brings more power, more range, and more real-world usability to riders who want a practical electric alternative to a 125cc scooter. Read more…
Polestar 7 teased once again, to be built at Volvo’s plant in Slovakia
Polestar is working on its Polestar 7 compact premium SUV, which is planned to debut sometime in 2028. As one would expect, information about the model is scarce, except for this one teaser from earlier this year when Polestar announced that the 7 will be manufactured in Europe. Now, the company is teasing the vehicle once again, showing off the… Read more…
Spirii and ZE Ports to launch ‘pay-per-km’ truck electrification service
EV charging company Spirii has announced a partnership with mobility firm ZE Ports which will see the two companies deliver an ‘end-to-end’ electrification solution for heavy-duty commercial fleets. It will focus on helping companies with both trucks and buses move from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Rocsys and ICT Group roll out hands-free EV charging for ports
Rocsys and ICT Group have integrated hands-free EV charging with Smart ECS to enable seamless charging of autonomous electric vehicles in ports and logistics, supporting zero-emission goals and fully automated operations with minimal manual intervention. Read more…
