Sponsored by Hubbell. Learn how ruggedized charging cable management supports effective fleet EV deployment. The exploding growth in the popularity of electric vehicles brings the need for effective and safe charging infrastructure. The industry has already seen how the lack of charging infrastructure has restrained consumer EV acceptance, compounded by high failure rates of the… Read more…
Webinar: Strategies for scalable 800 V battery pack testing—safety, speed and efficiency
Join Pickering Interfaces’ Kyle Voosen and Christopher Kolbe for an insightful webinar on advancing 800 V battery pack testing. They will explore how testing packs with optimized battery simulation can help ensure safety, enhance efficiency, and minimize the size and cost of test setups. This session will delve into the benefits of modular, industry-standard COTS… Read more…
BMW isn’t wasting any time discounting its new 2026 EVs
Automakers are scrambling to push their EVs out the door before the $7,500 Federal tax incentive for EVs disappears — and BMW is no different, offering aggressive cash back, owner loyalty, and special financing rates on its just-released 2026 model year EVs. Read more…
Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system – and rear wheel steering (updated)
Rivian has posted a job listing for a steering engineer, specifically mentioning work on a future steer-by-wire system for the company. Read more…
Lucid is about to drop a ‘bold’ new EV concept this week
Lucid is teasing what it calls a “bold new concept of electric exploration” ahead of its debut on Thursday. What exactly does that mean. Read more…
Tesla leads price cuts as US EV sales post 2nd-best month ever
US EV sales are surging as prices dip and automakers pile on record incentives to clear out inventory before the $7,500 EV tax credit vanishes, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest numbers. Read more…
America’s Federal EV Charger Funding Isn’t Dead After All
The Trump administration is now allowing the NEVI program—$5 billion in EV charger funding—to keep flowing to states. Lire la suite…
Joby Aviation and ANA Holdings to deploy over 100 electric air taxis in Japan
ANA Holdings, the largest airline group holding company in Japan, has announced plans with Joby Aviation to expand their partnership, aiming to deploy more than 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi services across Japan. The initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive air taxi ecosystem beginning in Tokyo and expanding… Read more…
Magnachip introduces TOLT-packaged MOSFET for EVs
South Korea-based Magnachip Semiconductor has released its new 80 V MXT MV MOSFET, MDLT080N017RH, featuring a TO-Leaded Top-Side Cooling (TOLT) package for thermal management and power efficiency in motor control systems for e-scooters and light EVs. The company has begun supplying the MOSFET to a leading global electric motor manufacturer. Unlike conventional TOLL (TO-Leadless) packages… Read more…
Rivian reveals one-off 1,025-horsepower R1S for a good cause
Monterey Car Week is famous for its collection of rare and historic gasoline-powered cars. But this year, American manufacturer Rivian is bringing a different kind of power to the party. The company is auctioning a truly unique, one-of-a-kind 2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition. This special EV combines supercar-level performance with a design inspired by the California coast, and… Read more…
One of California’s top V2G electric school bus fleets just came online
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Fremont Unified School District (FUSD), and The Mobility House just launched one of California’s most advanced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric school bus fleets, delivering cleaner rides for students and extra power for the state’s grid. Read more…
Zero XB test ride: all-terrain electric motorcycle for under $5K
After starting production in June, Zero started delivering its new Zero XE and Zero XB electric motorcycles to customers in July. While taking delivery of another Zero electric motorcycle this morning, I got the chance to take a Zero XB for a quick spin. Read more…
It’s Not A Slate. Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Truck Won’t Be Stripped-Out
Ford doesn’t believe leaving out comfort features is the right path to a cheap but profitable EV truck. Lire la suite…
Pure Lithium and Kingston Process Metallurgy to scale lithium metal anode production
US-based lithium battery technology company Pure Lithium has signed a strategic agreement with Canadian firm Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) to collaborate on the scaling, design, construction and commissioning of Pure Lithium’s pilot-scale lithium anode production reactor. Pure Lithium is advancing a lithium vanadium oxide battery enabled by a scalable and cost-effective lithium metal electroplating process,… Read more…
Webinar: Advanced thermal adhesives for boosting EV battery strength and energy density
As new battery cell-to-pack designs are commercialized in electric vehicle powertrains, the role of thermal adhesives has become increasingly critical. There is a growing need for innovative thermal adhesives that effectively bond battery cells to pack components while addressing performance and manufacturing challenges. This presentation will delve into recent advancements in thermal adhesives that not… Read more…
Bosch and Cariad work on “even safer” autopilot
Bosch and Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad are deepening their collaboration to develop an autopilot currently being trained on large data sets. The technology is already in trial use in test vehicles like the ID.Buzz and Audi Q8. The software stack is expected to be ready for first series projects by mid-2026. Read more…
Kempower approves forensic EV charging cable theft solution
Finnish company Kempower is the first EV charging station manufacturer to use a unique anti-theft solution from British supplier Formula Space. The latter developed CableGuard to combat the rise in thefts of charging cables for electric cars. Read more…
Ford’s new Universal EV Platform is a game changer that will unlock $30,000 electric cars
Ford claims its new midsize EV pickup will have a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y and more space than a Toyota RAV4. Starting at $30,000, it will also cost about the same as the RAV4. Here’s how the new Ford EV Universal Platform will make it happen. Read more…
Tesla opens second showroom and Supercharger site in India
Tesla has opened its second Indian showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity and its first Supercharger site in the city. The EV maker is also expanding charging infrastructure in the NCR and will soon add a location in Bengaluru, as it readies Model Y deliveries from September. Read more…
Tallinn City acquires further 30 trolleybuses from Skoda Group
Earlier this year, the city of Tallinn in Estonia ordered 40 electric trolleybuses from Skoda Group for use on public transport routes. Now, city authorities have confirmed they will purchase an additional 30 vehicles with delivery set for next year. Read more…
