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…
Why General Motors Backed Out Of Its EV Lease Credit Plan
Plus, Ford dials back F-150 Lightning production, and the Feds threaten to pull back $1.1 billion in grants from GM and Stellantis. Lire la suite…
German government coalition agrees on EV subsidies for low and middle incomes
The German government wants to resume subsidising the purchase of electric cars, specifically for households with low and middle incomes. This was announced by Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) on Thursday morning after an overnight meeting of the coalition committee. The budget allocated for this is expected to be around three billion euros. Read more…
Leapmotor confirms UK pricing for B10 eSUV
Leapmotor UK has just unveiled local pricing for its B10 eSUV and confirmed it will go on sale later this month. A £1,500 ‘LEAP-GRANT’ is included for all retail customers. Read more…
Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica
Ferrari has released the specs of its first all-electric car, the Elettrica, and gave us a detailed look at the technology behind it. Read more…
Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound
Ferrari has released details about its approach to powertrain sounds with its first electric vehicle, the Elettrica, and I am intrigued. If well-executed, I even think it might convince some petrolheads to give EVs a try. Read more…
Cool new device does for electrified walking what e-bikes did for cycling
Move over, e-bikes – there’s a new way to get a power boost for cruising around town, and this one straps right to your legs. The Hypershell X Ultra is a high-tech wearable exoskeleton that delivers up to 1,000 watts of electric assist to your stride, giving “powered walking” the same kind of jolt that e-bikes gave to cycling. Read more…
