Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing has licensed advanced EV charging technology from the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The platform enables constant digital communication between EVs, charging stations and the power grid using protocols including ISO 15118 and SWCAN (SAE J2411). This supports bidirectional charging, multi-device charger control and remote diagnostics. Hatch… Read more…
Turntide releases Gen 5 NMC battery
Electric motor, power electronics and energy storage supplier Turntide Technologies has introduced its Gen 5 nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) modular battery. The battery delivers high energy density in a low-profile form factor, for flexible, space-saving installation in electric and hybrid vehicle applications in the construction, industrial, AGV, agriculture and military sectors. The battery comes in… Read more…
Amprius contracts South Korean battery manufacturer
The Californian developer of batteries with silicon anodes, Amprius, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed “leading battery manufacturer in South Korea.” Its plant in South Korea will manufacture SiCore silicon anode cells to Amprius’ specifications, supporting both current and future battery platforms. Read more…
Volkswagen V2G project should lead to commercial launch this year
The V2G test project from Volkswagen and partners in the Stenberg estate in Hudiksvall, Sweden, is entering its next phase with 200 electric cars from VW and 200 bidirectional chargers from Ambibox. The installations are being carried out at a number of pilot customers, including private households and VW electric car dealerships. Vattenfall and Ambibox say the goal is to commercially launch V2G later this year. Read more…
Averna uses MVTec machine vision software for battery inspection system
Canadian automated testing firm Averna has developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers using Germany-based MVTec’s HALCON machine vision software. The procedure is designed to identify a variety of external product faults and precisely pinpoint their location before the batteries leave the factory. The inspection takes place before the labeling… Read more…
Paramount Unified School District chooses Willdan for $17.7 million EV charging and solar contract
Consulting services provider Willdan has been selected for a $17.7-million contract to provide engineering and construction oversight services for Paramount Unified School District (USD). The project includes 2.2 MW of solar arrays and 44 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations across 11 sites within the district. “This project builds on Willdan’s 50-year working relationship with… Read more…
‘Dozens Upon Dozens’ Of Unsold Teslas Are Taking Over A Detroit Suburb’s Parking Lot
Most of them are Cybertrucks. The city isn’t thrilled about the situation. Read more…
Stellantis finally has a new CEO
Back in early December, then Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, and from that point onwards the car-making conglomerate has been searching for a replacement. This was finally found today, as Stellantis is now announcing that Antonio Filosa, a 25-year veteran of the company, will be its new CEO. Antonio Filosa Filosa currently serves as COO for the Americas and Chief… Read more…
Artemis hydrofoil workboat to skim Rotterdam waters
The Port of Rotterdam has deployed a fully electric hydrofoil patrol boat as part of its mission to decarbonise its entire fleet with the renewal of old vessels. The vessel, leased from Artemis Technologies, is part of a fleet renewal pilot project that will run until November 2025. Read more…
Kia EV9 Trims Get Up To $2,000 Cheaper For 2026
Kia’s largest EV still starts at $56,395, but three of its five trims will now cost you less. Read more…
Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars
Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars. Read more…
XPeng launches its new AI-powered MONA M03 Max BEV in China for under $20,000
Eight days after publicly unveiling a new Max variant of its already popular MONA M03 sedan, XPeng Motors has officially launched it in China at an insanely low price of RMB 139,800 ($19,400). For those prices, MONA M03 Max drivers will gain access to some of XPeng’s most advanced AI-centric technologies. Read more…
Toyota is ‘loading the bases’ with a wave of new hybrid, PHEV, and EVs
With a new lineup of electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid, and EV models, Toyota is swinging for the fences. By offering every powertrain option, Toyota believes it has a better chance of hitting a home run. Will it hit it out of the park, or is Toyota setting itself up for a swing and a miss. Read more…
Stellantis Has A New Boss. He Has His Work Cut Out For Him
Can Jeep chief Antonio Filosa turn things around? Plus: Auto sales are expected to slow, and GM goes big on V8s. Read more…
Mober expands green logistics services to Thailand
Philippines-based green logistics service provider Mober has forayed into Thailand. The company has started using its electric trucks for a zero-emission delivery service in Bangkok. Read more…
Xpeng launches Max variants for Mona M03, bringing Tesla FSD-like features to $18,040 model
The Xpeng Mona M03 Max starts at RMB 129,800 ($18,040) and comes standard with the free Turing smart driving system.
From January to April, the Mona M03 delivered 61,340 units, accounting for 47.53 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
BMW launches new i4 top model with more power
BMW has announced a series of model upgrades for summer 2025. In terms of electric cars, this includes the i4, where not only will the two rear-wheel drive models become more efficient, but a more powerful top-of-the-range model will also be added to the range. Read more…
BMW launches new i4 top model with more power
BMW has announced a series of model upgrades for summer 2025. In terms of electric cars, this includes the i4, where not only will the two rear-wheel drive models become more efficient, but a more powerful top-of-the-range model will also be added to the range. Read more…
China’s 100-Second EV Battery Swaps Are Here
Battery giant CATL is deploying new “Choco-Swap” power units that can be swapped in and out in less than two minutes. Read more…
Opel teases tougher Frontera
Opel has pulled the wraps off a concept vehicle dubbed the Frontera Gravel. This beefed-up version of the new Frontera electric SUV hints at a future where family haulers dream of dirt roads, even if they mostly stick to school runs. The question on everyone’s mind: is this rugged EV just playing dress-up, or is there some real adventure in… Read more…
