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Kia’s new EV5 aims for the heart of Europe’s electric car market

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Kia is taking a big step in the European electric vehicle space with the official reveal of its EV5, an electric SUV designed specifically for the continent. Sliding into a fiercely competitive segment, the EV5 will challenge established players and, as Kia puts it, serve as a “cornerstone” of its growth strategy in the region. The EV5 shares its name… Read more…

Martindale Electric launches new EVSE socket tester for Type 2 connectors


Electrical safety specialist Martindale Electric has been delivering testing, measurement and safe isolation solutions for 95 years. Now the company has unveiled a new type of EV socket tester. The BZ820-EV performs functional electrical checks on EV charge points with Type 2 connectors. The Type 2 connector, sometimes referred to as Mennekes for the German… Read more…

Electrovaya to supply swappable battery packs for Janus Electric’s Class 8 electric trucks


Electrovaya has announced a commercial supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings Limited to deliver advanced high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems for the electrification of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. This agreement marks Electrovaya’s entry into the heavy-duty Class 8 truck sector, notably in the US and Australia, where vehicle loads and driving distances pose significant challenges for… Read more…

Electrovaya to supply swappable battery packs for Janus Electric’s Class 8 electric trucks


Electrovaya has announced a commercial supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings Limited to deliver advanced high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems for the electrification of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. This agreement marks Electrovaya’s entry into the heavy-duty Class 8 truck sector, notably in the US and Australia, where vehicle loads and driving distances pose significant challenges for… Read more…

Here’s a glimpse of Xiaomi’s next move: the full-size YU9 SUV

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After the impressive launch of its YU7 sport utility vehicle, Xiaomi appears to be accelerating its automotive ambitions. A new, heavily camouflaged full-size SUV has been spotted undergoing road tests in China, and all signs point to this being the company’s third electric car, codenamed “Kunlun.” This new model, rumored to be badged as the YU9, is venturing into the… Read more…