The US Department of Energy (DOE) announces $1.5B for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is looking to raise almost $800 million from debt sale backed by auto leases
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly looking to raise almost $800 million from a debt sale backed by its auto leases. Read more…
ROHM and UAES sign supply agreement for SiC power devices
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor and China-headquartered United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), a developer and manufacturer of automotive electronic systems, have entered into a long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices. The components are designed to improve the efficiency and performance of a variety of EV systems that contribute to increased cruising range and… Read more…
Pickering’s new programmable resistor modules can handle up to 200 V
UK-based test and measurement firm Pickering Interfaces has launched a new range of PXI and PXIe programmable resistor modules, its first that can handle up to 2 A and 200 V. Part of the company’s expanding range of medium-to-high-power resistor modules, the PXI (model 40-254) and PXIe (model 42-254) products follow on from the company’s… Read more…
Volvo EX30 Production Zips Past 100,000 Units
The pint-sized EV was Europe’s second-best-selling electric car in August, bested only by the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
I’ve Been Running An EV Publication For A Year. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Transforming a society centered around gas-powered cars is proving harder than expected. And it requires thinking differently. Read more…
Toyota delays three-row SUV for the US
Toyota, once the car industry’s most staunch EV skeptic, has recently changed its stance somewhat, announcing it would invest €10.09 billion in EV R&D. Back in February, it also revealed that it was working on an all new three-row SUV for the US market, which would be built at its flagship facility in Kentucky. This project has now been delayed,… Read more…
Tesla Isn’t Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report
The automaker is developing four new battery types for future EVs. One of them will power the upcoming Robotaxi. Read more…
Danfoss Editron division expands its on- and off-highway electrification business
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Xianwei (Roy) Chen as President of its Editron division. Previously Editron’s Vice President, Chen will now report directly to Danfoss Power Solutions President Eric Alström. Chen will play a key role in strengthening Danfoss’s on- and off-highway electrification business. He will lead the two Editron business units: eMotor & Inverter… Read more…
Considerations for selecting automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitors for electric vehicles (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Knowles. Today, the adoption of electric vehicles for both consumer and commercial purposes is rapidly growing. In 2023, EVs made up 17 percent of worldwide automobile sales. For EV design engineers and purchasing agents, this drive towards increased electrification results in the challenge of finding cutting-edge components that can handle increasing temperatures, voltage,… Read more…
New off-grid solar-powered device can charge 12 electric bikes
Beam Global, a company that builds sustainable infrastructure solutions for the transportation industry, today unveiled a new off-grid charging platform designed to provide secure charging for up to 12 electric bicycles. Read more…
EVgo gets a $1.05B DOE loan for 7,500 DC fast chargers
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) has received a conditional commitment for a $1.05 billion US Department of Energy loan to build around 7,500 DC fast chargers. Read more…
Check out the updated 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 spotted testing in the US [Images]
Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 5 was officially caught out in the wild. Ahead of its launch, the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was spotted testing in the US. From the first look, Hyundai’s best-seller is getting even more stylish with a bold new facelift. It will also come with a Tesla NACS port. Read more…
BYD’s new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch is coming this month, starting as low as $21,000
A rare sporty electric hatchback will arrive in China later this month. BYD’s new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch will launch on October 18, 2024, as the EV giant expands into new segments. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Tesla Recalls Pretty Much Every Cybertruck Because Of Laggy Software
The good news is we now know roughly how many Cybertrucks are on the road. Read more…
EU to approve tariffs on Chinese EVs, latest rumor suggests
The EU is expected to cast a final vote on October 4 on imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs. After months of supposed negotiations and back-and-forth with the Chinese authorities, that also lead to a reduction in the amounts, the expectations are that the move will be approved by the majority. There has been some pushback by German automakers, more specifically… Read more…
Her Vet Clinic Went Down In Hurricane Helene. Two EVs Powered It Back Up
A veterinarian’s Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV9 helped her provide nearly uninterrupted critical care to her furry patients. Read more…
J.D. Power: satisfaction with public EV charging infrastructure improved since 2023
The public EV charging infrastructure in the US improved in the second quarter of the year, after having shown improvement in the first quarter as well, according to research conducted by consumer intelligence firm J.D. Power. The J.D. Power 2024 US Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study, which was released last month, brings a fresh… Read more…
LF Energy’s open-source EV charging management software supports OCPP smart charging
LF Energy, the open-source foundation for energy transition, has announced the release of version 1.3.0 of its CitrineOS charger network software. S44 Energy, a provider of EV charging solutions, contributed to the latest version as part of an open-source community developing CitrineOS. CitrineOS 1.3.0 supports OCPP 2.0.1 smart charging, which optimizes energy usage and cost…. Read more…
Nissan’s Death Spiral Continues
Plus, the U.S. has passed $2 billion in EV tax credits and the EU is ready to move forward with Chinese EV tariffs. Read more…
