Industrial technology manufacturing company Littelfuse has expanded its range of Ultra Junction X4-Class 200 V Power MOSFETs with low on-state resistance for battery energy storage and power supply applications. The IXTN400N20X4 and IXTN500N20X4 have around two times higher current ratings and a 63% RDS(on) reduction than existing X4-Class MOSFETs, according to the company, making them… Read more…
The retro-modern Renault 5 E-Tech available to order in UK with a €27,337 starting price
The Renault 5 E-Tech is bringing electric power to the masses. That’s if you believe the official press release from Renault. With a starting price of £22,995 in the UK, this retro-modern hatchback is hoping to shake up the EV market. Orders open in January 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in the spring of the same year. This isn’t… Read more…
Kia EV9 U.S. Production Slows Amid Stricter IRA Rules
Kia’s electric family hauler hits a production bump as it prepares for stringent IRA rules for 2025. Read more…
Europe To China: Want Subsidies? Hand Over Your Technology
China’s joint venture program is being applied in reverse as the EU demands cutting-edge battery tech. Read more…
Lectron May Be Producing More NACS To CCS Adapters Than Tesla
Ford’s NACS adapter supplier, Lectron, has ramped up production to improve EV owners’ access to Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
Washington University deploys GreenPower electric student transport vans
Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri has taken delivery of eight electric EV Star passenger vans manufactured by GreenPower Motor, a company that produces a variety of high-floor and low-floor electric medium- and heavy-duty buses, shuttles and vans. This more than doubles the august institution’s fleet of five EV Star vans, which it acquired two… Read more…
Natural Resources Canada provides $13.3 million to deploy new EV chargers
The Canadian government is investing 18.6 million Canadian dollars ($13.3 million) in EV chargers across the country. “The installation of these chargers will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease,” Natural Resources Canada said. The funds will be given to multiple organizations that will use them to install over… Read more…
Chinese researchers discover new recycling method for NCM batteries
Researchers from Chinese universities used biocompatible acids, like citric acid, to leach out and separate the constituents in NCM batteries. The resulting material from the recycling process can be directly converted into NCM electrodes. Read more…
What’s next for Tritium? Eight questions for Anant Nahata from Exicom
In the summer, Indian company Exicom took over the insolvent fast-charging station manufacturer Tritium – Exicom is one of the largest manufacturers of chargers in India, but is relatively unknown in Europe and North America. We spoke to Anant Nahata, Managing Director of Exicom, about the future of Tritium and the company’s prospects. Read more…
Check out Jaguar’s new look for its +$100,000 ultra-luxury EV lineup
The British luxury automaker is undergoing its most significant transformation in its 90-year history. Jaguar’s new look captures the brand’s signature design as it shifts to an all-electric luxury EV lineup. Read more…
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali first look: more (460!) miles and power
GMC’s third EV truck, if you count the Hummer and the Hummer SUV as two separate trucks, is the Sierra EV. The luxury pickup debuted as a $100K 2024 model 1 last year and got some modest upgrades for 2025. GMC flew us to the hills above Silicon Valley to check it out. Read more…
EVgo to add up to 480 new EV fast chargers at Meijer locations across the Midwest
US charging network EVgo has announced an expanded partnership with supermarket chain Meijer to install up to 480 new fast chargers at store locations across the Midwestern United States. Meijer has already installed EV chargers at over a third of its store locations. Read more…
Is Nissan launching its sleek new N7 electric car overseas?
Nissan introduced its stylish new N7 electric sedan in China last week, but will it eventually be available overseas. Read more…
Lexus announces new entry-level variant of the RZ
Lexus is expanding its electric SUV portfolio with new entry-level 2025 RZ trims in the USA. The company has also slashed the starting price by over $10,000 compared to last year’s models. Read more…
Electric buses from Proterra banished to the garage in Texas
The Texan bus operator Capital Metro will store 46 brand-new electric buses from Proterra for at least a year. The reason for this is Proterra’s insolvency and the problems that the successor company, Phoenix Motor, is now having in fulfilling guarantees and solving technical problems. Read more…
Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not a route for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I… Read more…
Kia puts the EV4 through its paces at Nurburgring
Kia’s upcoming EV4 will be making its debut soon, and it’s already attracting a lot of attention. The electric hatchback was recently spotted tearing up the Nurburgring racetrack, proving that it’s more than just a good-looking city car. The EV4 is Kia’s latest entry-level EV, and it’s expected to be priced between €35,100 and €46,900, depending on the chosen trim… Read more…
Zest installs charging infrastructure at University of Warwick
The University of Warwick has entered into a partnership with the charging infrastructure company Zest. 78 charging points for electric vehicles have been installed on campus. Read more…
The Dannar MPS Is A 500 KWH Remote-Controlled Battery. And Everything Else You Could Imagine
Ever wondered what an American-made, all-electric Unimog could look like? Read more…
China’s ‘Smart Cars’ Are Coming For Tesla
Plus, Xiaomi is laughing all the way to the bank and the $25,000 EV dream is dying. Read more…
