Canada is considering lowering or dropping its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs to help its farmers. Lire la suite…
Chinese EVs Could Soon Flood Into Canada Because Of Canola Oil
Dow introduces high-temperature silicone gel to boost efficiency in EV power electronics
Dow has launched DOWSIL EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a protective material designed to support next-generation insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules operating at higher voltages. This new gel withstands temperatures up to 180°C and is targeted at power electronics in electric vehicle batteries and main inverters, as well as inverters used in photovoltaic panels and wind… Read more…
Dow introduces high-temperature silicone gel to boost efficiency in EV power electronics
Dow has launched DOWSIL EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a protective material designed to support next-generation insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules operating at higher voltages. This new gel withstands temperatures up to 180°C and is targeted at power electronics in electric vehicle batteries and main inverters, as well as inverters used in photovoltaic panels and wind… Read more…
Webinar: Use of residue free pastes in vacuum soldering equipment
Residue-free pastes provide tackiness and printability, and do not leave residues behind after reflow. The advantage is a noticeable cost saving, as there is no need to clean the substrates after soldering. Residue-free pastes do not contain any activators. Therefore, formic acid must be used to deoxidize the solder powder and the interconnect surfaces for… Read more…
Webinar: Use of residue free pastes in vacuum soldering equipment
Residue-free pastes provide tackiness and printability, and do not leave residues behind after reflow. The advantage is a noticeable cost saving, as there is no need to clean the substrates after soldering. Residue-free pastes do not contain any activators. Therefore, formic acid must be used to deoxidize the solder powder and the interconnect surfaces for… Read more…
Linktour enters Europe with L-Series city electric cars you can customize
Another EV company from China has arrived in Europe, and it’s bringing a fresh take on urban driving. Linktour Automotive made its official debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, bringing to the show two compact electric vehicles designed for navigating busy city streets in style. The company’s new L6e and L7e models offer a bit more than just transportation, though.… Read more…
Zoox launches robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Amazon subsidiary Zoox is launching a driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas. This marks the first instance of its robotaxi service in action. To start, the service will be free via a dedicated app. Read more…
Lyft’s Robotaxi Era Has Finally Arrived
Plus, China cracks down on EV trolls and Tesla reveals how many people are really buying FSD. Lire la suite…
China’s EV market is booming – with some unlikely brands at the top
China recorded a new annual high in August with sales of 1.4 million electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Pure electric cars in particular are developing at a disproportionately dynamic rate. The share of plug-in cars in the overall market also remains high – and continues to approach the 50 percent mark. However, the usual market leaders are not scoring highly. Read more…
Honda launches the N-ONE e: An $18,000 small EV that delivers big where it counts
It may be small, but Honda’s new EV offers “class-leading” range and more interior space than you’d expect. Honda introduced the N-ONE e on Thursday, its first electric kei car, with prices starting at just over $18,000. Read more…
ZF CEO Klein leaves as Miedreich takes over
In the midst of negotiations on extensive restructuring, the supervisory board of Germany’s second-largest automotive supplier, ZF, has reorganised the management board in an extraordinary meeting. CEO Holger Klein and Commercial Vehicle Division President Peter Laier must leave. Mathias Miedreich, head of the Drive Technology Division, will take over the management of the company. Read more…
PMI Electro Mobility starts fulfilling 250-unit electric bus order in Mumbai
India’s PMI Electro Mobility has started fulfilling a 250-unit electric bus order from Mumbai-based Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) ahead of schedule. BEST deployed the new e-buses into its city bus service immediately after delivery. Read more…
Tesla’s US market share drops to lowest level since 2017
Tesla’s share of the US EV market has dropped to an eight-year low, with Elon Musk’s company accounting for just 38 per cent of EV sales in August. It marks a severe drop for a company which once commanded over 80 per cent market share. Read more…
Plug-In Hybrids May Be Nowhere Near As Clean As Automakers Claim
New data from the European Environment Agency shows real-world emissions of PHEVs are five times higher than the official numbers. Lire la suite…
Cupra Tindaya concept EV puts the driver back in charge
The automotive world has become obsessed with self-driving technology, but Spanish brand Cupra is planting its flag firmly in the opposite camp. At the Munich auto show, the company unveiled a wild new electric concept car, the Tindaya, and also doubled down on its core belief: cars are for driving. With a repeated slogan of “No drivers, no Cupra,” the… Read more…
Pilot, GM, and EVgo expand US fast charging network
Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo have jointly opened 200 fast charging sites across 40 states in the US, adding a total of 850 new public charge points. This is part of a wider plan to install up to 2000 stalls at 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Read more…
New details revealed regarding the new ID. Polo drive
VW’s appearance at the IAA is dominated by its upcoming family of compact electric cars. However, the trade fair mainly offered a glimpse of the design of the four electric cars and provided little information about the technology. Gradually, however, new, as yet unconfirmed information is coming to light. Read more…
BYD to start production at Hungarian plant this year; 1-MW ultra-fast chargers to go live in Europe in 2026
The first model to be produced at BYD’s Hungarian factory will be the Seagull. Europe’s first batch of 200-300 1-MW chargers will be deployed next year.
BYD plans to open over 2,000 retail outlets across Europe by the end of 2026.
Octopus launches all-in-one EV leasing, charging and home energy offer in Germany
Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the UK-based Octopus Energy Group, is preparing to launch an EV leasing service in Germany in early 2026. This will offer electric cars, home chargers, plus a bundled smart energy tariff. Read more…
Vulcan Energy receives building permit for lithium processing plant in Germany
Vulcan Energy has received a building permit for its commercial lithium processing plant in Frankfurt-Höchst. In the initial phase, the facility is expected to produce up to 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide. Customers include LG Energy Solution, Umicore and Stellantis, whose contracts have been amended accordingly. Read more…
