South Korean battery and trading company SK On is showcasing advanced thermal management technology with lubricant supplier SK Enmove. The immersion cooling technology for EV batteries circulates electrically insulating thermal fluids inside the battery pack to effectively dissipate heat. Since the coolant directly contacts the battery cells, it can more effectively suppress temperature rise compared… Read more…
Aachen University project aims to optimize fast charging capability of prismatic battery cells
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University is working with research and industry partners to optimize the fast charging capability of prismatic lithium-ion batteries. The aim of the new, three-year SchnelleZelle project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is to expand the performance of… Read more…
Xpeng launches 2025 X9 MPV with eye on global markets
The 2025 X9 starts at RMB 359,800 ($49,190) in the Chinese mainland, the same as its predecessor.
Xpeng will launch the X9 in Europe in the second half of 2025.
Leapmotor launches sales of the B10 in China
The Leapmotor B10 goes on sale in China, with prices starting at 109,800 yuan (approx. 13,580 USD). Overseas markets, including Europe, will follow at a later date. Read more…
Lucid Air Review After 26,000 Miles: More Range, But Also A Huge Downside
Thanks to OTA updates, it’s finally the car it was supposed to be from the get-go. On the money front, however, things aren’t ideal. Read more…
BMW announces new HypersonX sound system for the Neue Klasse
BMW just announced its new HypersonX Soundscape, developed in-house that will be featured in the new Neue Klasse models this year. There are 43 sound signals tailored for Personal and Sport Modes. The company says the HypersonX sound system is deeply integrated into Operating System X and utilizes advanced hardware and software to adapt the sounds to the current driving… Read more…
ChargeTronix presents newest product generation lineup
ChargeTronix, a U.S.-owned provider of EV charging solutions, introduced a new suite of EV charging systems. The new generation includes the 1,280 KW Nexus Distributed Charging System for fleets and 3rd-generation 240 KW chargers for fleets and passenger vehicles. Read more…
Chevy Silverado EV, New Chevy Bolt Will Get Cheaper LFP Batteries
General Motors is running a Ford and BYD play for cheaper batteries. That means a Silverado EV with 350 miles of range for $6,000 less. Read more…
The 2026 Lucid Gravity Blew Me Away
Lucid’s first SUV is fun, practical and just about the highest-tech EV you can buy today. Read more…
General Motors’ EV Battery Cell Production Overtakes Tesla: Report
America’s largest carmaker is now also one of its biggest battery companies. It aims to beat Tesla on battery costs this year.
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Prezero places followup order with Volvo Trucks
Waste management company PreZero has ordered 35 battery-electric trucks from Volvo. PreZero initially put its first electric truck from Volvo Trucks into operation in Sweden in 2022. Read more…
Kenworth Truck postpones start of production of H2 tractor
Kenworth Truck’s hydrogen fuel cell electric T680 tractors will not roll off the production line starting this year. The reason is the gaps in hydrogen refueling infrastructure across the North American market. A new date for the start of production has yet to be set. Read more…
Gijón orders electric buses from Irizar
The public transport provider EMTUSA from Gijón in northern Spain has ordered four electric buses from Spanish manufacturer Irizar. They will join the six electric buses from Polish provider Solaris recently introduced to the fleet. Read more…
Slate’s $25,000 Electric Truck Will Be A ‘Disruptor’
Newsweek got a look at the Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup, which could make “a radically simple solution to the common affordable car.” Read more…
Trump Might Delay 25% Tariff On Auto Parts. Automakers Aren’t Holding Their Breath
Plus, Xpeng breaks up with Nvidia and Tesla insurance rates are skyrocketing. Read more…
Comemso presents new calibration solution for charging stations
German electronics firm Comemso presented the Easy Chester Calimera, a high-precision, mobile and scalable calibration solution for EV charging stations, according to the company. The device is designed to simplify and optimise calibration processes and make them future-proof. Read more…
InstaVolt presents EV cable protection system
The charge point operator has introduced ‘CableGuard’, a protection system meant to keep EV charging cables from being cut off. And it makes it easier for cable thieves to get caught. Read more…
Lime announces recycling cooperation with Redwood Materials
Electric scooter sharing operator Lime and the US battery recycler Redwood Materials have announced a battery recycling partnership. The aim is to establish a comprehensive recycling programme for lithium-ion batteries in the USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Read more…
Electric car sales keep climbing globally – 29% up this year already
No matter which way some publishers try to spin the news, there’s no hiding from the fact that electric cars are becoming more popular around the world. New numbers show that in the first three months of 2025, 4.1 million EVs were sold globally. That’s a big jump of 29% compared to the same time last year, and in March… Read more…
Moke opens new UK production facility
The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels. Read more…
