Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has launched its new AEC-Q101 qualified 100 V MOSFETs for thermally demanding 48 V automotive applications, including on-board chargers, traction inverters and battery management systems. The devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses, demonstrating on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ and enable safe current above 460 A, the company said. The MOSFETs… Read more…
Nexperia’s new automotive MOSFETS boast ultra-low conduction losses
Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has launched its new AEC-Q101 qualified 100 V MOSFETs for thermally demanding 48 V automotive applications, including on-board chargers, traction inverters and battery management systems. The devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses, demonstrating on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ and enable safe current above 460 A, the company said. The MOSFETs… Read more…
Lumafield study finds 8% of low-cost off-brand Li-ion battery cells could have dangerous defect
Industrial X-ray CT technology provider Lumafield has released the results of a study evaluating the safety and quality of lithium-ion batteries. The study found that 1 in 13 low-cost or counterfeit batteries could have a dangerous defect known as negative anode overhang. The study also found that key indicators of quality in low-end batteries are… Read more…
Lumafield study finds 8% of low-cost off-brand Li-ion battery cells could have dangerous defect
Industrial X-ray CT technology provider Lumafield has released the results of a study evaluating the safety and quality of lithium-ion batteries. The study found that 1 in 13 low-cost or counterfeit batteries could have a dangerous defect known as negative anode overhang. The study also found that key indicators of quality in low-end batteries are… Read more…
Sunwoda joins the solid-state race with a 400 Wh/kg battery
The battle for the battery of the future has a new contender. Chinese manufacturer Sunwoda just announced its “Xin·Bixiao” battery, a polymer all-solid-state cell. This new battery steps into the ring with a key specification that makes the electric car industry sit up and take notice: an energy density of 400 Wh/kg. The headline-grabbing 400 Wh/kg is a measure of… Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 breaks Nordschleife record for electric production cars
The BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme has been considered the world’s fastest production car since September. Now it has also smashed the record for the fastest electric model on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, relegating the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to second place. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 breaks Nordschleife record for electric production cars
The BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme has been considered the world’s fastest production car since September. Now it has also smashed the record for the fastest electric model on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, relegating the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to second place. Read more…
First drive in the Volvo ES90: Scandinavian calm with 800 Volts
With the ES90, the Swedes are bringing their interpretation of a fully electric premium saloon to market. As the brand’s first model to use an 800-volt architecture, the ES90 marks the beginning of a new era for Volvo. Out on the road, the ES90 impresses with plenty of comfort and that familiar Scandinavian composure one expects from Volvo – though on closer inspection, it also reveals a few edges and quirks. Our test drive shows exactly where.
First drive in the Volvo ES90: Scandinavian calm with 800 Volts
With the ES90, the Swedes are bringing their interpretation of a fully electric premium saloon to market. As the brand’s first model to use an 800-volt architecture, the ES90 marks the beginning of a new era for Volvo. Out on the road, the ES90 impresses with plenty of comfort and that familiar Scandinavian composure one expects from Volvo – though on closer inspection, it also reveals a few edges and quirks. Our test drive shows exactly where.
The EV Tax Credit Ended. The EV Deals Are Still Going Strong–For Now
Plenty of automakers are filling the gap left by the cancellation of the $7,500 federal tax credit with their own offers. Lire la suite…
BYD updates 3 hybrid models in Song and Qin lineups to tackle fierce competition
BYD has launched the 2026 Song Pro DM-i SUV, Song L DM-i hybrid SUV, and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedan, introducing upgrades including longer battery range.
These models target the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 market segment.
Cadillac Escalade IQ to be capable of Level 3 driving from 2028
Last year, General Motors shut down its robot taxi division Cruise, but wanted to use the expertise gained there for applications in regular passenger cars. Now there is the first concrete announcement: the Cadillac Escalade IQ is to be the first vehicle in the group to feature highly automated Level 3 driving in 2028. Read more…
Public transport operator in Zagreb to receive 500 electric buses
Public transport operator ZET in the Croatian capital Zagreb plans to electrify its entire bus fleet over the next ten years by procuring 500 electric buses. Zagreb’s mayor announced the initiative during the launch of two MAN electric buses now operating on city routes. Read more…
Cadillac Escalade IQ to be capable of Level 3 driving from 2028
Last year, General Motors shut down its robot taxi division Cruise, but wanted to use the expertise gained there for applications in regular passenger cars. Now there is the first concrete announcement: the Cadillac Escalade IQ is to be the first vehicle in the group to feature highly automated Level 3 driving in 2028. Read more…
Tesla Claims The Cybercab Is Coming In Eight Months—No Steering Wheel, No Pedals
Plus, automakers beg the Trump administration not to tax their robots, and Volkswagen has data about how people are buying its EVs. Lire la suite…
QuantumScape begins shipping Cobra-based B1 samples – its most advanced solid state battery to date
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape announced it hit another key goal for 2025, beginning shipments of its B1 sample cells featuring separators produced using its proprietary Cobra process. The B1 battery samples are QuantumScape’s most advanced to date, moving the company a step closer to EV integration. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 looks way better in person after its facelift [Video]
Hyundai will reveal the refreshed electric fastback at the LA Auto Show next month. Ahead of the event, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 was caught rocking a sleek new facelift in the US. Read more…
Arizona seeking bids for 34 EV charging hubs
The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for private organisations to either build, upgrade, operate and maintain 34 EV charging hubs on highways across the state. It’s the second phase of a strategy to build an EV fast charging network in Arizona. Read more…
Arizona seeking bids for 34 EV charging hubs
The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for private organisations to either build, upgrade, operate and maintain 34 EV charging hubs on highways across the state. It’s the second phase of a strategy to build an EV fast charging network in Arizona. Read more…
GM’s EVs Can Be Home Backup Generators. They’re About To Get Better
General Motors is making its battery electric vehicle power-sharing a lot easier, thanks to new upgrades and a leasing program. Lire la suite…
