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A former Tesla executive who departed last year is now aiming to raise funding for a new energy startup, which is set to help build next-generation grid hardware. Drew Baglino, Tesla’s former SVP of Powertrain and Energy, is aiming to raise $30 to $50 million in Series A funding for Read more

Tesla is working on addressing a minor but annoying Cybertruck quirk in an upcoming update. With the update in place, Tesla Cybertrucks would be able to properly recognize and render trailers in their displays. The Quirk As observed by Tesla owners on social media platform X, the Cybertruck at its Read more

A protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Berlin-Mitte took an interesting turn on Saturday when one demonstrator’s provocative poster triggered an arrest and a state security investigation.  Temporary Arrest As noted by a police spokesperson to German publication rbb24, around 250 people rallied in Read more

US-based power semiconductor company Navitas has released 650 V bidirectional GaNFast integrated circuits (ICs) and high-speed isolated gate drivers for single-stage bidirectional switch (BDS) converters for applications such as roadside and onboard EV chargers and motor drives. The bidirectional GaNFast plus new IsoFast drivers enable advanced single-stage topologies to further Read more

Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKAB’s goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished Read more

Ample, a battery-swapping technology company, is teaming up with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC) and Mitsubishi Motors, to deploy a network of swapping stations in Tokyo that will each be able to support over 100 vehicles. The initiative, which will focus on supporting commercial fleets, initially targeting delivery vehicles, Read more

Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics has introduced an all-in-one system for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products, including e-bikes. The Ready Battery Management System with Fixed Firmware (R-BMS F) comes with pre-validated firmware to reduce the learning curve for developers, enabling rapid designs of safe, power-efficient battery management systems. Read more

Toyota is late to the game, but it doesn’t want to fall any further behind. The world’s largest automaker is about to shake things up with 10 new EVs launching by 2027 — tripling its lineup. The new models will roll out in the US, Europe, Japan, China, and Southeast Read more