Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has announced an investment of one billion euros over four years to build charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles. The new funding is available both for fleet operators and public charging providers. The new funding represents one of the key measures of Germany’s Master Read more
In this webinar, we’ll discuss laser welding process strategies for battery and power electronics applications. From busbars, tabs to terminals and power-module interconnects, the session will explore a range of topics covering weld geometry, metallurgy, penetration control, fixture and clamping considerations, inline monitoring, and process validation using real application examples Read more
The new 2026 ES will be the first Lexus model to feature Toyota’s Arene software platform, unlocking new features including EV route planning. more…
Waymo has filed a voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) covering 3,791 robotaxis after one of its vehicles drove into a flooded road in San Antonio last month. No one was injured. The key detail: the recall is a software fix that will be deployed over Read more
The Rivian Assistant hits the R1S and R1T via the startup’s latest software update. The R2 is next.
A new Reuters investigation documents long wait times, surface-street-only routing, and near-zero vehicle availability across Tesla’s three-city “Robotaxi” service. These all look like convenience problems — but they’re really symptoms of a safety system that can’t scale. Elon Musk himself told investors at the Q1 2026 earnings call that safety Read more
Tesla announced today that it will invest almost $250 million more in battery cell production at its Grünheide factory outside Berlin, more than doubling planned capacity to 18 gigawatt hours per year and creating over 1,500 battery-related jobs. The investment comes just two months after the automaker successfully scared workers Read more
Zenobē recently announced plans to make a $100 million investment into the Australian market – and that investment is quickly bearing fruit in the form of a new strategic partnership with Aussie appliance brand Winnings. more…
The majority of operators praised the reliability, cost savings, and comfort of EV trucks. However, some challenges persist.
Police departments around the country are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position when it comes to illegal electric motorbike riders tearing through neighborhoods, parks, and bike trails. In one Colorado town, officials are now trying a new strategy after struggling to catch many of the riders themselves: asking residents Read more