ZF is preparing to put its AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle into production, a city-bus drive unit that cuts average energy consumption by 20 percent in SORT cycles compared with the previous generation. The lower draw lets operators reduce battery capacity requirements while increasing range. The axle is part Read more
Sponsored by TTI. As EV charging networks scale, every connection, cable, enclosure and safety system matters. Download Panduit’s EVSE solutions guide to explore a complete portfolio of electrical infrastructure products for designing, installing and maintaining charging equipment. From grounding and power connectors to cable management, identification, safety and network communication Read more
DHL is turning to VELA for wind power to help move cargo across the Atlantic.
A new e-bike company has entered the increasingly crowded commuter e-bike market, but it’s doing so with a strategy that feels notably different from the usual playbook. The new Monarc Tracer combines a powerful Class 3 commuter platform with premium components, a surprising amount of integrated technology, and one feature Read more
Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event is in full swing through the rest of the week, and we’ve got plenty to love packed into today’s Green Deals, while the rest of the major savings can be found in our Green Deals roundup hub here. Our three headliners for this issue are Read more
Ferrari has replaced its long-serving chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, just weeks after the rocky debut of the Luce, the automaker’s first electric car. The company named former BMW Italy boss Massimiliano Di Silvestre as Galliera’s successor, effective July 1, after a launch that wiped roughly 8% off Read more
Tesla Supercharging is getting yet another layer of gamification, as the company is rolling out a new competition that could win Free Supercharging miles. Tesla is ramping up its efforts to make vehicle ownership more engaging through gamification. In June 2026, the company announced the 2026 Free Supercharging Competition, building Read more
Rivian flagged earlier this year that the Dual Standard variants of its large SUV and truck were on the way out.
ROHM Semiconductor has launched the TSC3PAK, a new package for SiC MOSFETs that delivers heat dissipation performance comparable to conventional TO-247-4L through-hole packages while being fully compatible with automated surface-mount assembly. Mass production started this month. Through-hole SiC packages like the TO-247 dissipate heat well but require manual mounting, can’t Read more
JEDEC’s JC-70.2 Silicon Carbide Subcommittee has published two new free guidelines—JEP203 and JEP204—standardizing how engineers evaluate and qualify SiC power devices in EV inverters, industrial drives and energy infrastructure. JEP203, Guideline for Short Circuit Evaluation in Power Conversion Transistors, addresses short-circuit capability testing for power MOSFETs. Short-circuit behavior is a Read more