EV charging network DeCharge describes itself as “a decentralised EV charging startup [that] empowers local hosts and fleets to monetize unused spaces with smart chargers.” DeCharge’s platform features smart hardware, IoT-based energy payments and tokenized incentives. DeCharge recently raised $2.5 million in seed funding, and has now announced its official Read more
ANA Holdings, the largest airline group holding company in Japan, has announced plans with Joby Aviation to expand their partnership, aiming to deploy more than 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi services across Japan. The initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive air taxi ecosystem Read more
US-based lithium battery technology company Pure Lithium has signed a strategic agreement with Canadian firm Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) to collaborate on the scaling, design, construction and commissioning of Pure Lithium’s pilot-scale lithium anode production reactor. Pure Lithium is advancing a lithium vanadium oxide battery enabled by a scalable and Read more
As new battery cell-to-pack designs are commercialized in electric vehicle powertrains, the role of thermal adhesives has become increasingly critical. There is a growing need for innovative thermal adhesives that effectively bond battery cells to pack components while addressing performance and manufacturing challenges. This presentation will delve into recent advancements Read more
Tesla has introduced a new, longest-range model, a variant of the Model 3 with 830 km (515 miles) of range, but it is currently planned only for the Chinese market. more…
Ford doesn’t believe leaving out comfort features is the right path to a cheap but profitable EV truck.
South Korea-based Magnachip Semiconductor has released its new 80 V MXT MV MOSFET, MDLT080N017RH, featuring a TO-Leaded Top-Side Cooling (TOLT) package for thermal management and power efficiency in motor control systems for e-scooters and light EVs. The company has begun supplying the MOSFET to a leading global electric motor manufacturer. Read more
Ford claims its new midsize EV pickup will have a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y and more space than a Toyota RAV4. Starting at $30,000, it will also cost about the same as the RAV4. Here’s how the new Ford EV Universal Platform will make it Read more
It’s all about simplification, slashing production costs and passing on the savings.
Ford’s “Model T moment” may be late, but there are some promising details and plenty to look forward to.