New York state transit operator Suffolk County Transit has awarded NFI Group, a supplier of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions and a subsidiary New Flyer of America, a contract for up to 132 buses over the next five years, including 40 Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric buses and 92 Xcelsior Read more
Blink Charging has acquired 100% of the equity of Zemetric, a charging infrastructure company that provides tailored solutions for fleets. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2022 by a team of transport electrification veterans, Zemetric offers hardware, software and service solutions that are designed to be interoperable and reliable. The founding Read more
How far can an EV potentially travel on a charge? The answer seems to be: “farther and farther every year.” GM engineers recently set what they say is a new world record for EV range. A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck achieved 1,059.2 miles on a full charge, surpassing Read more
US specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot has introduced its new LITX 95F conductive carbon developed for use in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). Engineered for ESS cells used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, the high-performance conductive additive delivers enhanced conductivity, long cycle life, and improved Read more
Taiwan-based VertexCom, a provider of smart charging communication chips, has reached cumulative shipments exceeding 1 million units for its Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) chip, driven by the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle industry. The high-speed power line communication chip, MSE1022 + MSEX25-i, complies with the HomePlug GreenPHY standard Read more
As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster Read more
Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department Read more
Volkswagen is shaking things up with plans to trim its lineup. Volkswagen is killing off one of its oldest SUVs, but an electric vehicle is also in line to get the axe. more…
Changes in regulations allow manufacturers to go back to building big ICE trucks and SUVs. Meanwhile, tariffs hammer Honda.
Tesla has given the Cybertruck a great new towing feature that will not only increase safety but could help avert damage and help with longevity. While Tesla has boasted some impressive examples of towing with its vehicle lineup, until the Cybertruck was released in late 2023, the company did not Read more