Energy storage company EnerVenue has started production of its Aqueous Metal Cell (AMC), a water-based nickel-hydrogen battery, at its Wujin site in Changzhou, China. The company says the line is the first high-volume AMC line built anywhere. Ground was broken in April, and the first conforming cell came off the Read more
A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s moves to lower fuel economy standards, which the Department of Energy says will increase gas prices by 76 cents a gallon. more…
Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in “additional penalties,” since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages.
Tesla sales fell slightly in the third quarter. But it could be a lot, lot worse.
Powertrain testing specialist Cambustion has launched a Powertrain in the Loop (PiL) testing platform for automotive OEMs at its Hub Dyno facility in Cambridge, UK. The launch follows a 12-month test program in which the platform supported development of a hybrid supercar. Cambustion says PiL lets manufacturers integrate, develop and Read more
Are we starting to see a transition from small-scale pilots of electric trucks to serious volume orders? Tesla has been booking some sizable orders for its Semi, and Harbinger recently announced a 2,000-truck order from FedEx. The latest news comes from Workhorse—a company that has weathered the ups and downs Read more
Tesla says its new “Emergency Drive Away” feature can do up to $25,000 in damage to a Supercharger every time someone uses it, and the car needs a mandatory service visit too. Tesla has since released more details about the feature in response to owner questions. But Tesla hasn’t said Read more
The Ford Fathom is set to go on sale in early 2027, starting at about $30,000. Meanwhile, Ford’s US EV sales dropped 80% in the third quarter. more…
EV charger manufacturer Wallbox has partnered with Enode, provider of an “energy orchestration platform,” to enable Wallbox chargers to connect with third-party apps and services powered by Enode in Europe. Through the integration, Enode connects with Wallbox’s API, enabling compatible energy apps and services to connect with Wallbox chargers. Wallbox Read more
Dukosi has made its DK-NFLNK contactless communication solution available for customer sampling. Samples are available to key customers, and Dukosi has also released an evaluation kit. DK-NFLNK is designed for batteries built on conventional multi-channel analog front end (AFE) designs, and Dukosi says it eliminates traditional wiring and connectors by Read more