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Comau has announced a partnership with Intecells to implement cold plasma technology for more efficient manufacturing of battery electrodes. Intecells’ patented cold plasma process removes the need for traditional solvents and binders in electrode fabrication—streamlining production and potentially halving energy usage, investment costs and process emissions According to Comau, plasma-based Read more

US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power devices, has released the EPC9196, a three-phase BLDC motor drive inverter reference design powered by the EPC2304 eGaN FET. The EPC9196 is optimized for 96-150 V battery-powered motor drive applications, including steering systems in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Read more

New York City is creating a new department aimed at cracking down on e-bike delivery workers, and critics say it’s the latest move in a growing pattern of targeting micromobility riders instead of the real threats on the road. more…

China’s EV leader, BYD, just reached another major breakthrough: its smart parking feature now offers L4 autonomy. To sweeten the deal, BYD says it will fully cover any losses associated with the new feature. more…

MAN Trucks are always good for a headline, but despite the company’s pro-battery bluster they’ve barely managed to get 200 battery electric semi trucks on the road … until now that is: the company announced that series production of its heavy-duty eTruck prime mover is officially underway! more…

The Volkswagen Group’s electric-vehicle hot streak continues. Plus: Now’s the time to buy an EV, and Mercedes-Benz is going to the mall.

Whether it’s to keep the lights on after a natural disaster or just to avoid peak energy rates, more people than ever are adding battery energy storage to their home solar systems. With some 45% of home solar customers saying yes to home batteries last year, the big question isn’t Read more

America’s most affordable upcoming EV just got thousands of dollars more expensive. Thank Donald Trump and Congress for that.

Taiwanese smart-scooter pioneer Gogoro is taking a step into more accessible territory with its newest model, the Ezzy. The company hopes to leverage its massive lead in battery-swapping technology while also bringing its smart scooters to a broader audience by lowering its price point. more…

Three PHEV pickups were driven in the Australian outback alongside three diesel rigs. Here’s how they fared.