Amprius Technologies, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries incorporating silicon anode technology, has announced a contract manufacturing agreement with a battery manufacturer located in South Korea, with an eye towards increasing output of its SiCore cell. SiCore cells use a silicon anode material system to enable high charge availability and power Read more
Electric truck OEM Windrose and EV charging infrastructure provider Terawatt have completed a series of interoperability tests at Terawatt’s flagship charging site in Rancho Dominguez, California. These tests successfully demonstrated Windrose’s dual-input charging capability, delivering over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers from Delta Electronics. The Windrose Class 8 Read more
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Driving the Future of Mobility. The automotive industry is undergoing a significant evolution, driven by changing consumer demands and shifting expectations for personalization, connectivity, safety, electrification, and enhanced features and functionality. Underpinning this transformation is the design evolution of next-generation electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architectures which are Read more
A couple of automotive influencers appear to have gotten access to the new 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor and shared some images. The posts showcase the new NACS charging port, a familiar exterior color, and new teal accents, including the calipers. See more below. more…
Chemical industry giant BASF has added a new product to its portfolio of PPAs (polyphthalamides, a type of thermoplastics). The new Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame retardant, is designed to minimize electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics parts for e-mobility. BASF says its new Read more
Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. Read more
The standard Cadillac Optiq is not slow by any measure. But the Optiq-V dials the performance up to absurd levels.
New fuel-economy rules could cripple a longstanding Tesla revenue source. Plus: BYD is squeezing out its competition, and China’s not happy.
X’s Community Notes pilot seeks to bridge perspectives by introducing an experimental feature to identify posts liked by diverse viewpoints. Announced by Elon Musk’s X, the initiative builds on the success of Community Notes, which highlights agreement among users who typically disagree. Starting June 05, a select group of Community Read more
An X user with 184 followers has become the unlikely hero of the United States’ space program by effectively de-escalating a row between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on social media. Needless to say, the X user has far more than 184 followers today after his level-headed Read more