Tesla is launching another new feature in its cars, this time it will cater to those in colder climates, and those drivers will love it. Perhaps one of the best things about Teslas is that they routinely receive over-the-air software updates that either improve the ownership experience, add features, or Read more
Power Innovations International’s new line of DC fast chargers can accept a wide range of input voltages. The utility connection bottleneck has become the bête noire of the EVSE world. But sometimes the problem isn’t getting enough power, but rather getting the right kind of power—and sometimes the real bottleneck Read more
Following another round of price cuts last month, BYD is now facing backlash from top Chinese officials and regulators. China warned BYD’s latest cuts are triggering “price war panic,” and that it’s now getting out of hand. more…
Battery materials company Talga has executed a binding offtake agreement with high-power battery charging technology developer Nyobolt for the long-term supply of Talnode-C graphite anode from its Vittangi Anode Project in Sweden. Nyobolt has validated Talnode-C as a feedstock for its fast-charging battery technology. The offtake agreement follows Talga’s vertically Read more
Norwegian battery materials company Vianode and Finland-based Fortum Battery Recycling, which specializes in recycling valuable metals from EV batteries, have agreed to collaborate on developing a sustainable EV battery recycling value chain. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to secure supplies of high-quality recycled graphite concentrate from Read more
German battery technology research organization Fraunhofer FFB has started the second phase of construction of its large-scale research facility in Münster-Amelsbüren. The project will create production and research facilities covering an area of 20,000 square meters. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027. The FFB Fab Read more
Japanese manufacturer TDK Electronics has extended the power capability of its Micronas high-voltage microcontrollers (HVC) 5x embedded motor controller family with its new HVC 5481G for automotive applications. The chips are designed for local interconnect network (LIN)-controlled automotive blowers, pumps and fans in thermal systems. They can also power smart Read more
German automaker Porsche has launched a pilot project that aims to recover valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries after their use in vehicles and to test a potential closed-loop raw material cycle. For the long term, the automaker plans to establish a recycling network for high-voltage batteries in collaboration with Read more
The Council for the London Borough of Barnet has partnered with local charging provider char.gy to install up to 1,000 new on-street public chargers. The first 500 will be installed over the next three months, and the remaining 500 will be installed within three years, bringing the total number of Read more
When will Toyota launch an electric SUV for under $20,000 in the US or Europe? We’ll keep dreaming. Toyota is launching the new bZ5 electric SUV next week in China amid an intensifying EV price war. The new SUV will draw power from BYD’s batteries and EV powertrain as Toyota Read more