There’s a growing consensus that public EV charging may just turn out to be a profitable business after all, and operators are squarely focused on utilization rates. How do we design charging sites to maximize customer utilization? EVSE manufacturer Kempower has released a new white paper that presents an analysis Read more
hofer powertrain has built a battery module that varies the mechanical preload on each cell in operation, a value normally fixed by the module’s physical design. How much pressure, or preload, a cell sees affects how quickly it ages, and hofer powertrain says holding it in the right range can Read more
eMobility development demands flexible, scalable measurement systems that can adapt quickly to changing test requirements. This presentation highlights how the VIO system combines compact hardware, modular measurement cards, and vMeasure software integration to support efficient analog measurement at the desk, in the lab, and across electrification test workflows. Join us Read more
Toyota is breaking its own rules and will build a new electric vehicle in China before Japan, using advanced tech. more…
Swiss dairy company Emmi Schweiz has deployed three electrified refrigerated trailers from Nivalis Energy Europe as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from its refrigerated transport fleet. Now operating on live distribution routes, the trailers power their energy-intensive refrigeration systems using dedicated battery systems, preserving the e-trucks’ battery capacity Read more
Chroma has added a charge playback function to its PowerPro 5 test software, letting engineers replay CAN (Controller Area Network) communication data captured from real charging sessions through the Chroma 8000 test system. Chroma says the function complies with GB/T 27930, and it reproduces a recorded session on the bench Read more
Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is stepping down effective October 30, leaving after nearly six years to become chief financial officer of energy giant GE Vernova. The departure lands at the most important moment in Rivian’s history — the ramp of the R2, the $45,000-to-$58,000 SUV the entire company is betting Read more
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update turns Grok from a talking companion into a true in-car controller, with considerably expanded capabilities. Where the assistant once answered questions and handled navigation, it can now operate hardware and software through ordinary speech, including several requests at the same time. Grok has become incredibly robust Read more
Tesla has expanded the operational geofence for its driverless Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking the first such increase in some time. The updated Service Area for Robotaxi in Austin now spans about 288 square miles and is roughly 9 percent larger than the previous boundary. This incremental growth adds Read more
Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger PV7. more…