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The new electric Mini hatch and the high-riding Aceman were slated to arrive in the U.S. in 2026, but now that may not happen at all.

Daimler Buses has unveiled a new electric bus aimed at the interurban transport segment. The Mercedes-Benz eIntouro is a high-floor bus based on the diesel-powered Intouro. In terms of its electric drive, however, it has less in common with the Mercedes eCitaro electric city bus and more with the Mercedes Read more

Researchers at the DOE’)’s Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated a novel method that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to characterize the chemical evolution inside battery cells over years of operation. The technique characterizes chemical degradation in commercial-grade pouch battery cells while they operate for long periods. NMR spectroscopy relies Read more

Wise Integration, a French firm specializing in digital control of gallium nitride (GaN) and GaN ICs for power conversion, has opened its North American Design and Development Center in Ottawa, Canada. The company has two core product lines. WiseGan includes GaN power integrated circuits designed for high-frequency operation in the Read more

Since Tesla opened up its Supercharger network, demand from drivers of other brands of EVs has been massive. So massive that Lectron, a provider of portable chargers, adapters and charging stations for all charging standards, has ramped up production of its NACS-to-CCS adapter to as many as 12,000 units per Read more

Sponsored by Munters. Not all desiccant dehumidifier providers are alike, and very few suppliers have the service network to support this technology. When sourcing dehumidifiers, it’s essential to consider your supplier’s ability to support your system through every phase of its life cycle. Design, planning, and start up Building a Read more

At the forefront of silicone innovation, the CHT Group offers advanced solutions that optimize EV battery performance. Charged recently chatted with Gerry Ellis from CHT to learn more about its silicone products designed to meet the rigorous demands of EV battery technology. With products ranging from lightweight elastomers to thermally Read more

NIO executives shared details of the Chinese automaker’s third EV brand, Firefly, as well as what the new marque will call its first model. The news comes about one month before Firefly officially launches in China during its parent company’s 10th annual NIO Day event. more…

Ford is slashing another 4,000 jobs in Europe as it struggles to keep pace with the market’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The American automaker said a “highly disruptive” EV market and new competition are causing significant losses in the region. Ford’s announcement comes as China’s leading EV maker, BYD, Read more

Plus, the Hyundai Motor Group’s EVs plan to own the LA Auto Show, while Ford makes cuts in Europe.