Sponsored by Littelfuse. New technology platform enhances the performance and lifespan of EV batteries. Lithium batteries offer the highest power density compared with other battery chemistries. Lithium batteries can store more energy in a smaller, lightweight package than any other type of battery. As a result, Lithium-based batteries are the Read more
US-based silicon battery materials supplier Group14 Technologies has signed offtake agreements totaling at least $300 million with three EV and two consumer electronic battery cell manufacturers across Europe, Asia and North America. Group14’s customers deliver batteries to various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL). Read more
Riscure Security Solutions, the device security research lab of US-based test and measurement firm Keysight Technologies, has completed the first Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key Applet (DKA) certification for NXP Semiconductors. DKA expands Keysight’s security evaluation offering for the automotive industry, in addition to the UN R155 and R156 Read more
UK-based industrial and automotive lubricants supplier Castrol, part of the bp group, will invest up to $50 million in Taiwanese battery swapping firm Gogoro. Gogoro is developing is an open and interoperable battery swapping platform for lightweight two-wheeler and three-wheeler urban vehicles. The company aims to accelerate the shift to Read more
Revel, the urban EV infrastructure provider, has signed its first lease in Los Angeles. Revel is planning to develop 42 fast charging stalls on a 19,000-square-foot lot next to the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center. Revel’s new Downtown LA Charging Station is slated to open in 2026. Revel operates Read more
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a US cathode producer, and Austin Elements, a US critical minerals recycler and sustainable LFP precursors producer, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on recycling solutions for LFP and LMFP batteries. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to convert end-of-life batteries and Read more
Tesla has issued a ‘safety recall’ on 1.8 million electric vehicles, but the good news is that it is just a software fix – although an important one as it will prevent the hood from flying open while driving. more…
Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan. more…
Ford is officially shifting gears to focus on smaller, more affordable electric cars. CEO Jim Farley emphasized Ford’s (not-so-secret) low-cost EV platform is progressing in Long Beach as former Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and Apple execs aim to develop some of the world’s most efficient electric cars. With a focus on Read more
Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU during the first six months of 2024 for the first time ever in a half-year period. more…