Even as Daimler Trucks deploys lobbyists and lawsuits to avoid selling electric trucks in the US, the company is celebrating the success of its Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Europe. Mercedes-Benz Trucks began series production of the eActros 600 last November at its plant in Wörth, Germany. Deliveries began in December 2024, and the electric semi-tractor… Read more »
Nayax, an Israel-based commerce platform, has formed a strategic partnership to provide embedded payment solutions for EV charging technology provider Autel Energy. The companies will pair Autel’s AC/DC charger lineup, cloud-based management tools, and global service network with Nayax’s flexible payment infrastructure to enable faster deployment for operators and a more convenient payment experience for… Read more »
TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Japanese electronics firm TDK, has invested in India-based electric motorcycle firm Ultraviolette as part of Ultraviolette’s latest funding round. Ultraviolette’s technology includes a five-level battery safety system, a vehicle operating system and a vertically-integrated production facility scaling to 100,000 units. Its premium motorcycle model delivers up to… Read more »
Watch this webinar for an in-depth examination of braking and steering applications. We’ll highlight the current systems and the key Infineon components that power them, from Microcontrollers to Gate Drivers, including MOSFETs, sensors and more. Discover current trends and disruptors, including electromechanical braking and cutting-edge technologies, as well as emerging x-by-wire applications. Gain insights into… Read more »
Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Read more »
Revel’s distinctive light blue electric cars will soon disappear from the streets of New York. The company has decided to end its rideshare service in order to focus on expanding its network of EV charging stations. The company says it’s making the move for the same reason it retired its iconic blue electric scooters in… Read more »
Public charging reliability is…let’s just say it’s an issue. ChargerHelp has developed a unique Reliability as a Service model that offers charging providers unlimited Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support and a guaranteed level of uptime for a fixed monthly fee. (Read an in-depth interview with CEO Kameale Terry in our March issue.) Keeping chargers up… Read more »
Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has been awarded a $700,000 grant via its partnership with US-based water treatment and mining firm Wellspring Hydro to fund a portion of its previously announced commercial lithium carbonate refining unit. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to 10 tonnes per year of industrial-grade and… Read more »
Electric recreational vehicle manufacturer Lightship has begun production of its AE.1 Cosmos Edition. The model is officially sold out, and deliveries to customers are to begin by the end of summer 2025. For its next act, the company has introduced two new trim offerings for its flagship all-electric travel trailer: the AE.1 Atmos and AE.1… Read more »
The ever-changing priorities of powertrain development present challenges to test facilities that have to support the wide range of propulsion systems. Adding high-power and high-voltage battery emulation to an existing testbed is a significant challenge. Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by UNICO, to find out how Unico’s new URAC… Read more »
