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Ilika ships 10 Ah Goliath solid-state EV battery prototypes

UK-headquartered solid-state battery developer Ilika has begun shipping its new 10 Ah Goliath battery prototypes to customers across multiple industries, including automotive companies. These new prototypes offer five times more capacity than the 2 Ah P1 prototypes delivered to customers in July 2024. The 10 Ah cells feature a proprietary oxide coating which offers improved… Read more »

Exro Technologies goes into receivership, puts EV drivetrain business assets up for sale

Back in 2022, Exro Technologies introduced a new product that integrated an EV’s motor, drive, gearing and AC charging system into one compact system. (Read an in-depth interview with company executive Josh Sobil in our Oct-Dec 2022 print issue.) Combining EV components into more compact units is an ongoing trend, both in the powertrain (e-axles)… Read more »

Leapmotor to use ZF eRE+ range extender for premium electric SUV

ZF has announced that Chinese automaker Leapmotor will integrate its advanced eRE+ range extender technology into a version of the D19 premium SUV, starting in 2026. The eRE+ system enables generator operation and also supports switchable front-axle drive for all-wheel-drive capabilities. The eRE+ technology is built around an electric motor featuring an integrated inverter, accompanying… Read more »

Panasonic Energy to supply EV batteries for Zoox robotaxis

Panasonic Energy has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to power Zoox’s robotaxi fleet. Under the multi-year-agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 batteries beginning in early 2026. At first, Panasonic will supply Zoox’s cells from Japan, but plans to expand production to Panasonics Kansas… Read more »

Ionic Mineral discovers a major trove of rare earth and critical minerals in Utah

Ionic Mineral Technologies has discovered a major high-grade deposit of rare earth minerals and critical technology metals at its fully-permitted Silicon Ridge project in Utah. The trove could prove to be a domestic source for elements used in the manufacture of EVs and many other high-tech products—elements that currently come mostly from China. Independent assays… Read more »

Turntide and Electrified Motors launch validated motor-inverter packages for industrial EVs

Turntide Technologies has announced a collaboration with Electrified Motors to provide fully validated, plug-and-play motor and inverter solutions for OEMs worldwide. The new partnership will offer pre-integrated electric drive packages to simplify electrification for manufacturers in a range of vehicle and equipment categories. Electrified Motors will pair its low-voltage electric motors with Turntide’s Generation 6… Read more »