Whenever oil prices go up, the mainstream press responds with a spate of articles about EVs. However, it’s not at all clear whether this corresponds to any substantial increase in EV sales. The link between oil prices and EV sales has always been tenuous—and temporary. As Viet Nguyen-Tien, Gavin D. J. Harper and Robert Elliott… Read more »
French multinational electric utility Engie has won a public contract to install and operate 2,926 EV charging points in the Belgian region of Wallonia. The new AC charging stations, each with a capacity of 22 kW per charging point, will be distributed across 242 municipalities in Wallonia. Installation will take place over the next two… Read more »
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has started shipping engineering samples of the TB9M030FG, the latest in its SmartMCD series of automotive motor control devices. The chip combines a microcontroller and gate driver in a single package and adds a proprietary sensorless approach that enables position-sensorless FOC from zero speed—without the acoustic noise produced by… Read more »
Rockit Motors has raised more than $47 million in equity and debt facilities from MKB Equity Partners, National Bank of Canada and BDC Capital. Rob Briscoe, the company’s President and CEO, retains majority ownership and control. The Montreal-based company manufactures electric motors, generators and components—stators and rotors included—for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in power… Read more »
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying 10 megawatt-hours of second-life battery storage at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The system uses more than 100 retired Rivian battery packs and is described as the largest repurposed battery energy storage system for a US automotive manufacturer. Redwood is integrating the used packs into a stationary setup—called… Read more »
Lightship, an American manufacturer of all-electric recreational vehicles, was founded in 2020, and is now scaling up to meet surging demand—the company has announced a major expansion of its Colorado-based manufacturing facility, and launched a new customization offering. The company will expand its existing 32,000-square-foot facility to a total manufacturing footprint of roughly 76,000 square… Read more »
Intelligent payment solution provider WEX has launched a new capability within its WEX EV At-Home offering. The company’s new EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection is designed to ensure accurate and secure reimbursement for at-home charging. WEX explains that manual reimbursement processes and limited visibility into charging activity can be a burden for fleet managers…. Read more »
Volvo Trucks has launched several new or updated electric truck models, aimed at several different use cases. The new FH Aero Electric with extended range is designed for long-haul and intercity transport. It features a rear compact e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed gearbox and delivers up to 460 kW (623 hp)… Read more »
The Chinese aren’t coming—they’re here. Electric truck maker Windrose has completed its first US delivery, handing over a long-haul electric semi to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. The company is moving at China speed—founded in 2022, it has earned regulatory approval in China, the US, Europe and South America. Windrose’s R700 Class 8 electric… Read more »
XCharge North America, a provider of battery-integrated EV charging solutions, has announced its first European assembly plant in Valencia, Spain. The 3,000-square-meter Valencia plant will serve as a primary assembly and testing center for XCharge’s most advanced hardware, including the C7 charger, which delivers up to 400 kW power at 600 A; and GridLink, a… Read more »
