Most experts agree that frequent DC fast charging can shorten EV battery life, but detailed data about the phenomenon is scarce. How often can one use DC fast chargers before one sees increased degradation, and how do different charging speeds, climates and use conditions affect battery life? Connected vehicle specialist Geotab has added some data… Read more »
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Renesas launches R-Car Gen 5 SoC platform for multi-domain software-defined vehicle computing
Renesas Electronics has expanded its software-defined vehicle (SDV) offerings with the introduction of the R-Car X5H, a multi-domain automotive system-on-chip (SoC) produced using 3 nanometer (nm) process technology. The R-Car X5H is designed to run advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and gateway functions simultaneously, according to the company. Sampling of the Gen… Read more »
Kempower unveils ChargEye cybersecurity framework to enhance EV charging station data security
Kempower has released technical details about the cybersecurity architecture of its ChargEye charging station management system. The company reports this is the first time it has publicly shared information about the security foundations of ChargEye, which is developed and designed exclusively in Finland by Kempower’s internal engineering team. ChargEye’s software development lifecycle is certified under… 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 »
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 »
All new ChargePoint hardware now supports the Plug & Charge seamless EV charging standard
EVSE supplier and charging network operator ChargePoint has announced that its entire current hardware portfolio now supports Plug & Charge technology. Plug & Charge, based on the ISO 15118-20 communication standard, simplifies charging for EV drivers. Instead of navigating proprietary apps or dealing with credit card readers (both common points of failure), drivers simply plug… Read more »
EVgo places its bets on Autocharge+ for seamless public EV charging
As any user of public EV charging will tell you, the industry badly needs a widely-accepted standard for seamless charging. Just as we ditched dial-up modems in favor of WiFi, we need to lose the apps and credit card readers and implement a system that lets us plug in and walk away—something like the system… Read more »
Electric Miles surpasses 11,000 flexibility dispatches across UK DSOs
EVs are increasingly being used as dispatchable resources for electrical grids, and companies are springing up to address this business opportunity. One of these is the UK firm Electric Miles, which describes itself as “an EV smart charging and flexibility technology provider.” The company works with several of the UK’s electricity networks, including SP Energy… Read more »
Nano One receives C$5-million government grant to support LFP capacity expansion
Nano One Materials, a Canadian a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (CAM), has been awarded C$5 million ($3.5 million) in non-repayable financing from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Energy Innovation Program to scale production of its One-Pot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) CAM and accelerate commercialization. The funding supports Nano… Read more »
it’s electric to deploy 90 new curbside EV charging ports in Los Angeles
Curbside EV charging pioneer it’s electric has been selected by the Los Angeles DOT to deploy 90 new public curbside charging ports. The new chargers will replace those that were previously part of the BlueLA carshare network, and will go into service over the next 12 months. The first 15 chargers will open in November… Read more »