The cradle of the industrial revolution is embracing transport electrification. In October, battery EVs captured 26% of the UK auto market, and PHEVs accounted for 12%, according to data from New AutoMotive. Registrations of petrol and diesel cars continue to fall—down 25% and 17% year-on-year respectively—and now account for only a third of new car… Read more »
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Webinar: Driving the future—high power density and reliable connection systems
As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers, and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more »
NEO Performance Materials opens permanent magnet facility in Europe
Canada-based NEO Performance Materials has officially opened its new permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Narva, Estonia, which started operation in May. The facility, which was co-funded by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund and completed in 500 days, is producing and shipping qualification sample magnets to meet contract obligations for automotive platforms. It has secured… Read more »
Wärtsilä to supply electric propulsion system for two Danish ferries
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has selected technology group Wärtsilä to deliver a fully integrated electric propulsion system including waterjets for two new high-speed catamaran ferries it is building for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The battery-electric vessels are being built at the Incat shipyard in Tasmania. The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard… Read more »
Harbinger brings its medium-duty EVs to the Canadian market
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has made its products available for purchase across all provinces and territories in Canada. The company is now accepting orders through its Canadian dealer Safetek Specialty Vehicles, and plans to expand its Canadian dealer network. Harbinger’s proprietary EV chassis platform is designed for walk-in vans, box… Read more »
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more »
EQONIC says its lithium-free, sodium-free battery tech can slash energy storage costs
UK battery technology company EQONIC has announced a “breakthrough battery technology” that it says offers lower cost along with increased safety and sustainability compared to current designs. After years of development, EQONIC says it has created a new battery system that achieves material costs of just 30% compared to traditional lithium metal batteries. This translates… Read more »
The Grounded C1 mobile command center is built on Harbinger’s electrified truck platform
Detroit-based startup Grounded has launched an electrified vehicle designed to serve as a mobile command center for applications ranging from disaster response to public health services. The C1, built on Harbinger‘s commercial-grade electric truck platform, is designed to provide municipalities, nonprofits and government agencies with a durable, sustainable vehicle for mission-critical mobile operations. “Today’s public… Read more »
Ultion Technologies’ new LFP battery cells are made entirely with North American materials
Ultion Technologies has launched commercial-scale production and validation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells manufactured entirely from North American materials. Ultion says these cells meet or exceed the performance of leading imported alternatives, especially at high discharge rates. The project involved a supply chain partnership with First Phosphate, which provided high-purity phosphate and iron… Read more »
zSpace expands automotive training with new EV applications
US-based zSpace, which provides immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences for education, has introduced two new applications designed to support training in electric and hybrid vehicle service and repair. The Electric Vehicle Maintenance application helps learners build skills in fault diagnosis and safety procedures specific to EVs. Students can practice component recognition, perform safety inspections and… Read more »