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 »
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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 »
CATL’s electric cargo ship selected as a national benchmark
The Jining 6006 pure electric cargo ship developed by CATL Electric Ship Technology, a subsidiary of the Chinese battery manufacturer, has been selected by the China Communications and Transportation Association as an “Outstanding Typical Case of National Transportation and Energy Integration and Innovation Development in 2025.” As the first cargo ship battery-swapping demonstration project in… Read more »
Develon launches new range of electric excavators
In response to rapidly expanding demand for electric construction equipment, especially in progressive regions like the Benelux and Nordic countries, Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) is significantly expanding its portfolio of electric-powered excavators. Develon says its new electric machines offer identical performance to their diesel counterparts, while delivering significant reductions in emissions, noise and vibration…. Read more »
DP World deploys 12 Kempower MCS EV chargers at London Gateway container port
Global logistics firm DP World has installed a 7.2 MW charging site with 12 MCS dispensers at London Gateway, a deepwater container port. The Kempower Megawatt Chargers will power a fleet of 12 Kalmar electric straddle carriers. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging standard for heavy electric vehicles. It can deliver charging power… Read more »
Vianode begins building large-scale synthetic graphite plant in Canada
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, has started site preparation at its new synthetic graphite facility Via TWO in St. Thomas, Ontario. Production is expected to start in 2028. The site is located in the Yarmouth Yards Industrial Park, close to key automotive customers, and offers access to Ontario’s electricity grid and strong… Read more »
XCharge to deploy EV charging stations at Soriana Supermarkets in Mexico
EV charging provider XCharge will collaborate with FAZT Charging to deploy EV charging stations at multiple locations across Mexico. FAZT is a fast EV charging specialist backed by FactorEnergia, a Spanish energy company that’s been operating in Mexico since 2017. Supermarket chain Soriana operates more than 780 stores across the country. The companies plan to… Read more »
Vulcan Energy secures €1 billion in financing for lithium production in Germany
The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has granted an export loan of €100 million to Vulcan Energy for its Phase One Lionheart Project, bringing the total debt package for the project to approximately €1 billion. Located in the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field (URVBF) in southwestern Germany, the Lionheart Project aims to establish… Read more »
Vianode to build synthetic graphite plant in Ontario
Norwegian battery materials developer Vianode has chosen Ontario, Canada, for its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite. The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion ($1.4 billion). Over time, planned expansions will bring total capacity to as much as 150,000 tons annually. Vianode… Read more »
Electrifying the box—a new path to trucking electrification
Powered trailers offer a painless path to electrifying heavy-duty transport. Trucking firms are caught in a bit of a bind. They need to electrify before their competitors do, or risk being undercut on the all-important metric of cost per mile—however, electric trucks come with high upfront costs, and when it comes to long-haul Class 8… Read more »