A new Chinese electric truck brand is stalking the European market. Electrive reports (in German) that startup SuperPanther plans to start selling electric semi-trucks in Europe this year. SuperPanther will rely on a contract manufacturing arrangement with Steyr Automotive in Austria for European production, Frank Schulz, SuperPanther’s Europe sales chief, told Electrive. Series production is… Read more »
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Electric neighborhood vehicles are paying off faster than most HOAs expect
Sponsored by Burns Industrial Equipment. Electric vehicles are becoming integrated more and more in a variety of settings, including in neighborhoods with low-speed vehicles. Unlike traditional golf carts, these EVs can be a sustainable way to improve operational efficiency and boost resident satisfaction while offering the same transportational convenience. On top of that, it’s a… Read more »
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV first drive: the most Subaru-looking EV yet
The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more »
Dry electrode battery manufacturing: LiCAP says its solvent-free process can cut costs up to 50%
Drying out the EV battery manufacturing process. Reducing the cost of batteries is imperative #1 in today’s EV market. Battery costs have plummeted over the past few years, but by some estimates, the battery still accounts for roughly 40% of an EV’s total cost—and the higher upfront cost of EVs is the main impediment to broader adoption…. Read more »
Battery-maker Electrovaya receives $10.5-million purchase order from Fortune 500 customer
Battery manufacturer Electrovaya has received new purchase orders for its Infinity battery systems totaling approximately $10.5 million through its OEM sales channel. “A Fortune 500 US-based customer” will buy Electrovaya’s Infinity battery systems to power material handling electric vehicles at multiple distribution centers. Electrovaya says its Infinity battery systems are “engineered for demanding, high-duty-cycle applications,… Read more »
2026 Subaru Uncharted first drive: 308-mile range, NACS and AWD option
It’s quick where the Crosstrek is poky, more fun to drive, and offers some off-road capability. Is it a real Subaru? That’s for shoppers to decide. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted electric hatchback will arrive at dealers within several weeks. It’s the smallest of three EVs Subaru offers this year—along with the Solterra on sale since… Read more »
Webinar: Reset instead of replace—solving EV circuit protection challenges
The rapid evolution of electric vehicles has introduced new challenges for high-voltage circuit protection. Traditional solutions, such as fuses and pyrotechnic devices, are single use, leaving OEMs and fleet operators facing costly component replacements, extended downtime, and even full battery pack swaps after minor fault events. Breaktor® circuit protection technology changes this paradigm. By combining… Read more »
EXEDY to acquire in-wheel motor company Protean Electric
Japan’s EXEDY has approved the acquisition of Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of in-wheel motors, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening its electrification technology portfolio as the auto industry shifts toward “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared & services, electric). Protean’s in-wheel motors—drive units integrated into the wheels—are positioned as a way to improve… Read more »
HeyCharge wins €2.5-million grant to develop its offline EV charging solution
HeyCharge, a Munich-based EV charging technology company backed by BMW i Ventures, Statkraft Ventures and Y Combinator, has been awarded a €2.5-million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. The grant will fund HeyCharge’s SecureCharge FLEX project, which seeks to eliminate two barriers to deploying conventional EV chargers in multi-unit residential buildings: unreliable connectivity… Read more »
Electrify America now offers 5,600 public EV chargers, including 1,100 with 350 kW
EV fast charging network Electrify America was established by Volkswagen Group of America in 2016 as penance for the automaker’s role in the emissions scandal we like to call the Dirty Diesel Debacle. Since then, the company’s network has grown to include over 5,600 chargers in North America. EA recently opened two huge charging hubs… Read more »