Electric Cars

Charged EVs | ENNOVI patents adhesive-free lamination for battery cell contacting systems

ENNOVI has secured a German patent for its adhesive-free lamination technology for battery cell contacting systems (CCS). The laser-based process eliminates the adhesives...

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them

Photo: nyc.gov New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most. Mayor...

Charged EVs | Magna unveils DHD REX single-motor hybrid drive for range-extended EVs

Magna, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, has introduced DHD REX, a single-motor dedicated hybrid drive for range extended electric vehicles (REEVs)....

The Freelander SUV is reborn as a sharp off-road EV [Images]

The Freelander SUV was the best-selling 4WD off-roader in Europe for years. Now, it’s back with an electric powertrain and a sleek new...

Charged EVs | Kulicke & Soffa’s new ASTERION-TW welds copper terminals without heat for power modules

Kulicke & Soffa has introduced ASTERION-TW, an ultrasonic terminal welding system for next-generation power module manufacturing, adding another solid-state interconnect option to its...

This $600M California battery will power 321,000 homes at peak demand

Arevon is building a big new battery project just south of San Francisco, designed to keep the lights on when demand spikes. The renewable...

Charged EVs | The certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your battery

Off-the-shelf controllers with safety certifications are giving e-mobility engineers a false sense of security. An off-the-shelf BMS with a third-party functional safety certification sounds...

Kia’s most affordable EV launches with big ambitions

The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders last week...