Electric Cars

Academics tout lithium extraction breakthrough

Researchers from the UK, France, and China have revealed findings about...

Charged EVs | MATTER and Niron Magnetics unveil rare-earth-free variable flux motor for high-performance electric motorcycles

Niron Magnetics has announced a collaboration with MATTER to explore integrating Niron’s Iron Nitride magnet technology and Variable Flux Motor (VFM) designs into...

Kia takes aim at a smaller, more affordable EV beneath the EV2

The EV2 is tiny, but Kia’s designer believes the company should go even smaller, hinting the EV1 is in the pipeline. Will Kia really...

New lithium projects make progress on both sides of Atlantic

Two nascent lithium production schemes have hit material benchmarks, one in...

Charged EVs | BASF tests Ultramid polyamide for EV under-hood coolant exposure, projecting 100,000-plus-hour life

BASF has reported new durability test results for a glass fiber-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid polyamide grade aimed at eMobility under-hood components exposed to coolant....

Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US

After months of anticipation and a few teasers, Tesla has officially launched the Model Y 7-seater in the US, along with a suite...

Red ink may deter Powerco suitors

German OEM Volkswagen remains committed to selling down ownership in its...

Charged EVs | ProLogium and partners showcase a 24 V solid-state battery module for construction machinery

ProLogium Technology, a provider of lithium ceramic battery technology, has collaborated with Japanese utility Kyushu Electric Power and Japanese construction machinery manufacturer Nakayama...