Investors Start to Question Daimler Truck’s Anti-EV Stance
At Daimler Truck's 2026 AGM, activist investors challenged the company's anti‑EV stance, citing a 34% profit drop and a 26% sales decline in North America. The group highlighted Tesla Semi's mass production and its dominance in California's Class 8 voucher program, where it secured 90% of applications. Daimler’s leadership defended a diesel‑centric strategy despite holding 38% of the US diesel market but only 18.9% of the electric truck market. Investors warned that lobbying against climate regulations could jeopardize the firm’s competitiveness as rivals accelerate electrification.
This Week in Electric Bus News: E-Bus Fleets Growing in Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Uganda, Managed Charging Pilot in Scotland
European bus makers are scaling up electric fleets as Solaris secured 103 new Urbino 15 LE buses for Sweden’s Nobina and a 101‑bus order for VR Sverige, pushing its Swedish deliveries past 550 units. Italy’s Menarini announced a fresh urban electric...
Germany to Invest One Billion Euros in Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport will invest €1 billion (≈$1.09 billion) over four years to build charging infrastructure for heavy‑duty electric trucks. The funding covers grid connections, battery storage, and load‑management systems and is open to both fleet operators and public providers....
Posifa’s New Battery Thermal Event Sensors Offer 100 Ms Response and 15-Year Service Life for EVs
Posifa Technologies launched the PGS5100 series, a MEMS‑based hydrogen sensor that detects thermal‑event off‑gassing in electric‑vehicle battery packs within 100 ms and is rated for a 15‑year service life. The sensor covers a 0–25 % hydrogen range, includes built‑in humidity and pressure...
Fraunhofer IZM’s Novel SiC Inverter Hits 99% Efficiency in a 1-Liter Package for 800 V EV Drives
Fraunhofer IZM unveiled a 500‑kW silicon‑carbide inverter that occupies just one liter, delivering more than 99 % peak efficiency for 800‑V electric‑vehicle drives. The design embeds twelve SiC MOSFETs per phase directly on the PCB, uses a flat aluminum heat sink...
Henkel Adds Specialty Tapes and AI-Powered Adhesive Simulation to Its EV Battery Portfolio
Henkel unveiled two new products for electric‑vehicle batteries at Battery Show Europe 2026: Loctite Specialty Tapes, a water‑based, low‑VOC tape line for bonding, insulation and thermal management, and Loctite Solve, an AI‑driven platform that simulates adhesive formulations virtually. The tapes...
Influencers Are Introducing US Web Surfers to Chinese EVs
U.S. influencers are showcasing Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to American audiences, generating millions of views and a surge in curiosity. A Strategic Vision survey found one‑third of prospective U.S. car buyers would consider a Chinese‑built EV, despite a 100% tariff...
Heliox Pilots Its New Flex Pro 480 kW DC Fast EV Charger with King County Metro
Heliox, a Siemens business, is piloting its new Flex Pro 480 kW DC fast charger with Seattle‑area transit agency King County Metro. The compact 12‑sq‑ft unit supports CCS1 and high‑current pantograph charging, delivering up to six simultaneous charging sessions. Operators can choose...
Automotive Connectivity and Efficiency: Seizing the Wi-Fi 7 Opportunity—Download the Guide
Murata’s new whitepaper highlights Wi‑Fi 7 as a transformative technology for automotive connectivity, offering up to 16 spatial streams and 320 MHz channel widths. The high‑bandwidth, low‑latency link is positioned to meet the massive data demands of advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS) and...
Three Midwest Manufacturers Form Dielectric Manufacturing Group, Targeting EV Busbar and Components Market
Three established Midwest manufacturers—Dielectric Manufacturing, EMS Industrial and Centerline Machine—have merged to create Dielectric Manufacturing Group, a single‑source provider of precision plastic and metal parts, machining, fabrication, and custom busbar solutions for electric‑vehicle OEMs. The combined entity leverages over 60...
Versa Materials and AUMUND Partner on Domestic Battery Cathode Manufacturing Equipment, Targeting 50% CapEx Reduction
Versa Materials Technology of Austin and Germany’s AUMUND Corp have signed an exclusive MOU to adapt AUMUND’s conveying and thermal‑processing equipment for battery‑cathode calcination. The partnership will replace the traditional multi‑step co‑precipitation and saggar‑based calcination with a single‑step spray‑pyrolysis process,...
PolyJoule’s 3rd-Gen Conductive Polymer Battery Self-Extinguishes at 3,600 °F and Delivers 10,000+ Cycles
PolyJoule unveiled its third‑generation conductive polymer battery, a large‑format prismatic cell that uses a proprietary polymer cathode and liquid‑salt electrolyte. In a UL 9540A test, the cell self‑extinguished when exposed to a propane torch at roughly 3,600 °F (1,982 °C), proving it...
InfiMotion’s Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Dual Motor Assembly Claims 25% Weight Reduction over Aluminum
InfiMotion unveiled at the 5th International Forum on Automotive Power Systems in Shanghai a dual‑motor assembly built with a magnesium‑aluminum alloy housing. The alloy reduces system weight by roughly 25 % compared with conventional aluminum while preserving production‑grade hardness. The unit...
Mercedes-Benz’s reECONIC Electric Truck Concept Demonstrates the Use of Recycled Materials
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks unveiled the reECONIC electric waste‑collection concept, built with roughly 80 percent recycled, natural or bio‑based materials across its body, chassis and interior while retaining a conventional powertrain. The project involved 33 partners and showcases recycled steel, aluminum, plastics, wood...
BorgWarner Wins Three Electric Motor Contracts in China and South Korea for BEV, PHEV and Hybrid Programs
BorgWarner announced three new electric‑motor contracts in Asia, covering a battery‑electric SUV in South Korea and two distinct hybrid programs in China. The South Korean deal supplies a stator assembly for a B‑segment electric SUV slated for production in September 2027....
Download Trend Paper: Supercharging Data Connectivity to Meet Next-Generation Automotive Expectations
TE Connectivity has published a trend paper outlining how data connectivity must evolve to support next‑generation automotive experiences. Consumers now expect personalized, autonomous, and highly connected vehicles, driving demand for more compact, high‑resolution cameras. These cameras require connectors that can...
Hendrickson Launches New ELECTRAAX E-Axle for Class 6-7 Buses and Trucks
Hendrickson, in partnership with Driventic, has launched ELECTRAAX, a fully integrated electric drive axle for Class 6‑7 school buses, delivery trucks and other last‑mile commercial vehicles. The unit combines axle, single‑speed gearbox, motor and inverter into a single housing, achieving up...
UK Repair Shops May Risk Losing Insurance without EV Training
Independent garages in the UK face a growing insurance hurdle as insurers increasingly refuse coverage to workshops lacking EV‑trained technicians. With more than two million electric vehicles on British roads, the frequency of high‑voltage repairs is rising, exposing untrained staff to...
Chanani Launches New Venture to Develop EV Charging Hubs Across Southern California
Chanani Group has launched CM EV Services to develop electric‑vehicle charging hubs across Southern California. The venture partners with Motive Energy’s Sustainable Solutions division, which will act as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider for the initial sites. The first three...
New Eagle’s OpenECU NX3 Puts MCS, CCS and Vehicle Supervisory Control Into a Single ECU
New Eagle unveiled the OpenECU NX3, a production‑ready controller that merges Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) protocols with full vehicle supervisory functions into a single ECU. Built on the OpenECU platform and Raptor toolchain, the NX3 meets...
ITECH Launches IT8100A/E DC Electronic Loads with 1.8 MW Parallel Capacity and 150 A/Μs Slew Rate
ITECH has introduced the IT8100A/E series of DC electronic loads, capable of scaling to a combined 1.8 MW when paralleled. Each 3U rack delivers 7.2 kW, and the system can expand to 86.4 kW in a 37U cabinet. The loads feature a 150 A/µs...
Morrow Begins Battery Cell Deliveries to Proventia as Norwegian Production Scales Up
Norwegian battery maker Morrow Batteries has begun delivering lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) cells to Finnish industrial‑technology firm Proventia, marking the first shipments under a master supply agreement that runs through 2031. The prismatic LFP cells will be used in Proventia’s off‑highway and...
Advancements in Thermal Adhesives: Enhancing Battery Cell-to-Pack and Cell-to-Ribbon Performance for EVs
Parker Lord introduced CoolTherm TC-850, a thermally conductive acrylic adhesive that builds on its earlier TC-2002 product. The new formulation delivers four‑times higher elongation, stronger adhesion to plastics, and optimized 100 µm bondlines for lower thermal resistance. These advances target cell‑to‑pack...
Nivalis Acquires SolarEdge E-Mobility to Advance Electrification of TRUs
Nivalis Energy Systems announced the acquisition of SolarEdge e‑Mobility, a European maker of electrified trailers, to boost its presence in Europe and enhance its technology stack. The deal adds a third‑generation platform that combines battery storage, rooftop solar PV and...
Walmart Rolls Out ABB A400 EV Fast Chargers at Seven Sites in Metro Phoenix
Walmart is installing ABB e‑mobility A400 All‑in‑One DC fast chargers at seven Phoenix‑area stores, part of a broader rollout that will bring 38 chargers to nine locations. Each unit can deliver up to 400 kW, either 200 kW to two cars simultaneously...
Can the Legacy Truck OEMs Compete with Tesla and Windrose? Do They Want To?
Tesla’s Semi has entered volume production while Chinese newcomer Windrose is already delivering Class 8 electric tractors in the United States. At the same time, legacy truck makers Volvo, Daimler and Traton are unveiling new EV models but are simultaneously lobbying...
Pacific Power Source’s SmartTS-PV Automates IEEE 1547.1 Compliance Testing for Solar Inverters and V2G Systems
Pacific Power Source has introduced the SmartTS‑PV Inverter Test System, a pre‑integrated platform that automates IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741 SB and EN 50549 compliance testing for solar inverters and vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) chargers. The solution combines an AC grid simulator, DC power supply, load, measurement...
Source EV Charging Network Partners with Siemens and Evolt Charging to Establish UK Maintenance Partnership
Source, a joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies, announced a UK and Ireland maintenance partnership with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging. Siemens will supply the charging hardware while Evolt provides field engineering, installation, commissioning and ongoing service. The arrangement gives...
Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures $297 Million to Advance Canadian Graphite Mine Project
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) secured a $297 million financing package to fully fund its Phase 2 Matawinie graphite mine in Quebec. The deal includes an $82 million equity injection from the Canada Growth Fund, $61 million from Investissement Québec, $70 million from Italy’s Eni, and a...
Chargebyte’s CCL MCS Brings ISO 15118-20 over Ethernet to Megawatt Charging for Heavy-Duty EVs
Chargebyte unveiled its Charge Control L MCS (CCL MCS) at ACT Expo, a stand‑alone controller that implements the full ISO 15118‑20 communication and safety stack for Megawatt Charging System (MCS) trucks, buses and heavy machinery. The unit uses dual NXP S32K146 processors and communicates over...
Mitsubishi Materials Invests in ReElement Technologies to Develop US Rare Earth Production
Mitsubishi Materials (MMC) announced a strategic investment in U.S. rare‑earth refiner ReElement Technologies, aligning with American Resources to build domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The partnership will focus on feedstock sourcing, tolling and offtake agreements to expand U.S. refining...
Big Orange Goes Green: UT Knoxville to Deploy Nine Electric Trucks
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is rolling out a fleet of nine electric trucks, highlighted by a Volterra electric refuse truck built by McNeilus. The refuse truck carries a 499 kWh battery that delivers roughly 200 miles of range and can...
The Week in Electric Bus News: E-Buses Motor Past Inflection Point in Europe
Electric city buses have passed the inflection point in Europe, with 60% of new EU orders in 2025 being electric and a trajectory toward 100% by 2028. Major operators such as Belgium’s De Lijn and Italy’s Cagliari are scaling fleets, while...
Schaeffler’s MultiMode Dedicated Hybrid Transmission Enters Volume Production with up to 145 kW
Schaeffler has begun volume production of its MultiMode dedicated hybrid transmission, a compact 125‑kg unit delivering up to 145 kW. The DHT integrates two electric machines, power electronics and hydraulics, supporting electric‑only, serial and parallel driving modes. The company also rolled...
Swiss Post Deploys Kempower Charging Stations for Electric Buses and Trucks
Swiss Post has installed a Kempower DC fast‑charging system at its new Villmergen logistics centre, marking a key step in electrifying its fleet of roughly 2,400 buses and trucks. The rollout includes 16 charging points—14 control units with cable arms...
American Rare Earths Accelerates Wyoming Pilot Plant Project
American Rare Earths, through its U.S. arm Wyoming Rare, has accelerated the pilot‑plant phase of its Halleck Creek rare‑earth project in Wyoming. The first two processing stages—milling, sizing and mineral separation—will be performed locally with Western Research Institute and DISA...
Migrating a Charging Network to a New Software Platform: Case Studies From AMPECO
AMPECO, a European EV‑charging software provider, has built migration into a core competency, moving more than 120,000 charge points from legacy systems to its platform. The company detailed four recent migrations – E.ON Drive’s 6,000 points across 11 countries, Swisscharge’s...
CATL to Supply Chinese Steelmaker with Batteries and Charging Stations for Electric Mining Trucks and Machinery
Chinese battery leader CAT CATL signed a multi‑year deal with steelmaker Jianlong to equip its mining trucks, heavy trucks, ships and construction equipment with lithium‑ion batteries and integrated charging‑and‑swapping stations. The partnership targets deployment of over 3,000 electric heavy trucks within...
MagniX Launches magniAIR, a 175 kW Air-Cooled Electric Engine for General Aviation
Electric propulsion firm magniX unveiled the magniAIR, a 175 kW air‑cooled electric motor weighing just 55 kg, delivering the highest power‑to‑weight ratio in its class. Designed for kit planes, light‑sport aircraft and flight trainers, the engine will replace conventional piston units in...
Sow Good, a Candy Maker, Acquires Tanzania’s Nachu Graphite Project to Pivot Battery Materials
Sow Good Inc., a Nasdaq‑listed freeze‑dried candy maker, signed an all‑stock agreement to acquire Tanzania’s Nachu Graphite Project for roughly $107 million. The advanced‑stage open‑pit mine contains a 174 million‑tonne resource at 5.4% total graphitic carbon and a 76 million‑tonne reserve at 5.2%,...
This Week’s Electric Truck News—Einride, Range Energy, Volvo, Tesla, Windrose
Swedish startup Einride will deploy 75 electric heavy‑duty trucks and charging stations for Amazon at five U.S. sites, using a truck‑as‑a‑service model that lets the retailer electrify its fleet without owning assets. Range Energy’s eTrailer completed extreme winter testing in...
Brooklyn Navy Yard to Launch EV Charging Workforce Training Program
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation secured a $450,000 grant from the New York Power Authority to launch a part‑time training program for EV‑charging technicians. Partnering with SmarterHelp, the initiative will roll out later this year in a new Smart...
Everged’s Zero Cost Deployment Program Helps Contractors and Solar Companies Enter the EV Charging Market
Everged has introduced a Zero Cost Deployment Program aimed at electrical contractors, EPC firms, and commercial solar companies seeking to enter the EV charging market. The initiative offers three participation models—CapEx purchase, hardware financing, and an Everged‑owned approach—allowing partners to...
Norwegian Ferry Operator Orders 20 Candela Electric Hydrofoil Vessels
Norwegian ferry operator Boreal has placed an order for twenty P‑12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Sweden’s Candela Technology. The P‑12 can cruise at 25 knots and travel roughly 40 nautical miles on a single charge, addressing the range gap that has...
High-Potential Testing for EVs: Why Reed Relays Raise Confidence in Insulation and Safety
High‑potential (hipot) testing validates insulation integrity across EV batteries, inverters, chargers and wiring harnesses by applying voltages above normal operation and measuring leakage or breakdown. The article explains how building reliable hipot stages hinges on the switch technology, highlighting high‑voltage...
Turntide Expands Axial Flux Motor Portfolio for Hybrid and EV Integration
Turntide Technologies has added two axial‑flux motor models, the AF300 and AF400, delivering over 192 Nm and up to 290 Nm of continuous torque respectively. Both models are offered in single‑ and double‑stack configurations and feature cast‑casing designs that boost durability and...
Axens’ MACARON Cathode Plant Earns France’s Strategic Project Label and 25% Tax Credit
Axens’ MACARON cathode‑active‑materials plant in Saint‑Saulve has been named one of France’s 150 major strategic projects, earned a Net Zero label, and secured a 25 % Green Industry Investment Tax Credit. The design aims to supply cathode materials for French and...
UK Government Says It Will Cut Red Tape for On-Street EV Charger Installations
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a package of measures to speed the clean‑energy transition, including new permitted‑development rights for on‑street EV chargers. The reforms will streamline outdated grid rules, accelerate grid upgrades, and make it easier for renters and...
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Introduces 1000–1500 V MLCCs for EV Inverter and OBC Designs
Samsung Electro‑Mechanics has entered mass production of ultra‑high‑voltage multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) rated between 1000 V and 1500 V. The new 1210‑size parts deliver 1.2 nF to 33 nF with C0G or X8G dielectrics, offering near‑zero temperature drift from –55 °C to 150 °C. Designed for...
Svitzer Balder Completes Sea Trials of Electric Escort Tug with 6 MWh LFP Battery System
Svitzer Balder, a harbor tug built in Turkey, has completed sea trials using AYK Energy’s 6 MWh LFP battery system, which the company touts as the world’s most powerful electric escort tug and the first battery‑methanol hybrid. The AriesA battery pack offers...