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  • March 19, 2026
  • 6 minutes Read
Advancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs

A key to the advancement of high energy-density, lithium-ion, battery packs is effective management of heat generated during charge and discharge cycles. Heat is often managed by connecting battery cells and/or modules to a cooling plate or pack via thermally conductive materials (gap fillers or adhesives). Typically, they are two-component polymeric resins with ceramic…

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  • March 13, 2026
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Xiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood’s Fake Ducts After Lawsuits

Xiaomi will offer owners a free upgrade to fix the SU7 Ultra’s “fake” hood vents. The automaker was sued after owners who bought the $5,800 upgrade and found that the vents didn’t actually move air as expected. A three-hour upgrade adds electronically-actuated vanes to fix the airflow problem. Not long ago, Xiaomi got blasted…

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  • March 10, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Interior Revealed

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the interior of its upcoming next-generation GT 4-Door Coupe, offering the first detailed look at the brand’s in-house developed electric performance sedan. The new model marks a major milestone for AMG as it prepares to launch its first fully electric vehicle built from the ground up in Affalterbach. While the exterior…

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  • March 7, 2026
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Horse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiency

Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new hybrid transmission motor that uses amorphous steel in the stator and, the company says, reaches 98.2% efficiency while delivering 140 kW and 360 Nm. The company says the motor’s stator uses amorphous steel alloy layers just 0.025 mm thick—about one tenth the thickness of steel used in conventional…

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  • February 26, 2026
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2026 Volvo EX30 Gets New Entry-Level Powertrain, V2L Capability

Volvo EX30 is entering the new model year with meaningful upgrades aimed squarely at EV drivers shopping for a premium compact electric SUV. The updates include new entry-level powertrains, expanded trim choices, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, enhanced software, and fresh interior design themes. For EV buyers looking for a stylish, tech-forward EV at a more…

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  • February 23, 2026
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Nayax to supply credit card readers to EV charger OEM Tritium

Israel-based payments platform provider Nayax will supply credit card readers to EV charger manufacturer Tritium. This will enable Tritium to deploy a single card-present payment solution across its network of chargers in more than 50 countries. Nayax is integrated with Tritium through its cloud-based protocols, allowing existing Tritium customers to retrofit Nayax devices and activate…

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  • February 17, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
This Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And Bricked

One Equinox EV was bricked after its state of charge dropped from 46% to 0% and it lost all power. The car’s app warned of a high-voltage battery fault a week earlier and suggested a dealer visit. Others report similar high-voltage battery issues; the NHTSA cites a software error as a potential cause. Even…

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  • February 14, 2026
  • 3 minutes Read
Volvo EX30 Black Edition UK: Price, Range and Specs Revealed

Volvo has unveiled a striking new version of its award-winning compact electric SUV, introducing the EX30 Black Edition to UK buyers. With distinctive gloss black design elements, exclusive interior details and up to 295.2 miles of range (WLTP combined), the latest addition to the EX30 line-up aims to build on the model’s strong performance…

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  • February 11, 2026
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Raythink outlines a three-layer approach to monitoring lithium-ion thermal risks

Thermal imaging firm Raythink has released a white paper outlining a three-layer approach to monitoring thermal risks across the lithium-ion battery lifecycle, from production and testing through charging, energy storage and end-of-life recycling. The system centers on infrared-based thermal monitoring. The first layer uses thermal cameras rated for harsh environments, deployed at production lines,…

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  • February 5, 2026
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Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.

Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership for “months,” Reuters reported on Wednesday. Talks are said to include potential vehicle technology sharing and Geely utilizing Ford’s manufacturing space. This could help Geely avoid huge tariff bills—at least in Europe—while building its global presence. Ford’s leadership team is enamored with Chinese EVs; its CEO didn’t want…

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  • February 2, 2026
  • 4 minutes Read
Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Power City Harvest’s Bronx Is Breathing Project

Volvo Trucks North America has announced plans to deliver three zero-tailpipe-emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest in 2026 as part of the Bronx Is Breathing clean transportation initiative. City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, and the project is backed by a $10 million award from the New York…

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