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Rocsys’ new charging robot can plug in a robotaxi without needing a human. The company’s first-of-its-kind solution is brand-agnostic, meaning that it could be used across virtually any charger or EV. Its robot boasts an impressive 99.9% plug-in success rate. Whether you like it or not, the robotaxis are coming. And all those self-driving…
Continue readingLynk & Co has taken a bold step into the high-performance segment with the debut of its first-ever Gran Turismo concept, “Time to Shine,” at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The two-door GT signals a major milestone for the brand as it celebrates a decade of innovation, combining design evolution, motorsport pedigree, and future-focused…
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Sponsored by Chroma. Lithium-ion batteries face increasingly severe challenges regarding safety and lifespan under high-rate charging. One of the most critical concerns is the phenomenon of lithium plating—when the charging current is too high or the temperature is too low, lithium-ions fails to intercalate effectively into the anode and instead deposit as metallic lithium…
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The funky, retro-looking Renault 4 electric crossover is getting a new feature that harks back to the original. The addition is part of a minor technical upgrade that comes just one year after the car went on sale in Europe. New stuff includes a water-to-water heat exchanger that can significantly reduce charging times in…
Continue readingNissan Rogue is entering a new chapter as Nissan prepares to launch an all-new hybrid version of its best-selling compact SUV. Previewed during the brand’s global vision event, the next-generation Rogue will introduce Nissan’s innovative e-POWER hybrid system to North America for the first time in this nameplate. The move marks a major milestone…
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Fraunhofer IISB has developed a 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, hitting 8 kW/kg power density through a combination of thin-lamination electrical steel, hairpin windings and direct oil-spray cooling. The machine uses NO15 (0.15 mm) electrical steel—a thin-lamination grade that reduces eddy current and AC losses at high rotational speeds—to support…
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Mercedes-AMG shows how easy it is to slide its new electric GT four-door on ice and tailor its handling. It has a new driving dynamics control system called AMG Race Engineer that allows the driver to tailor the car’s behavior through three settings. Between its tri-motor powertrain and simulated V-8 sound, this should feel…
Continue readingTesla has kicked off 2026 with modest growth, signaling stabilization after a turbulent 2025—but not yet a full recovery. The EV giant reported 358,023 deliveries and 408,386 vehicles produced in the first quarter, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year increase in deliveries and nearly 13% growth in production. While those numbers mark a clear improvement over…
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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 like a solved problem. SIL-rated, ASIL-rated, ready to drop into your e-mobility battery pack. But according to Rich Byczek, Global Chief Engineer for Batteries at Intertek, that certification probably doesn’t cover…
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A set of new-looking door releases were spotted in the Tesla Cybercab. Tesla committed to changing its door handles last year after regulators began to crack down on electronic releases. It’s not clear if these new releases will make it into Tesla’s existing vehicle lineup. Door handle technology isn’t exactly something that you expect…
Continue readingFebruary delivered a clear signal that the electric vehicle market is entering a new phase—one defined less by rapid expansion and more by price sensitivity, inventory discipline, and shifting consumer demand. While new EV sales declined sharply year over year, the used EV segment continued to gain traction, reflecting a growing focus on affordability…
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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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