Author: Miguel Garcia

Horizon Aircraft, a Canadian developer of hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, said on Thursday it has partnered with Britain’s Motion Applied to design a critical power-control component for its planned flying taxi. The agreement centres on the development of a custom motor drive inverter for Horizon’s Cavorite X7 aircraft, a hybrid-electric model designed to carry up to seven passengers with a projected range of about 800 km (497 miles). The air-cooled inverter will use silicon carbide technology, weigh less than 3 kg and be responsible for controlling the aircraft’s electric motors. See also: ZeroAvia, Horizon Aircraft to Develop Hydrogen-Electric…

Electric vehicle charging equipment maker XCharge said it has established dual global headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, and Austin, Texas, as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at strengthening its position in the world’s two largest clean-energy markets. The Nasdaq-listed company said the move is intended to improve operational efficiency, support localized engineering and reinforce supply chains as it expands internationally. XCharge currently operates a global installed base of more than 9,000 chargers and maintains operations across more than 30 countries. See also: XCharge Partners with Electromin to Deploy Battery-Integrated EV Chargers in Saudi Arabia Founder and Chief Executive Simon Hou…

Electric vehicles captured nearly three-quarters of all new passenger car registrations in Denmark in November, underscoring the rapid shift toward battery-electric mobility in one of Europe’s fastest-growing EV markets. A total of 11,732 electric cars were registered during the month, giving EVs a market share of 73.7%, according to data from bilstatistik.dk. Among private buyers, electric cars accounted for 91.2% of new registrations, highlighting the growing dominance of EVs in consumer purchasing decisions. See also: Denmark Raises Funding For Electric Truck Transition As Demand Surges Overall passenger car sales in Denmark rose 6.6% in November to 15,910 vehicles across all…

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and Sweden’s autonomous vehicle proving ground AstaZero said they have completed the first U.S. deployment of a synchronized automated testing integration aimed at standardising safety evaluation for self-driving vehicles. The collaboration linked VTTI’s automated Ford F-150 pickup with AstaZero’s open-source Automated Vehicle Test Operating System (ATOS) on the Virginia Smart Road, allowing vehicles and robotic targets to execute fully choreographed safety scenarios without human intervention. See also: German-Led CeCaS Project Unveils Centralised Software Architecture for Future Autonomous Vehicles In a demonstration, a Level 4 autonomous truck was tested in a simulated left-turn intersection scenario…

Swedish parking technology provider Pair has partnered with EV charging software company GreenFlux to migrate 424 charge points to a unified management platform, expanding hotel and property-based charging access across Europe. Under the agreement, Pair will transition 414 AC chargers and 10 high-power charging (HPC) units to the GreenFlux charge point management system (CPMS), the companies said. See also: Brite EV Charging and GreenFlux Partner to Boost Ireland’s High-Power EV Charging Network The migration will give Pair real-time monitoring and control of its charging infrastructure through GreenFlux’s software platform, including access to diagnostics, data analytics and software-based load balancing. The…

Redwood Materials, the U.S.-based battery recycling and materials company founded by former Tesla executive JB Straubel, is cutting about 5% of its workforce following a recent $350 million fundraising round, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Nevada-based company employs roughly 1,200 workers, meaning the reduction affects several dozen positions. The move comes just weeks after Redwood announced its Series E investment in October, which lifted the company’s valuation to about $6 billion. See also: Redwood Materials Begins Operations at New South Carolina Campus Founded in 2017, Redwood initially focused on recovering critical minerals such as lithium,…

The UK government has unveiled a new Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at reducing reliance on overseas suppliers and strengthening domestic access to materials vital for clean technology and electric vehicle production. The plan sets a goal to meet 10% of national mineral demand through domestic extraction and 20% from recycling by 2035, alongside producing at least 50,000 tonnes of lithium within the next decade. Ministers describe the strategy as a response to rapidly rising demand for battery-grade materials. Lithium needs alone are projected to increase by 1,100% by 2035 as electric vehicle adoption expands. The government also cited risks in…

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been named a Top Innovator in the Digital category of the CLEPA Innovation Awards for its UltraSonic Clearing Device (USCD), a system designed to maintain the performance of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) cameras and sensors in challenging weather conditions. In recognition of the award, Murata said the technology “helps ensure visibility and reliability without relying on conventional cleaning hardware,” according to the original announcement. The USCD uses ultrasonic vibrations to disperse water and remove debris, fog, ice and snow from sensor surfaces. The company says the vibration generates heat along the outer lens, helping…

Flux Marine has raised $15 million to scale production of its electric outboard motors and powertrain systems, according to Bloomberg. The Rhode Island-based company says it has delivered more high-voltage electric outboards than any other North American manufacturer over the past 18 months, bringing its total funding to more than $30 million since 2020. The latest funding round—supported by existing investors, customers and new investor Collide Capital—will support Flux Marine’s shift from customer validation programs to larger-scale manufacturing. The company has commercialized a 115-horsepower electric outboard and a modular high-voltage battery pack, both developed in-house. Flux Marine’s 40,000-square-foot facility in…

Geely Holding Group said on Tuesday it has formally launched its new strategic partnership with Renault in Brazil, marking the start of operations for their new joint venture, Renault Geely do Brasil. The companies held a ceremony at Renault’s Ayrton Senna industrial complex, signalling a shift from planning to execution as they accelerate their new-energy vehicle (NEV) strategy in South America. The joint venture plans to invest 3.8 billion Brazilian reais (about 5.1 billion yuan) to introduce NEV platforms and new models into local production. The investment is expected to boost capacity utilisation at the industrial park and strengthen Geely’s…

LG Chem has signed a multi-year agreement worth around €2.2 billion to supply cathode materials for electric vehicles in the United States, the company said, without naming the customer. Multiple industry reports, however, suggest the buyer is likely Panasonic. The deal, valued at 3.76 trillion won, covers deliveries from 15 November 2025 through 31 July 2029. LG Chem said the materials will be used in EV batteries produced in the U.S., but declined to specify volumes included in the contract. See also: LG Chem to Pioneer Mass Production of Cathode Materials Without Precursors The South Korean supplier has built significant…

ChargePoint has launched a redesigned software platform aimed at managing electric-vehicle charging operations across fleets, charge-point operators, commercial facilities and automotive manufacturers. The platform supports mixed hardware environments, including any charger that complies with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), enabling operators to oversee and optimise large networks of stations regardless of vendor. See also: ChargePoint and The Mobility House Secure U.S. Sourcewell Contracts for EV Infrastructure The system integrates AI-based optimisation that evaluates usage patterns, energy supply conditions, charger availability and vehicle data. It can adjust charging schedules, predict maintenance needs and support demand-based pricing strategies. A new waitlist…