Press Releases

Today, GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt, continuing to deliver what customers have come to expect: great affordability, range1 and technology. “Our customers love today’s Bolt. It has been delivering record sales and some of the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty scores in the industry,” said Barra. “It’s also an important sourc

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FireFly Automatix, Inc. will debut their M100-AV mower at the Turfgrass Producers International convention this week at DeBuck’s New Lawn Sod Farm, Belleville, Michigan. This commercial reel mower cuts a 100-inch width, adding to FireFly’s line of autonomous mowers. The M100-AV is FireFly’s first all-electric vehicle (EV), promising energy savings and environmental benefits. Scott DeBuck, owner of this summer’s TPI’s host farm, said: “I am highly

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Electra Battery Materials Corporation announced that its battery grade cobalt supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, has been extended and expanded from terms initially announced in September 2022. Electra will now supply LG Energy Solution with 19,000 tonnes of battery grade cobalt over a five-year period beginning in 2025. The material will be supplied from the only cobalt sulfate refinery in North America, located north of Toronto,

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ProLogium and MAHLE have signed an MOU for the development of the first thermal management system tailored for ProLogium's next generation solid-state batteries. The collaborative efforts will contribute to the rollout of commercially viable solid-state battery solutions that offer improved safety, energy density, and lifespan. Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate on cell tests focusing on thermal properties to facilitate the development of innovative thermal management

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Advanced Battery Management System software could save automakers US$18 billion annually in 2030, equivalent to US$76 billion cumulatively from 2024. New research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that intelligent BMS software can reduce the size of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries without reducing their range. This reduces the cost to OEMs of manufacturing EVs, helping them to mitigate the effects of limited battery production and achieve profitability. &qu

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Laser Photonics Corporation a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, highlights key applications for its laser cleaning systems. "Our CleanTech laser systems are an incredible fit for the automotive industry and continue to be utilized for various applications by professionals in the industry," said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photonics. Laser Photonics' laser clea

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Nuvola Technology a venture-funded battery materials start-up, announces its patented SafeCoat Direct Deposition Separator material that eliminates the primary cause of lithium-ion battery fires. SafeCoat replaces the troublesome plastic sheet separator material used in today's battery manufacturing process. Its ingenious spray-on coating fully encapsulates and protects the battery's electrodes from a thermal runaway and a potential fire. Nuvola was selected as one of ten winners in L

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Concentric has secured an important contract extension of 14 MSEK per year to supply EMP branded electric water pumps to a major OEM in the North American electric school bus segment. This win underscores the growing demand for the company’s highly-efficient electric water pump solutions, particularly in a market that is rapidly transitioning towards cleaner, electric transportation. This announcement comes amid rising interest in electrification, part of the Concentric’s targets,

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The nation currently has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the EV charging landscape to support future innovation and help drive EV adoption. As decisions are made on how to spend the $5 billion in federal funding for a national fast-charging network and $2.5 billion in rural and urban communities, charging companies and site hosts should keep an important automotive segment front of mind: recreation vehicles, or RVs as they are commonly known. The RV Industry Associat

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Marelli, together with ams OSRAM launches a ground-breaking innovation in automotive front lighting, introducing the h-Digi® microLED module, which is now in series production. This digital lighting solution, based on a new type of intelligent multipixel LED, enables fully adaptive, dynamic headlight operation and image projection, while being an affordable technology, available for a wider range of vehicles.    The new high-resolution module h-Digi® microLED is ba

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SK Signet Inc., a top global manufacturer of electric vehicle charging solutions, has entered into a long-term EV charger supply agreement with Francis Energy, owner of the fourth-largest electric vehicle fast-charging network in the U.S. During the initial phase of the agreement, SK Signet will provide 1,000 400 kW EV charging dispensers. Last week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the location of new EV charging stations along Ohio interstates, making it the first state to anno

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Xcelerate Auto, LLC, in partnership with Endurance Dealer Services and AmTrust Financial, expand XCare vehicle service contracts to include EV batteries and drive units. Xcelerate Auto launches "first of its kind" Electric Vehicle Battery & Drive Unit Warranty for Tesla and all EVs.Tweet this© 2023 Xcelerate Auto. All Rights Reserved. Xcelerate Auto, LLC, the leader in electric vehicle (EV) financial products and services, is proud to announce the expans

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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has joined hands with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to provide knowledge, hands-on automotive skills and industrial exposure to the students of secondary and senior secondary students of JNV as a part of the vocational courses envisioned in the ‘National Education Policy 2020’. Launched in 2022, the programme is on offer at 25 JNVs across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. So f

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Motorsport has always served as a source of technology for sports cars and independent aftermarket parts. KW automotive, a specialist in the development and production of motorsport shocks and suspension parts, now introduces the KW V5 Clubsport coilover suspension kit for the current generation of BMW M4, BMW M4 Competition, and BMW M4 CSL (G82). This suspension kit is built on the KW developments for the BMW customer racing program. For example, KW automotive equips all BMW M4 GT3 in the DT

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ZEVXTM, a worldwide leader in intelligent EV systems, today announced it partnered with Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, to introduce the world’s first fully electric light aerial bucket truck. With this news ZEVX begins delivering both drivetrain and accessory electrification, while helping Breezeline move one step closer to its 2050 net zero emissions goals. The Breezeline bucket truck was built on a 2019 Ford F-450 Chassis with an existing boom

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