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Cadillac is no stranger to international motorsports, even in sports prototype racing, which is typically dominated by European brands outside North America. Cadillac last raced a prototype at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2002, when it ran a program to highlight the performance of its Northstar V-8. Now it’s set to return

EV manufacturer Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV), working with aviation refueling equipment maker Garsite, will deliver an electric aircraft refueler to Atlantic Aviation in Colorado. Phillip Oldridge, CEO of EVTV, said: “We are proud to deliver the first all-electric aircraft refueler to Atlantic Aviation and further plan to continue fulfilling the aviation industry’s demand for more sustainable ground

British solid-state battery manufacturer Ilika Technologies is leading a 24-month, £8.2-million Faraday Battery Challenge collaboration project. Code-named HISTORY, the project’s focus is on integrating high-silicon-content electrodes into the company’s Goliath solid-state battery in order to enable automotive-level performance. Ilika will receive a grant of £2.8 million from the project and will partner with the manufacturer

Barn finds aren’t as common as they used to be, but there are still a few hidden gems out there, like this rare 1931 Duesenberg Model J, which was recently uncovered after almost six decades in storage. Classic car YouTube channel Nobody’s Show documented the story of the Duesenberg, which was parked in 1967 and

Tesla has entered into a Binding Offtake Agreement with Australia-based Magnis Energy Technologies, “a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery technology and materials company,” for anode active materials (AAM).   Magnis is developing a graphite mine in Tanzania where it plans to extract “ultra-high-purity natural flake graphite.” Tesla plans to purchase at least 17,500 tons per year (tpa)

The iconic yellow machine is going green. Heavy-duty vehicle OEM Caterpillar has invested in Lithos Energy, a California-based producer of lithium-ion battery packs. Lithos specializes in shock-resistant and high-performance battery solutions for applications including off-road and marine. Caterpillar has been developing its line-up of hybrid and full-electric machines and power generation products for some time.

BMW revealed a mid-cycle refresh for its X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs this week. The updates are significant and include a new V-8 paired with mild-hybrid technology under the hood. Bentley W-12 engine Bentley confirmed that its twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12 will bow out next year. The final and most powerful version of the

As the transition to EV accelerates, the opportunities for charging operators to invest and build public charging infrastructure remain boundless. The market is growing exponentially, with retailers, gas station owners and convenience stores also taking advantage as they install charging onsite, attracting more customers and creating new revenue streams. However, there is no “one size

Fleet operators looking to electrify may experience a new form of “sticker shock” when they realize how much electrical power will be required to keep their vehicles running on schedule. For a fleet of any size, a charge management solution is a must to keep energy consumption under control. Charged asked Sam Hill-Cristol, Business Development

Cadillac will launch three electric vehicles this year to join the existing Lyriq and Celestiq, and a prototype for one of them has just been spotted. The prototype is for a mid-size three-row SUV that will likely end up replacing the gas-powered XT6. Cadillac has previously described the vehicle as a “globally sized” offering with

Cummins, which  has been building diesel engines for heavy-duty vehicles since 1919, is methodically moving into the electric age. Now the company has successfully demonstrated a new ePowertrain for heavy-duty vehicles, using a test truck at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, England. The integrated 17Xe ePowertrain, developed by Meritor (now part of Cummins) with Advanced

The US-certified DCBM 400/600 meter takes EV fast charging to another levelBy Mathieu Beguin, Global Product Manager at LEM With transportation accounting for over 20% of global CO2 emissions in 2020 and 17% of all greenhouse gas emissions (according to Statista), decarbonization is essential in this sector. However, the massive challenge facing those who work

I’m a fan of special-order colors. Ever see a Chevy ordered in Pontiac’s Verdoro Green? Or an Oldsmobile ordered in Dodge’s Plum Crazy? I have, and it’s somewhat neat to see. The day of paying extra for a non-production color are long gone for most “regular” cars, but fancy brands and special models (Corvette, anyone?)

Italian automotive supplier Marelli developed and manufactured the three e-motors used in the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, and also provided its proprietary Adaptive Driving Beam Matrix LED headlamps and Telematic Control Unit connectivity system. The 800 V motors, which were developed over a two-year span and produced at Marelli’s Modugno plant in Bari, Italy, supply

German manufacturer KACO builds high-speed dynamic radial shaft sealing systems, and claims to have made a significant advance in the field. Electric drives, the company explains, require sealing systems that function independently of the direction of rotation, and previous systems had a preferred direction of rotation for forward travel (V-max), with correspondingly good reverse travel

A redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes on sale later this year as a 2024 model, and on Wednesday Mercedes previewed the car’s interior. The latest generation of the premium mid-size sedan will follow the current trend of introducing digital features that go well beyond enhancing the driving experience. By also focusing more on software rather than

Enphase Energy, a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has successfully demonstrated a bidirectional EV charger that enables vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. It also allows energy generated from solar panels to be sent directly to the EV battery. The new product uses Enphase’s grid-forming IQ8 Microinverters and Ensemble energy management technology to

Charge point operator Lynkwell has purchased 55 fast chargers from Tritium, which it expects to install primarily in retail settings as part of Lynkwell’s growing charging network. The purchase order includes a variety of Tritium’s fast charging equipment, including its 75 kW modular charger and scalable 150 kW modular fast charger. “US drivers want access

BMW took the wraps off updated versions of the X5 and X6 earlier this month, and on Tuesday it revealed the high-performance versions of the mid-size SUVs. Both the updated X5 M and X6 M are offered as standard in Competition grade, and they each deliver 617 hp, which is the same peak output for

General Motors and Lithium Americas plan to jointly invest in the development of the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which the companies call “the largest known source of lithium in the US.” GM plans to use lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass in its proprietary Ultium battery cells.  As part of the deal, GM will make

Liminal, a provider of battery manufacturing data and analytics, has announced a $17.5-million Series A2 funding round to scale its EchoStat inspection systems into factory-integrated solutions for global battery manufacturers, in partnership with climate tech fund ArcTern Ventures and other investors including battery cell manufacturer Northvolt. “Our products help battery manufacturers hit their aggressive production

The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul. On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker’s latest whiz-bang technology. Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences

Innovations in bidirectional and regenerative braking power applications, together with higher-density batteries and wide-bandgap semiconductors, are adding power and range to the electric vehicle (EV). This high-power EV ecosystem demands reliable and efficient DC-DC power conversion. Energy efficiency depends on many factors, including temperature, operating voltage, percentage of rated power, and other environmental conditions.  Learn

The new 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has completed final EPA testing. Different trim levels earned different estimated range figures, but the star of the show was the IONIQ 6 SE RWD Long Range variant, which achieved an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. The EPA testing also awarded a 140 combined MPGe rating to the IONIQ

A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda powered by a Hemi V-8 is catnip to car collectors, and now the first one of these iconic muscle cars built is up for sale. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the car is being offered by Indiana-based Motorvault for a cool $2.2 million. An ordinary Hemi ‘Cuda (as performance

PyroPhobic Systems, a provider of fire-resistant thermoplastic resins for batteries, has announced that its LithiumPrevent 200 material has been selected for application in GM’s Ultium battery platform. LithiumPrevent 200 has “unique intumescent properties, meaning it expands to create a barrier, reducing the propagation of fire,” says PyroPhobic. “Injection-molded into EV battery pack components, LithiumPrevent 200

Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm BMW i Ventures has led a $13-million Series A round of investment in AMPECO, an EV charging management platform that’s designed to enable large-scale public, business, fleet and residential charging providers to manage EV chargers at scale. The total raised after the Series A investment round now amounts to $16

The Maserati GranTurismo has been redesigned for 2024, and we’ve just tested it ahead of the market launch this spring. The big coupe may feature evolutionary styling, but the previous model’s V-8 has made way for a twin-turbo V-6, and there will eventually be an electric option promising 760 hp. Lamborghini Aventador and Miura Lamborghini

Ford plans to invest $3.5 billion to build an LFP battery plant in Marshall, Michigan. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will initially employ 2,500 people when production begins in 2026. The automaker will offer LFP (lithium iron phosphate) as a second battery chemistry option in addition to NCM (nickel cobalt manganese), allowing customers to choose an

Rincon Power has announced a new addition to its line of sealed contactors and manual disconnect switches.  The new RXC35 is a hermetically sealed contactor that offers the ability to isolate high-voltage systems in a compact and robust package.  The RXC35 offers 350 A of continuous current carry capability for applications ranging from 12 V