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US-based battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies has expanded its silicon anode battery line for electric mobility. The new SiCore product platform produces high-energy-density silicon anode batteries that outperform graphite cells using a proprietary silicon anode material technology, according to the company. The new silicon anode cell offers up to 400 Wh/kg specific energy and 1,200 cycles

Dodge’s electric replacement for both the Challenger and Charger muscle were revealed this week as the 2024 Charger Daytona. Buyers with gasoline in their veins will also have an option as Dodge will offer a Charger Sixpack model equipped with the Hurricane inline-6 in 2025. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Korea spec) Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 has

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the coming release of six new power semiconductor modules for various EVs. The J3-Series modules contain either a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or a silicon RC-IGBT. They feature compact designs and scalability for use in the inverters of EVs and PHEVs. All six J3-Series products will be available

EnviroSpark’s installers may soon become connoisseurs of hash browns. The company has won a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding award from its home state of Georgia to build four DC fast chargers at a Waffle House in Tifton, and four more at a Shell station in Metter. EnviroSpark, which won two of the five

The Rivian R2 debuted, the 2024 Dodge Charger’s powertrain details emerged, and we spotted the electric Range Rover Velar successor. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Rivian R2 debuted with seating for five and two rows of seats that fold completely flat. When it arrives in 2026, the R2 will

Media coverage of EVs tends to focus on the world’s largest auto markets: North America, Europe and Asia. Until recently, that’s been where most of the action was, but in many smaller markets around the world, voltage levels are starting to rise. Chinese automakers, which now have a range of lower-priced EVs to sell, are

EV enthusiasts were disappointed at GM’s decision to discontinue the popular (if a bit dull) Chevy Bolt EV last year. In hindsight, the move may have been premature—the new Ultium EVs that were supposed to replace the Bolt in GM’s lineup have been delayed, causing the company to post embarrassingly low EV sales figures for

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe pulled a Steve Jobs “one more thing” moment at the debut of the R2 electric SUV. On Thursday after the R2 rolled onto stage, Scaringe introduced its smaller, sportier sibling, the R3, as well as a performance variant called the R3X.  Details on the R3 are slim, but the design makes a

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that its Green Motion EV chargers are certified to meet the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) requirements for transparent billing practices. CTEP is a certification program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) created to ensure that weighing and measuring devices operate correctly.

Power semiconductor specialist CISSOID released a new series of SiC Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) for the e-mobility market at the recent Applied Power Electronics Conference. These software-powered SiC Inverter Control Modules are designed to help engineers create safe, robust and modular e-motor drives.  The new CXT-ICM3SA series offers optimal hardware and software integration of CISSOID’s

The Renault 5 isn’t the only iconic nameplate Renault plans to revive for the electric era. A modern Renault 4 is also in the works, and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. The original 4, also known as the 4L, saw production span more than 30 years, finally ending in 1994. Available

Battery manufacturer SK On is showcasing new fast-charging battery cells at this week’s InterBattery 2024, a battery trade show in Seoul, South Korea. The Advanced SF and SF+ batteries are among several new technologies that SK On is displaying at the show. The original SF (Super Fast) battery, introduced in 2021, was a high-nickel battery

EV charging provider ChargePoint, energy solutions provider EnTech Solutions and bank Wells Fargo are collaborating to offer flexible financing solutions for businesses building charging infrastructure for EV fleets. Wells Fargo has created a financing program specifically for EnTech’s eSkid charging solution, a rapidly deployable EV charging platform that uses ChargePoint hardware and software. The funding

Kia has been spotted testing a midsize pickup truck due on sale next year and set to be labeled a Tasman. The pickup is aimed at global offerings like the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok twins, as well as the ever popular Toyota Hilux, and is unlikely to be sold in the U.S. Instead, Kia

The Charger sedan and Challenger coupe exuded testosterone, courtesy of snarling V-8s. Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. makers seem to be in an EV

Logistics provider NFI and charging network Electrify America have announced the grand opening of NFI’s new DC fast charging facility in Ontario, California. The charging hub will support NFI’s fleet of 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, which perform drayage operations in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. When fully completed, the new

The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 will use a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 in place of the outgoing model’s V-8, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. This engine, dubbed VR35DDT, produces 450 hp and 515 lb-ft of torque. Those are increases of 50 hp and 102 lb-ft over the current naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V-8, according

Microchip Technology has launched a new family of dsPIC digital signal controller-based integrated motor drivers. These devices incorporate a dsPIC33 digital signal controller (DSC), a three-phase MOSFET gate driver and optional LIN or CAN FD transceiver into one package. This integration is designed to reduce the component count of a motor control system design, and

Discover the power of over-the-air updates and connectivity for EV chargers The electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, ensuring the safety and efficiency of EV chargers becomes paramount. This is the third in a series of groundbreaking webinars on the future of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, where you can join us to discover the power

A Lincoln concept car from the turn of the millennium will be among the featured lots at Mecum’s upcoming auction in Glendale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the block on March 8, the Lincoln Mark X concept made its public debut at the 2004 Detroit auto show. Its design was overseen by Marek Reichman, who is

Yellow-machine icon Caterpillar has signed an electrification strategic agreement with building materials firm CRH, a major North American producer of aggregates, to advance the deployment of Caterpillar’s zero-emission off-road vehicles. CRH will participate in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program, testing and validating 70- to 100-ton-class battery-electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions in real-world applications. CRH will

Hyundai Motor and Kia have unveiled a technology that reduces aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving. The Active Air Skirt (AAS) technology controls airflow entering through the lower bumper and reduces turbulence around the vehicle wheels by operating variably depending on vehicle speed during high-speed driving.  AAS is installed between the front bumper and the

McLaren this week revealed the Artura Spider. In addition to its open-top design, the car packs an extra 19 hp, which McLaren has also added to the Artura coupe. It means total output is now a stout 690 hp for both cars. 2024 McLaren 750S first drive, Las Vegas, February 2024 Another McLaren in the

UK-based EV leasing company Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched its DriveFree plan in the Houston area. The program, which customers access online, includes the lease of a pre-owned EV, as well as a maintenance contract and smart home charging through Octopus Energy. “With DriveFree, we wanted to address all the concerns people have about switching

Microchip Technology has added a new offering to its line of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor solutions. The new 3.3 kV XIFM plug-and-play mSiC gate driver uses the company’s patented Augmented Switching technology, and is designed to work out of the box with preconfigured module settings to reduce design and evaluation time. “The complex development work

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 received a debut date, Elon Musk teased the next Tesla Roadster, and we drove the 2024 McLaren 750S. It’s the Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 will debut on March 20. The automaker teased the flagship SUV with a design clearly mimicking the QX80

AMPECO’s software can control charging stations from different vendors, provide a custom-branded app to EV drivers, and handle subscriptions, revenue sharing, load management, diagnostics, reporting and more. Public charging is expected to be a low-margin business, and this makes it even more important to manage the network in an efficient way once they emerge from

Automotive electrification significantly impacts testing methods, encompassing areas such as: Powertrain testing procedures – Engineers now focus on battery chemistry, inverter logic, and motor rotor positioning rather than traditional methods of measuring fuel consumption and emissions. Environmental and thermal testing – Manufacturers must simulate extreme weather conditions for high-voltage battery systems, making temperature and moisture

The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made street-legal, 14 years after the stunning supercar concept was first shown to the world at the 2010 Paris auto show. Jaguar itself wasn’t involved with the endeavor, however. Instead the honor goes to Callum, the design and engineering company founded by the C-X75’s own designer, Ian Callum. The

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions, there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. This represents an