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OtherSeptember 29, 2026

Volkswagen, PowerCo, and Gotion Expand Partnership to build Europe's first large‑scale LFP battery supply chain

Volkswagen Group, its battery subsidiary PowerCo SE, and long‑time partner Gotion High‑tech have announced a major expansion of their strategic cooperation, signing an agreement to jointly industrialize lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery production across Europe and North Africa. The move marks one of the most significant steps yet in Volkswagen's plan to secure a resilient, cost‑competitive...

Volkswagen confirms October premiere for the all‑new electric ID. Tiguan

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce one of its most important electric vehicles yet: the all‑new ID. Tiguan, set to make its world premiere in early October. The announcement marks a major milestone in the brand's strategy to carry its most successful model names into the era of full electrification, following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross. According to Volkswagen, the ID. Tiguan will arrive on...

EVDANCE’s EV Charging Extension Cable now comes in NACS and J1772 versions

Here at Charged, we often cover cutting-edge, highly complex EV tech. But sometimes a simple, low-tech product can encourage greater EV adoption by solving a practical problem for drivers. EVDANCE makes a range of residential EV charging hardware, including wall-mounted and portable chargers, cables, adapters and extension solutions. The company’s EV Charging Extension Cable is…

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OtherSeptember 29, 2026

CBAK Energy signs deal for 12 GWh cylindrical sodium-ion cell project in Nanjing

China-based battery maker CBAK Energy has signed an investment agreement with the Nanjing Gaochun Economic Development Zone for a project that would add 12 GWh of annual cell production capacity in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The project covers the research, development and manufacture of large cylindrical sodium-ion cells and integrated battery systems. CBAK plans to advance…

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OtherSeptember 29, 2026

Autonomy on the road: how to calculate the charging station needs for a multi-day car trip

A specialist choosing a charger for an overnight trip starts by determining the device’s daily power consumption in watt-hours, and checks the wattage as the second step. Watts address what can be done simultaneously, while watt-hours determine whether the battery will last until the next charging opportunity. On trips without a guaranteed power outlet for overnight stays, the second figure is decisive. Daily consumption: the value,…

Wabtec FLXdrive locomotive

Railroads play a vital role in the transportation of both goods and people all around the world. They account for 7% of all global freight movements – rising to almost 40% for solely land-based movement – and provide essential routes... The post Wabtec FLXdrive locomotive appeared first on E-Mobility Engineering.

Exlantix Easy Pay from 2955.59 PLN net. The low monthly payment does not reflect the total cost.

Exlantix Easy Pay includes operational leasing, service, and a top-up card, with monthly payments starting at 2955.59 PLN net. We calculate the payments for the ES model and compare this program with Flex Pay as well as traditional financing.

The path to scalable BMS testing

Sponsored by dSPACE. Battery management systems (BMS) are moving beyond high-volume electric vehicles. They now power light electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles, mobile robots, forklifts, drones, power tools, stationary storage, and other applications. The common challenge is that even a smaller battery pack still needs a reliable battery management system, and that BMS must be…

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OtherSeptember 28, 2026

Maverick Construction to lead infrastructure installation for NYC curbside EV charging buildout

Maverick Corporation will lead the design, construction, and installation work for it’s electric’s newly awarded contract to build New York City’s permanent PlugNYC curbside EV charging network across all five boroughs. it’s electric is a pioneer of curbside EV charging, which has emerged as the solution for EV drivers who don’t have the option of…

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OtherSeptember 28, 2026

Neo Performance Materials starts commercial EV traction magnet production in Estonia

Neo Performance Materials’ permanent magnet plant in Estonia, opened in 2025, is in commercial production, and the first commercial volumes of rare earth sintered magnets have gone to a Tier 1 EV traction motor customer. Three Tier 1 motor manufacturers have awarded Neo multiple magnet programs, including traction motor applications, and the company has delivered…

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ReviewSeptember 28, 2026

Cheaper than flagship models and with the R4 model upcoming: Rivian is preparing its most affordable electric vehicle

September 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – Serhii Ivanov, reviewer for autocentre.ua. He specializes in covering major events in the global automotive industry and reviewing new models. An expert in automotive history, he is the author of numerous publications and books on this topic. The American startup Rivian has confirmed its intention to enter the mass-market, more affordable segment, where its new model is set to become the brand’s main commercial success. In…

First drive of the VW ID. Tiguan: Here’s how the ID.4 successor drives

VW brings the Tiguan into the electric vehicle world. The first test drive in Vienna shows how the ID.4 successor drives and why 165 kW of charging power is sufficient. The article “First Test Drive in the VW ID. Tiguan: How the ID.4 Successor Drives” originally appeared on Elektroauto-News.net.