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The Kia PV5 Passenger in testing: enormous space, 20.8 kWh energy consumption, and surprisingly agile driving performance – but also weaknesses in charging and interior design. The article “Kia PV5 in testing: a space giant with surprisingly fun driving” first appeared on Elektroauto-News.net.
Those who work on a successful model must proceed carefully. Kia did many things right when revising its EV6. The article “Kia EV6 AWD GT-Line in Test: The 800-Volt Bestseller Learns Manners” first appeared on Elektroauto-News.net.
Two non-profit organizations that advocate for clean energy have partnered to release a new resource designed to help electric utilities promote affordable EV charging. The Utility Brief and Utility Playbook, jointly developed by GRID Alternatives and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), are designed for decision-makers and planners within the utility ecosystem. As regular Charged…
Asahi Kasei has signed its first license agreement in China for Acetolyte, an acetonitrile-containing electrolyte, granting HighChem Shanghai a non-exclusive license to produce and sell the material to Chinese battery manufacturers. HighChem Shanghai, an affiliate of the HighChem group focused on trading in China, will manufacture and sell the electrolyte for the local market. Asahi…
Delivery vans represent an excellent use case for EVs, and they’re an increasingly common sight on European streets. Kia and sister company Hyundai are two of the most forward-looking of the legacy automakers, but they haven’t been much of a factor in the commercial van market—until now. As Joris Van Roy reports in New Mobility…
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The Kia EV2 with a 42.2 kWh battery performs well in urban areas and pleasantly surprises with an energy consumption of 10–12 kWh. However, it becomes much more challenging on long trips, and the model tested costs from 122,400 zł.
Jaguar has provided initial glimpses of the interior for the Type 01, revealing a key feature ahead of its world premiere in New York in October 2026. The article “Jaguar shows interior of electric GT Type 01 before premiere” first appeared on Elektroauto-News.net.
Discover how Infineon is shaping the future of EV onboard charging with its automotive basic qualified CoolGaN™ Automotive Bidirectional Switch. You will learn how Infineon’s proprietary Gate Injection Transistor (GIT) technology and monolithic die design translate into tangible system benefits, enabling high-performance single-stage architectures without compromising robustness or integration simplicity. We will connect device-level innovation…
British EV powertrain company Electrogenic has acquired the business of TREMEC Electric GT, a Huntington Beach, California developer of electric powertrains, giving the Oxford, UK company a permanent base in the United States. TREMEC Electric GT, founded in 2014, designs and integrates EV powertrain systems. It has built turnkey powertrains for low-volume vehicle manufacturers and…
Power Integrations has rated its PowiGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology at up to 2,200 V, a level the company says exceeds any other commercially available GaN. Power Integrations is aiming the technology at the main power path in high-voltage data centers, EVs, renewable energy and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure as those systems shift to…
We all know that the commercial EV charging industry is maturing, and that EV charging is increasingly considered critical infrastructure. But what are the reasons companies are deploying charging infrastructure, and how do execs view the future of government incentives? Commercial EV charging system manufacturer BTC Power has released findings from its State of EV…
Škoda has begun series production of the Peaq, its largest electric SUV to date, marking a major milestone for the brand’s EV strategy. The new flagship rolls off the same Mladá Boleslav assembly line as the Octavia, Elroq and Enyaq - an unusual and technically demanding setup that required months of preparation and precise coordination across multiple departments. Integrating the Peaq into a... …