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Resch aims to cut battery module costs by one-third

The supplier Resch has developed a battery module that, unlike conventional solutions, does not require adhesives or welded connections. The Austrian company expects cost savings of around one-third if the solution enters series production. The relatively small technology firm Resch, based in St. Stefan, Styria (Austria), has developed a battery

New high-voltage battery sensor from LEM aims to reduce costs

Swiss measurement technology specialist LEM has developed a new current sensing unit for battery management in electric vehicles that combines shunt and Hall-effect technologies in a single component. The goal is to make the sensor more compact and cost-effective. LEM (short for Life Energy Motion) specialises in electrical measurement solutions

Aviloo launches next-gen battery certificate

Austrian battery testing company Aviloo will introduce a major upgrade to its battery diagnostics for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The revised ‘Flash Test’ and enhanced battery certificate aim to set new benchmarks in transparency, accuracy, and safety for the second-hand electric vehicle market. The revamped offering, available from 23 June,

Terralayr on its tolling deals with Vattenfall and RWE

“The world has seen tolling deals before, but we believe these are the first with this kind of set up,” Preuss said at the three-day event, which was co-located with Solar Media parent company Informa’s The Battery Show Europe 2025 (3-5 June). Indeed, tolls are becoming increasingly common in the

Hybrid assets & grid-forming BESS: Fluence on Australia’s NEM

This growing interest from the international community has given rise to several trends in the NEM, particularly the rise of hybrid assets and the grid-forming capabilities of BESS. In this blog, ESN Premium speaks with Fluence’s Rob Hills, APAC vice-president of engineering and commissioning, and Sam Markham, growth manager, Australia

Tesla Model Y is China's best-selling SUV in May

The Tesla Model Y claimed its position as China’s best-selling SUV in May, with 24,770 units registered, according to insurance data from China EV DataTracker.  The Model Y edged out competitors like the BYD Song Plus, which recorded 24,240 registrations, as well as Geely’s gasoline-powered Xingyue L,

Tritium introduces TRI-FLEX fast-charging system in Europe

Tritium has announced the European launch of its TRI-FLEX DC fast-charging platform. The new system is designed to meet EU infrastructure requirements and will be presented at EVS38 in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 15 to 18 June 2025. The TRI-FLEX platform is intended to support operators with modular scalability and reduce

First Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in the wild in Austin, TX

A recent video posted on X has provided a first look at Tesla’s driverless robotaxi, which is expected to be deployed in Austin, Texas, this month. The vehicle was a new Tesla Model Y, which was followed by what appeared to be a manned chase car. The short clip suggests

Ample rolls out battery swapping stations in Madrid

Ample has launched its modular battery swapping technology in Madrid, supported by €9.76 million in funding from Spain’s IDAE through the Moves Singulares programme. The system is said to swap EV batteries in five minutes, targeting urban fleets and infrastructure scalability. Ample, a US-based specialist in battery swapping technology, has

xAI Colossus supercomputer stirs debate in Memphis

xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis faces pushback from local leaders and environmental groups over concerns about air pollution despite its promise of economic growth. xAI’s Memphis facility was touted as the world’s largest supercomputer. It has sparked opposition from the NAACP, Sierra Club, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman

Daimler Truck and Toyota to merge Fuso and Hino operations

After more than two years of negotiations, the agreement is final. Daimler Truck and Toyota will merge their Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The newly formed holding company is set to launch in April 2026. Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation first announced their intention to