Intelligent payment solution provider WEX has launched a new capability within its WEX EV At-Home offering.

The company’s new EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection is designed to ensure accurate and secure reimbursement for at-home charging. WEX explains that manual reimbursement processes and limited visibility into charging activity can be a burden for fleet managers. EV At-Home verifies charging sessions using a combination of vehicle, charger and utility data, helping businesses to ensure that they are only paying for legitimate fleet usage. By comparing vehicle data directly with submitted home charging sessions, WEX enables fleet operators to identify unauthorized or personal charging expenses before reimbursement occurs.

“Home charging is one of the largest visibility gaps in fleet electrification today,” said Sarah Booth, Senior Director, Connected Fleet at WEX. “With EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection, we’re giving businesses a way to trust what they’re paying for.”

WEX’s broader EV ecosystem enables businesses to manage fuel and electric charging through a single account, invoice and set of controls. EV At-Home allows fleets to take advantage of lower residential energy costs while maintaining strong protections against “spend leakage.”

“Fleets don’t just need access to EV charging, they need accountability,” said Booth. “This solution brings together the data, controls and simplicity required to scale EV adoption with confidence.”

Source: WEX

Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying 10 megawatt-hours of second-life battery storage at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The system uses more than 100 retired Rivian battery packs and is described as the largest repurposed battery energy storage system for a US automotive manufacturer.

Redwood is integrating the used packs into a stationary setup—called a Redwood Energy system—managed by the company’s Redwood Pack Manager technology. The stored energy dispatches on-site during peak demand periods, letting Rivian draw on its own retired packs instead of purchasing more grid power. Both companies say the system is rapidly scalable as more retired packs become available.

EV battery packs are engineered to far outlast the vehicles they power, designed for many hundreds of thousands of miles and often still healthy when a car is retired. Repurposing those packs as stationary storage extends their useful life before recycling and defers the need for costly new infrastructure. Redwood’s pitch is that the US already holds a growing domestic stockpile of these packs, and converting them to dispatchable energy is faster than building new storage capacity from scratch.

“Our partnership with Redwood enables us to utilize our vehicle’s batteries beyond the life of a vehicle and contribute to grid health and American competitiveness,” said RJ Scaringe, Rivian Founder and CEO.

Redwood’s JB Straubel focused on the infrastructure gap: “Electricity demand is accelerating faster than the grid can expand, posing a constraint on industrial growth…Our partnership with Rivian shows how EV battery packs can be turned into dispatchable energy resources, bringing new capacity online quickly, supporting critical manufacturing, and reducing strain on the grid without waiting years for new infrastructure.”

Source: Rivian

Rockit Motors has raised more than $47 million in equity and debt facilities from MKB Equity Partners, National Bank of Canada and BDC Capital. Rob Briscoe, the company’s President and CEO, retains majority ownership and control.

The Montreal-based company manufactures electric motors, generators and components—stators and rotors included—for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in power generation, rail, e-mobility and industrial markets. Rockit operates facilities in the US, Canada and Mexico.

The capital will fund co-investments in tooling, machinery and equipment alongside customers, plus hiring across sales, engineering and program management. The company positions itself as a near-shoring option for OEMs moving motor production out of overseas factories in response to tariff, cost or capacity pressure. Rockit also acquired Motors Coils Mfg. Ltd., a rail traction motor service provider, in 2025, adding aftermarket capability in North America.

“Our purpose is simple: to be the catalyst of new possibilities for companies that are shaping the future of electrification,” said Rob Briscoe, President and CEO.

MKB Partner Jesse Teichman noted the scale of the sector: “Rockit Motors expertise in electric motor production, essential to systems that consume nearly half of global electricity, underscores the strategic importance of this partnership.”

Source: Rockit Motors

Lightship, an American manufacturer of all-electric recreational vehicles, was founded in 2020, and is now scaling up to meet surging demand—the company has announced a major expansion of its Colorado-based manufacturing facility, and launched a new customization offering.

The company will expand its existing 32,000-square-foot facility to a total manufacturing footprint of roughly 76,000 square feet. Construction is underway, and operations in the expanded space are expected to begin this summer. The expansion will quadruple Lightship’s existing production capacity by the end of 2026.

“At a time when many companies in this category are outsourcing their production and supply chain overseas, we’re doubling down on our commitment to American manufacturing, accelerating innovation and creating high-skill jobs in a region emerging as a hub for next-generation mobility,” said Toby Kraus, CEO and co-founder of Lightship.

Today, 80 percent of the component value of the Lightship AE.1 is sourced within the US. The company says this policy gives it tighter quality control, faster product iteration, and greater insulation from global supply chain volatility. The expanded facility is expected to increase vertical integration, while expanding service and R&D capabilities to support future product development.

Lightship is introducing a streamlined configuration for the AE.1, with a starting price of $157,500. The new approach centers on a single, configurable model, simplifying the lineup for customers. The 77 kWh battery pack, previously available only on the $184,000 top trim, is now standard across all AE.1 vehicles.

“More than ninety percent of our customers have chosen the 77 kWh battery. This new lineup makes this popular feature more accessible,” said co-founder and Chief Product Officer Ben Parker. “We are also adding options to give customers the flexibility to tailor the product for home backup, extended travel, short-term rental use, and full-time living.”

Source: Lightship

Volvo Trucks has launched several new or updated electric truck models, aimed at several different use cases.

The new FH Aero Electric with extended range is designed for long-haul and intercity transport. It features a rear compact e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed gearbox and delivers up to 460 kW (623 hp) of power. It supports 700 kW charging speeds on MCS or 350 kW on CCS. Volvo estimates that charging the 8 battery packs from 20% to 80% using MCS should take approximately 50 minutes—within the legislated rest period for truck drivers in the EU.

Total capacity is up to 48 tonnes GCW (Gross Combination Weight), and payload is up to 28 tonnes. The flexible battery configuration allows operators to optimize the balance between range and payload. An electric power take-off for refrigerated units eliminates the need for a separate diesel generator.

The next-gen FH, FM and FMX Electric models are designed for on-road construction, regional distribution, urban logistics, utilities, refuse and special heavy applications. A new dual-motor drivetrain with an eight-speed gearbox is designed to maximize electric torque, and delivers up to 540 kW (731 hp) of power. Range is up to 470 km, and charging speed is up to 350 kW on CCS.

Total capacity is up to 65 tonnes GCW, and payload is up to 23.8 tonnes (4×2 tractor). These trucks are available with twin-drive axles and low gearing for maximum flexibility. Multiple power take-off configurations are available, including split motors or dual-motor output for cranes, hook lifts or tipper bodies. Truck and body can be operated simultaneously.

“We’re really sharpening our offering here. We are broadening it and making electric solutions possible for an even wider range of transport assignments,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “This means we can fully match the business needs of our customers. It has never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”

“The next-generation FH, FM and FMX Electric are packed with new, smart functions—they offer great driver comfort and make [electric] transport available for a wide range of transport assignments,” says Roger Alm.

Even as Volvo announces new electric trucks, which it says “will be rolled out step-by-step to [unspecified] markets starting in 2026,” the company continues lobbying to weaken emissions standards in the US and Europe, and investing money in hydrogen fuel cells, a technology that many scientists and engineers consider to be mainly a vehicle for prolonging the use of fossil fuels while harvesting government subsidies.

Source: Volvo Trucks

The 4R Battery Alliance is a coalition of stakeholders from across the EV battery supply chain, supported by recell.store, an online marketplace for used EV batteries.

The coalition works to increase awareness of battery health issues, and is advocating for the introduction of EV battery testing into the UK’s MoT testing regime.

In the UK, every vehicle must pass a series of safety tests each year (after its third year of life), a hallowed process familiarly known as an MOT (for Ministry of Transport).

New MOT rules introduced this year added additional safety checks for EVs, including visual inspections of high-voltage cabling and visible battery mountings. However, battery testing is still not part of the testing regime.

By helping detect safety issues, testing would reduce the chances of battery fires and failures, as well as identifying degradation patterns and optimal charging strategies, says the Alliance.

Testing would promote the 4R Battery Alliance’s namesake “four Rs” of battery stewardship: Repair, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle. Improved visibility into battery condition could help identify batteries suitable for repair, reuse or repurposing into second-life applications—as well as those that have reached the end of their useful lives and are headed for the recycling center.

Testing would also support the used EV market, 4R says, by giving buyers more information about battery condition. Uncertainty over battery health is often cited as a barrier to purchasing a used EV. By providing clear, reliable insights into the condition and performance of the battery, an independently applied test would build confidence, supporting a healthier used EV market.

“EV battery testing is one of the key enablers of a circular economy. Without it, we can’t confidently reuse, repurpose or recycle batteries at scale,” said Tom Rumboll, Chair of the 4R Battery Alliance. “We see this as part of a broader, industry-wide effort to normalize battery diagnostics and make them an integral part of EV ownership.”

Source: 4R Battery Alliance

As the EV battery production scales, manufacturers face increasing pressure to design battery systems that are easier to service, repair and recover at the end of life. Debonding-on-demand technologies address this challenge by enabling strong, durable bonds that can be safely released using controlled triggers. This approach allows precise disassembly of battery components without damaging materials, unlocking new opportunities for circular battery design and high-value material recovery. 

Henkel’s Battery Debonding-on-Demand whitepaper explores how debonding-on-demand adhesive technologies enable circular EV battery designs through precise, trigger-based separation and automation-ready repair, recycling, and end-of-life material recovery. 

Key Insights Covered in the Whitepaper:

• Next-generation EV battery architectures.
  EV battery designs are becoming more integrated and complex, increasing the need for bonding solutions that support both durability and controlled disassembly.
• Rising need for circular EV batteries.
  Manufacturers prioritizing repairability, reuse, and highvalue recycling to keep materials in circulation and reduce lifecycle waste.
• Debonding on demand for circular EV battery designs.
  Exploring debonding-on-demand adhesive technologies that enable strong bonding during operation and release safely and cleanly at the end of life or service.
• Trigger-based mechanisms for debonding.
  Thermal and electrical triggers for activating clean separation, allowing precise, predictable disassembly without damaging components.

XCharge North America, a provider of battery-integrated EV charging solutions, has announced its first European assembly plant in Valencia, Spain.

The 3,000-square-meter Valencia plant will serve as a primary assembly and testing center for XCharge’s most advanced hardware, including the C7 charger, which delivers up to 400 kW power at 600 A; and GridLink, a “low-input, high-output” solution that can supply nearly 200 kW of power with only 44 kW of grid input.

The facility will directly benefit XCharge’s North American operations by diversifying the company’s global supply chain, the company says.

“The new Silla plant represents a major step forward in XCharge’s expansion in Spain and reinforces our commitment to a more efficient and sustainable European supply chain,” said Aatish Patel, President and co-founder of XCharge North America. “This facility reflects our vision of building a stronger value chain founded on engineering excellence, continuous innovation, and a long-term commitment to the energy transition. Europe is central to that vision and stands as a cornerstone of our global business.”

Source: XCharge

The Chinese aren’t coming—they’re here. Electric truck maker Windrose has completed its first US delivery, handing over a long-haul electric semi to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000.

The company is moving at China speed—founded in 2022, it has earned regulatory approval in China, the US, Europe and South America.

Windrose’s R700 Class 8 electric tractor features an 800 V platform, a 729 kWh battery pack that enables about 640 km of range, 1,400 hp and megawatt-level charging capability. Windrose uses LFP cells from Chinese supplier CALB.

Xos Trucks will be Windrose’s partner in the North American market, importing fully built R700 tractors and handling sales, delivery and customer support through its existing network. CEO Dakota Semler said short-haul and drayage fleets have already placed orders.

Windrose plans to build up to 2,000 trucks in 2026, and hopes to scale up to 10,000 units per year by 2027. The company aims to deliver “several hundred” trucks in the US in 2026.

US tariffs on imported trucks are factored into the vehicle’s price. CEO Han Wen said the company can be profitable under the current tariff structure, but is exploring options to reduce tariff costs—perhaps opening and assembly facility in Arizona or forming a manufacturing partnership with partner Xos Trucks at its Tennessee plant.

Source: EVinfo.net

ETA Green Power has launched the ETA-MODEL 20, a 3-in-1 integrated electric powertrain combining motor, controller and onboard charger in a single unit targeting vehicles with gross vehicle weights from 300 kg to 2,500 kg.

The system weighs 13.5 kg—a 32.5% reduction compared to conventional systems, which the company says typically reach up to 20 kg. Volume is approximately 20% smaller. ETA Green Power claims 92% peak system efficiency, a top motor speed of 10,000 rpm and up to 37% gradeability at gross vehicle weight. The unit is IP67-rated.

Integrating motor, controller and charger eliminates inter-component wiring, reduces thermal losses and condenses supplier relationships to a single system. ETA Green Power says the architecture results in 20% lower overall vehicle-level costs and improved reliability. The company also says the ETA-MODEL 20 uses no heavy rare earth elements—specifically no terbium or dysprosium—reducing exposure to supply chain disruptions tied to those materials.

“By reducing complexity while increasing performance, we are enabling our partners to accelerate time-to-market and deliver better vehicles to their customers,” said Alex Bamberg.

The system is designed in the UK and manufactured in India. ETA Green Power says it is currently in a funding round to support growth and global expansion.

Source: ETA Green Power