Tesla’s announcement of designing a rare-earth-free permanent-magnet motor has stunned the industry. What technology could possibly compete with the strongest magnet on the market?
Tesla has begun assembling batteries at its Brandenburg plant but will shift cell production to the US to benefit from a recently launched tax incentive scheme.
Lightyear is continuing its mission by setting up a new company fully focused on model 2, its affordable solar electric vehicle.
With the Lightyear 0 having been declared bankrupt, the Helmond-based solar car trailblazer wants to go all-in on its low-end model 2.
For years, a dozen engineers within Next Level Electronics developed power converters outside office hours, while most of them worked part-time for Lightyear. Lightyear’s acquisition of NLE straightens this out.
Less than two months ago, Lightyear announced an
Dutch fast-charging company Fastned is getting a boost. German engineering specialist Müller-BBM announced it has acquired a 40 percent stake in the Delft-based Vibes. Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, has bought the wireless telecommunications business of fabless semiconductor component provider Arqana, including its Leuven-based Si-CMOS innovation center and Taiwanese office. Yes!Delft startup Venturi Aviation has unveiled the scale mockup of its all-electric commuter aircraft, codenamed Echelon 01.
€75M investment charges Fastned’s network expansion
Müller-BBM catches Vibes’ vibe with 40% stake
Foxconn acquires Arqana’s RF innovation center in Leuven
Delft startup Venturi unveils all-electric regional aircraft
