In a significant move for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Porsche has become the latest major automaker to embrace Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). The luxury carmaker announced that its electric vehicles can now access Tesla's extensive Supercharger network [1], marking another win for Tesla's charging standard as it continues to gain industry-wide adoption.
A significant software milestone emerged this week as Audi set a firm timeline to launch its first cars running Rivian’s full software stack in 2028, underscoring how core vehicle intelligence is increasingly built through high‑profile tech alliances [1]. The move follows Volkswagen Group’s $5bn investment in Rivian last year and accompanies active testing programs, with Audi mules already running in partnership with the Californian company [1]. While product specifics remain to be detailed, the announcement signals a pragmatic path for advancing the digital foundations that modern assistance features and future autonomy will rely on, blending premium hardware with a maturing, externally developed software platform [1].
A groundbreaking shift in construction methodology is taking place as mass timber emerges as a game-changing building material, offering significant advantages over traditional construction materials. For cars, for buildings, for bridges. The innovative approach combines environmental benefits with practical construction advantages, marking a new era in sustainable building practices [1].
A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle sustainability has emerged with the testing of an AI-driven robotic system designed specifically for EV battery disassembly. This innovative technology, developed by Recirculate, promises to streamline the recycling process for electric vehicle batteries, addressing one of the key challenges in the EV industry's environmental impact [1].
In a significant step forward for Eastern European electric vehicle infrastructure, energy company PPC has unveiled its first Power BOX fast charging station in Romania [1]. This development comes at a crucial time when EV adoption is seeing significant growth, with several major auto brands now reporting EV sales shares above 12% [2].
