Electric Vehicles

6 articles

A state-of-the-art battery component manufacturing plant with robotic arms assembling parts, representing Polytron's successful pivot to electric vehicle technology.
Founder Playbook

Polytron's 51-Year Journey: EV Pivot Strategies Defy Expectations

After 51 years building hydraulic systems and internal combustion engine components, Polytron now dedicates $500 million to a new battery component manufacturing plant.

Marek Kowalski·September 20, 2026
Simple Energy's advanced electric motorcycle engineering process, utilizing Siemens Xcelerator cloud software for complex BOM management and product development on a futuristic assembly line.
Product & Engineering

Simple Energy Adopts Siemens Xcelerator for EV Engineering

Simple Energy, an electric vehicle startup, now manages its complex vehicle variants and enterprise-level bills of materials with a '150 percent BOM approach' using Siemens' cloud software.

Marek Kowalski·August 4, 2026
Eotrex PG5 Atlas RV, a luxury off-grid vehicle with a NACS charging port, parked in a scenic natural environment at dusk.
Founder Playbook

Eotrex RV Launches PG5 Atlas for $159,990, Off-Grid & NACS-Equipped

Despite a gas-powered generator for off-grid adventures, 90% of Evotrex's initial RV orders are for its $160,000 fully loaded model, featuring a NACS charging port.

Marek Kowalski·June 9, 2026
Futuristic electric vehicle charging station with a close-up of an advanced battery pack, symbolizing GM's investment in EV battery technology.
Tech & Innovation

GM Invests $900 Million in EV Battery Strategy

General Motors is pouring $900 million into a new battery cell development center and advanced lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, aiming for a 33% energy density boost over current leading cells

Sofia Reyes·June 8, 2026
A Rivian R2 electric SUV parked at a scenic overlook during sunset, representing the start of its customer deliveries.
Leadership & Culture

Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9, 2026

Rivian is set to begin customer deliveries and public demo drives for its R2 SUV on June 9, 2026.

Amir Fakhoury·May 28, 2026
The new Ferrari Luce, a $640,000 five-seater electric SUV, parked on a scenic coastal road at sunset.
Main Street & SMBs

Ferrari Unveils $640,000 Luce, Its First Electric Vehicle

Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, carries an eye-watering $640,000 price tag and offers five seats, a significant departure from the brand's traditional two-seater focus.

Sofia Reyes·May 26, 2026