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Alkegen's AlkeGel aerogel technology offers "ultra-thin, safe, and easy-to-install thermal runaway protection for lithium-ion battery systems." the company said. [Photo: Alkegen]
Irving-Based Alkegen Launches Full Production of EV Battery Fire Protection ‘Aerogels’
by Lance Murray | Jun 4, 2025
Following up on its 2024 partnership with Jaguar Land Rover, Alkegen said its next-gen, high performance fiber-aerogel composite—known as AlkeGel—is engineered to meet OEM demand for ultra-thin, safe, and easy-to-install thermal runaway protection for lithium-ion battery systems.
by David Seeley |
Aug 28, 2024
Based out of its facility in Justin, a city north of Fort Worth, Canoo's HQ is within easy EV range of its DFW-based CEO, Tony Aquila. Now, with thousands of EV orders on the books from Walmart and other companies—and test vehicles humming about for the USPS, U.S. Army, NASA, and more—Canoo has some growing to do.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 21, 2024
TI and Taiwan-based Delta Electronics said the collaboration will leverage their research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, they aim to accelerate the development of safer, faster-charging, and more affordable EVs.
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by Lance Murray |
May 29, 2024
UTD's Dr. Ifana Mahbub is leading a research team that's developing wireless technology to transfer electromagnetic waves to and from far distances. Beyond drones, the research could also impact EVs, mobile phones, and wearable devices.
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Alto has launched its first EV fleet featuring Kia EV-9 SUVs [Photo: Alto]
Alto Rideshare Launches Its First Fleet of Electric Vehicles in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Apr 23, 2024
As part of its aim to promote "a cleaner, greener rideshare experience," Dallas-based Alto is rolling out 12 fully Alto-branded Kia EV-9’s in the city. The company has also installed EV fast-charging stations at its Dallas depot.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 17, 2024
JLR—formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover—has chosen Irving-based Alkegen, a high-performance specialty materials company pioneering innovative solutions for the battery industry, for a new range of anti-thermal propagation products....
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by David Seeley |
Apr 1, 2024
Las Vegas-based MP Materials—which began building the plant in 2022 at Hillwood's AllianceTexas—plans to produce ""precursor materials" at the facility this summer, and "finished magnets" by late 2025. The critically needed products will be delivered to General Motors to power EVs—and help "bring the supply chain home" to the U.S.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2024
Is the idea of driving an electric vehicle giving you "range anxiety" before you even plug in? Dallas-headquartered Solidion is working to alleviate those concerns. The advanced battery technology solutions provider, which went public on Nasdaq earlier this month, is manufacturing silicon oxide and silicon to help change the game.
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Officials gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Junchuang North America's EV parts plant and R&D hub in Fort Worth in July. [Photo: Fort Worth Chamber]
China’s Junchuang Opens EV Parts Plant, R&D Hub in Fort Worth
by Lance Murray | Aug 14, 2023
JCNA's model plant in Fort Worth will be its cornerstone North American R&D hub, driving innovations for the EV market and creating over 120 jobs by 2025.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 3, 2023
Electric vehicle owners across Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas could use an extra spark when it comes to EV fast-charging stations. Now two bills in the Texas Legislature could help spur expansion of the stations statewide—offering guidelines for how EV charging stations would be funded and built, and laying down how they would be registered with the state and be subject to inspections.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Mar 29, 2023
With $2 million in pre-seed funding from a single Dallas angel investor, Zevo is aiming for a Q2 launch of its EV car-sharing platform, starting out in Dallas and Austin. Hosts will be able to make their EVs available for booking on the Zevo app when they're idle or not needed. Users can then book the vehicles in real time, getting "on-demand access" to the EVs by the hour, the week, or even a month at a time. We spoke with Co-Founder and CEO Hebron Sher about Zevo's tech, its goal to be the Airbnb of EV car-sharing, and its plans to expand nationally.
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by Quincy Preston and Sandra Engelland |
Apr 21, 2022
Through a long-term agreement with General Motors, MP Materials is bringing its MP Magnets division to AllianceTexas and today began building a new, 200,000-square-foot rare earth magnetics and materials manufacturing facility.
The goal: Reshore this critical component for America's EV batteries, robots, drones, defense systems, and other tech. “We’ll bring the supply chain home,” MP's CEO promised today.
The goal: Reshore this critical component for America's EV batteries, robots, drones, defense systems, and other tech. “We’ll bring the supply chain home,” MP's CEO promised today.
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Alto is planning a buildout of a network of owned EV facilities offering a full-fleet solution for its EV ridesharing operation. [Rendering: Alto]
Dallas-Based Alto is Going 100% Electric as It Expands to Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley
by Leslie Barker | Jan 4, 2022
Six months after a $45 million Series B raise, Alto will be a coast-to-coast company by end of this month. It now aims to transform its fleet of owned rideshare vehicles to 100% electric by the end of 2023, with a network of EV Ops Centers keeping them charged, maintained, and ready. The first center is being built now near its Dallas HQ.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 18, 2021
The battery plant is part of a $3.4B investment Toyota announced today toward developing and localizing automotive battery production in the U.S.—including lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 4, 2021
Now trading under "WBX," the Barcelona-based EV charging manufacturer closed its merger with N.Y.-based SPAC Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. on October 1.
Arlington leaders recently granted Wallbox incentives to build the company’s first North American plant in the Great Southwest Industrial District.
Arlington leaders recently granted Wallbox incentives to build the company’s first North American plant in the Great Southwest Industrial District.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 28, 2021
What's next is scale, says eCarra's Rock Robinson. The electric vehicle startup offers luxury “rides that matter” in their fleet of Teslas. Landing its largest corporate client to date, the future looks bright. Now, Robinson wants to replicate its model in markets across the country to spur more EV usage—and help support other Black-owned businesses.
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