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Rio Tinto and BHP to test battery-electric haul trucks in the Australian Outback


Metals and mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced plans to test large battery-electric haul truck technology in Australia’s Outback. The two companies will collaborate with both Caterpillar and Komatsu to test the latter two’s battery-electric haul trucks in the rugged weather and terrain of the Pilbara, which has an arid and tropical climate… Read more…

Congress takes aim at Chinese battery companies, including EV maker BYD


A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R—Florida), has strong bipartisan support and appears likely to pass. The proposed legislation would… Read more…

2024 Audi e-tron GT is here with 912 hp and 600 km range

ArenaEV
Audi has once again pushed the boundaries of electric vehicle performance with the revamped 2024 e-tron GT. This is a declaration that Audi really takes the high-performance EV market seriously. It comes in three versions – the S, RS, and the insane RS Performance – and each of them promises thrilling rides. The RS Performance boasts an astonishing 912 horsepower… Read more…

The role of hall effect current sensors in battery management systems 


Sponsored by Piher Sensing Systems. Engineering today is focused on developing better energy storage and fuel cell technologies. These advancements are crucial for progress in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and keeping the power grid stable. Battery Management Systems play a critcal role in monitoring and managing the performance of batteries. They ensure optimal performance by… Read more…

HUBER+SUHNER’s new modular cable assemblies help speed up production of heavy-duty EVs


Cable and connector specialist HUBER+SUHNER has been making significant investments in its in-house production capability, and has expanded its high-voltage portfolio to deliver complete cable assemblies to customers. The company has launched a new purpose-built high-voltage modular cable assembly (mCAY). The solution has been designed to be simpler to assemble and to save development efforts… Read more…

US EVs are driven fewer miles than ICE—unlike elsewhere in the world

Green Car Reports
U.S. EVs average less annual mileage than other vehicle types, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). But that isn’t the case in other countries with significant EV fleets. According to the 2022 National Household Travel Survey, EVs averaged 12,400 miles per year. That’s compared to 14,100 miles for gasoline vehicles and a high of 17,500… Read more…