• News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Xiaomi SU7 gets 50,000 firm orders in 27 minutes, limited Founders Edition unveiled

  By

ArenaEV
Xiaomi just officially launched the SU7 EV in three versions, with an impressive starting price of about €28,000. The company has also made a very special Founders Edition, limited to 5,000 units. Deliveries for this special edition are set to start on April 3, and it’s priced at the exact same level as the standard and Max versions. Additionally, Xiaomi… Read more…

FreeWire’s Accelerate program lets businesses host custom-branded EV chargers with no upfront costs

  By


FreeWire Technologies, a provider of battery-integrated EV charging stations and energy management solutions, has announced a new program that allows businesses to offer and collect payments from EV charging, while FreeWire owns and operates the equipment. The Accelerate program will offer a zero-risk option for charging hosts. FreeWire manages upfront installation, site design and permitting,… Read more…

JR Energy Solution opens foundry in Korea to make electrodes using Enevate’s silicon battery tech

  By


JR Energy Solution (JR ES) has opened an electrode foundry in South Korea to make electrodes using Enevate‘s silicon-dominant battery technology. JR ES manufactures lithium-ion battery electrodes and offers battery cell makers and other partners custom electrodes and cell solutions. Enevate claims its silicon-dominant battery enables charging speeds up to 10 times faster than those… Read more…

Hitachi and Penske launch large-scale electric truck charging pilot in California

  By


Hitachi America, Hitachi Energy, and Penske Truck Leasing have partnered to launch a large-scale electric truck charging pilot in Stockton, California. Hitachi Energy has supplied Penske with its Grid-eMotion Fleet EV charging system. The DC fast charging solution is designed to deliver multi-megawatt-level charging power levels with a compact footprint. Hitachi’s Grid-eMotion charging system in… Read more…

Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k

  By

Apple may have bailed on its plans to build its own EV, but a Chinese competitor has completed the feat, and on paper, it has the makings to be one helluva first entry into the segment. Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads. Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well. Read more…

End-of-line production testing system for EV inverters (Webinar)

  By


Inverters are critical components in electric and hybrid vehicles, influencing performance, efficiency, and overall vehicle reliability, so, ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive inverters is crucial. In this webinar, presented by NI—now part of Emerson—we will discuss a new technological approach proposed for end-of-line (EOL) testing, which integrates advanced functionality, performance, safety, and reliability… Read more…

US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China

  By

Green Car Reports
The 2025 Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe will be available to order in April with a starting price of $56,300. U.S. deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter. The starting price, which includes a $1,400 destination charge, applies to base Long Range Single Motor models. Polestar will also offer Pilot Pack ($57,800), Pro Pack ($58,300)… Read more…