Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started the mass production of coreless current sensors from the CZ39 series. Read more…
Leapmotor launches its five-seater electric SUV C10 in China
Leapmotor electric SUV C10 is hitting the road in China – initially as a battery-electric version or range extender model. The five-seater, unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023, will also launch in Europe in the third quarter. Read more…
Renault 5 already has 50K orders on its waitlist
French automaker Renault is hoping it has a winner on its hands with the upcoming Renault 5 BEV, which the company says already has 50,000 orders on the waitlist just a few days after its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Read more…
Firstgreen battery swap electric skid steer promises 24 hour job sites
Heavy equipment upstart Firstgreen was the first construction OEM to show off battery swap technology when it debuted its electric skid steer two years ago. Now, they’re in production – and the company says they can a job site running 24/7. Read more…
New electric scooter to come with XXXXXL seat, but not likely headed to America
A new electric scooter from Ather is boasting what it claims to be an XXXXXL seat, though don’t get too excited for the extra comfort just yet. To experience it, you’ll need to book a ticket to India. Read more…
Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Decreased 19% In February 2024
The 2024 Chinese New Year holiday seems to be the main cause. Read more…
Times remain tough at HiPhi
Following a production break announced in February, the EV premium brand from Human Horizons still appears to be in trouble. Local media speak of a possible takeover by a Chinese automotive company but it is uncertain whether it will save HiPhi from collapse. Read more…
Fraunhofer researchers use diamonds for fast-charging
The researchers note that as Diamond is characterised by unparalleled thermal conductivity, it is ideal for cooling electronic components with high power densities, such as those used in processors, semiconductor lasers or electric vehicles. Read more…
BYD launches mini EV Seagull in Brazil, Mexico
Seagull is the latest in the Ocean range offered by BYD in Brazil and Mexico, following the Seal and Dolphin. Read more…
A question of bandgap
As system voltages in EV powertrains increase to enable the use of higher power levels without creating excessive currents and the associated energy losses and heat dissipation problems, so does the importance of wide bandgap semiconductors, writes Peter Donaldson. Ones such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in applications such as traction inverters, DC-DC converters and onboard chargers. Read more…
Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco
Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco members can get significant discounts on the purchase or lease of many new 2023 or 2024 Audi models, assuming they take delivery by May 15. Looking at EVs, the biggest discount—$3,000—is available… Read more…
Hess scores another contract to supply XXL trolleybuses in Switzerland
The Swiss bus maker has won an order from BernMobil to deliver 13 double-articulated trolleybuses. The vehicles are the longest in the Hess lineup and offer around 30 per cent more capacity than comparable vehicles. Read more…
Li Auto’s Mega MPV rolls off line, deliveries to start on Mar 11
The Li Mega has received a lot of attention and popularity since its launch, Li Auto said, without disclosing the number of orders. Read more…
BYD reveals updated Yuan Plus with over $2,000 lower price
Let’s face it, electric cars can slap you with a price tag that gives you instant sticker shock. But things are starting to change – at least in China – and it looks like BYD may have fired the latest shot in the EV affordability wars. The Chinese New Year celebrations are over, the holiday season has finished and BYD… Read more…
ADS-TEC Energy enters Norway
The fast-charging company is expanding in the Nordic countries. Starting in Norway, Caverion will become the official partner and, as a system integrator, will take over the commissioning and servicing of ADS-TEC’s charging stations immediately.
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France: EDF brings investor Morrison on board for large-scale HPC rollout
French energy group EDF is cooperating with infrastructure investor Morrison to invest up to 450 million euros in constructing almost 8,000 HPC charging points in France by 2030 via a joint financing platform. EDF subsidiary Izivia will operate the HPC chargers. Read more…
VW pauses EV production in Emden due to bottleneck
VW is temporarily reducing the production of electric cars at its factory in Emden, Germany. Assembly of the ID.4 and ID.7 electric models has been suspended there since yesterday and is expected to continue until Monday due to a lack of electric motors, as at the Zwickau plant. Read more…
Powerdot secures €100 mn to expand in Europe
The Portuguese charging infrastructure operator has completed a financing round of over 100 million euros. Powerdot intends to use the money to drive expansion that could see the company double its European network. Read more…
Xos receives another order from a linen delivery service in LA
Xos announced receiving an order from Mission Linen Supply for electric vehicles delivering clean linen and uniforms. The order is for twelve SV Stepvans, which Xos considers well-suited for parcel delivery and linen services. Read more…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony to set up JV in South Korea
Pony.ai plans to set up a joint venture with South Korea’s GemVaxLink in Seoul within the year, which will deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Seoul in the initial phase. Read more…
