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Ideal Power receives order for its B-TRAN power switches for EVs

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US-based Ideal Power has received a purchase order for its Bidirectional, Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN) semiconductor power switch from an unnamed power semiconductor and power electronics firm. The customer purchased B-TRAN devices and a circuit breaker evaluation board, and is collaborating with Ideal Power on developing a solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) design for its launch… Read more…

Greenlane plans commercial EV charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas

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Florida-headquartered commercial vehicle EV charging network Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Climate Infrastructure, has announced plans for a 280-mile corridor of charging stations linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  The stations will provide more than 100 chargers. The initial sites will be along Interstate 15 in… Read more…

Tesla announces spring software update features

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Today Tesla has announced all the new features that are coming soon to its cars via the Spring Release over-the-air update. Model 3 and Model Y cars with the AMD chip get immersive full-screen vehicle controls when parked, large playback controls and quick access to Recents, Favorites, and Up Next in the media player, and expandable Autopilot driving visualizations, with… Read more…

Electric aircraft specialist Ampaire acquires Magpie Aviation

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California-based electric aircraft company Ampaire has acquired Magpie Aviation, a Silicon Valley-based developer of electric tow aircraft.  Ampaire has developed hybrid electric propulsion systems that can be integrated into general aviation and regional turboprop commercial aircraft. Ampaire says the addition of Magpie’s technology will enable it to offer unique solutions to its customers, and will… Read more…

Ekoenergetyka introduces new EV charging stations in Nordic market

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Polish EV charging station provider Ekoenergetyka demonstrated its new charging system, tailored for charging point operators, at the recent Nordic EV Summit in Oslo, Norway.  Norway is Europe’s leading market for EVs, which accounted for 92% of new car sales in January. In Ekoenergetyka’s new configuration, its AXON Side 360 DLBS power unit is combined… Read more…

GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 gets more range and more towing capacity

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Deliveries of the premium, limited-edition version of GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, are finally going to start this summer, the brand has announced today. GMC says its dealers are currently working with Edition 1 reservation holders on the ordering process. The final starting MSRP is $99,495, including a $1,995 destination charge. Ahead of the launch,… Read more…

Schwinn’s regularly $1,500 e-bikes now start from $700, deals on portable power stations, and more

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If spring weather has you thinking it’s time to get an e-bike, then today’s all-time low prices on these Schwinn models should certainly help, too. Right now, the company’s Ingersoll e-bike lands at $700 from its usual $1,500 price tag. It comes joined by tons of other e-bike deals, portable power stations from ALLPOWERS, and all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below. Read more…

BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing

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If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Complete with a landing pad for your drone, the new EV is expected to cost less than $28,000 (200,000 yuan). Read more…