Battery manufacturer SK On is showcasing new fast-charging battery cells at this week’s InterBattery 2024, a battery trade show in Seoul, South Korea. The Advanced SF and SF+ batteries are among several new technologies that SK On is displaying at the show. The original SF (Super Fast) battery, introduced in 2021, was a high-nickel battery… Read more…
Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars
Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.. Read more…
2024 Ford E-Transit has bigger battery, faster charging, slightly higher price
Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. Read more…
Apple talks with Mercedes, Ford, Tesla, and more detailed in new in-depth Apple Car report
As you may be familiar with by now, Apple has officially canceled its project to build an electric car. The… Read more…
This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems has just hit a significant milestone with its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs). Read more…
Updated Tesla Model 3 Performance May Get A Big Power Bump: Leaked Docs
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance might deliver a substantially bigger punch thanks to a new rear motor. Read more…
Video: GM Fights Back Against BYD With The Wuling Bingo Plus
This $12,500 EV can cruise a maximum of 510 KM (317 miles) and is aimed at the BYD Dolphin and BYD Seagull. Read more…
The Ford F-150 Lightning Is An Outstanding Moving Rig
It handled 15 loaded-up trips over five straight days of moving. Read more…
Chinese EVs face the heat – EU probe claims it uncovered unfair advantage
The EU is firing up the grill, and Chinese electric vehicles are feeling the heat. Brussels launched a probe into alleged government subsidies that could be giving Chinese carmakers an unfair leg up in the European market. The outcome could lead to tariffs and make those sleek Chinese EVs a lot less affordable, possibly throwing a wrench into their ambitious… Read more…
Skanska concludes North American pilot of Volvo EC230 Electric excavator
Construction giant Skanska has completed a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles. The goal of the trial was to test the capability of a battery-powered excavator to match the performance of a legacy diesel-powered machine. The excavator was used to load… Read more…
QuantumScape introduces a new cell format for solid-state EV batteries
QuantumScape, a US battery company, has introduced a new cell format, FlexFrame, for solid-state EV batteries. FlexFrame combines pouch and prismatic cells. The FlexFrame architecture has a frame that wraps around the cell stack and a flexible polymer laminate outer layer like pouch cells. The cell is anode-free and the cell stack is contracted, with… Read more…
Tesla Giving Away 10,000 Supercharging Miles In End-Of-Quarter Push
Buy a new Tesla, get some free miles. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is About To Be Rivian’s Tesla Model Y Moment
This is the moment every EV startup hopes for, and not many actually get to. Can it reverse Rivian’s fortunes? Read more…
Canoo (GOEV) announces a reverse stock split as share prices sink to an all-time low
EV startup Canoo (GOEV) is throwing out a lifeline to keep its shares listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Canoo announced a 1-for-23 reverse stock split Wednesday as share prices hit a new all-time low. Read more…
Audi to officially unveil new Q6 e-tron this month, promising to ‘Overtake your expectations’
After developing it for what feels like years now, Audi AG is finally set for a world premiere of the Q6 e-tron – its first EV model to debut on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Porsche. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
The Port of San Diego just deployed one of the largest electric forklifts in the US
The Port of San Diego has put the first commercially available, large-capacity, electric forklift made in the US into service. Read more…
Save $500 on Juiced e-bike bundles with extra batteries, Anker 192Wh power station hits $105, more
Headlining today’s green deals is a promotional opportunity from Juiced Bikes to save $500 when bundling the new 52V G2 battery with a selection of discounted e-bikes. It is joined by the Anker PowerCore Reserve 192Wh Power Station at a new $105 low, as well as a Greenworks 80V mower, blower, and trimmer combo at $700, with a chance to shave another $100 off through membership. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Owner Turns In His Car, Doesn’t Recommend Buying One Right Now
He says Tesla has some issues it needs to resolve and suggests that you should wait for the Juniper refresh before buying a new Model Y. Read more…
Global Plug-In Car Sales Started 2024 With A Bang: 1 Million Sold In January
The segment expanded by 63% year-over-year, with a massive boost in PHEV sales. Read more…
How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges
Sponsored by Littelfuse. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more…
