US vocational truck manufacturer Battle Motors has debuted its three-axle LET2 (Low Entry Tilt 2) refuse truck in Southern California through Velocity Truck Centers. The trucks have an 8.67-ton legal payload capacity, and integrate Heil Rapid Rail automated side loader technology, and are eligible for the California HVIP program. In-cab technologies include a digital dash… Read more…
Sepion Technologies opens coating facility for lithium-metal EV batteries in North America
Sepion Technologies, a manufacturer of EV batteries, has opened a separator coating facility for lithium-metal batteries for EVs. The renewable-energy-powered building spans 25,000 square feet, increasing Sepion’s separator coating capacity by 1,000-fold and polymer synthesis scale by 100-fold. It also enables the production of up to 10 Ah pouch cells. Sepion’s separators are designed using… Read more…
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Enphase Energy’s new IQ battery joins Powur’s sales platform, supporting easier solar adoption
Less than a week after unveiling a new line of chargers supported by its third-generation IQ battery technology, Enphase Energy has garnered the sales support of platform-based company Powur, PBC, which will help get the technology into the homes of consumers looking to use cleaner energy and alleviate grid dependency. More…
GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
After releasing Q3 earnings Tuesday, GM says it will delay the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV production to “protect” pricing and enhance profitability.. More…
SME launches EV training and certification programs
SME, a nonprofit that promotes adoption of new manufacturing technology, has expanded its offerings to include EV training programs and an EV Fundamentals certification. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the electrification of transport could create over 150,000 new jobs related to the production and maintenance of EVs. SME obtained input from industrial and academic… Read more…
Cybertruck’s VIN decoder reveals 4,080 kg triple motor version
Yet more details on the Tesla Cybertruck were revealed today. The polarizing, wedge-shaped vehicle’s VIN documents surfaces at NHTSA’s website. The documents, spotted by a sharp-eyed user from the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, confirm the existence of a version with three electric motors. Secondly, this futuristic truck will tip the scales at over 4,080 kg. There’s no mistake – that’s over 4 metric tons. In the world of VINs, digits 6 and 8 are the celebrities. Digit 6 tells us about the vehicle’s gross weight. The intriguing ‘G’ tells us this vehicle hovers between 3,629… More…
Stellantis revamps all its electric vans
Stellantis presented no less than twelve new models at the specially organised “Commercial Vehicles Ambition Day.” In essence, there are three vehicles each for four brands. We compiled an overview of all the information. Read more…
Mitsubishi takes stake in Ampere
After Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors also announced its participation in Renault’s electric car division Ampere. The Japanese will invest a maximum of 200 million euros. Read more…
Zero Carbon Charge to build HPC infrastructure in South Africa
The establishment of a new charging network is being undertaken by Zero Carbon Charge in South Africa. The company plans to build ultra-fast charging stations at intervals of 150 kilometres along strategic routes outside urban areas across all provinces of South Africa. Read more…
Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell version
Ram’s future commercial vehicle lineup could include both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vans. Ram parent Stellantis on Monday unveiled battery-electric and fuel-cell powertrains as part of a revamp of commercial vans for its European-market brands Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Vauxhall, and Peugeot. Details on future Ram vans are being saved… More…
Volkswagen Will Only Sell EVs In Norway Starting Next Year
Norway plans to ban the sale of new combustion cars from 2025, so VW is going one step further. More…
SVOLT plans another battery plant outside China
SVOLT is looking into building another plant for battery cells with an annual capacity of 50 GWh. According to the company, Finland is one of several locations both inside and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that are being considered for this. Read more…
Analyst Calls Elon Musk ‘A Little Baby’ After Weird Tesla Q3 Earnings Call
Analyst and YouTuber Kevin Paffrath said Tesla’s CEO showed a complete lack of leadership. More…
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Up To $13K Cheaper With Discounts, Tax Credit
The Mustang Mach-E GT’s price drops from $60,000 to $47,000 with new discounts combined with the $3,750 federal tax credit. More…
Can The Tesla Cybertruck Stop Bullets From A Tommy Gun? An Expert Weighs In
A forensics expert said higher velocity rifle bullets from modern weapons would penetrate the Cybertruck’s stainless steel. More…
Toyota EPU electric truck could counter Ford Maverick hybrid
Toyota over the weekend revealed in concept form a fully electric compact pickup that’s about the same size overall as the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup. The Toyota EPU concept, which is due to be shown this week at the Tokyo auto show, is about 200 inches long—within an inch of the Maverick in length and about as short as U.S.-spec… More…
Juiced Bikes Guarantees Fire Safety With UL-Certification For All E-Bikes
All of the current models in the brand’s lineup have been certified according to UL 2849 and UL 2771 standards. More…
Mitsubishi to invest up to $200 million in Renault Ampere EV unit
Mitsubishi has been something of an also-ran in the automotive world for the past decade, with the brand’s storied badges (Delica, Lancer, Pajero, Eclipse — to name a few) largely forgotten in modern vehicular conversation. Now, it says it will invest up to $200 million in partner firm Renault’s Ampere EV unit. More…
Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter
Tesla fans and naysayers are arguing on the internet about the Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t really matter. More…
