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BYD to unveil Sea Lion 07, new supercar platform and concept car on Nov 17

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BYD will headline the upcoming Guangzhou auto show this Friday with the launch of the Sea Lion 07 SUV, as well as a new supercar platform and concept car under the Yangwang premium brand. The Sea Lion 07 sits under BYD’s Ocean Series and is based on the carmaker’s e-Platform 3.0, created by global Design Director Wolfgang Josef Egger’s team. The Sea Lion 07 will compete head-on with Tesla’s most popular Model Y. The Sea Lion 07 will have BYD’s Oceanic Aesthetic design language and will take after BYD’s Ocean X concept. The e-Platform 3.0 has integrated blade batteries in the car… Read more…

BMW Group expands North American e-mobility footprint with regional supply chain

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BMW is boosting its e-mobility ramp-up and using localized supply chains in line with the “local for local” approach. The company wants to source battery cells near vehicle production and localize its raw material supply chains. Umicore, a Belgian battery material supplier, is being added to the company’s North American supply chain partners. Umicore’s new… Read more…

Rheinmetall wins order for plug-and-play heat pump solution for e-tractors

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German automotive company Rheinmetall has received an order for a new heat pump from a European electric tractor manufacturer. The order is valued in the “lower-two-digit millions of euros range.” The heat pump, preassembled and loaded with coolant, improves vehicle range, battery life and driver comfort through thermal and cooling control. The seven-year contract begins… Read more…

Segway’s electric SuperScooter GT2 now $1,300 off, EcoFlow power stations from $469, more

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A new all-time low on Segway’s flagship electric SuperScooter GT2 is headlining all of the early Black Friday deals today, taking $1,300 off in the process. It comes joined by a series of EcoFlow power stations starting at $469, as well as this off-season Greenworks 1,900 PSI electric pressure washer price cut that’s now at $120. Read more…

Polestar 6 high demand may result in increased production

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Polestar 6 convertible, is probably the best testament to the growing allure of EVs. Just a week after its unveiling, the batch of 500 units was swiftly claimed, prompting the automaker to consider expanding production beyond what it initially planned. The Polestar 6, a two-door convertible sports car, clearly enjoys demand far higher than the maker anticipated. Polestar’s CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, buoyed by the response, indicated a willingness to exceed the original production cap, stating, “We would not stop at 500 if people want it.” This statement suggests a flexible approach to meeting… Read more…

Using AAA’s EV out-of-charge roadside event data to optimize charger site locations (Webinar)

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As the electric vehicle market continues to surge, the demand for accessible and reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than ever. To ensure that the transition to electric mobility is seamless, efficient, and accessible to all, a strategic approach to EV charger infrastructure planning is essential. Join this webinar at the Virtual Conference on EV… Read more…

Tektronix introduces open-source Python-native drivers to make testing automation easier

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Tektronix, a provider of test and measurement solutions, has introduced a new open-source Python instrument driver package. Available free of charge, the package provides a native Python user experience for instrument automation. By using the package with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), customers can now benefit from such features as auto-complete, precise type hinting, comprehensive… Read more…