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Luxor Capital Group to rescue Volta Trucks from the brink of bankruptcy

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In a surprising turn of events, Luxor Capital Group, a hedge fund holding shares and lending funds to Volta Trucks, has emerged as the potential savior of the troubled London-based commercial EV startup. Volta Trucks, known for its ambitious vision of revolutionizing the commercial trucking industry with its Volta Zero, faces the grim prospect of bankruptcy. However, Luxor’s interest could inject new life into the struggling company, potentially safeguarding numerous jobs in the United Kingdom.

Volta Trucks, which began with just a vehicle design sketch in 2019, quickly progressed to the… Read more…

How Camfil cleans up the battery production process

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Battery anodes and cathodes are typically made from slurries of active chemical powders and supporting substances such as binders and solvents applied to foil substrates, before being dried, cut and combined into ‘jelly rolls’ or laminates to form the core components of cells (writes Peter Donaldson).
The process inevitably generates dust and vapours that are variously toxic, explosive or polluting. Along with other contaminants, they can also degrade battery safety, performance, reliability and cycle life. Read more…

Callum Skye – an off-road buggy with a 4 second 0-100 km/h time

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Ian Callum, the visionary automotive designer known for his Jaguar creations, has embarked on a new adventure with his independent design agency, Callum. Their latest brainchild, the Skye, is an all-new electric buggy set to redefine adventure on wheels, all while keeping our planet in mind.

With a 2+2 seating arrangement and a sleek, fully enclosed cabin, it marries style and substance effortlessly. Its design philosophy blends modernism with functionality, evident in its expansive glass panels, ensuring excellent visibility, and a spacious interior. Standing at approximately 3,990 mm in… Read more…

Tesla cuts prices for in-stock models

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Black Friday is almost upon us – the day itself that is, the offers as you may know have started for weeks already – and while not labeling them as such, Tesla does have some deals out. Coincidence? We think not.

The company has cut the prices of its in-stock models in the US, and you can save up to €5,900 if you pick one of those. The highest savings are up for grabs for the Model X. Prices for in-stock Model X vehicles now start at €70,500. The Model X Plaid gets a lower price cut of €3,500, down to €86,840.

At the more affordable end of the roster, the Model 3 RWD gets discounts… Read more…

EVBox integrates with AMPECO EV charging platform via OCPP 2.0.1

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In a globe-spanning partnership, Dutch EVSE company EVBox has announced that its latest-generation charging stations, EVBox Livo and EVBox Liviqo, now integrate with the EV charging-management platform of Bulgarian software company AMPECO via OCPP 2.0.1, the most recent version of the Open Charge Point Protocol. OCPP 2.0.1-compliant EV chargers and EV charging management software offer… Read more…

Rad Power cargo e-bikes $400 off for Thanksgiving, Anker portable power stations from $119, more

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Thanksgiving Day is giving you a chance to score a series of all-time lows on Rad Power’s cargo e-bikes. Two models right now are $400 off at $1,599 each, with the holiday savings also carrying over to tons of Anker portable power stations from $119. Plus, the early Black Friday deals carry over to plenty of other e-bikes and EVs.. Read more…

Nissan Juke and Qashqai to go electric

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Nissan is set to electrify two of its top-selling crossovers, the Juke and Qashqai. The Japanese automaker plans to manufacture these electrified vehicles in the UK, specifically at its Sunderland factory. This comes as part of Nissan’s ambitious plan to transition entirely to EVs by 2030, leaving behind the era of internal combustion engines.

As reported by Sky News, Nissan’s announcement regarding the electric Juke and Qashqai is imminent, with the official unveiling expected soon. This development marks a remarkable turning point for Nissan, as it fully commits to the electric crossover… Read more…

Electric Era installs its first PowerNode battery-buffered EV fast charging station

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Electric Era Technologies, maker of PowerNode EV fast charging stations, has announced the first of more than 10 commercial installations planned for the US this year. The new public fast charger was put into service at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. Electric Era Technologies was launched by former SpaceX engineers in 2019…. Read more…

BMW Group Logistik tests electric semi-trailer in real-world logistics operations 

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BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with German e-trailer manufacturer Trailer Dynamics, has conducted tests to compare the performance of an electrically powered semi-trailer combined with a diesel tractor on varying routes in a simulation of real-world logistics operations. The companies conducted four days of tests over distances of up to 250 kilometers each day on… Read more…