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BYD’s European blitz is a challenge to the Old Guard

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The electric vehicle landscape in Europe is undergoing a seismic shift, and the tremors are originating from China. Automaker BYD is on an unprecedented product offensive, introducing new electric cars at a pace never before seen on the continent and, for the first time, has outsold Tesla in monthly battery-electric vehicle sales. The Chinese giant, whose name stands for “Build… Read more…

NYSERDA expands New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include off-road EVs


The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the expansion of the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse off-road equipment and Class 3 vehicles. Manufacturers can now apply for eligibility to offer their off-road equipment and vehicles through the program, which provides… Read more…

LEM releases high-voltage battery sensor combining shunt and Hall effect technologies


Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched a new current sensing unit for battery management in EVs. LEM has put together shunt and open-loop Hall effect technologies in a single part, called Hybrid Supervising Unit (HSU), to meet the challenges of small footprint, low cost and high safety level requirements in EV battery management systems…. Read more…

Xiaomi YU7 unveiled: a high-tech electric SUV at a price you won’t believe

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Following the excitement generated by its first electric car, the SU7 sedan, tech giant Xiaomi has officially pulled the wraps off its second act: the YU7 SUV. This new entry isn’t just a follow-up; it’s a direct shot at the heart of the family EV market, targeting established leaders like the Tesla Model Y. With impressive specifications, a heavy emphasis… Read more…

Volkswagen listens and buttons will be back in the next major ID.4 overhaul

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Volkswagen is charting a new course for its electric vehicles, and it looks like the future has… buttons. In a decision that will be welcomed by many drivers, the German automaker is planning a significant update for its popular ID.4 electric crossover, reintroducing physical controls for key functions. That’s the good news. The not-so-good part is that the upcoming changes… Read more…