AMADA Weld Tech, a manufacturer of laser markers and welding equipment, offers a welding system for EVs, power tools, energy storage and military battery modules. The Jupiter Laser Welding System semi-automatically welds 300x300x300 mm battery modules weighing up to 20 kg. It suits thin- to medium-thick battery tabs containing nickel, Hilumin (nickel-plated steel), aluminum, copper… Read more…
EnviroSpark to deploy Level 2 EV chargers for multifamily housing provider Scully Company
Georgia-based EVSE installation specialist EnviroSpark has signed a deal with Philadelphia-based multifamily housing provider Scully Company to roll out EV chargers to properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. Family-owned Scully acquires, develops, builds and manages apartment communities. Initially, EnviroSpark will install new chargers at seven properties on the East Coast, including Scully’s headquarters in… Read more…
Fully electric ambulances made by Ford enter UK emergency services
The first fully electric ambulance in London entered service on NYE. The London Ambulance Service (LAS) expects four custom-made emergency EVs this year ahead of expanding the fleet. Read more…
Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane
This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain. This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes. Read more…
Porsche is finally unveiling the all-electric Macan EV this month – Here’s what to expect
Porsche is finally unveiling its Macan EV, the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for. The all-electric Macan will show its face for the first time this month. Here’s what you can expect.. Read more…
Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y
A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. Read more…
Hipower solar battery generator now available at United Rentals
United Rentals is now the first major rental company to offer mobile micro grid battery power to its North American fleet of rental equipment. The HiPower EHR Solar Battery Generator boasts a 5.0kW peak solar array with extendable panels, converting and storing energy within built-in batteries. Read more…
Tesla Can Now Apply The $7,500 Tax Discount Directly To The Purchase Price Of EVs
The point-of-sale rebate can be applied when purchasing a Model Y or Model X Dual-Motor. Read more…
Kia and Uber may develop dedicated ride-hailing EVs
Uber and Kia are tightening their cooperation over Kia’s new ‘Platform-Beyond-Vehicle’ models. During CES, they agreed to work together on specialised PBVs and expand the range of EVs currently available on Uber. Read more…
ChargePoint withdraws from Australia
The US infrastructure firm announced it will cease Australian operations next month. In an email, ChargePoint told its customers it will “no longer maintain a presence in Australia” from 1 February 2024. Read more…
Qbuzz orders another 112 electric buses from Van Hool
The Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has received a new order for 112 electric buses from Qbuzz. Specifically, the Dutch public transport operator is ordering 56 electric buses of 13 and 15 meters in length from Van Hool to be deployed in the province of South Holland from December 2024. Read more…
EU investigators launch anti-dumping investigation against Chinese manufacturers
Investigators from the EU Commission will apparently be visiting BYD, Geely and SAIC in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into EV imports from China. Non-Chinese brands producing in China, such as Tesla, Renault and BMW, are not expected to be affected. Read more…
Nissan, Behind On EVs, Delays Two U.S.-Made EVs To 2026 And 2027: Report
The two EVs, a Nissan and an Infiniti, will be made in Canton, Mississippi—just later than expected. Read more…
BYD’s 1st car carrier sets sail fully loaded, 7 more to join fleet in next 2 years
BYD Explorer No.1 will be open to partners while serving BYD in the future, the NEV maker said. Read more…
Live images of the upcoming Lancia Ypsilon EV appear
Lancia’s return is fast approaching and the first car from the reborn brand is going to be the third-generation Ypsilon. Spotted for the very first time without any camouflage during a recent photo shoot in Italy, this all-new EV model is a far cry from its outdated predecessor. The Lancia Ypsilon has around since 2011, but it’s safe to say… Read more…
LG Electronics manufactures charging stations in Texas
LG Electronics has opened its first production facility for EV chargers in the US. The factory in Fort Worth, Texas, is now producing chargers for the North American market and will have an annual output of more than 10,000 units. Read more…
Hexagon Purus raises new capital
Hexagon Purus has raised the equivalent of around 88.5 million euros in fresh capital. The Norwegian company intends to use the funds primarily to expand its production capacities for hydrogen tanks. Read more…
Honda CEO: Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030
Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. Yet decades on, segueing into an era of EVs, it has no battery-electric equivalent to the Civic. As Honda’s global CEO alluded this past week in a Q&A with Green Car Reports and various automotive and tech media at CES, it doesn’t see how the parallel… Read more…
Segway-Ninebot Just Unveiled Two Powerful E-Bikes Called Xafari And Xyber
Expect to see these bikes in Segway-Ninebot retailers later in 2024. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Core specs of BYD Yangwang U7 revealed
The Yangwang U7 is powered by four motors, each with a peak power of 240 kW. Read more…
