Today, we get a close look in person at the Tesla Model 3 refresh – aka Model 3 Highland – in Munich for IAA. More…
Thyristors save space in charger
Littelfuse has developed a reference design for a 2 MW bidirectional fast charger for commercial vehicles (writes Nick Flaherty).
Rather than using MOSFETs, the 12-pulse thyristor stack can support a 2 MW output in a smaller volume with just forced-air cooling.
Five 70 kW modules using thyristors that are stacked to provide 350 kW occupy 0.175m³, excluding any pumps and radiators needed for cooling the circuit. For a dual 350 kW charger, the minimum space consumed is a cube with 1.5 m sides and a volume of 3.4m³. More…
How I flew halfway around the world with an electric bike (legally)
Have you ever tried flying with an electric bike? It’s surprisingly hard since those big lithium-ion batteries are usually not allowed in your checked luggage or in your carry-on. But that just made me even more determined to figure out a way to do it. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Stabilized: 54,000 On August 16, 2023
It suggests that Tesla is adjusting prices to stay above 50,000 units. More…
XPeng Motors shares plans to expand to these three additional markets in 2024
Despite recent financial ups and downs correlating with company news, XPeng Motors is looking to expand its global footprint of available EVs. According to words from the Chinese automaker’s president earlier today, XPeng will be beginning sales in three new markets around Europe, beginning next year. More…
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Train Shuttle Opens, Runs On Diesel
Commuters taking the first train to the Tesla station were welcome by a DJ who played music during the ride. More…
New Yamaha PWseries C2 Aims To Revolutionize Urban E-Bikes
It’s all about keeping weight down and optimizing performance for a seamless urban riding experience. More…
Volkswagen slashes ID.4 prices in China, now starting at $20,000
In a new promotion, Volkswagen’s joint venture in China, FAW-VW, has drastically cut prices on the ID.4. The electric SUV now starts at 145,900 yuan ($20,060). More…
The world’s longest subsea power cable is now complete
Testing and installation of the world’s longest onshore and subsea power cable, which connects Denmark and the UK, is complete. More…
Best e-bike Labor Day deals: Rad Power, Juiced, Lectric, Aventon, and more
Labor Day is ushering in a collection of e-bike deals, and we’re rounding up the best of the best into one place. With some of the lowest prices of the year across a series of popular brands, you’ll find up to $700 off Rad Power Bikes and Juiced models from $799, alongside discounts on EVs from Aventon, Lectric, NIU, and more.. More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased In August 2023
But the market share of rechargeable cars improved to around 90 percent. More…
Check out the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar design inspired by hammerhead sharks
Swedish EV maker Polestar presented the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar at IAA Mobility in Munich on Monday. The electric supercar combines three winning designs from Polestar’s latest competition. More…
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is getting a smaller, cheaper electric model
One of the most expensive Mercedes-Benz models will soon be easier to get your hands on. CEO Ola Kallenius said Sunday that Mercedes will build a smaller, cheaper, all-electric version of its iconic G-Wagon. The “baby” G-Class EV will be “fun to drive” in a compact size. More…
Smart launches the #3 in Germany
At the European premiere of the Smart #3 at the IAA Mobility, the manufacturer announced more details about the European market launch of the model. The first European country where the all-electric SUV coupé will be offered is Germany. Smart has also already named the prices: In Germany, the Smart #3 starts from 43,490 euros […] More…
The Battery Show announces keynotes Albemarle and PowerCo
The Battery Show North America reveals Eric Norris, President of the Lithium Global Business Unit at Albemarle and Sebastian Wolf, Chief Operating Officer of PowerCo, as keynotes for the annual show to focus discussion on generating sustainable battery lifecycles. More…
China’s Gotion High-Tech takes 25% stake in InoBat
Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has acquired a 25% stake in the Slovakian battery company InoBat. Both companies had previously entered into collaborations in early 2023. Gotion High-Tech has not disclosed the investment sum today. In a statement, InoBat called it a “landmark investment” and the first by a top-tier Chinese global battery maker in a […] More…
Dräxlmaier opens high voltage battery assembly in Leipzig
The German automotive supplier Dräxlmaier has opened its new plant for the production of high-voltage battery systems in Leipzig. The 800-volt battery systems for the all-electric Porsche Macan, which will roll off the production line at Porsche Leipzig, will be manufactured there. With the opening of the Leipzig plant, Dräxlmaier expanded its production network in […] More…
Tesla Increased China-Made EV Wholesale Sales In August 2023
This month, all the focus is on the upgraded Model 3 (aka Highland). More…
Rome curbs rental electric scooter use
Following the complete shutdown of electric rental scooters in Paris this September, another European capital is taking action. Rome won’t entirely kick the little machines off the streets but significantly cut their numbers from 14,500 to 9,000. This reduction is a result of new regulations that came into effect in the Italian capital on 1 […] More…
Polestar Synergy Electric Fantasy Supercar Debuts At IAA Mobility
The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest. More…
