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2024 Kia EV9 debuts in the US – priced from $54,900

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The unveiling of the 2024 Kia EV9, a three-row electric SUV, promises to bring a fresh wave of excitement to electric vehicle enthusiasts. Slated to hit US dealerships in the fourth quarter, the starting MSRP stands at a competitive $54,900, excluding the yet-to-be-announced mandatory destination charge. With the anticipated shipping fee hovering around $1,320, based the Kia EV6 charges, the EV9’s total starting cost is likely to be just over $56,000. The base model of this Korean marvel, dubbed the EV9 Light RWD, showcases a single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain. It flexes its muscles… More…

Vitesco Technologies develops innovative power module

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Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is developing a power module which will be manufactured using transfer molding process.
During this process the power electronics are sealed under a dielectric material that protects the components extremely well. The result is a very robust, cost effective and reliable electronic. The power module consists of three overmolded half-bridges and forms the core of an inverter system, which controls both the drive energy and the energy recovery (recuperation) in high-voltage electric vehicles. More…

Unplugged: VW idles ID.3 and Cupra Born production amidst waning demand

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Despite Volkswagen’s concerted efforts to be a frontrunner in the electric vehicle race, the automaker finds itself hitting a speed bump. In an unforeseen turn of events, the German automotive giant has announced a temporary halt in the production of its electric ID.3 and Cupra Born models for the first two weeks of October. Why, you ask? The answer, though somewhat surprising considering the global shift towards EVs, is declining demand for electric VWs. Volkswagen disclosed that the Zwickau factory, responsible for assembling both the ID.3 and the Cupra Born, would cease production… More…

Mercedes Drive Pilot becomes the first Level 3 drive assistance in the US

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Mercedes announced its Level 3 drive assistance called Drive Pilot earlier this year and even takes legal responsibility if you crash with Drive Pilot active in Germany. And in May, the service was fully operational in Germany and now the company is bringing Drive Pilot to the US as well. But just like in Germany, some conditions apply. Drive Pilot in the US will debut in California and Nevada and in addition to the highways, the drive assistance will be available in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, San Diego and Las Vegas. The first EQS and… More…

Anker portable power station $650 off, AeroGarden indoor garden $214, tons of e-bikes, more

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One of the best prices to date is here on Anker’s SOLIX F2000 portable power station, just in time for fall camping season. With $650 in savings attached, it’s joined by this AeroGarden Bounty indoor countertop garden at $214. Not to mention the (much-loved) Ride1Up Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…