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ZF unveils 800-Volt drive in EVBeat concept car

German automotive supplier ZF has showcased its latest electric vehicle technologies in a concept car based on the Porsche Taycan. The EVBeat carries ZF’s latest 800-Volt electric drive, the EVSys800, and a proprietary central thermal management system. ZF says it designed the new system for “maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real-world operation”. […] More…

Equipmake to supply electric motors for electric aircraft

The UK-based electric drive specialist Equipmake has signed an agreement with electric aerospace propulsion company H55. The companies will work on production-ready, certified electric propulsion systems for the BRM Aero project. As part of the deal, Equipmake will supply its electric motors for use in electric aircraft. Certification is planned for the end of 2024. […] More…

USA: Volkwagen Group and Polestar opt for Tesla charging connector and plug

The Volkswagen Group also opens up to Tesla’s fast charging system in North America. Charging infrastructure subsidiary Electrify America announces that it will integrate the NACS connection into its fast charging stations in the USA and Canada. And that might not be all. Tesla’s North American Charging standard – or NACS – connectors will be […] More…

XPeng Motors launches $29k G6 Coupe SUV in China, giving the Tesla Model Y a run for its money


Less than a month after rolling its first new coupe SUVs off its assembly lines in China, XPeng Motors has officially launched its latest model – the G6. Priced below $30,000, XPeng sees the G6 as a serious competitor to the Tesla Model Y and plenty of other EVs in China. The automaker has a lot riding on this one as it looks to bolster less-than-stellar sales in its native country as of late. More…

Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck runs 12 hours a day with one charge break, can haul 74 tons


Leading truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks is pioneering a path for the heavy transport hauling industry to go all-electric. The company delivered an electric truck for heavy transport in Sweden that can handle a total weight of 74 tons. Impressively – Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck runs 12 hours a day, with one charging stop along the way.. More…