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Electrek Formula Sun Gran Prix is off to a hot start, join us in Topeka


We’re off to Topeka‘s Heartland Motorsports Park as the top North American engineering schools “scrutineer” their vehicles ahead of the big races this weekend. Along with all of the students, administration, and Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix staff, we’d like to thank our other sponsors: Tesla, Blue Origin, Heartland Motorsports Park, MathWorks, and Altair. More…

Electreon & GINAF install inductive charging tech in 50-tonne truck

Electreon reports the successful installation of its inductive charging system in a 50-tonne electric truck. The electric truck is a DAF XF converted to an electric drive system by Dutch commercial vehicle manufacturer GINAF, and now bears the designation GINAF GE2121. Following the installation of the charging technology, the electric 50-tonne truck was charged both […] More…