Volvo Cars has announced an investment in Leadrive, a Shanghai-based provider of power electronics and controls for electric vehicles, founded in 2017. The company has worked with Schaeffler and SAIC-Volkswagen on SiC e-axles. The website also reveals a German branch in Aachen. Undisclosed remains the level of investment by Volvo Cars Tech Fund. The statement […] More…
Ford Files Trademark For F-200, Possibly For Upcoming EV Truck Codenamed T3
Ford’s next-generation full-size electric pickup will be built at the BlueOval City facility in Tennessee. More…
BMW adds front-wheel drive to iX1 range
BMW has presented a second variant of its all-electric iX1 at the IAA Mobility. Previously only available as the iX1 xDrive30 with all-wheel drive, the model will also be available in the new entry-level iX1 eDrive20 version from November 2023. Unlike the iX1 xDrive30, the iX1 eDrive20 will only have one electric motor – on […] More…
CATL to produce fast-charging Shenxing battery in Europe
CATL plans to produce its novel fast-charging battery, Shenxing, in Germany and Hungary. The battery maker’s Chief Engineer, Gao Pengfei, announced at the IAA Mobility that the European launch would follow once production begins in China by the end of 2023. This was as close as Gao Pengfei came to giving a specific timeline for […] More…
Rivian Hires Ex-Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner As Sales Chief
Gruner made an abrupt exit from Porsche Cars North America after less than three years as CEO. More…
Nissan Starts Selling Portable Power Source With Old Leaf EV Batteries
The 32-pound generator has two reclaimed battery modules. More…
Avatr 12 Debuts As Gran Coupe EV With Up To 578 HP, 434 Miles Of Range
The second model made by the Changan/CATL/Huawei joint venture was revealed in Munich. More…
Close look at Tesla Model 3 Highland
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…
