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CASE eliminates “messy middle” worries with ZQUIP battery swap tech

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Amid the alliterative, anti-EV “messy middle” rhetoric and the Trump Administration EPA’s ongoing regulatory rollbacks, it’s been tough for fleet and equipment buyers with 8-12 year replacement cycles to make sense of where things are headed – but a new partnership between CASE Construction Equipment and ZQUIP could put those concerns to rest (and make a trip to the CASE dealer a no-brainer). Read more…

BorgWarner wins contracts to supply high-voltage coolant heaters to major PHEV OEMs

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BorgWarner has announced that it has secured contracts to supply its high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology to two major OEMs for use in plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms. The HVCH units will operate at both 400 volt and 800 volt, covering a range of light-duty PHEV platforms, including pickup trucks. Production for both contracts is scheduled… Read more…

Carbon DC acquires Elywhere North America, will expand its EV charging offerings for commercial real estate

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EV charging systems provider Carbon DC has acquired Norwegian EV charging technology firm Elywhere’s North American operations. The merger positions Carbon DC to rapidly expand its energy optimization solutions across North America while addressing electrification challenges in multi-unit buildings and hotels. Carbon DC will benefit from Elywhere’s extensive experience deploying battery-assisted fast charging solutions across… Read more…

Korean researchers develop artificial polymer nanolayers to improve zinc battery stability

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Researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea have developed a new zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that prevents dendrite growth and stabilizes the anode in zinc-ion batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, previous protective coatings developed to prevent side reactions and sharp… Read more…

BYD Atto 2 electric SUV lands in the UK with an eye on premium rivals

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The market for affordable electric cars in the United Kingdom is getting a new contestant. Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its Atto 2, a compact electric SUV, challenging established players with an aggressive price point and a generous list of standard features. The new model slots neatly into the company’s growing European lineup, positioned between the smaller Dolphin hatchback… Read more…

Lectric ONE e-bike gets $220 bundle at new $1,899 low in Labor Day Sale, FREE $5 EVgo charging credit, Anker solar security cams, more

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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Labor Day Sale, which is not only seeing increased savings on its e-bike bundles, but is giving the ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike $220 in free gear and a $500 price cut to a new $1,899 low. We also have Anker’s eufy SoloCam Solar Security Camera multi-packs at their lowest prices starting from $120 (with the single-cam package at $65), as well as a $5 FREE credit promotion from EVgo to top off your EV’s battery at over 1,100 stations. From there, we have deals on EcoFlow solar generator bundles, a solar-charging Goal Zero light, two one-day-only discounts from Jackery and Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive low price on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh station, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 extra battery bundle, and more. Read more…