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EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale takes up to 49% off power stations, Rad Power RadTrike at rare $1,499, Greenworks bundle, EGO, more

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Kickstarting this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 49% being taken off power stations and accessories alongside a bonus sitewide discount, 2x EcoCredit rewards, and a $1,000 off coupon code for first-time subscribers. There are a bunch of great options to power Dad’s needs, like the RIVER 2 Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 160W panel for $531, among others. There’s also our spotlight on the rare discount hitting Rad Power’s RadTrike for $1,499 while the brand’s Father’s Day Sale continues. We also have a few tool discounts bringing up the rear, led by the first bundle discount we’re seeing on the Greenworks 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor with four 8.0Ah batteries, one 20.0Ah battery, a wall charger, and a rear add-on bagger system – all for $3,500. We also have two EGO deals, the first being on the 56V 5.0Ah Battery for $199, as well as the 56V 15-inch Cordless Carbon Fiber POWERLOAD String Trimmer that is at the best price in a year for $239. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our Electrified Weekly coverage. Read more…

Amprius boosts global production footprint of SiCore cells with new South Korean partner

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Amprius Technologies, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries incorporating silicon anode technology, has announced a contract manufacturing agreement with a battery manufacturer located in South Korea, with an eye towards increasing output of its SiCore cell. SiCore cells use a silicon anode material system to enable high charge availability and power performance in one cell. SiCore… Read more…

Windrose and Terawatt collaborate to demonstrate high-power electric truck charging

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Electric truck OEM Windrose and EV charging infrastructure provider Terawatt have completed a series of interoperability tests at Terawatt’s flagship charging site in Rancho Dominguez, California. These tests successfully demonstrated Windrose’s dual-input charging capability, delivering over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers from Delta Electronics. The Windrose Class 8 electric truck features 700 kWh+… Read more…

Connectivity for next-gen E/E vehicle architectures

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Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Driving the Future of Mobility. The automotive industry is undergoing a significant evolution, driven by changing consumer demands and shifting expectations for personalization, connectivity, safety, electrification, and enhanced features and functionality. Underpinning this transformation is the design evolution of next-generation electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architectures which are unlocking a new era of… Read more…

BASF’s new Ultramid Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in EVs boasts reduced corrosion

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Chemical industry giant BASF has added a new product to its portfolio of PPAs (polyphthalamides, a type of thermoplastics). The new Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame retardant, is designed to minimize electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics parts for e-mobility. BASF says its new PPA increases the safety and… Read more…

Kia’s PV5 is the first to use Hyundai ‘Pleos’ software as orders open in Korea at $35,000

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Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. With orders opening in Korea this week, we are learning a little more about what to expect from the Kia PV5 before it rolls out globally. Read more…