German wind turbine maker Nordex Group today debuted a 5-megawatt (MW) wind turbine for the US market that “significantly increases yield” in lower wind speeds. Read more…
See The $71,000 Electric Roadster That Americans Can’t Buy
The MG Cyberster is a two-door electric sports car with scissor doors. Watch as CarWow reviewer Mat Watson takes one for a drive. Read more…
Hydrovolt invests in battery recycling capacity in France
Battery recycling and raw materials company Hydrovolt, headquartered in Norway, plans to expand its business to France by establishing recycling capacity in Hordain in the north of the country—an area that is an industrial and automotive hub and has four battery gigafactories. The new venture will benefit from the company’s experience in running its major… Read more…
Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders
The momentum is building up for Rivian’s Tesla Model Y fighter. Read more…
Here’s Why Rivian Won’t Put Apple CarPlay In Its EVs
It all boils down to how easily drivers can use controls on the touchscreen. But is that a dealbreaker for CarPlay fans? Read more…
Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X debut in Mexico
Zeekr took its first steps on North American soil, but the company decided to give the US and Canada a wide berth for the moment and opted for a debut in Mexico instead. The Geely-owned brand has launched its flagship 001 sedan and the versatile X SUV, delivering on its promise of global expansion. Zeekr, despite its relative youth in… Read more…
Hubject and AMPECO partner to deliver Plug & Charge and roaming features for EV charging
Berlin-based EV charging network platform Hubject and EV charging management software company AMPECO, headquartered in Bulgaria, are collaborating to deliver Plug & Charge and roaming services to EV charging providers under a single contract. EV charging providers can now use the AMPECO platform to onboard with Hubject’s roaming services, and clients can maintain their brand… Read more…
Volvo’s electric trucks have driven 80 million km in 5 years
Volvo Trucks has announced that its electric models, first introduced in 2019, have driven a total of more than 80 million kilometers in commercial traffic, equivalent to 2,000 laps around the earth. The company says it has sold more than 3,500 electric trucks in 45 countries over the past five years. Its global deliveries of… Read more…
Report: Trump sanctions sparked Chinese smartphone maker to build EVs
Donald Trump hates electric cars—particularly Chinese electric cars—but his administration’s sanctions against China’s Xiaomi in early 2021 sparked the company’s decision to build an EV, CEO Lei Jun told Reuters at a company event Friday. Best known for its smartphones, Xiaomi launched its first EV earlier this year. It’s the product… Read more…
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 at new $495 low, AeroGarden Harvest XL system hits $105, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more
After the wild ups and downs of last week, we’re kicking off our Green Deals today with some surprising Prime Day-worthy deals that were missing from the 2-day event. Headlining these deals is the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station that just fell to a new $495 low. It is joined by a new Amazon low for AeroGarden’s Harvest XL Indoor Hydroponic Garden that’s now at $105, as well as another one-day only chance to grab the Anker SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including the leftover Prime Day Green Deals that are slowly dwindling as the days go on.. Read more…
Sorry Apple CarPlay fans, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says that integration is not gonna happen
Rivian has made a name for itself in the growing BEV segment thanks to its uniquely designed vehicles and their supportive software. One flaw argued by some R1T or R1S drivers, however, is Rivian’s lack of Apple CarPlay availability. While the door on CarPlay integration was still only slightly ajar, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appears to have shut it for good. Read more…
Hyundai worries growing over a Trump EV disrupt at its new $7.6B Georgia Metaplant
Hyundai’s first EV is set to roll off the production line at its new $7.6 billion Metaplant in Georgia later this year. With Trump vowing to end “EV mandates” on day one if elected, Hyundai is preparing for a sudden shift in leadership. Hyundai’s EV plant was built to comply with the Biden administration’s move to promote domestic production and move the US toward a cleaner future. What will happen if Trump reverses all the progress. Read more…
Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive
Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot. Read more…
The Rivian R3X Will Be Next To Arrive After The R2: CEO
“Then we’ll bring in base R3 after R3X,” CEO RJ Scaringe said in a podcast. He also dove deep into Rivian’s Volkswagen partnership. Read more…
Toyota bZ4X Versus Subaru Solterra Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency
Two different cars on the same platform. How do they stack up against each other? Read more…
Tesla ‘Full-Self Driving’ Still Drives On The Wrong Side Of The Road
Tesla’s newest version of FSD was supposed to be a 5-10x improvement. It still makes dangerous, erratic moves. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT will receive the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s fake transmission later this year
Kia’s EV6 GT and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N are built on the same platform shared by both brands (just like the non-GT EV6 and non-N Ioniq 5), and so it might not be that surprising to hear that the EV6 GT is set to receive the Ioniq 5 N’s fake transmission at some point later this year. This might arrive… Read more…
Download the battery dry room dehumidifier design and construction guide
Sponsored by Munters. Maintaining precise control of humidity is essential for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries, and the most efficient way to do that is with desiccant dehumidification. While dehumidifiers may look similar on the outside, it’s what’s inside that counts. In fact, not all components and construction methods are alike, and those differences can have a… Read more…
ChargePoint has secured 125 NEVI awards to fund EV fast charging sites
For advocates, change never comes quickly enough, and some have criticized state governments for moving too slowly to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Biden Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico, in 2022 (ahead of schedule)…. Read more…
Motor development and manufacturing
Peter Donaldson details the many processes involved in creating new motor systems.
As with any sophisticated industrial process, the development of motor systems for e-mobility is a complex and multi-stage endeavour, subject to rapid change under pressure, both to innovate and ramp up to high production volumes. Read more…
