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GM and Redwood Materials to pursue use of US-built batteries for energy storage

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General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using new US-manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles. The collaboration is a step toward taking GM’s battery technology beyond EVs and builds on the two companies’ existing collaboration. In June,… Read more…

Orbis Electric’s new axial flux motor fits inside a wheel, matches torque of a V8 engine

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Motor-maker Orbis Electric has introduced a new axial flux motor-generator. HaloDrive is designed around a modular four-part architecture, and features innovations such as an injection-molded plastic stator and a tunable gearset. The system is engineered to fit within a wheel, and is designed to deliver high torque and power density with great thermal stability. HaloDrive… Read more…

Why single-speed electric bikes are awesome (and you should probably get one)

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Let’s get one thing out of the way early: single-speed electric bikes aren’t perfect. If you live in the hills of San Francisco, they’re not going to be your best friend. But if you’re like the majority of city riders around the world – rolling through mostly flat neighborhoods, navigating stop-and-go traffic, and hopping on and off curbs – then a single-speed e-bike might just be the smartest and most underrated option on the market. Read more…

Sensata’s new contactor facilitates the transition to 800-volt EV architectures

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Sensata Technologies has launched a High Efficiency Contactor (HEC) designed to simplify the transition from 400 V to 800 V electric vehicle architectures. The HEC enables seamless compatibility with legacy and next-generation charging infrastructure, according to the company, allowing 800 V EVs to charge at 400 V charging stations without the need for costly boost… Read more…

Webinar: Test strategies for EV chargers that boost reliability and uptime

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EV Charger location, speed, and pricing are important, but has reliability become the ultimate differentiator? Whether deployed in public spaces, home garages, or fleet depots, every EVSE unit must perform consistently under demanding real-world conditions. For manufacturers, downtime drastically reduces any competitive edge gained in a crowded market. This webinar examines how automated testing with… Read more…

Subaru’s next big idea might be a very small electric car

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Subaru, known for its rugged, all-wheel-drive wagons and crossovers, is exploring a new frontier: the tiny electric car. Fresh off the launch of a couple of new electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker is now reportedly considering an even smaller, more affordable model for its future lineup. The company’s interest seems to be sparked by European trends, where small and stylish… Read more…

Huawei teases new 7-in-1 powertrain for the upcoming Aito M8

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When you hear the name Huawei, you probably think of smartphones, watches, or telecommunications equipment. But the company has been steadily making significant inroads into the automotive world. Its latest creation will debut in the upcoming all-electric Aito M8 SUV, and it shows just how serious Huawei’s ambitions are for the future of electric cars. Richard Yu, a key executive… Read more…