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California condo development adds an EV charger in every garage


Another private community is installing charging stations in every unit. The Woodland Creek Homeowners Association of East Palo Alto, California—a condominium development that was formed in 2002 and consists of single-family semi-detached residences—is in the process of installing the Pando Smart Outlet at all 90 homes and three shared-use buildings in the community, including a… Read more…

Hiboy 2024 P7 class 3 e-bike at $900 low, Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bikes from $1,758, 50% off CCS to Tesla adapter today only, more

Today’s Green Deals are all about getting up to go – whether that’s on an e-bike or in an EV. Leading the group today is Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike that has dropped to a new $900 low in the brand’s latest sale. It is joined by the popular Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bikes that come decked out in plenty of accessories starting from $1,758, as well as a one-day 50% discount on Rexing’s CCS to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for models S, 3, X, and Y to its $100 low. There’s also the early-bird discounts on Vanpowers’ new GrandTeton All-Terrain e-bikes, a chance to save $100 on the security-minded Hover-1 Ace R350 Pro e-scooter – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Rad Power Labor Day sale kickoff that has two e-bikes down at $999 with a free extra battery offer on another, and more. Read more…

hofer powertrain and Monumo to accelerate the development of new electric motor designs


Drivetrain engineering firm hofer powertrain is collaborating with engineering specialist Monumo to build new electric motor designs that can reduce cost and the use of permanent magnets, while improving the efficiency and performance of EV powertrains. Cambridge-based startup Monumo has developed a scalable engine called Anser, which can evaluate millions of detailed powertrain concepts within… Read more…

Achieve 3000x faster BMS calibration with ultra-high precision testing and simulation (Webinar)


Join us to explore AVL’s innovative approach that combines ultra-high precision and accuracy testing methodology with advanced electrochemical simulation models to overcome the limitations of traditional BMS calibration methods. These advanced methods reduce the need for extensive physical testing, saving time and costs while enabling virtual testing that’s 3000 times faster than conventional testing. In… Read more…

New VW ID.4 test begs the question – Why not launch like this?

A new engine with more power and lower fuel consumption, a battery with a higher charging capacity and greater range: on paper, the latest update to the VW ID.4 is impressive. And the much-criticised infotainment system has also been given a makeover – both in terms of hardware and software. In our driving report, you can find out what effect these new features have on the road and where there is still room for optimisation.

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