Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation has released its WT1800R high-performance power analyser to boost the efficiency of complex measurements for new energy applications.
The WT1800R is the only instrument in its class that guarantees a power accuracy of 0.05% of reading plus 0.05% of range, says Yokogawa, and it is capable of harmonics analysis up to the 500th order of a 50/60 Hz fundamental frequency. Read more…
Jaguar’s unveils Type 00 electric concept car
After a somewhat controversial rebranding campaign and the unexpected cancellation of a nearly production-ready vehicle, British automaker Janguar unveiled a new concept car that reveals its vision for the electric future. Dubbed the Type 00, this futuristic EV is making its debut at Miami Art Week. The Type 00 is a radical departure from Jaguar’s current design language. The front… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 1: Nio 4,100, Tesla 18,700, Xiaomi 6,300, BYD 97,800
Li Auto had 11,900 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 9,400, Zeekr 6,200, Leapmotor 9,200 and Aito 7,700. Read more…
Cybertruck discounts, VW worker walk offs, Stellantis’ CEO fired – it’s only Monday!
The Cybertruck may have come off the line strong, but it’s already burned through its million-plus reservation list and Tesla is starting to pull demand levers with discounts, leases, referrals, and more. Will it be enough to help spur sales? All this and major waves at VW and Stellantis on today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns
The Stellantis board announces that it has accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares as CEO of the company which includes brands like Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. A new CEO will be appointed in the first half of next year. The process of appointment is managed by a… Read more…
Tesla says no timetable for selling Cybertruck in China
Tesla said it has no plans to sell the Cybertruck in China for now, after previous rumors that the electric pickup could be brought to the country through official channels sparked discussion. Read more…
Jaguar Has Your Attention. Now The Type 00 Aims To Hit Reset
Jag’s next move may be the inflection point for an EV renaissance, with at least 430 miles of range and 575 hp. Or an epitaph. Read more…
Jaguar’s Electric Comeback Is Big And Bold. But Time Is Running Out
The Jaguar Type 00 Concept is a $120,000 bold bet on EV power, but this brand is already on its ninth life. Can it pull off a comeback? Read more…
GM is selling its stake in one of its four EV battery plants: Here’s why
GM announced plans to sell its stake in the nearly completed Lansing, Michigan, EV battery plant to joint venture partner LG Energy Solution. The Lansing facility is one of four planned GM plants to open in the US. Read more…
Q4 2024 update: 12,000 more US EV charging ports in 3 months
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q4 2024 update reports an increase of around 12,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package
The judge ruling over Elon Musk’s ~$55 billion CEO pay package, which some Tesla shareholders claimed was obtained without following proper governance rules, has decided to reject Tesla’s attempt to reinstate it with a shareholder vote. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Owner Review: $69,012 To $13,500 In One Year
Fisker owners have to deal with massive financial losses, an unfinished car and plenty of unfulfilled promises. Read more…
BYD Plans On Going The Distance In Europe
An exclusive interview with our Italian counterpart revealed that the brand sees tariffs, and a slowing European market as mere temporary setbacks. Read more…
Tesla’s FSD Can Finally Park, Though Sometimes It Aims For The Sidewalk
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system can now back out of and find a parking spot, but it’s far from flawless. Read more…
Biden admin loans Stellantis and Samsung $7B for Indiana battery factory
$7.5B loan would help scale up battery production in Indiana Aiming for 67 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity there DOE loan comes from same program that supported Tesla The Department of Energy on Monday said it is prepared to loan up to $7.5 billion to Stellantis and Samsung SDI for battery production in Indiana. The conditional loan commitment… Read more…
Webinar: V2G – Opportunities and challenges for EV integration with the grid
The power grid is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is at the heart of this transformation, holding tremendous promise for enhancing grid stability, lowering energy costs, and integrating renewable energy sources. However, inverter-based Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) introduce new complexities in testing: The interconnection of everything demands the… Read more…
Volkswagen workers strike over looming pay cuts and factory closures
Volkswagen workers across nine German plants are standing up to the company. The strikes started today, December 2, and are a direct response to VW’s proposed 10% wage cut and the threat of factory closures. The trouble comes at a time when the automotive industry is grappling with shifting market dynamics, and the rise of cheaper competition from China. The… Read more…
Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
Tesla has decreased its lease prices on Cybertruck, which has proven much more difficult to sell than its giant backlog led to believe. Read more…
(Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program
We hinted at it last month, and it’s now official – Aptera Motors has re-opened its crowdfunding program, giving fans and believers in the startup’s solar electric vehicle technology the opportunity to invest and help it reach scaled production. Read more…
TELO’s tiny electric truck gets a configurator and a $41k base price
TELO, an electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that is designing a tiny electric truck for the US market, has released a configurator for its vehicles, with design updates and a lower-than-expected base price… but don’t get too excited yet, because production is still many months away. Read more…
