StarPower has introduced two three-phase IGBT modules for EVs, designed to save space, thanks to their compact design with six IGBTs in one housing.
A common feature of the modules is that they are fitted with trench IGBTs in an arrangement of six per housing with an integrated temperature sensor. Read more…
Huawei-BAIC joint brand Stelato to launch 1st model S9 sedan on Aug 6
The Stelato S9 is expected to be priced from RMB 450,000 ($61,990) to RMB 550,000. Read more…
Xpeng to hold tech event on Jul 30, XNGP to see biggest update ever
Xpeng’s XNGP is about to see its biggest update ever, and the latest Tianji system, XOS 5.2.0, is about to see a new breakthrough, the company said. Read more…
Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals
On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. Read more…
BYD secures order for 120 electric buses in South Africa
BYD will help build South Africa’s first fleet of electric buses, with deliveries of those vehicles set to begin in December. Read more…
Why Ford’s CEO Is Pushing For Smaller EVs Instead Of Big Trucks
The rise of EVs has changed the rules of the game for established manufacturers like Ford. Read more…
Kia’s new EV6 GT will pull features from Hyundai’s electric sports car
The affordable Kia electric sports car is getting an upgrade. In addition to a design makeover, Kia’s new EV6 GT will gain features from the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Read more…
Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024
Ford (F) released its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Although Ford beat top-line expectations with revenue up 6%, it missed Q2 2024 earnings expectations by a wide margin.. Read more…
Even If Trump Wins, Ford Isn’t Slowing Down On EVs
CEO Jim Farley told investors that they’ll have to keep up with Chinese EV innovations no matter who is in the White House. Read more…
Is The Polestar 2 Still Worth Buying In 2024?
We’ve got a Polestar 2 for the next week. What would you like to know? Read more…
The Affordable Kia EV3’s Tech Is A Much Bigger Deal Than You Think
Kia’s affordable, compact EV actually gets some serious tech upgrades beyond even the more expensive models. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks for EV charging
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, has formed a partnership with Starbucks to install 400 kW EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 in the US. “The collaboration between two leading brands like Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks will uplift the charging experience for all EV… Read more…
Save $1,000 on MOD’s Groove 1 e-bike at $1,499, ALLPOWERS R2500 power station deals, rare Electric Bike Co. promotion, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is a massive $1,000 price cut on MOD Bikes’ Groove 1 Utility e-bike that is down at $1,499, as well as the rest of the company’s summer sale options for the rest of July. It is joined by ALLPOWERS’ R2500 Portable Power Station that is down at $949, with bundle options for a 200W, 400W, or 600W solar panel – starting from $959. Then there is a rare discount from Electric Bike Co. that is taking $100 off any e-bike while also giving you a free anti-theft alarm, with some models beginning at already discounted prices, like the Model J e-bike that starts at $1,379. 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 and also a price cut on Sun Joe’s 20V Hedge Trimmer/Pole Saw/Leaf Blower Garden Tool System.. Read more…
Chevy’s Equinox EV just got even more affordable to lease
Chevy’s new all-electric Equinox is already on sale. With new incentives, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV is now cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model despite its MSRP being nearly $12,500 more expensive. Read more…
Starbucks throws its weight behind 6 new community solar farms
Starbucks has partnered with Nexamp, the largest community solar provider in the US, to anchor six new community solar farms in Illinois.. Read more…
Tesla officially pauses Giga Mexico project over potential Trump win
Tesla has officially paused its Gigafactory Mexico project over a potential Trump election win, which would greatly reduce the factory’s profitability. Read more…
GM Gives $7,500 Off Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Trucks Ineligible For Tax Credit
Dealers are reportedly being paid $2,500 for every Chevy Silverado EV work truck they manage to sell. Read more…
Do Electric Vehicles Really Pollute More Than Gas Cars?
Some critics argue that various factors mean EVs are dirtier than gas cars. We brought receipts to show you the real answer. Read more…
Xiaomi’s 1,548-HP SU7 Ultra Is Already Going To Production
That was fast, in more ways than one. Xiaomi’s new super electric sedan took one week to go from prototype to reality. Read more…
First pre-production Lucid Gravity SUV rolls off the line
The California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its highly anticipated Gravity SUV. The company’s CEO, Peter Rawlinson, shared a video on LinkedIn showing the first pre-production Gravity model as it emerged from the paint shop at Lucid’s Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Finished in a sleek Infinite Black paint, the pre-production Gravity… Read more…
