Arriva has purchased 51 new electric double-decker buses from Volvo Buses. The battery-electric buses, which are based on the BZL Electric chassis, will be delivered in 2025 and used on the 243 and 341 routes operated by Transport for London in the British capital. Read more…
Ford Backs Off EV-Only Strategy In Europe By 2030: ‘It Was Too Ambitious’
EVs are still on the cards, but they’ll be joined by more hybrids. Sounds familiar? Read more…
Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?
In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as wheel-hub motors, hasn’t yet been confirmed as production-bound for any other U.S. passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. That could change in the future. Based on some pictures recently… Read more…
Europe-bound Lynk & Co Z20 spotted for the first time
Volvo and Geely-backed Lynk & Co has been spotted testing its latest creation, the all-electric Z20 SUV, on Chinese roads. Developed on Geely’s SEA platform, it is destined for the international EV markets, with a European launch slated for late 2024. Originally known by its codename E335, the Z20 has now been integrated into Lynk & Co’s fast-growing Z-series lineup.… Read more…
Xpeng opens its 1st showroom in HK
Since sales began on May 17, Xpeng has received more than 500 orders in Hong Kong, with the first deliveries of the G6 set to begin in the third quarter. Read more…
Onsemi presents new generation of SiC semiconductors
US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has presented its latest generation of silicon carbide technology platforms for use in electric vehicles and other applications. Compared to previous generations, the platform can reduce conduction losses by 30 per cent and switch-off losses by up to 50 per cent. Read more…
After Musk commits $180m, Trump says he’ll end EV mandate that doesn’t exist
At tonight’s Republican National Convention speech, Donald Trump declared that he’ll “end the electric vehicle mandate.” The only problem is, there is no electric vehicle mandate. Read more…
USA: Volvo stops online orders for its EX30
Following the postponed launch of the small electric SUV in the United States, Volvo is now no longer accepting reservations for the EX30 online. Future customers can only choose to stay updated. Read more…
Ford cancels planned electric car production in Oakville
Ford will use its plant in Oakville, Canada, to expand production of its combustion pickups instead of electric vehicles as previously planned. Production of a three-row electric SUV will be moved to another plant, but it is still unclear exactly where it will be produced. Read more…
Beijing offers extra 20,000 EV quotas in 1st relaxation of car purchase policy since 2011
The 20,000 quotas are additional to the original 80,000 quotas and can only be used to purchase purely electric vehicles. Read more…
Americase builds customisable Li-ion battery cabinet
Americase, a manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, has launched the versatile and mobile Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinet.
The cabinet’s pioneering design meets and exceeds IFC24 storage requirements, providing companies with the freedom to eliminate the costly construction and maintenance of dedicated fire-rated rooms and off-site storage for dangerous goods. Read more…
Solar to meet half of global electricity demand growth in 2024 and 2025
Global electricity demand is rising at its fastest rate in two decades, but solar is on course to meet half of demand growth, says the IEA. Read more…
ZF introduces TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission
The Commercial Vehicles Solutions division of global automotive and technology company ZF has developed a new hybrid transmission, the TraXon 2 Hybrid, designed for use in commercial vehicles. “In developing the TraXon 2 Hybrid, we demonstrate how synergies across our divisions enable us to address customer needs swiftly and flexibly to create viable technologies to… Read more…
Nayax launches EV CloudPay service
Payment processing services provider Nayax has introduced its cloud-based EV CloudPay payment service for EV charging stations. By means of an on-site physical kiosk that can facilitate payments for multiple chargers, drivers can pay using any of more than 80 cashless and digital methods. As the kiosk is cloud-based, a single kiosk can facilitate payments… Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals
After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings. Read more…
Elon’s MAGA millions, Cybertruck gets a fancy blanket, and a new $30K VW EV
Quick Charge is back to report on this week’s biggest EV stories – but I didn’t expect to read that Elon Musk was committing $45 million per month to get convicted felon, adulterer, and all-around terrible person Donald Trump re-elected!. Read more…
Ferrari’s first EV is already testing in the wild, ahead of 2025 debut
Synonymous with roaring V8s and V12s, Ferrari is charging into the future with its first all-electric vehicle. While official details are scarce, prototype mules have been spotted prowling the streets disguised as Maseratis, hinting at a possible SUV-like silhouette. The Prancing Horse’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, confirmed the EV will debut late next year, with deliveries starting in 2026. While Vigna… Read more…
Electric motor manufacturer Nidec invests in Eve Air Mobility
Japan-headquartered electric motor manufacturer Nidec has made a minority equity investment of $20 million in Eve Air Mobility, a Florida manufacturer of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Eve is a launch partner for Nidec Aerospace’s propulsion system through its subsidiary Nidec Motor. Nidec Aerospace was established last year as a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer… Read more…
Pickering Interfaces expands its portfolio of PXI digital I/O modules
UK-headquartered Pickering Interfaces, a provider of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, has introduced four new industrial digital I/O families for PXI- and LXI-based systems. The new products, available in both PXI and PXIe form factors, offer higher density, expanded voltage and current ranges and programmable logic levels. Digital input… Read more…
Bluetti Phase 2 Prime Day power station sale, Rad Powers EV and accessory discounts, Hover-1 Altai Pro e-bikes, more
Despite Amazon’s Prime Day event coming to a close, there are plenty of lingering deals and parallel sales still going strong and today’s Green Deals are here to continue the savings train! Leading the pack is Phase 2 of Bluetti’s Prime Day sale that is running through the rest of July and has increased savings up to $4,428 off power stations and bundles, with plenty of new low prices – like the company’s AC180 Portable Power Station that is getting a standalone discount to a new $549 low. It is joined by Rad Power’s extended and updated summer sale that has added some e-bikes to the offers on top of taking 40% off passenger accessories, as well as Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes that are starting from $1,725. Plus, all the hangover Amazon Prime Day Green Deals that have been collected together in our Prime Day hub here, which you can also find down at the bottom of the page. There’s no telling how long these deals will stay active, so don’t dawdle too long. Read more…
