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XPeng launches the MONA M03 in China at over half the price of a Tesla Model 3 ($16,815)

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When XPeng Motors announced its new MONA line of AI-centric BEVs, it said it was gunning for the Tesla in China. After officially launching its first MONA model, the M03, in China today, XPeng is coming out with guns blazin’, announcing a starting price of  RMB 119,800 ($16,815). That’s over half the price of a Tesla Model 3. As a result, the M03 has garnered huge orders out of the gate. Read more…

NIU BQi-C3 Pro travels 90 miles at $1,299 low, Segway Cube 2000 power station $500 off, 1-day Jackery power station sale, more

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Headlining today’s Green Deals is the return of NIU’s BQi-C3 Pro e-bike that has cruised back down to its $1,299 all-time low. It is joined by Segway’s expandable Cube 2000 Portable Power Station that is now $500 off at $1,200, as well as a one-day discount on Jackery’s totable Explorer 290 Portable Power Station that has fallen back to its $180 low for the rest of the day. There’s also tons down in our links to check out, with another one-day low on Greenworks’ powerful 80V 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw, as well as discounts on some AeroGarden indoor hydroponic systems, a versatile EGO Power+ tool system, and more – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Juiced Bikes 15% off sitewide sale that dropped the RipCurrent S e-bike to the lowest price we’ve seen in 2024.. Read more…

EV charging communication conformance testing (Webinar)

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dSPACE has developed a test library based on the conformance test standards for DIN and ISO-based communication that provides detailed insight into the development status of electric vehicle communication controllers (EVCC). In this presentation, the handling will be shown, and a live demonstration will be provided Join this webinar at the upcoming Charged Virtual Conference on EV… Read more…

Xpeng Mona M03 goes on pre-order as plans for EU factory surface

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Xpeng’s Tesla Model 3 competitor, Mona M03, is now available for pre-order after seeing its official debut in early July this year. The car has “record-breaking” aerodynamics and it’s now launching in China for RMB 119,800 (€15,700). Meanwhile, Xpeng’s CEO confirmed in an interview its company’s plans to set foot in Europe and build a manufacturing facility. Just like BYD,… Read more…

DOE allocates $50 million to help automotive suppliers adapt factories for the EV supply chain

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The DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has announced $50 million in grants for six states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-sized suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities to serve for the EV supply chain. The announcement on state allocations follows an April 2024 Request for Information, seeking input on… Read more…

Eastman’s new Saflex Evoca interlayers are designed for the EV glasshouse

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As EV design evolves, companies throughout the supply chain are developing components and materials specifically designed for EVs. This includes the greenhouse or glasshouse (industry terms for a vehicle’s set of windows and other glass components). Eastman has launched a new lineup of interlayers (an interlayer is used to permanently bond two plies of glass… Read more…