Commercial EV charging providers are gradually rolling out chargers compliant with the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Now UK charge point supplier Project EV has presented a charger that supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which could provide an additional source of income for electrified commercial fleets. As Electrive reports, Project EV’s new charger was “designed for… Read more…
CALSTART’s PowerForward battery manufacturing grant program chooses 3 grant recipients
CALSTART, a US-based clean transportation nonprofit, has recommended three recipients for a total of $43 million in first-round California Energy Commission (CEC) grant funds: Sparkz, Sepion Technologies and South 8 Technologies in partnership with Nanotech Energy. The selection follows an evaluation of 14 applications that were submitted in April as part of California PowerForward battery-manufacturing… Read more…
Costco and Electrify America are offering EV fast charging beginning in three states
Costco Wholesale has collaborated with North American EV charging network Electrify America and rolled out a series of DC fast chargers available to all EV drivers at select store locations. The EV chargers are operational at those Costco stores now, beginning in three states. Read more…
After buying an EV, less than 1% of drivers go back to gas-powered cars
Once you go electric, you almost never go back to a gas-powered car. According to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance, over 90% of EV drivers plan to buy another electric vehicle after trading in a gas car. Meanwhile, only 1% said they would return to an ICE vehicle. Read more…
Nextracker ships the first 100% US-made solar trackers under the IRA
Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Read more…
Electreon and Xos to implement wireless charging for UPS delivery vehicles in Michigan
Wireless EV charging developer Electreon is collaborating with the State of Michigan and Xos, a manufacturer of electric trucks, on a project that includes the integration of Electreon’s wireless charging technology into a Xos Stepvan, as well as installation of stationary wireless charging at a Detroit UPS facility. Funding of $200,000 came from the Michigan… Read more…
Heat shrink tubing technology for high voltage EV applications (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructures need reliable, proven options to insulate components against heat and electric current, provide strain relief for connectors and joints/splices, and protect and seal electric cable, wiring and components against water ingress, exposure to chemicals and damage from abrasion or bending. Today, heat… Read more…
Lucid’s Gravity SUV gets official EPA range and it’s higher than expected
Last week Lucid started the production of its Gravity SUV, about a month after the company started taking orders for it. Today a new piece of the Gravity puzzle has finally been revealed: its official EPA-estimated range. So far Lucid has always promised the car would get a range “surpassing 708 km”, so you may have been wondering by how… Read more…
Cruise Is Dead After GM Pulls Funding
“A Robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business,” said CEO Mary Barra. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again
Deja vu. Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again after several unsuccessful attempts in the last few years. Read more…
Lectric Holiday sale continues Black Friday deals with $781 off e-bike bundles, Anker 60,000mAh station $80, Bluetti, Jetson, more
Leading today’s Green Deals further into December savings is Lectric’s Holiday sale that is continuing many Black Friday deals with up to $781 taken off its e-bike bundles and offering a change-up with bonus savings – all starting from $999. Next we have some returning backup power lows, with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at $80 alongside its descendant models, as well as Bluetti’s Handsfree Backpack Power Stations and bundle options starting from $299. Bringing up the rear we have a great entry-level commuter for teens and adults in the Jetson Eris Folding Electric Scooter that hit a new $203 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon Holiday sale, the Anker SOLIX power deal offers, and more. Read more…
Genesis GV60 Magma EV spotted for the first time flaunting a new style [Video]
Genesis has a new “alter ego” it’s about ready to unleash. The first vehicle from its new high-performance brand, the GV60 Magma, is launching next year. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally seeing the new Genesis GV60 Magma for the first time after it was spotted out in the wild. Read more…
EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected – Stanford
Real-world driving and charging habits may make EV batteries last longer than researchers previously thought, finds a new Stanford-SLAC study. Read more…
New MIT study explains how EV chargers benefit the bottom line of local businesses
Installing one or more electric vehicle charging stations is not only a good way to encourage EV adoption, but also, as new research shows, a smart business move. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that EV charging stations can act as drivers of local economic growth, and not only… Read more…
PANJIT introduces automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFET
Taiwanese semiconductor company PANJIT International has introduced its latest series of automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFETs, featuring Shielded Gate Trench (SGT) technology to support power devices for automobiles. The series is engineered to deliver enhanced figure of merit (FOM), ultra-low RDS(ON) and minimized capacitance to enhance performance and energy efficiency in automotive electronic systems by… Read more…
Lei Jun officially confirms Xiaomi YU7, shares more photos
Following yesterday’s leak, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun officially acknowledged the YU7 electric SUV. Jun confirmed the company’s second EV is undergoing rigorous road testing ahead of its market launch in June or July of next year. In a statement, Jun stressed the importance of extensive tests. “Shedding the heavy camouflage will allow us to conduct more comprehensive, detailed, and large-scale… Read more…
From Tesla To Rivian: Here’s What One Owner Thinks After Switching
Going from a Tesla to a Rivian, you have a lot of new stuff to play with, but there are some features you may still miss. Read more…
Mumbai to deploy 8,000 electric buses by 2027
Grappling with escalating air pollution, India’s financial capital Mumbai is intensifying efforts to make public transport eco-friendly. The city is planning a large fleet of 8,000 electric buses. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT Faces Hyundai Ioniq 5 N In Brotherly Range Test Until Dead
The two vehicles are built on the same underpinnings, but their battery packs have different capacities. Read more…
Used Tesla Model 3 Buyer’s Guide
Tesla’s entry-level car, the Model 3 sedan, has been in production for more than seven years, so there are a lot of used Model 3s out there. Read more…