Electronics giant Siemens has launched its RapidSBx switchboard, designed to address the need for power distribution to feed commercial switchboards for rapid EV charging station deployment. The UL891 switchboard offers a streamlined design for charging stations and various commercial electrical infrastructure anywhere an outdoor switchboard is needed to comply with green initiatives. This includes urban… Read more…
ComEd announces $90M in EV funding at Chicago Drives Electric [part 1]
Illinois utility ComEd kicked off the Chicago Drives Electric event with a $90 million bang, featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. Read more…
America’s cheapest EV defies the odds as Nissan LEAF sales make US comeback
Nissan’s LEAF was once the world’s best-selling EV, but it’s lost some ground over the years as new, more advanced models hit the market. Although Nissan plans to launch an upgraded LEAF next year, America’s cheapest EV saw sales surge 187% in the third quarter. Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona EV revs up Chicago Drives Electric [part 2]
One of the most anticipated new EVs made its debut on the streets of Chicago this morning as Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear rev’ed onto the stage in a pre-production example of the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack Stage 2. Read more…
Toyota invests a fresh $500M in Joby Aviation to support eVTOL air taxi certification, production
eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has secured a fresh round of funding from previous investor Toyota Motor Corporation, totaling $500 million. With its investment, Toyota’s total funding committed to the eVTOL specialist inches closer to $1 billion. The money will help Joby secure flight certification and begin commercial production of its sustainable aerial technology. Read more…
Tesla Ubers With Full Self-Driving Are Basically Temu-Grade Robotaxis
I wouldn’t trust my life to one. You shouldn’t, either. Read more…
Ionna’s North Carolina ‘Rechargery’ Is What You Want EV Charging To Be
A lounge, bathrooms, coffee, WiFi, covered parking and both Tesla and CCS plugs. What’s not to love? Read more…
Tesla loses its long-time Chief Information Officer
Tesla is losing its long-time Chief Information Officer, Nagesh Saldi, according to a new report. Read more…
You can now lease a Lucid Air for under $550 a month with up to $15,000 in savings
Lucid’s luxury EV is now more affordable than ever. With up to $15,000 in savings on 2024 Lucid Air Pure models, lease prices have dropped below $550 per month. Read more…
Hell froze over in Texas – the state will connect to the US grid for the first time via a fed grant
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announces $1.5B for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is looking to raise almost $800 million from debt sale backed by auto leases
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly looking to raise almost $800 million from a debt sale backed by its auto leases. Read more…
ROHM and UAES sign supply agreement for SiC power devices
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor and China-headquartered United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), a developer and manufacturer of automotive electronic systems, have entered into a long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices. The components are designed to improve the efficiency and performance of a variety of EV systems that contribute to increased cruising range and… Read more…
Pickering’s new programmable resistor modules can handle up to 200 V
UK-based test and measurement firm Pickering Interfaces has launched a new range of PXI and PXIe programmable resistor modules, its first that can handle up to 2 A and 200 V. Part of the company’s expanding range of medium-to-high-power resistor modules, the PXI (model 40-254) and PXIe (model 42-254) products follow on from the company’s… Read more…
Volvo EX30 Production Zips Past 100,000 Units
The pint-sized EV was Europe’s second-best-selling electric car in August, bested only by the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
I’ve Been Running An EV Publication For A Year. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Transforming a society centered around gas-powered cars is proving harder than expected. And it requires thinking differently. Read more…
Toyota delays three-row SUV for the US
Toyota, once the car industry’s most staunch EV skeptic, has recently changed its stance somewhat, announcing it would invest €10.09 billion in EV R&D. Back in February, it also revealed that it was working on an all new three-row SUV for the US market, which would be built at its flagship facility in Kentucky. This project has now been delayed,… Read more…
Tesla Isn’t Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report
The automaker is developing four new battery types for future EVs. One of them will power the upcoming Robotaxi. Read more…
Danfoss Editron division expands its on- and off-highway electrification business
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Xianwei (Roy) Chen as President of its Editron division. Previously Editron’s Vice President, Chen will now report directly to Danfoss Power Solutions President Eric Alström. Chen will play a key role in strengthening Danfoss’s on- and off-highway electrification business. He will lead the two Editron business units: eMotor & Inverter… Read more…
Considerations for selecting automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitors for electric vehicles (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Knowles. Today, the adoption of electric vehicles for both consumer and commercial purposes is rapidly growing. In 2023, EVs made up 17 percent of worldwide automobile sales. For EV design engineers and purchasing agents, this drive towards increased electrification results in the challenge of finding cutting-edge components that can handle increasing temperatures, voltage,… Read more…
New off-grid solar-powered device can charge 12 electric bikes
Beam Global, a company that builds sustainable infrastructure solutions for the transportation industry, today unveiled a new off-grid charging platform designed to provide secure charging for up to 12 electric bicycles. Read more…
