US-based lithium-ion battery fire products manufacturer Full Circle Lithium (FCL) has added two new US distribution and representative partners, expanding its national network to 10 distributors for its FCL-X lithium battery fire extinguishing product lines. The company has entered into distribution and representation agreements with Golden Enterprises, serving New York, and SHUR-SALES & Marketing, covering… Read more…
Allegro MicroSystems unveils TMR current sensor for EV power electronics
US-based Allegro MicroSystems, which supplies power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has introduced a 10 MHz magnetic current sensor featuring its XtremeSense tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology. The ACS37100 TMR current sensor is tailored to the needs of EVs and clean energy power conversion systems. It is designed to give designers precise… Read more…
Real time Tesla Supercharger availability lands in Google Maps
Google Maps now shows live charger availability information for Tesla Superchargers, at least in North America. So if you search for Superchargers, you’ll instantly see how many stalls are actually available, in real time, on the search results page as well as each Supercharger’s details. This was previously available inside the Tesla app, but it’s much more convenient to also… Read more…
VW and Rivian draw positive interim conclusions about their software joint venture
In September, serious problems within the joint venture ‘RV Tech’ were reported. One year after its founding, the two manufacturers are satisfied with its development. Overall, they say, good progress is being made. Read more…
The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected
Rivian and Volkswagen are racing to bring next-generation software and electrical architecture to mass-market electric vehicles. Lire la suite…
Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard battery powers Firstgreen’s MiniZ electric loader
US-based engine and battery manufacturer Briggs & Stratton has supplied its Vanguard Fi7.0 battery to electric heavy equipment maker Firstgreen Industries for its MiniZ compact electric tracked loader. The MiniZ is designed for applications in landscaping, demolition and agriculture. It features a diecast aluminum casing that provides maximum protection against impact, vibration, moisture and dirt…. Read more…
EST-Floattech to supply Octopus Lite battery systems for Arklow Shipping cargo vessels
EST-Floattech will provide its Octopus Lite battery system for a series of six general cargo vessels built by Ferus Smit in the Netherlands for Arklow Shipping. The 11,000 deadweight ton vessels will use the energy storage system to support grid stabilization during sailing, power loading and offloading operations—especially when deploying the vessels’ electric excavator—and supply… Read more…
Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region. Read more…
Volkswagen EVs finally get access to Tesla Superchargers (for real this time)
Volkswagen EVs can finally use Tesla Superchargers starting November 18th, after the better part of a year worth of delays getting the system up and running. Read more…
Another Japanese automaker is pushing back its EV plans, blaming slower sales
Subaru joins Toyota and Honda as the latest major Japanese automaker that plans to delay key EV projects to focus on hybrids. Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air power station and bundles launch with up to $640 savings, Autel’s new solar outdoor cameras, Lectric, more
Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with new releases – either getting first-time savings or seeing new low prices – and more. Our headliner today is EcoFlow’s newly launched DELTA 3 1000 Air Portable Power Station and bundles with up to $640 in early-bird savings starting from $299. We also have the first savings hitting Autel’s new two and four-camera Outdoor Wireless Solar Security kits that boast some unique features and start from $249, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 10,000mAh to 27,650mAh RAPID power banks at new lows starting from $66, ALLPOWERS’ new Volix P300 Portable Power Station and bundles, Lectric’s Black Friday Battery Sale, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway early Black Friday Sale lineup, the $1,082 exclusive savings on nine refurbished Anker SOLIX units, and more.. Read more…
28% Of Gas-Car Owners Would Never Buy An EV—But That’s Not The Whole Story
Younger folks are way more open to electrification than their parents or grandparents, a BCG study finds. Lire la suite…
GM To Suppliers: Get Your Supply Chains Out Of China (Report)
GM has reportedly told suppliers to get their supply chains out of China by 2027. It’s not the only company adjusting its China plans today. Lire la suite…
How to make the leap to 48 V electrical architectures
Sponsored by TTI. Even without taking the transition from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles into account, the electrical power requirements of today’s vehicles have become daunting. Every device within a vehicle—from the air conditioner and seat heaters to the lighting and infotainment systems — requires power, and the wires supplying that power must… Read more…
JOLT to acquire Volta Media Network from Shell to expand EV charging and digital advertising network
JOLT has announced an agreement to acquire a significant portion of the Volta Media Network from Shell, a move that will add thousands of EV charging and digital out-of-home (DOOH) media sites across the US. This acquisition marks JOLT’s formal entry into the US market and will expand the company’s operations to as many as… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a 650-horsepower EV that fakes it to make it
Hyundai’s high-performance N division has finally revealed the full details for its latest creation, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. It might look like the brand’s “electrified streamliner” sedan, but this version is a track-focused monster. It borrows the best bits from the celebrated Ioniq 5 N and turns them up to 11, adding new hardware and software. The company is… Read more…
Donald Duck drives electric – at least in Germany
Donald Duck’s famous red roadster is getting an electric makeover. In the upcoming issue in Germany, Disney’s classic character swaps petrol for battery power as his beloved 313 becomes the all-electric E-313. Read more…
Google Maps Just Made EV Road Trips Far Less Stressful
Google is now showing real-time Tesla Supercharger availability. More EV-friendly features are coming. Lire la suite…
Tesla Supercharger live availability is now in Google Maps
Tesla’s Supercharger network — already the most reliable fast-charging network in the world — just became a little easier to use. Google Maps now displays live availability data for Tesla Superchargers, showing how many stalls are currently available at each location. Read more…
Here’s why Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock is falling today
Lucid Group (LCID) announced the pricing of a new $875 million offering of senior notes in a private sale to institutional investors. The funds will help Lucid pay down debt as it prepares for its next growth stage. Read more…
