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Danisense expands rapid prototyping capabilities with Ruff winding machines


Denmark-based Danisense has integrated winding machines into its rapid prototyping setup to streamline the development process for next-generation current transducers and accelerate their time to market. By incorporating Ruff winding machines, Danisense strengthens its ability to produce highly customized coil configurations in-house—a critical component for highly precise current sense transducers. The new winding machines support… Read more…

DG Matrix raises $20 million to commercialize its multi-port solid-state transformer solutions


DG Matrix provides solid-state transformer solutions for data centers and electrification projects such as microgrids and EV fleets. Now the company has secured $20 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. Clean Energy Ventures led the round, and industry stalwarts including ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures and Piedmont Capital participated. The new funding brings… Read more…

Mercedes promises electric van revolution with new V-Class acing Arctic tests

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Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward into the electric vehicle market with its upcoming line of luxury electric vans, built on the new VAN.EA platform. These vehicles, designed for both personal and commercial use, are currently undergoing rigorous winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, to ensure they can handle the most extreme conditions. The VAN.EA platform is a modular system that allows Mercedes… Read more…

Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fire

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Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned… Read more…

ALLPOWERS Spring Sale takes 48% off power stations with bonus savings and gifts, Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day e-bike deals, more

Today’s Green Deals are headlined by ALLPOWERS’ Spring Sale with up to 48% discounts on power stations, extra savings, free gifts, and more. One of the notable standouts during this event is the R2500 Portable Power Station bundled with a 600W solar panel for a new $1,349 low. Coming up behind it is Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day Sale, which is continuing much of the brand’s spring offers while also increasing savings on some models, like the XP 3.0 e-bikes that are getting up to $574 in free gear and start from $999. Next, we have a selection of Greenworks electric pressure washers led by the Pro-tier 3,000 PSI model down at $297, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is undercutting the brand’s direct Spring Sale pricing to $449. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD Spring e-bike Sale with $650 off its latest release, and more.. Read more…

Cybertruck’s towing strength questioned after dramatic failure in test

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Tesla Cybertruck, known for its controversial design, faces new scrutiny after a stress test revealed a potential weakness in its towing capabilities. An experiment showed the electric truck’s rear frame ripping apart under pressure, raising concerns about its ability to tow heavy loads. The test, conducted by YouTuber Zack Nelson, aimed to assess the Cybertruck’s tow hitch strength. Tesla claims… Read more…