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Huawei and Chery launch new Luxeed R7 with 1,627 km range

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Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Chery have unveiled the latest addition to their Luxeed lineup of electric vehicles. The new R7, available in Max and Ultra trims, is part of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) and promises to deliver a longer driving experience for consumers. The Luxeed R7 has a sleek and aerodynamic design, with dimensions measuring 4956… Read more…

The messy middle, hybrid semis, and century old tech comes to trucking

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On today’s fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today’s trucking industry called, “the messy middle,” explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we’ve got ReVolt Motors’ CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better. Read more…

PEM develops laser drying process for battery production

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The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell… Read more…

RadRunner e-bikes from $999, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 with solar panels $2,999, Anker Everfrost review, more

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Well folks, the weekend is nearly here and before it officially arrives we’ve pieced together the latest roundup of Green Deals. Leading the pack today are RadRunner 2 and 3 Plus e-bikes from $999 as well as an EcoFlow flash sale that takes the brand’s robust DELTA Pro 3 with four 125W solar panels down to a new $2,999 low. We’ve also went hands-on with Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler, and the full review is waiting for you to scope out right here. There are also plenty of other deals from earlier in the week that are still live, so head below and we’ll get you caught up on what you may have missed. Read more…

BetterFleet receives $15 million to advance adoption of its EV fleet charging management platform

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Fleet-management software company BetterFleet, with US headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. The round was led by venture firms Aligned Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC). The funding will fuel BetterFleet’s expansion across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, which will focus… Read more…

Liebherr unveils permanent magnet electric motor for off-highway equipment

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Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses… Read more…

Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles

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Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of… Read more…

Tesla offers deep discounts and perks to move Cybertruck inventory

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Tesla is rolling out significant discounts and added benefits on its Cybertruck in both the United States and Canada. This comes as the company faces the huge challenge of clearing existing inventory. American customers can now find discounts of up to €10,810 on select 2024 Cybertruck models. Yes – Tesla still has unsold Cybertruck units from last year. Some of… Read more…