A BYD Song Plus EV was struck by lightning while driving, but both the driver and the vehicle were unharmed.
Apart from two lightning strike points on the roof, the vehicle’s exterior remained undamaged.
First Atlantic Nickel gets Phase 2 drilling underway in Newfoundland
Canadian miner First Atlantic Nickel has released its initial Phase 2 Drill Plan Map detailing the locations of the first five holes at the RPM Zone, within its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in central Newfoundland. The recently completed Phase 1 drilling program successfully defined a near-surface mineralized zone measuring approximately 400 m x 500 m… Read more…
ZAPI GROUP expands its EV charging products with acquisition of Stercom Power Solutions
ZAPI GROUP has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Stercom Power Solutions, a Germany-based provider of intelligent charging and energy storage systems. The company says that this acquisition broadens its technical capabilities in high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage, with specific emphasis on electric mobility markets. Stercom Power Solutions brings technologies for… Read more…
Luxeed begins pre-sales of 2 updated models as Huawei-backed brand enters ‘Phase 2.0’
The all-new S7 and R7 are the first models launched by Luxeed in its Phase 2.0, and will feature more Huawei technologies.
The pre-sale price for the updated Luxeed S7 is RMB 258,000 ($35,920), and the R7 is RMB 268,000.
The oddly personal truth about ADAS: self-driving cars are like running shoes
There you are, motoring along in your Volvo XC90 PHEV with the Pilot Assist engaged alongside a big 18-wheeler at a comfortable 70 mph cruise when the interstate starts to slowly sweep left. From the drivers’ seat, that semi on your right looks awfully close. As the steering wheel turns itself in your hand, you start to wonder if that truck’s a bit too close. The car isn’t doing anything wrong, but it’s too close for your comfort and you give the wheel a little nudge to hug the inside of the lane just a bit more. Read more…
Tesla’s new Model 3 variant has up to 830 km range, Model Y L 751 km, filing info shows
The new Model 3 variant becomes Tesla’s longest-range model, with a battery pack capacity of 78.4 kWh. The Model Y L has an 82.0-kWh battery pack.
Both models use ternary lithium-ion batteries, with the battery cells supplied by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution.
Onvo L90 delivery wait time doubles to 8-10 weeks; over 70% customers opt for BaaS plan
The delivery wait time for the Onvo L90 has doubled, and the wait time for the L60 has also been slightly extended.
Over 70 percent of customers opted for BaaS when purchasing the L90, demonstrating the popularity of the battery rental purchase scheme.
MN8 Energy to build freight EV charging hub in the South Bronx
MN8 Energy, a New York-based renewable energy company, plans to build a freight electric vehicle charging hub and workforce development center in the South Bronx. The Gateway to Hunts Point FDC facility will serve the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, the largest wholesale food hub in the nation, which currently supports over 15,000 daily truck… Read more…
Webinar: Leveraging Vector and CSM measurement technology throughout EV development
Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will introduce the various measurement technologies available from Vector and CSM, and discuss when to use which tools for your software testing, ECU development, calibration and validation tasks. Join us to learn about systems like VT, VX, VIO and… Read more…
GM to import batteries from CATL for Chevrolet Bolt EV, report says
GM plans to import batteries from CATL to power its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, despite high tariffs.
This arrangement is only a temporary solution, as the company is working to develop its own low-cost batteries using LFP chemistry.
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer looks dead as more execs leave for competing startup
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project is reportedly over. Bloomberg reports that CEO Elon Musk is killing the project after a mass exodus of talent from the Dojo team to a competing startup. Read more…
Fresh TSLA lawsuits, V2X options, and the USAF is blowing up Cybertrucks
Elon wants the US military to start buying Tesla Cybertrucks – and now they are! The Air Force has ordered two Cybertruck testers for target practice to determine how easy they are to blow up, while Jo makes up a whole new conspiracy theory on today’s explosive episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
California makes $55 million in new incentive funding available for public EV fast charging installation
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a new $55-million program that offers rebates of up to 100% of the installation costs for EV fast chargers at businesses and public sites in the state. The Fast Charge California Project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has supported the deployment of… Read more…
The U.S. Military Is Buying Tesla Cybertrucks To Shoot At Them
The Air Force wants to test how missile-resistant Tesla Cybertrucks actually are. Lire la suite…
Tesla Cybertruck finally joins US Air Force… as a missile target
In a development that seems pulled from a satirical script, Elon Musk is getting his wish for the Tesla Cybertruck to enter military service. Unfortunately, the unlucky truck will not be used to transport troops or navigate rugged battlefield terrain. Instead, the US Air Force purchased a couple of the unique electric trucks to blow them up. According to recently… Read more…
This popular Cadillac SUV just dodged the EV axe
Despite a full lineup of electric models rolling out, Cadillac now plans to keep offering at least one popular gas-powered SUV. Read more…
The new Chevy Bolt EV will get cheaper LFP batteries from China’s CATL, at least for now
Until GM builds its own, the new Chevy Bolt EV will use lower-cost LFP batteries from China’s CATL. GM will temporarily lean on CATL to power its most affordable electric vehicle. Read more…
Indiana gets a big EV charging boost and Pilot’s a big winner
Indiana is getting a major EV charging boost. GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana) just announced the recipients of its latest funding round, aimed at expanding the state’s publicly accessible EV charging network.. Read more…
GM’s Smaller Electric Van Will Be A Hyundai
It will likely be a restyled and rebadged version of the yet-to-be-revealed electric version of the Hyundai Staria. Lire la suite…
National construction company deploys its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV
US construction company McKinstry has “reached a major milestone on its path to a zero-tailpipe emissions fleet,” taking delivery of its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company now has a total of 114 EVs in operation, including Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs as well as BrightDrop 600 and 400 vans. “McKinstry is putting EVs into… Read more…
