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Electric bikes might just be the healthiest thing to ever happen to teenagers

We’re long past the point where electric bikes were seen as just a trend. At this stage, they’re clearly transforming the way we get around. And perhaps nowhere is that transformation more impactful than among America’s youth. In fact, it’s not a stretch to say that electric bikes might be the healthiest thing to happen to American teens in a generation. Read more…

MAN Trucks launches series production electric semis, rolls out charging cubes


Shortly after bringing a line of electric semi-trucks into production, German truck manufacturer MAN Trucks, in cooperation with AW Automotive, has introduced a mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to bring charging for heavy-duty vehicles to remote sites. As Autoweek reports, MAN’s Smart Charging Cube is designed to be operated almost anywhere, with no… Read more…

Webinar: Two-stage AC-DC converter for battery charging applications


A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a two stage AC-DC converter, comprised… Read more…

XPeng’s new P7 gets a giant 87-inch HUD

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The EV market is getting more crowded by the day, with new models competing for our attention with claims of more range, faster charging, and smarter technology. XPeng steps into this busy world with its new P7, a sleek fastback that is determined to win over buyers with performance, and with a cabin packed with futuristic gadgets. After a five-year… Read more…