Tesla has reportedly begun testing self-driving features in the Boring Company’s single-lane tunnels in Las Vegas, but it is still “ways off,” according to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which owns the tunnels.. Read more…
Kia issues an urgent warning with an ‘avalanche’ of new EVs coming
As it gears up to unleash an “avalanche” of new EVs, a top Kia official is warning against changing policies. Not only would it be a setback for the industry, but it would also cost the company a fortune. Read more…
Another major automaker is abandoning its big EV plans
Yet another big name in auto is pulling back on its EV plans, blaming slower than expected demand for electric vehicles. Read more…
Lectric launches long-range XP Trike2 750 with $493 preorder bundle, Bluetti backpack stations from $199 low, Rad Power, more
We’ve got another big EV release headlining today’s Green Deals, as Lectric has officially launched its new XP Trike2 750 Long-Range eTrike for preorder with a $493 bundle at $1,799 – and you’ll also find the new standard XP Trike2 getting its largest post-launch bundle yet. Next, Bluetti’s latest sale has some 48-hour flash offers alongside some top backup support picks, led by the returning low prices on the Handsfree 1 and 2 Backpack Power Stations starting from $199. There’s also Rad Power’s pet-focused accessory deals for National Dog Day that are joining its ongoing Labor Day Sale, as well as an EGO chainsaw offer, a one-day-only Fremo power station low, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Ride1Up VORSA e-bike discount, the Segway Navimow robot lawn mower Labor Day savings, and more.. Read more…
The New Volvo XC70 Is A Long-Range PHEV With V2L And DC Charging
Volvo says the crossover will go 124 miles on electricity alone, according to the generous Chinese test cycle. Lire la suite…
Shell launches integrated EV charging network for heavy-duty fleets in Europe
Shell has announced the launch of its integrated EV charging network targeting heavy-duty fleet operators in Europe. The network merges Shell Recharge sites, roaming partner locations, semi-public depot sites and private charging points with managed third-party access into a unified platform to accelerate fleet electrification while addressing common infrastructure and investment challenges. Shell designed the… Read more…
Webinar: The latest in 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs for 48-volt automotive architectures
Watch this webinar to learn why a new generation of 80 V and 100 V automotive MOSFETs is needed, the applications in which MOSFETs are used, and the benefits realized with Infineon’s latest power semiconductor technology, OptiMOS™ 7. Key Takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering… Read more…
Porsche Cayenne Electric details surface, to come with record-breaking charging speeds
The all-electric Porsche Cayenne Electric isn’t out just yet, but according to the newly outed specs, it’s going to be an impressive SUV, to say the least. The company is already testing it on the US streets too. The guys from Autogefuhl even had the chance to take one of the near-production Cayennes out on the road for some test… Read more…
Hyundai Puts Another $5 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing
After a summit between the U.S. and South Korea, Hyundai is doubling down on its commitment to the U.S. Lire la suite…
Lilac’s direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources’ Kachi Project
US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has announced that its Generation 4 ion exchange (IX) technology is a key driver of improved results presented in Lake Resources’ updated definitive feasibility study (DFS Addendum) for the Kachi Lithium Project in Argentina. Lilac says its Gen 4 technology delivers a 10% increase in lithium… Read more…
Nano One increases battery cathode material throughput capacity by 50% with new agitator
Canadian battery materials manufacturer Nano One Materials has installed and commissioned an agitator in the commercial-sized, 20,000-liter One-Pot reactor at its production facility in Candiac, Québec. The new equipment installation has been engineered to enhance mixing dynamics, thermal transfer and reaction time and is estimated to increase throughput capacity at the facility by approximately 50%…. Read more…
Virta appoints new management
It was only at the beginning of the year that co-founder and long-standing Virta CEO Jussi Palola handed over the CEO position to Christian Girardeau. Juhani Hintikka has now been appointed as the new CEO, but Girardeau will remain in a management role at Virta. Read more…
Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV just went hybrid, but that’s not the only big change
The new T-Roc has finally arrived, bringing some major upgrades. Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV will be available as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the first time, but there’s more under the hood. Read more…
Tesla announces 50% increase in Austin Robotaxi, but 50% from what?
Tesla announces that it increased the size of its Robotaxi fleet by 50%, but it never confirmed the original fleet size. Read more…
Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700
The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.
Xpeng has radically updated the P7 inside and out, aiming to attract young consumers seeking cutting-edge technologies and fashion.
Xpeng launches next-gen P7 starting at $30,700
The new P7 lineup consists entirely of Ultra versions, each equipped with three Xpeng-developed Turing chips, delivering an effective computing power of 2,250 TOPS.
Xpeng has radically updated the P7 inside and out, aiming to attract young consumers seeking cutting-edge technologies and fashion.
MG Motor gears up to launch 13 new electrified vehicles
The SAIC brand MG Motor apparently wants to launch a total of 13 electrified vehicles worldwide in the next two years, including BEVs, EREVs and PHEVs. The model development initiative is planned to cost about 10 billion yuan (1.2 billion euros).
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The Porsche Cayenne Electric Will Be A Charging Monster
The upcoming electric Cayenne is shaping up to be one of the fastest-charging EVs on the market. Lire la suite…
Stellantis shelves ‘eyes-off’ driving tech development, blames high costs and low demand
Stellantis has quietly put the brakes on its plan to launch a Level 3 advanced driver-assistance system. The program, known as AutoDrive, was designed to let drivers take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road in certain conditions. The automaker has now decided to shelve the project due to a familiar trio of roadblocks: soaring… Read more…
eTrucker app exands to more countries across Europe
Together with partners, ‘electric trucker’ Tobias Wagner developed the ‘eTrucker’ app to make it easier to find truck-compatible charging stations. An update to the app has now been released, which also supports charging stations in Spain, Portugal, the UK, Belgium and Romania. Read more…
