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Volvo Penta teams up with e-power to equip Boels with next-gen Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Veteran marine and industrial power solutions company Volvo Penta has joined forces with energy solutions provider e-power to build battery energy storage systems (BESS). Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage will power BESS units built by e-power that can be catered to a range of applications, most notably construction rental clients like Boels Rentals in Europe. Read more…

Alibaba delivers again with this crazy octuple (8x) suspension e-bike for $350

I’m going to start this off by immediately begging you not to buy this ridiculous contraption you’ll see in the article below. You’ve been warned. Ok, now feast your eyes on this monstrosity! A $350 e-bike from Alibaba that comes with not just a suspension fork, not just full-suspension, but at least five more shocks than any bike should ever conceivably possess, seemingly randomly sprinkled around the bike’s frame. Read more…

Mercedes GLC EV gets a single screen that stretches across the entire dashboard

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Mercedes-Benz pulled back the curtain on the interior of its electric GLC with a stunning, and slightly intimidating, screen that redefines the driver’s environment. Mercedes has revealed that its new electric GLC will feature a next-generation MBUX Hyperscreen. While the name might sound familiar to fans of the brand’s other EVs, this one comes with a big update. Previous Hyperscreens,… Read more…

Tesla will open an R&D center in Berlin, Germany

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Tesla is going to open a “European development center” in Berlin, Germany, next year. Up to 250 engineers and technicians will work there on development of new models, batteries, and charging infrastructure. The move was announced by Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President and Chief Developer, at a press conference. The exact location of the future R&D center hasn’t been revealed… Read more…

Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these (*)

Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading. Read more…

Porsche and Audi EVs in the US gain access to Tesla Supercharger network

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Following a lot of other brands, today both Porsche and Audi have announced that their EVs in the US are finally gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, comprising over 23,500 chargers across North America. This will occur on September 9 for Porsche EVs and “in September” for “most model year 2025 new e-tron model purchases”, Audi says. Of course, you… Read more…