With the European Union slapping heavily restricted tariffs on EVs pouring in from China, Chinese automakers have found a solution: they will make and export hybrids instead, since hybrids of all types are strangely exempt from the tariff system. Reuters reports that automakers in China have now shifted gears and are planning to export hybrid …
China has found a workaround for the tough tax: a bunch of hybrids Read More »
The new 2-speed structure can be light and compact while maintaining efficiency It may allow a solid launch with a low-cost motor unit The idea may be due to the upcoming Lucid EVs, or the developers may still be thinking about it The Lucid Air electric sedan already achieves impressive efficiency with its existing drive …
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After losing ground in China and Europe, Ford looks to grow in a market full of untapped potential for electric vehicles – Indonesia. The automaker is investing in the EV industry in Indonesia – the world's largest nickel producer – setting up shop next to its $4.5 billion joint venture nickel project in the country. …
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In today's episode of Fast Chargingexplaining EV charging to your in-laws is about to get a lot easier thanks to the new standard charging standard and plug and charge to guide payment processing come 2025. We also have the all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won't find a solution to slow Cybertruck sales overseas …
Tesla wins plug wars, Ford records sales, and electric Miata Read More »
North America's best-selling Genesis car just gets better. Genesis has updated the GV70 and Electrified GV70, giving the already impressive SUV more styling, more features, and a refined interior. Ahead of delivery, we get our first look at the updated Genesis GV70 Electrified interior. Genesis unveiled the facelifted Electrified GV70 at the LA Auto Show …
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Photo: EVgo GM and EVgo have now reached the milestone of installing more than 2,000 DC fast chargers in the US. The latest addition is a new express station in Murrieta, California, off Interstate 215 in Riverside County. The station has five 350 kW fast chargers that can supply 10 EVs at once, and is …
GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months Read More »
The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is the first electric Popemobile Fisker was to offer the Ocean as the first electric Popemobile Although the electric G-Class is the first electric Popemobile, it is not the first EV in the Vatican fleet. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Popemobiles have been the vehicle of the Vatican for decades, so …
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Although Ford set a new monthly EV record in November, demand for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck continued to fall. Fortunately, strong sales of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit carried the weight. Ford EV sales reach new record in November 2024 The automaker sold 166,373 vehicles in the US last month, up 14% year-on-year …
Ford EV sales rise in November, but the F-150's lightning is slipping Read More »
Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its Editron EM-PMI540B electric drivetrains for electric or hybrid drives in demanding applications such as off-highway and marine applications. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted magnet technology, the EM-PMI540B works as both a motor and a generator. It offers up to 96% efficiency and continuous non-stop power for as long as the …
The European Commission is challenging its nascent EV battery sector with a hefty €1 billion ($1.05b) hike. But companies that rely on Chinese goods are likely to be cut off. The question is, is it too late to save Northvolt? This new proposal is one of the first new measures to be presented in the …
EV battery makers got a $1 billion boost from the EU – but there's a catch Read More »
