Future Stellantis EVs may convert 800V to 400V Supercharger

Future Stellantis EVs may convert 800V to 400V Supercharger

Patent enables high charging rates from low voltage DC chargers The solution is to add a series of relay switches and a capacitor It is a smart work of the Tesla V3 Supercharger, which can charge at 800 volts. Stellantis is working on hardware to improve the output of low-power DC fast chargers for electric …

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Charged EVs | Electrovaya lands .5-million order for EV batteries, secures US Export Bank loan

Charged EVs | Electrovaya lands $3.5-million order for EV batteries, secures US Export Bank loan

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer Electrovaya has received a purchase order valued at approximately $3.5 million for the immediate delivery of its batteries to one of its OEM sales channels. The customer is a Fortune 100 e-commerce company, and will use the batteries to power EVs that handle goods in their warehouse operations. Ontario-based Electrovaya makes batteries …

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EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals

EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals

Insurance claims suggest that EVs are in different types of low-speed crashes EVs are more likely to end up in the rear, less likely to have frontal damage Combustion vehicles and EVs lose out completely at the same rate EVs are often involved in different types of collisions than internal combustion vehicles, data from Mitchell …

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Nixing EV tax credits is Trump's top priority, with Tesla's support

Nixing EV tax credits is Trump's top priority, with Tesla's support

The incoming Trump administration will prioritize ending the $7,500 EV tax credit, a move supported by Tesla, Reuters reported Thursday. Nixing the EV tax credit is being discussed by Trump's transition team as part of a broader tax bill, according to the report, which identified two people with knowledge of the matter. The transition team …

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A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

Photo: National Grid Renewables National Grid Renewables has broken ground on its 100 MW Apple River Solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin solar farm, which will use US-made First Solar Series 6 Plus modules, will be built by The Boldt Company, creating 150 construction and supply jobs. Apple River Solar will generate more …

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Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets

Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets

Tesla has announced that it will finally deliver 500 kW of power as it is about to install its long-awaited V4 Supercharger cabinets. The release of the Supercharger V4 has been a bit of a surprise, to say the least. Tesla has been rolling out new charging stations for two years and calling them “Supercharger …

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NEVI Funding: Tracking the construction of America's EV charging network

NEVI Funding: Tracking the construction of America's EV charging network

Written by Alexia Melendez Martineau NEVI Funding: Tracking the construction of America's EV charging network More and more EVs are on the road every day, and public charging is increasing rapidly. While most charging is done at home, drivers need fast public charging to support long-distance travel and enable consumers without access to home charging …

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Electreon and Xos will use wireless charging for EVs in Michigan

Electreon and Xos will use wireless charging for EVs in Michigan

The state of Michigan has announced a new partnership with wireless EV charging specialist Electreon and Commercial EV manufacturer Xos, Inc. Together, the companies have received state funding to expand the availability of wireless charging for commercial vehicles, including UPS trucks in Detroit. It's been almost a year since the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), …

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Charged EVs | Choosing to initiate a reed transfer to test and measure

Charged EVs | Choosing to initiate a reed transfer to test and measure

UK-based reed relay manufacturer, Pickering Electronics, releases its Series 125 miniature double-pole, single-throw reed relay. The new Series 125 2 Form A relays stack on a compact 5 mm x 5 mm pitch, which achieves the highest packing density for two-pole relays, according to the company. The relays support switching power up to 1 A …

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