General Motors is now releasing its PowerBank energy storage battery packs, providing the first real competition to the Tesla Powerwall home energy storage system directly from the automaker. While other automakers have discussed energy storage products, and the Ford F-150 Lightning could have a home backup power system, GM appears to be the first to …

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Uber reports that half of its riders in areas where it offers private rides say “no, thanks” to the offer. It highlights trust issues with self-driving technology. Uber was the first player in self-driving cars. it makes sense as technology stands to disrupt their business more than any other. However, its attempt did not go …

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Komatsu, an international manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, has introduced the Power Agnostic 930E, its first commercial truck in the new Power Agnostic series. The transport truck is designed for mining operations and takes diesel, battery and hydrogen power sources. Built on the company's modular power-agnostic platform, the 930E allows mining companies …

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Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric cars in 2027, product manager Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to produce our cars profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices,” Schaefer said in an interview. One of those affordable models will …

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Hard rock mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik is working with Swedish mining company Boliden AB to test and develop a new, battery-powered drill surface electric rig concept at Boliden's Kevitsa mine. Like many European industrial companies, Boliden is working hard to decarbonize its mining operations. Therefore, it has chosen its Boliden Kevitsa open pit mine in …

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In today's episode of Fast Chargingrumors about Tesla's new van join the hype surrounding the Robotaxi reveal, and fully self-driving could be coming to the Tesla Semi. Plus, Tesla is offering 0% cash back on new Model Ys … if you buy an FSD, that is. We also check BYD's plans to sell 100,000 new …

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China's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, is expanding its North American presence. Next year, it plans to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico. BYD will also announce its first production facility in the region by the end of 2024. BYD is expanding into the North American market with new EVs After dominating its home market, BYD …

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Most Texans think too much red tape is holding back new solar projects, and want lawmakers out of the way. Texas is near the top of the solar game — installing more solar than any other state through the first half of 2024. But policies piling up in red tape make that growth more difficult …

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After the introduction of prismatic and cylindrical communication systems and battery cells, e-mobility technology provider ENNOVI adds the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch to its offering. A new cell contact system has been developed for battery manufacturers using the cell's form factor bag. ENNOVI's Lamination technology ensures the battery pack's structural integrity and durability. Using flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) …

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