Texas-headquartered power conversion technology company Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is collaborating with its third automaker worldwide on the use of B-TRAN-enabled contacts to replace the contacts of -electromechanical in the automaker's EVs. Contacts play an important role in isolating the battery, inverter and internal charger to ensure safety when …
Public charging stations don't just drive EV adoption; they are also increasing consumer spending at nearby businessesa new MIT study found. The study is based on data from more than 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymous credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. The researchers used data from …
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NIO (NIO)'s new Onvo L60, which starts at just $21,200, is paving the way for a “brand revival,” according to Deutsche Bank analyst Wang Bin. The new low-cost electric SUV is important as NIO takes on market leaders such as Tesla and BYD. NIO's new low-cost electric SUV is bright at first glance On Thursday, …
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Some leather materials can play a major role in reducing CO2 Plant-based materials are being investigated as skin alternatives The leather industry is falling behind on sustainable alternatives Some leather materials may have a lower environmental impact than traditional leather made from animal hides, but may require some development work, according to a new report …
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This week it continues Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular stories in the world of e-bikes and other unusual electric vehicles. This includes new e-bikes from Ride1Up, new e-scooters from NIU, Ted Cruz's fight against safer e-bike batteries, the Talaria MX5 fire, Gogoro's CEO resigning, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two …
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Photo by Cindy Shebley on Pexels.com The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates yesterday, and while it's meant to support the broader economy, here's a way to help homeowners go solar. On Wednesday, the Fed cut interest rates in half, lowering the benchmark lending rate to 4.75-5.25%. A few years ago, high interest rates meant that …
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Battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials has just landed another major automaker as a client, signing a partnership with BMW of North America. Redwood will help to recover and recycle the end of lithium-ion cells and their rare materials from BMW Group marques such as MINI and Rolls-Royce. The latest partnership announcement only serves to solidify …
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On Thursday, NIO officially launched its new Tesla Model Y competitor, the Onvo L60. Starting at just $21,200 (149,900 yuan), the new NIO electric SUV hits the market at prices cheaper than expected. NIO officially launched the L60 electric SUV in China on September 19, 2024, marking the debut of its new Onvo mass-market model. …
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California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar energy optimization and solar EV charging technology, has raised $6 million to increase sales of its photovoltaic module energy optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian company focused on emerging technologies. Intelligent is providing what it says is the …
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Volkswagen recalled 98,806 ID.4 EVs because their doors could open unexpectedly Volkswagen has issued a sales freeze for the ID.4 until a fix is in place Production of ID.4 is stopped Volkswagen i is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that can cause the doors to open unexpectedly. Until …
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