We already know, based on Polaris’ own teasers, that the all-new electric Ranger will be the best Ranger that Polaris has ever offered. The company has confirmed that it will have an overall power-to-weight ratio that is dramatically higher than any current utility side-by-side. But now, we’re getting a look at how the new electric
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Sponsored by CSM CSM Gmbh, the industry leader of innovative measurement and data technology for 38 years, announces the newest product to its suite of measurement modules for the development of electric vehicles. This new HV Breakout-Module has been specifically designed to meet the international safety standards required for the use of equipment in high-voltage
Electric bicycles have come a long way in the last decade from rarely-seen oddities to skyrocketing sales. It’s hard to argue against the obvious transportation advantages of e-bikes; they simply help people arrive at their destinations quicker and without as much sweat. But that same reduction in pedal pain also leads to a nagging criticism
Ford prepares to dial up acclaimed fun-to-drive attitude as the automaker transitions to 100 per cent all-electric passenger vehicle powertrains by 2030 Every Ford electrified passenger vehicle to continue offering exciting driving dynamics while also delivering exceptional passenger and stationary experiences First all-electrified Ford line-up on display at Goodwood includes Mustang Mach-E GT, Team Fordzilla
We’ve heard about aluminum-air or aluminum-oxygen batteries for years, and we’ve reported on them several times. Way back in 2014, we reported on the debut of a 1,000-mile aluminum-air battery, and in 2016, we reported that an aluminum-air battery was ready for commercialization. You can see how these stories turned out. For this reason, we
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 7, 2021 A rather sketchy website appears to be looking to cash in on the massive demand for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The website features a lot of similarities from Starlink’s official website — but it also includes a number of alarming hints that something is amiss.
Electric vehicle SPACs remain the favorite way to scale up startups in the EV sector. VW looks for an Electrify America investor. Solid-state batteries are powering buses, and we check how that’s going. And how long will it take for new EVs to break even on carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car
Phoenix Motorcars, a subsidiary of SPI Energy (NASDAQ: SPI), builds medium-duty commercial EVs, including buses, trucks and vans. Now the company has launched a full range of EV charging products for the US market. Phoenix Motorcars’ chargers come in a variety of configurations for residential and commercial applications. All come with 24/7 network support, two-year
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The final floating turbine is connected at the Kincardine floating offshore wind farm in Scotland. 2021’s most and least energy-expensive states, according to a new WalletHub study. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now
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When I flew in a Red Bull Aerobatic aeroplane I suffered from ‘airborne Tourettes.’ In the Tesla Model S P85D 4 wheel drive twin engined brute going from zero to 60 mph in a fraction over 3 seconds I suffered from ‘roadborne Tourettes’ but it’s been tactfully bleeped. ‘Insane mode engaged, start cussing.’ Support the
Sponsored by WACKER Thermal Efficiency The needs of automotive and general electronic devices can vary based on application. In most applications, efficient thermal management is crucial to prolonging the life of the essential electronic components. For example, a heat sink is often used to pull heat away from electronics. But even when pairing a heat
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Peugeot in 2019 announced plans to enter the new Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) class of the World Endurance Championship, and on Tuesday the French automaker finally revealed its contender. It’s called the 9X8, and Peugeot plans to enter it for the first time in the 2022 season. Currently competing in LMH are Toyota, Scuderia Cameron
Tesla’s Elon Musk will be a special guest alongside John Elkann (Exor, Ferarri, and Stellantis) to talk about how technology can shape our future, reported Republicca.it. The event will take place on September 23 and 24 in Turin and the article emphasized that the special guest is “the most visionary engineer of our days, Elon
Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and smart brands, as well as Mercedes-Benz Vans) reports very positive global results for the second quarter and first half of 2021. Sales of everything noticeably increased compared to the “weak” 2020: Mercedes-Benz Cars: 591,725 in Q2 (up 28%) and 1,182,724 YTD (up 25%)Mercedes-Benz: 581,201 in Q2 (up 27%) and 1,162,471 YTD
By Maria Merano Posted on July 6, 2021 The Boring Company (TBC) unleashed its new tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Prufrock in Las Vegas recently. Prufrock may help Elon Musk’s tunneling company build the Vegas Loop, which will feature several stops along popular tourist destinations in Las Vegas. TBC enthusiast @BoringPrufrock shared photos of the
One charging network has decided to start showing air quality updates at its chargers. Roaming agreements remain both a pride of the EV charging networks and a point of confusion. Electric garbage trucks are arriving—with plenty of potential to offset those stop-and-go beasts with tailpipes. And are you curious about a plug-in camper based on
Marposs, a specialist in measurement, inspection and test technologies, has announced a new generation of its Optoquick measuring system, which combines a touch measuring system and an automatic stylus changing system. Within a measuring cycle, the contact sensor stylus can automatically be exchanged with the new multi-axis G65 contact gauge, enabling measurement of non-visible features
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says that he sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within the next two to three years. Last month, the German premium automotive brand announced an acceleration of its electrification plans. It included plans to produce their last internal combustion engine in 2033 (if people are still buying them
Production of BMW’s fifth-generation high-voltage batteries and battery modules for use in the BMW iX and i4 is now underway at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing, Germany. At the same time, the company is increasing production capacity for its fifth-generation electric motor, which has been built in Dingolfing for the iX3 since
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Qatar welcomed its first 10 pure electric Yutong buses to the fleet with a ceremony at Mowasalat (Karwa) DOHA, Qatar, July 5, 2021 /CNW/ — HE Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications, HE Dr. Eng. Saad bin Ahmed Al-Muhannadi, President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and Mowasalat (Karwa) Chairman, HE Mr. Hassan Abdulla Al-Thawadi, Secretary
New passenger car registrations in the UK amounted to 186,128, although the growth rate of 28% year-over-year is considered “artificially lifted” as the 2020 year was affected by lockdowns. The plug-in electric market on the other hand continues to expand at a rapid rate. In June, the number of registrations increased 131% year-over-year to almost
By Eric Ralph Posted on July 5, 2021 In his latest round of SpaceX-related tweets, CEO Elon Musk says that the company has plans to boost Raptor’s performance by at least 15% and the number of those engines installed on Starship by 50%. Those updated goals came hand in hand with significant changes to the
Renault is the latest automaker to unveil a comprehensive electrification, promising a range of new models, as well as cost reductions, under the eWays ElectroPop banner. The name may sound odd, but it signifies a belated push by one of the first automakers to launch a modern EV. In a presentation unveiling the new strategy,
Nexperia has announced new 0.55 mΩ RDS(on) 40 V power MOSFETs in the LFPAK88 package for automotive (BUK7S0R5-40H) and industrial (PSMNR55-40SSH) applications. The company says the devices are the lowest RDS(on) 40 V parts it has ever produced. They deliver higher power densities than traditional D2PAK devices and offer improved performance in both avalanche and
Elon Musk is admitting that self-driving is a harder problem than he originally thought as some Tesla owners are trolling him over yet another missed deadline for Tesla’s self-driving program. Musk has a long history of failed predictions regarding Tesla bringing a true self-driving system to market. It was first supposed to happen in 2018,
Model X takes on the world famous Goodwood Hill Climb at the Festival of Speed 2016
I’ll tell you what a Plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) car is, if you should consider buying a plug in hybrid, and how it is different from a hybrid car and an all-electric car as well as pricing, cost of ownership and whether or not you’ll save money on gas! This video and the channel