Month: December 2022

German auto parts manufacturer MAHLE is increasingly becoming an e-mobility supplier. The company says its electric AC compressor is particularly sought-after thanks to its peak power of 18 kW, which makes it the most powerful e-compressor on the market at the moment. The company says it has already secured numerous series orders in the passenger
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ADS-TEC Energy, a manufacturer of battery-buffered energy systems, has unveiled a new battery-based charging system. The new ChargePost is equipped with two DC fast charging points and two optional 75-inch monitors that can be used for advertising space. It’s aimed at gas stations, car dealerships, fleet operators, offices and commercial buildings. ChargePost enables up to
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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo Italian Sports Sedan Luxury All The Way There is so much emotion when walking into a Maserati dealership that it may overwhelm all other considerations. Bill Peffer, Maserati CEO of the Americas, recently told us: “We know we sell on the cool factor and emotion, and something other than
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Mercedes-Benz in June revealed its redesigned 2023 GLC-Class, and once again the nameplate will offer high-performance versions developed by AMG. We’ve already spotted prototypes for AMG’s next GLC 63 and today we have fresh spy shots and video of prototypes for the Affalterbach tuner’s next GLC 43. The GLC-Class has grown slightly with its latest
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Airbus and Renault Group have signed an R&D agreement under which their engineering teams will join forces to improve energy storage-related technologies. More specifically, the cooperation agreement will focus on technologies related to energy management optimization and battery weight improvement, including solid-state battery designs, which some say could double the energy density of batteries in
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 26, 2022 Tesla China has shared a response addressing the reported shutdown of Gigafactory Shanghai’s production. The EV maker’s comments came amidst mainstream media reports claiming that Giga Shanghai has suspended production since Saturday.  Over the weekend, Reuters noted that Gigafactory Shanghai had canceled its morning shift. The publication also claimed
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Take a look at the lighter side of cold weather driving. We invited some of the most experienced winter driving journalists in the world to test Model S on an ice track in Sweden. The result is a delicate dance between vehicle and driver. Find upcoming Tesla events in your area: http://www.teslamotors.com/events Sign Up to
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Volkswagen had unveiled a new solution for on-location charging for electric cars with mobile charging stations. Let’s talk about it as I take your questions and comments during the LIVE stream! Visit XRACK at http://www.xrack.us and use “EforE15” discount code to get 15% OFF and get Free shipping! ❤️ PATREON PAGE: Watch “E for Electric”
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Power management company Eaton has expanded the residential demonstration area within its Experience Center in Pittsburgh. As vehicle electrification continues to have a cascading impact on energy infrastructure, Eaton installed its latest smart breakers and EV charging infrastructure to show visitors how these technologies can contribute to home energy management strategies for the benefit of
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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo *Un SUV Da Guida *A driver’s SUV. In any language it is the same for the muscular, attractive, powerful, unique and rare 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo. Rare because not many are sold in the United States and, unless you are in a major market, they will be hard to
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Derks, a hearse and limo maker based in the Netherlands, has revealed its latest custom build. Taking a Model 3 Standard Range Plus, the company fully transformed it into a hearse. Despite the added weight and longer wheelbase, Derks insists its Model 3 hearse still has over 200 miles of real-world range. The Model 3 hearse
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Mini is preparing the fourth generation of its modern lineup, and the first member to arrive will be a redesigned Hardtop. We’ve previously brought you spy shots of an electric version of the redesigned Hardtop (shown below), and now we have spy shots of a redesigned Hardtop powered by an internal-combustion engine. Both are due
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Heating and cooling equipment multinational Johnson Controls has developed an air source heat pump prototype that can operate in temperatures below -20F (-29C) as part of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. DOE launched this challenge because, according to the program’s fact sheet, “additional efforts are needed to address
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Large-format lithium-metal battery developer Sion Power has announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Tucson, Arizona. The expansion is expected to be complete by 2026 and create over 150 jobs, primarily in engineering and other manufacturing-related positions. The overall economic impact of the expansion is expected to be $341 million over the next
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By William Johnson Posted on December 23, 2022 A Ford F150 Lightning and a Kia Niro EV are being used to power a dealership in Northern California after a recent earthquake. After a significant earthquake damaged and disrupted infrastructure in Northern California earlier this week, electric vehicles with vehicle-to-load technology were brought to supplement power
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Solid-state batteries are a major focus for battery researchers, as they could offer weight and size reductions, as well as greater safety, compared to current Li-ion designs. However, they have a major drawback: dendrites, root-like structures that build up on the lithium surface and penetrate the solid electrolyte, eventually crossing from one electrode to the
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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever Opinion: Here’s the Roadmap for Commercial EVs For over 100 years now, trucks have roared down America’s many highways, leaving clouds of dust and exhaust in their wake. They’re a part of the country’s history and will continue to be for decades to come. The need
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The entire U.S. West Coast now aims to end sales of new gasoline cars by 2035. Specifically, Washington and Oregon recently enacted rules requiring that new vehicles be mostly emission-free by 2035. These plans, which will permit continued sales of plug-in hybrids that also run on gasoline, align with goals already in place in California.
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