Phoenix Contact now offers power supplies for high-power systems including e-mobility infrastructure. The CHARX AC/DC and DC/DC power modules (with maximum power point tracking for solar panels) can be directly fitted into a standard EV charging station 19-inch cabinet. These modules can also be used for energy storage, hydrogen electrolysis, AC microgrids, high-voltage DC grids,
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Tesla (TSLA) is expected to release its second quarter 2023 delivery results in the coming days, and Wall Street is expecting yet another record quarter for deliveries. When it comes to delivering high volumes of electric vehicles, Tesla is the only global automaker in the game, and it keeps growing. Tesla is currently on a
Rivian has started deploying the large commercial vans it builds for Amazon as mobile service vehicles for its growing fleet of consumer and commercial vehicles. With a cargo capacity of 500 cubic feet, Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle (EDV) – which is called Rivian Service Van – is much better suited for the job than the R1T pickup
Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Recent dealer markups of popular high-mpg
The rugged Grenadier SUV developed by British chemical giant Ineos and due in the U.S. later this year is about to spawn a crew cab pickup truck body style. Ineos on Thursday confirmed the pickup as the Grenadier Quartermaster, and released a single teaser photo showing it from the rear. Clearly visible is the Grenadier
Aston Martin is working on a new supply agreement with the Lucid Group. Under the proposed deal, Lucid would supply Aston Martin with its current and future powertrain and battery technologies, which will be at the center of Aston Martin’s new in-house EV platform. This all-new bespoke platform will form the basis of the company’s
Tesla’s deal with Ford, GM and now Rivian has many sides to it and it is not as great for Tesla as people think and it certain is not as great for Ford, GM, Rivian and other EV makers who will join the deal. WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/3hYLSyRvSY0 – My VW ID.4 story ends! Subscribe to
Ricky takes a look around the eagerly awaited long wheelbase variant of VW’s charming ID. Buzz. With some interior tweaks and even more space inside, is this the best Buzz yet, and does it have what it takes to tease Americans out of their pickups. 00:00 A Welcome Return 01:16 Design 02:29 Spacious interior 04:03
By Richard Angle Posted on June 29, 2023 The final member of Crew 7 has been announced, with Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov joining as a mission specialist. Borisov joins NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli (Mission Commander), European Spacey Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen (Pilot), and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (Mission Specilast). As the mission
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee
ABB e-mobility has announced three new additions to its already extensive North American EV charging portfolio. ABB e-mobility’s Terra 360 all-in-one charger was designed to pack high power into a small footprint, delivering up to 360 kW of power. The UL-certified Terra 360 is equipped with CCS-1 in a dual-outlet configuration that can charge two
Great tools to keep in your car for emergencies It Can Be a Life-Saver This article may contain affiliate links. Having a car-specific tool kit at the ready for your vehicle is so important. It can be the difference between being stranded in the middle of nowhere and making it home safe and sound. Many
Polestar is the latest automaker to reach an agreement with Tesla to adopt the new North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. In a short press release, the EV maker said the switch to NACS will enable access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network for all Polestar drivers in the United States and Canada.
The electric vehicle brand Polestar announced on Thursday that it plans to adopt the Tesla charge port. The change will go into effect in 2025, with all new Polestar vehicles sold in North America from that time forward getting the Tesla port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS). In mid-2024, Polestar drivers will also gain
Elon Musk says that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is going to get out of “Beta” with the upcoming version 12 update. Should we care? While Musk claimed that Tesla’s FSD is in beta to emphasize the need for drivers to pay attention and be ready to take control at all times, many believe that it
The rock staircase climbed up from the sand, flanked by chaparral and sagebrush. As the red sandstone steepened into nearly a 30-degree pitch, the terrain appeared brittle, like the inside of a Butterfinger. This was no candy bar. A 2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys skittered on a loose rock, the wheels pulled left, the guides shouted,
Make informed design decisions early on by quantifying millions of architectures virtually Architecture analysis, whether it is a powertrain architecture or a cooling system architecture, ensures that the system architectures are aligned with desired requirements and that all the possibilities are thoroughly explored. It is an essential aspect of Model-Based Systems Engineering, (MBSE), an approach
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee
By Joey Klender Posted on June 28, 2023 Alef Aeronautics is the first company to receive limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification, as its flying Model A, which was unveiled in October 2022, is heading toward production readiness. The FAA is well aware of the progress and development of flying cars and is working toward policies
Schaltbau, a DC technology safety component and system provider, will deliver its new C801 high-voltage contactor for a German manufacturer’s EV platform. Production is set to start at the end of 2024 in Schaltbau’s NExT Factory in Velden, Bavaria. The series production order has a duration of several years and a volume in the tens
General Motors doesn’t expect to equip the all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector before the 2025 model year, according to Reuters. The comment comes as the first units of the 2024 Silverado all-electric pickup are rolling off the assembly line at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with deliveries expected to
The Nissan Leaf returns for 2024 with a price under $30,000—not counting incentives. Volvo plans to adopt the Tesla connector in future EVs. And should Tesla’s NACS become a real standard? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo on Tuesday announced that it plans to adopt Tesla’s EV charging standard. Future Volvo EVs
We’re off to Topeka‘s Heartland Motorsports Park as the top North American engineering schools “scrutineer” their vehicles ahead of the big races this weekend. Along with all of the students, administration, and Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix staff, we’d like to thank our other sponsors: Tesla, Blue Origin, Heartland Motorsports Park, MathWorks, and Altair. If
Singer on Tuesday rolled out its latest restomod based on the 964-generation Porsche 911, a car the California company refers to as the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study – Turbo. As its name suggests, the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study – Turbo combines two previous Singer restomods, the Dynamics and Lightweighting Study and the Turbo Study, into
Stellantis Ventures, Stellantis’s corporate venture fund, has invested in Lyten to speed up the commercialization of the Silicon Valley startup’s 3D Graphene applications for the mobility sector. Applications include the LytCell lithium-sulfur EV battery, lightweight composites and unique on-board sensors. Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries have a 60% smaller carbon footprint than lithium-ion batteries since they do
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Jonny Smith test drives the new Volkswagen e-Golf. He liked it. We all liked it, the e-Golf marks a genuine step change from VW. http://www.vw.com/models/e-golf/ Filmed by @inksharkman @slanceley Edited by @inksharkman @bobbyllew Music by Alex Arcoleo Subscribe for more exciting Fully Charged episodes! Please consider supporting the show by donating at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow
By Joey Klender Posted on June 27, 2023 Tesla reportedly abandoned its plans to build a Gigafactory in Valencia, Spain after the plans and negotiations were leaked in a report earlier this month. Earlier in June, we reported that Tesla was in “very advanced negotiations” with the Spanish government to bring an automotive production facility
Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. Last month, CEO Elon Musk announced a reversal of his long-standing strategy that Tesla doesn’t spend on advertising but instead spends money to improve the products – counting on owners to spread the word.
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