Month: September 2023

By Joey Klender Posted on September 22, 2023 The abandoned Tesla Roadsters that were found in shipping containers in China have finally arrived in the United States, months after being discovered. We’ve been covering the tale of the abandoned Tesla Roadsters for months, and after delays from weather, customs agencies, and other bottlenecks, they are
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks recently tested a prototype of its long-range electric truck, the eActros 600, in extreme heat in Andalusia, Spain. For five weeks, Mercedes engineers shook down every system on the truck, from itss electric powertrain and battery thermal management to its air conditioning system, to its fast charging capabilities, in summer temperatures of up
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When You Should Use a Tow Service Tips on Calling for Help This article may contain affiliate links. Tow services, also known as towing services, play a crucial role in helping motorists out of difficult situations on the road. Whether you drive a compact car, a heavy-duty truck or anything in between, there may come
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As global demand surges for EV battery packs, engineers across the product’s value chain continue to seek new ways to address crucial design challenges. These include choosing materials that provide dielectric insulation. Such choices can significantly impact pack energy density, vehicle reliability and safety. In this session at the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering,
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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Rad announcing full UL-certification accros all e-bikes, the major emissions benefits of worldwide e-bike usage, Amazon’s cargo e-bike delivery plans, Honda’s rebirth of a classic micro-motorbike, deliveries begin for
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Jaguar is the latest automaker to announce plans to adopt Tesla’s proprietary charging connector, known as NACS (North American Charging Standard), for future electric vehicles sold in North America. The automaker on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide its customers in North America with access to Tesla’s local charging network
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Power conversion specialist Vanner has started serial production of a liquid-cooled converter with silicon carbide (SiC) solid-state switching for hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Vanner has designed a 17.1 kW, 600 A converter using its Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA), which is a 17.1 kW, 300 A, 600 VDC to 24 VDC air-cooled converter. It
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5 Common Diesel Truck Problems What You Can Do To Keep Your Rig on the Road This article may contain affiliate links. A powerful diesel truck can take you across the world and back without any issue. But in order to keep this potential high, it requires regular maintenance. By troubleshooting the most common problems
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Join this session at the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by bdtronic, where experts in dispensing systems solutions will present new projects for manufacturing battery systems. The focus will be on the challenges of dispensing thermal materials and foams with less waste and high-quality dispensing results. Applications in the field of battery manufacturing
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Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) released its Q2 earnings Thursday, its first report since going public, showing 303% revenue growth from the first quarter. VinFast revenue rises in Q2 on higher deliveries The growth comes amid VinFast’s EV deliveries rising over 400% in Q2. VinFast delivered 9,535 electric vehicles between April and June, bringing its
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By Maria Merano Posted on September 20, 2023 The United States Federal Communications Commission recently approved Starlink’s two new dish designs. One of the new Starlink dishes was a mini version made to be more portable for customers.  According to SpaceX’s FCC application, the Starlink mini dish’s measurements are 11.4 inches by 9.8 inches. SpaceX
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The sale and aftersale services for Rimac’s Nevera electric hypercar and future models from the Croatian company will soon have greater assurance thanks to a new arrangement with Volkswagen Group of America. The arrangement, signed during last month’s 2023 Monterey Car Week and announced on Wednesday, will see VW Group of America become the official
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Tailored Auto Insurance Plans for Every Driver Steps To Get Exactly What You Need This article may contain affiliate links. Auto insurance is a fundamental requirement for anyone who operates a motor vehicle. It serves as a safety net, offering financial protection in the event of accidents, theft or damage to the vehicle. While the
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Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. After relaunching its owner’s referral program earlier this year, Tesla has been gradually updating it. Referrers and buyers earn credits when referring buyers and when the buyers use referral links. Those Tesla credits can
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Porsche has once again been spotted testing a Taycan prototype fitted with elements normally seen on the automaker’s GT sports cars. We previously published spy shots of a prototype for an updated Taycan that should arrive later this year to mark the midway point in the electric sedan and wagon’s lifecycle. However, the prototype shown
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