Volex, a manufacturer of power and data transmission products, has announced that it is a licensed partner of Tesla for the North American Charging Standard (NACS) EV charging system. “As a selected supplier of the NACS coupler, Volex continues to be the trusted manufacturing partner of Tesla’s charging system technology,” said Nat Rothschild, Executive Chairman
Month: September 2023
One of the best parts of scouring the depths of Alibaba is finding all of these fun-looking electric vehicles that no one seems to build in the West. And while this is normally an adventure in window-shopping, this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week really makes me want to
By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 15, 2023 Volkswagen faces mounting pressure to keep up with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and its success in doing so could have major implications. During the pandemic, Volkswagen fell behind in the Chinese auto market as companies like BYD, Nio, and Tesla
The 2024 Ford F-150 debuted, we drove the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, and the 2024 Jeep Gladiator rolled into the 2023 Detroit auto show. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Ford F-150 debuted a mild refresh for the best-selling full-size pickup truck. Highlights included updated lighting and grilles, more standard
Volvo Trucks, along with partners InCharge Energy, a developer of commercial EV charging systems, and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a supplier of retail and fueling products, has launched its Turnkey Solutions process. This is designed to help fleet customers procure EV charging infrastructure products and services, plan installation, take advantage of incentives, and interface with utility companies.
News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV All-New Electric Small SUV Hyundai gave members of the automotive media a brief drive in the all-new 2024 Kona Electric. After a quick half-hour behind the wheel driving through Maryland horse country, we have pretty good feel for what Hyundai has done to broaden the appeal of its entry level
Porsche-owned Fazua has made lots of strides in the e-bike world in recent years. Its super lightweight and compact e-bike drive is popular not only among weight weenies, but performance-oriented riders, as well. Being the driver of technology that it is, Fazua has released a recent update for its Ride 60 system that unlocks improved
Tesla owners are very loyal to the brand. Thinner battery packs and solid-state tech are in the future for Toyota EVs. And California is looking to subsidize fast-chargers for low-income communities. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite its relatively few EVs available now, Toyota has big plans to make several big developments
Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk is out, resulting
Electronics parts manufacturer Rincon Power has unveiled a new contactor for high-power applications across multiple industries. The 600 A/1,000 V continuous-duty and ceramically-closed RXC60 provides high-speed switching, low contact resistance and minimal power loss, the company said. The RXC60 contactor has a hermetically sealed enclosure for protection against harsh environmental conditions, prolonged lifespan, minimal maintenance
Evoke Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle maker based in Hong Kong and Beijing with worldwide distribution, has just unveiled its new off-road electric motorcycle known as the AmpX. The electric motocross bike takes advantage of its torquey electric motor and gearing to offer an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque (738 ft-lb) at the rear wheel. Evoke
By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 14, 2023 Tesla has posted photos of its commemorative 50,000th Supercharger stall. Coated in what appears to be Ultra Red paint, the 50,000th Supercharger has captured the interest of the electric vehicle community. Needless to say, the hunt is now on to locate the special charger. Tesla has previously
Mini used last week’s 2023 Munich auto show to present a redesigned Countryman that’s scheduled to go on sale next year, likely as a 2025 model. Noticeably missing was the fiery John Cooper Works Countryman, though Mini has indicated that it isn’t too far away by taking to X this week to post some revealing
NI (formerly known as National Instruments) has announced the newest product in its portfolio of high-power test systems for battery testing and simulation. The NHR 4800 high-density battery cycler and emulator is designed for modularity, versatility and safety. It addresses the needs of battery testing across research, validation, production and second-life applications. The NHR 4800
Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown
Tesla has officially announced the third generation of its Powerwall home energy storage system, which brings several improvements and a few changes. The Powerwall 3 is a fully integrated solar and battery system, designed for home installations. The latest version has the same energy capacity as the Powerwall 2 – 13.5 kilowatt-hours – but its
Honda rolls out an electric scooter that looks like a perfect pair with an EV. The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV70, and Lexus RZ make the safety honor roll. And have Rivian trucks long ago delivered just become better-driving? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian’s latest software update brings improved ride and
Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is buying an electric wheel loader from electric heavy equipment developer and maker HEVI. The Port of Baltimore is one of the US’s busiest shipping ports, and it was the busiest US vehicle-handling port in 2022. The East Windsor, New Jersey-based HEVI is supplying the Port with a new GEL-5000 electric wheel
“I am testing these motor flying Inverters on this motor flying plane” Motors, inverters, and power systems for electric aircraft have strict requirements for weight, efficiency, and safety. For this reason, these motors are pushing technology, going to higher voltages, high phase counts, and unique topologies for both the motors and inverters. Many of these
By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 13, 2023 Volkswagen’s electric vehicle plant in Zwickau, Germany, is expected to implement a round of job cuts. Reports suggest that about 2,500 temporary workers at the West Saxony complex will be affected. Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant, which has been exclusively producing EVs since January 2022, is a core component
Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report. In recent years, Tesla has heavily invested in large casting technology to produce vehicle bodies in just a couple of large parts rather than hundreds. The automaker now operates several of the world’s largest casting
The 2024 Ford F-150 was unveiled Tuesday night with a number of updates. A simplified version of Ford’s Blue Oval logo was among them. Ford didn’t formally announce the updated logo, but at an F-150 media event Rob Brancheau, Ford senior designer for colors and materials, confirmed to Car and Driver that the logo has
When it comes to new technology, public perceptions matter. Expert opinions differ on the importance of public EV charging infrastructure, but potential EV buyers tend to see it as absolutely critical, as numerous surveys have made clear. Utilities around the country are installing public EV chargers, and the savvy ones understand that the value of
How You Can Extend the Life of Your EV Treating Your Electric Car Right Reaps Longevity Rewards This article may contain affiliate links. One thing is for certain: if you ignore your car’s current issues, it means that there are only going to be even more issues that come up down the line. Of course,
Rivian produces and sells some of the most rugged and audacious EVs on the market. Targeting an audience of individuals looking to take their vehicles on adventures, Rivian offers its vehicles with three feet of wading depth and optional camping accessories. While all of this is great, there is a need for charging locations in
The Mazda CX-9 PHEV makes the safety honor roll. Honda, BMW, and Ford get together for looking at how EVs could connect to the grid. And we go hands-on with how the Kia EV9 will help back up the home and smooth the grid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming Kia
Solar panel exports from China grew by 34% in the first half of 2023, with 114 gigawatts (GW) shipped worldwide, compared to 85 GW in the same period last year, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember. We need to get them online ASAP. Chinese solar exports represent around 80% of the
With the ever-increasing demand for alternative energies, new forms of electrification, and the build-out of charging infrastructures, new products are entering the market at a record pace. Ensuring that your energy storage product designs are thoroughly vetted before production is now more critical than ever before. The speed of development for these new solutions is
By Maria Merano Posted on September 12, 2023 Two Tesla Cybertrucks were spotted near Gigafactory Texas’ crash test lab. Tesla appears to be preparing to conduct more crash tests on the Cybertruck. A recent video on drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer’s YouTube channel showed Tesla Gigafactory Texas’ crash test lab. Tegtmeyer noted that two fully covered
Tesla (TSLA) is still the most shorted stock out of all the US large-caps, and Elon Musk suspects that Bill Gates still has a large position against the company. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market. Throughout the years, Tesla was
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