Month: September 2023

Electronics giant Honeywell has created a number of solutions to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries, for EV drivers, first responders and workers involved in battery production. In rare cases, Li-ion batteries can undergo thermal runaway incidents, causing intense and prolonged electrical fires. Workers assembling batteries face risks such as hand injuries and exposure to
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All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now.
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Hyundai today released additional details about the 2024 Kona Electric, including preliminary range estimates, specifications, and US availability. The current generation is among the few affordable electric vehicles in the US starting at under $35,000. The next generation is imminent and seems like a significant upgrade, at least on paper. The Korean carmaker had shared
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In late August, Hurricane Idalia touched down on the Gulf side of Florida, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the Southeast United States. Unfortunately, natural disasters like this have become all too common as a symptom of climate change, so it’s important to stay prepared. Energy storage solutions provider BLUETTI recognizes the dangers
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An extremely desirable Porsche 911 race car went up for sale at an event coinciding with this past weekend’s 2023 Goodwood Revival. Listed by Bonhams, the car in question is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR, one of the most iconic 911 race cars. It was offered via private sale so the results of the
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CSM’s latest innovations for power and efficiency analyses expands on the success of our industry-leading High Voltage Breakout Modules (HV BM). We continue to improve the technology with reductions in packaging space and connection methods. This presentation at the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, will cover the advancements of synchronously measuring
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Key Tools for Fleet Management Software & Hardware for Communication, Tracking, Analytics & Compliance This post may contain affiliate links. In today’s fast-paced world, efficient fleet management is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re overseeing a small delivery service or a large transportation company, staying on top of your fleet’s operations is essential for success.
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The Parker Lord Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a provider of motion and control technologies, has launched three new products specifically designed for EV battery systems. These new thermally conductive gap fillers expand Parker Lord’s CoolTherm portfolio of thermal management solutions for OEMs and battery producers. CoolTherm SC-2000 RW (Reworkable) gap
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By Maria Merano Posted on September 10, 2023 Morgan Stanley (MS) predicts that Tesla’s supercomputer, Dojo, could bring the automaker’s enterprise value up to $500 billion.  In a recent note to investors, MS analyst Adam Jonas increased TSLA’s price target from $250 to $400 per share. The investment bank is upgrading Tesla’s rating to Overweight
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Volkswagen on Friday presented the ID.X Performance concept at 2023 ID.Treffen, a gathering of VW electric vehicle enthusiasts that takes place annually in Locarno, Switzerland. The concept is based on VW’s ID.7 electric hatch that’s slated for launch in the U.S. next year, and hints at what a performance-tuned version of one of VW’s ID
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Due to an increase in the adoption of battery electric vehicles, direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations have become a critical emerging topic. An extensive charging infrastructure of these types of DCFC stations can help to eliminate range anxiety and further encourage consumers to transition to battery electric vehicles. As this industry grows, manufacturers need
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Tesla recently shared an interesting and beautiful photo entitled “Family trip” of all its currently offered or soon-to-be-produced electric vehicles. There is a red Model S, white Model 3, blue Model Y and a Cybertruck pickup on the upper deck of the Tesla Semi‘s trailer, while on the bottom, we can see a white Model X,
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Three major players in the heavy-duty vehicle field are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production in the United States. Accelera by Cummins (the zero-emissions business unit of engine manufacturer Cummins, Daimler Trucks and Buses and PACCAR are forming a joint venture to manufacture battery cells for commercial EVs and industrial applications. Each of
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By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 9, 2023 Tesla’s redesign of the Model 3 has now been unveiled in many markets, featuring the removal of several components — notably including the removal of a shifting stalk. Since the announcement, however, some have also spotted that Tesla may have removed a front-seat airbag from the design,
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