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Kia is launching all the cool new EVs in Europe, while the US gets put on the back burner

Why is Europe getting all the fun new electric vehicles? After its electric SUV, the EV3, has already become a top seller in Europe, Kia is doubling down with new models, like the EV5 and EV4. Thanks to the new tariffs, Kia is pushing for EVs in Europe while the US gets left on the … Continue reading “Kia is launching all the cool new EVs in Europe, while the US gets put on the back burner”

Webinar: Power loss analysis and efficiency mapping for EV motors

This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased inverter switching frequency leads to … Continue reading “Webinar: Power loss analysis and efficiency mapping for EV motors”

From Ethiopia To Nepal: The EV Boom You Didn’t See Coming

EVs hit 76% of Nepal’s new car market as it taxes gas cars out of the market. EVs start taking over in Ethiopia after it became the world’s first country to ban the import of ICE cars. China’s cheap, plentiful EVs fuel fast EV adoption in many ‘developing’ nations. Norway, which is one of the … Continue reading “From Ethiopia To Nepal: The EV Boom You Didn’t See Coming”

Greenlane launches a second long-haul EV truck corridor pilot

Photo: Greenlane Greenlane is firing up its second commercial EV truck charging corridor – this time connecting Southern California to Phoenix along Interstate 10. The move targets a major gap in electric freight infrastructure on one of the busiest shipping routes in the US. Greenlane’s new electric truck corridor is backed by a strategic partnership … Continue reading “Greenlane launches a second long-haul EV truck corridor pilot”

How to turn your Li-ion battery safety knowledge into strategic influence

Sponsored by Labelmaster. Do you have expertise in handling Li-ion batteries and other hazardous material management? Discover how to connect your hazmat knowledge to strategic business results. This whitepaper helps dangerous goods (DG) pros link compliance with business value to drive internal change management and increased funding for DG. Learn how to: Tie your DG … Continue reading “How to turn your Li-ion battery safety knowledge into strategic influence”

Building electrification and fast, affordable construction can coexist

California is facing a severe housing shortage. And in some places, namely Los Angeles, the need for new construction is even more dire because of recent wildfire destruction. So in late June, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) prioritized faster construction over cleaner buildings with a law that pauses updates to state building codes for six years. It’ll also … Continue reading “Building electrification and fast, affordable construction can coexist”

What’s the Cost Difference Between Home Charging and Public Charging?

Help for Keeping Fuel Costs Down on Your EV Electric vehicles (EVs) offer convenient charging opportunities at home, work and public stations. Increased availability of charging gives these cars a significant advantage over their gas-powered counterparts. As California officials recently noted, the state has more charging cables than gas pumps. However, your budget may require … Continue reading “What’s the Cost Difference Between Home Charging and Public Charging?”

Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides

On today’s battle-ready episode of Quick Charge, it’s Elon Musk vs. the world as big players position themselves for control of enough lithium to build 600 million electric cars and the rest of the industry squares up to Tesla in the battle for market leadership. While Windrose is making sales and expanding into new markets, … Continue reading “Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides”

Webinar: Easing traction inverter power design with a novel family of pre-configured high voltage gate drivers

Watch this webinar, presented by Infineon, to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: Gate drivers match the latest IGBT, SiC MOSFET and Fusion switch technologies Developed according to ISO 26262 No configuration required Compact with … Continue reading “Webinar: Easing traction inverter power design with a novel family of pre-configured high voltage gate drivers”

As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way forward

“We are living in the future of virtual power plants in places like Puerto Rico, and California, and New England, and increasingly Texas,” said Chris Rauscher, Sunrun’s head of grid services and electrification. ​“It’s just about other states putting that in place in their territories and letting it run.” In May, Virginia passed a law requiring that … Continue reading “As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way forward”