Chinese battery suppliers are making their wares cheaper and faster. Two of the country’s largest battery-makers have announced plans to release EV batteries supporting 6C fast charging this year. CarNewsChina reports that BYD will launch its Blade 2.0 battery in the second half of the year, and CATL will launch its Qilin 2.0 battery by … Continue reading “BYD and CATL to release EV batteries supporting 6C fast charging this year”
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We’ve already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We’ve driven them, but now it’s time to preview vehicles we know to be in the pipeline, but haven’t had hands-on time with just yet. These vehicles due in the next two model years represent the next wave: Those planned before $7,500 … Continue reading “New electric cars coming in 2025-2026”
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Four minutes and 37 seconds. That’s how much time it took for Nyobolt’s working EV prototype to top up its batteries from 10% to 80% charge using a 350-kilowatt DC fast charger. That’s roughly the same time it takes to fill up an internal combustion car’s empty gas tank—a large one, at least–making it pretty … Continue reading “This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes”
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As much as I love the nicer and more refined electric bikes that use higher quality parts and better construction for years of worry-free riding, I understand how important the entry-level market is for making electric bicycles as accessible as possible. And e-bikes like the $799 Engwe L20 2.0 are putting more butts on seats … Continue reading “Engwe L20 2.0 review: A 52V electric bike that’s surprisingly good for $799!”
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Ten brand-new Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks will be supporting food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas in the coming weeks. Martin Brower is a supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, and it’s actually Martin Brower, as McDonald’s logistical partner, that’s taking delivery of the … Continue reading “McDonald’s puts 10 Volvo VNR Electric class 8 semi trucks to work”
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Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. With the deployment of this truck, Nikola says Walmart Canada has become the first major retail chain in North America to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi truck to its fleet. “We’re … Continue reading “Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck”
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Oregon-based Chargeway came to our attention back in 2017,when it introduced a handy system that uses colors and numbers to identify different types of EV charging plugs in order to make selecting the appropriate EV charger easier for drivers. Now the company has launched its Chargeway Plus connected EV features in North America, allowing EV … Continue reading “Chargeway Plus app allows EV drivers to remotely access real-time battery info and charging status”
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Filtration specialist Donaldson makes a range of battery venting systems—safety systems designed to allow gases to escape from an EV battery pack during an emergency situation. Launched at the recent Battery Show in Germany, the company’s Dual-Stage Jet is a new design that provides enhanced pressure equalization and ingress protection under normal operating conditions to … Continue reading “Donaldson’s new Dual-Stage Jet battery vent provides higher degassing rates”
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Over 12,500 Fisker Ocean owners have a new issue The Ocean’s exterior door handles could stick and fail to open Fisker has filed for bankruptcy Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally because of an issue that could cause exterior door handles to stick and fail to open, the company announced Friday. The recall … Continue reading “Fisker recalls over 12,000 Oceans because doors might not open”
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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Can Fulmine Strike Twice? When it came time for my wife to get a new car, there were two things that were a must — it had to be compact, and it had to be electric. She doesn’t like … Continue reading “The 2024 Fiat 500e: An Italian Classic That (Still) Rides on Style”