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Tesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again

Photo: Tesla Tesla (TSLA) is again expected to have a difficult quarter for electric vehicle deliveries as estimates are going down. Last quarter was a rough one for Tesla. The automaker delivered 386,810 vehicles – down 20% quarter-over-quarter and 8.5% year-over-year. Tesla is so important to the electric vehicle industry that the results dragged the … Continue reading “Tesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again”

Circontrol’s new eHome5 home charger features PV integration, intelligent energy use optimization

Circontrol launched its new eHome5 home charger, the fifth generation of its EV charger designed specifically for homes and condominiums, at the recent Power2Drive trade show In Germany. The 22 kW wall charger features a “customizable aesthetic” designed to help the unit to fit in with the user’s garage décor. EV drivers can choose one … Continue reading “Circontrol’s new eHome5 home charger features PV integration, intelligent energy use optimization”

BMW nixes Northvolt battery deal

BMW cancels deal with Swedish EV battery supplier worth $2 billion Northvolt, based in Sweden, still has deals with Volvo and Volkswagen Group BMW has shifted to more energy-dense cylindrical battery cells  BMW has canceled a contract worth roughly $2 billion for EV battery cells from Swedish firm Northvolt, Reuters reported Thursday. German media, including … Continue reading “BMW nixes Northvolt battery deal”

The US state that just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road

In what appears to be a first of its kind, a new law was just enacted in Arizona that seems to have swept up some electric bicycles in an effort to outlaw kids operating off-road vehicles. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has just signed into law Arizona Senate Bill 1567, which focuses on two key issues … Continue reading “The US state that just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road”

EVs shatter records at Pike’s Peak: Ioniq 5N, Rivian and Ford SuperTruck impress

The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is in progress, and several EVs which set out to post new records have done so today, with the Rivian R1T and Ioniq 5N both claiming records, and the Ford SuperTruck being the fastest vehicle up the hill on the day. The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is one … Continue reading “EVs shatter records at Pike’s Peak: Ioniq 5N, Rivian and Ford SuperTruck impress”

Electric BMW M3 coming to "beat everything"

An electric BMW M3 variant is in the works BMW M division’s boss expects his electric sports car to “beat everything” The electric M3 variant, possibly called i3 M, probably won’t arrive until 2026 or 2027 Luxury automaker BMW, known for making sports car icons, has mapped out a performance plan for its next-gen EVs. … Continue reading “Electric BMW M3 coming to "beat everything"”

Omron debuts high-capacity DC relay for use in bidirectional EV charging applications

Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced a new high-capacity DC relay for use in household electricity storage systems, bidirectional EV chargers and UPS systems. The G9K8-F general-purpose relay offers a maximum voltage of 800 VDC and maximum current of 100 A. It is suitable for battery applications within the 15 to 40 kW range and, … Continue reading “Omron debuts high-capacity DC relay for use in bidirectional EV charging applications”

Elon Musk haters vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks

Elon Musk haters have vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks being held ahead of delivery at a parking lot in Florida. As we previously reported, Tesla has briefly halted Cybertruck deliveries due to a problem with its windshield wiper motor. This has resulted in Tesla accumulating Cybertruck held before delivery at many locations around the US. … Continue reading “Elon Musk haters vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks”