The first batch of NIO’s fourth-generation battery swap stations went live this month in China, paving the way for the support of multiple brands and models. According to the Chinese manufacturer, the Power Swap Station 4.0 is fully automatic. Thanks to six ultrawide-FOV LiDARs and four Orin X chips, which have a total computing power … Continue reading “NIO's New Battery Swap Station 4.0 Is Faster, Bigger And Automatic”
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Despite the excessive heat across multiple regions already, it’s officially the first day of summer! Kicking off the season’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s updated summer sale that has increased savings on e-bikes (with new additions) up to $500 and is now taking up to 40% off even more accessories than before, with the RadRover … Continue reading “RadPower’s summer sale increases savings, Goal Zero Yeti 1000 core at new low, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more”
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The combined EV battery manufacturing capacity of factories in North America is expected to expand massively within the next several years, laying the foundation for mass electrification. According to Argonne National Laboratory’s latest forecast, presented in Quantification of Commercially Planned Battery Component Supply in North America through 2035, the total lithium-ion EV battery cell production … Continue reading “Massive Expansion Of North American Battery Manufacturing Capacity Ahead”
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Photo: Northvolt German automaker BMW said today that it has canceled a €2 billion ($2.15 billion) order for EV battery cells with Northvolt. German media Handelsblatt and manager magazin reported that the Swedish lithium-ion battery maker couldn’t deliver on time on a long-term supply contract for battery cells agreed with BMW in 2020. A BMW spokesperson … Continue reading “BMW cancels $2 billion battery cell order from Northvolt”
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Copper remains lucrative for thieves, enough that public EV charging cables are now a target, reports the Associated Press. Charging cables contain large amounts of copper, prices for which are now at record highs. And charging-station operators are reporting increased instances of cut cables and thefts, according to the AP. Two years ago, Electrify America … Continue reading “Report: Fat public EV charging cables are a magnet for thieves”
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Another day, another deeper understanding of the conversations going on behind closed doors as China and the EU approach the negotiating table as they toe the lines of a looming trade war surrounding vehicle imports and anti-subsidy probes of Chinese EVs. June has been a noteworthy month for global EV market news, as nearly every … Continue reading “Chinese ministry says EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe made spy-like levels of ‘unreasonable demands’”
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Rattan, a long-time player now seeing increased penetration in the entry-level e-bike market, has rolled out new electric bicycle models for the 2024 riding season. And believe it or not, it’s the little guy that’s getting most of the attention. That’s right, it’s time to check out the company’s latest small format 20″ folding e-bike. … Continue reading “Rattan’s newest electric bike has a name you can’t say in polite company”
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As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. And there are enough of them in the vehicle fleet now to underscore that it’s no longer a matter of insurance companies covering themselves for the unknowns of a new vehicle type. Based … Continue reading “Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?”
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Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” Hyundai is charging ahead. Hyundai is launching two new electric vehicles in Europe, including a low-cost EV and a new IONIQ model, to boost its market share in the region. Hyundai does not see its EV growth slowing in Europe over the next few years. With two new electric … Continue reading “Hyundai is launching two new electric cars in Europe, a low-cost EV and new IONIQ model”
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on this special Juneteenth edition of Quick Charge: Rivian and Ford are chasing Pike’s Peak glory with their own takes on the best way to get a 1000+ hp electric truck up the mountain. Meanwhile, it’s Ford vs. Ferrari again in terms of who has the most attractive price for their prancing horse, Chinese car … Continue reading “Rivian and Ford chase Pike’s Peak glory, China’s angry, and pricing news”