Faster DC charging has required a new generation of cable cooling, but General Motors is also looking at cooling of the charge port, a patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) April 25, 2024, and originally filed by GM October 18, 2022, the patent application in question deals with … Continue reading “GM might cool EV charge ports like microchips”
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The threat of EV tariffs between Europe and China continues to loom and is heating up. The EU has reportedly delayed sharing its decision on implementing fees on Chinese EV imports to avoid the topic during its current Parliament campaign phase. Tariffs surrounding EVs have been an ongoing saga in the global marketplace for the … Continue reading “EU delays decision on Chinese EV tariffs to focus on European Parliament elections”
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Israel-based battery technology provider Addionics has agreed to form a partnership with US-based IL Science to integrate lithium metal with next-generation copper current collectors to drive adoption of lithium-metal batteries for EVs. By combining Addionics’ 3D Current Collectors and IL Science’s lithium coating and treatment technologies, the companies aim to overcome the hurdles to widespread … Continue reading “Addionics and IL Science to develop lithium-metal EV batteries”
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Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. Similar in size and performance to Takeuchi’s diesel-powered TB216 compact excavator, the TB20e is powered by lithium-ion battery that offers up to eight … Continue reading “Takeuchi electric compact excavator gets ‘plugged in’ in Australia”
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French start-up Seederal recently unveiled its first electric tractor prototype during, just one year after announcing its first round of funding. The initial 160 hp Seederal prototype shown here will serve as a technological demonstrator that, the company says, will help accelerate the development of the industry’s first “long-range” electric tractor. With the ability to … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: Seederal 160 hp electric tractor gets real”
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Jeep’s first electric vehicle for North America may have been teased for several years, but now it’s been revealed in production form—and with a fall 2024 arrival date, it’s just around the corner. The Wagoneer S is only offered as a battery electric model, with 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, combined, and a … Continue reading “2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV counters Grand Cherokee, tops 300 miles”
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Fred’s week with the Tesla Cybertruck, the Mustang Mach-E Rally, our Chevy Equinox EV first drive, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed … Continue reading “Podcast: a week with the Cybertruck, Mustang Mach-E Rally, Chevy Equinox EV first drive, and more”
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Photos: Daimler Truck North America Daimler Truck North America has partnered with Li-Cycle to recycle its end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries. Daimler Truck North America says recycling lithium-ion batteries is part of its plans to maximize battery lifespans and reduce material waste, but details of the arrangement between it and Li-Cycle, such as scope and timescale, … Continue reading “Daimler Truck North America pairs up with Li-Cycle to recycle its EV batteries”
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MOD Bikes is a bit of a different type of electric bike maker, marching to the beat of its own drum, which helps the company stand out in a sea of newly released e-bikes. Look no further than the company’s popular sidecar electric bike or their own in-house designed street chargers for e-bikes. It’s obvious … Continue reading “MOD Cargo: I tested the new Texas-based cargo electric bike for the whole family”
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Photo: Volkswagen of America VW and Wrapmate are launching an online 3D configurator tool so ID. Buzz owners can design their own wraps. Volkswagen of America timed its announcement to the second annual International Volkswagen Bus Day on June 2, which celebrates all things VW bus, past and present. VW is working with Denver-based Wrapmate, … Continue reading “VW wants you to design a unique wrap for your ID. Buzz”