The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is still a rare sight on US roads, but that hasn’t stopped GM from rolling out the 2025 version with up to 440 miles of range … and a base price that’s $10,000 lower than the ’24! Three-letter bandit fans who missed out on the Sierra EV … Continue reading “GMC quietly reveals 2025 Sierra EV Denali with $10,000 lower starting price”
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Komatsu says its new PC4000-11E hydraulic mining excavator can bring both the powerful digging force of high-performance diesel machines and the emission-free operation of battery power to some of the world’s toughest mining operations. The new electric drive featured in the 409 ton (operating weight) Komatsu PC4000-11E is designed to reduce emissions by up to 95%. … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: Komatsu launches 400 ton electric mining excavator”
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Tesla’s two-passenger Cybercab, or robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan debuted with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced its robotaxi dubbed the Cybercab. The autonomous electric vehicle is … Continue reading “$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20”
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We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked. After unveiling the Robotaxi/Cybercab and Robovan, Tesla … Continue reading “It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control”
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Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according … Continue reading “What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications”
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Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. “If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people’s jobs would be lost,” said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is also the grandson of … Continue reading “Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses”
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An early pioneer in the North American electric bicycle market, Juiced Bikes appears to be in collapse. According to many customers, the San Diego-based e-bike company has largely ghosted them and failed to respond to repeated customer service inquiries. At the same time, the company’s website is out of stock on all products and its … Continue reading “E-bike maker Juiced Bikes appears to collapse amid silence from owners”
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It turns out that the crisis wasn’t so dire. Of the 360 substations that were reported down, most “were out because of damage to the transmission system that supplies them with power, not necessarily damage to all those substations,” said Brooks, the Duke Energy spokesperson. But even a handful of destroyed substations is no small matter. … Continue reading “Hurricane Helene could force local utilities to rethink grid resilience”
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Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation with his latest groundbreaking project: the robotaxi. A self-driving vehicle designed to revolutionize transportation, the robotaxi aims to provide safe, efficient, and affordable rides to the masses. Musk’s announcement has sent ripples through the tech industry and transportation sector, sparking … Continue reading “Groundbreaking project: the robotaxi”
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GM PowerBank home energy storage is now available as part of V2H bundles Two capacities offered—10.6 kwh and 17.7 kwh Automaker’s V2H bundles are now offered in all 50 states General Motors is now rolling out its PowerBank energy-storage battery packs, providing the first real competition to the Tesla Powerwall home energy-storage system directly from … Continue reading “GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla”