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”
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Tesla is holding its ‘We, Robot’ event today, which is expected to be the launch of its new Robotaxi, a vehicle dedicated to self-driving. Here, you will find our news hub for the event, which will contain all the most important information about the event and our watch party. Before being called its ‘We, Robot’ … Continue reading “Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party”
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Komatsu, a multinational manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, has launched the Power Agnostic 930E, its first commercialized truck in the new Power Agnostic series. The haulage truck is designed for mining operations and accommodates diesel, battery and hydrogen fuel cell power sources. Built on the company’s modular power-agnostic platform, the 930E allows … Continue reading “Komatsu introduces the first model in its Power Agnostic truck series”
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Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, brand boss Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices,” Schaefer said in the interview. One of those affordable models will … Continue reading “VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027”
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Image: BLUETTI Fall is here, and so is Amazon’s Prime Day on October 8-9 – your chance to snag up to 50% off BLUETTI’s portable power solutions! Exclusive Electrek reader discounts are up for grabs, but just like Halloween candy, they’re gone by October 31. Don’t miss out! Keep reading for all the details. BLUETTI … Continue reading “Check out BLUETTI’s unmissable Fall Prime Day deals this October”
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Following the introduction of its prismatic and cylindrical battery cell contacting systems, e-mobility technology provider ENNOVI is adding the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch to its offering. The new cell contacting system is designed for battery manufacturers using the pouch cell form factor. ENNOVI’s lamination technology ensures the battery pack’s structural integrity and durability. Using flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) … Continue reading “ENNOVI launches cell contacting system for pouch batteries”