China-based battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched its Shenxing PLUS LFP battery, which the company claims is the first to reach specific energy of 205 Wh/kg, capable of achieving a range of more than 621 miles on a full charge. An EV equipped with the new battery system can deliver a range of … Continue reading “CATL introduces Shenxing PLUS extended-range battery”
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After concluding that EVs imported from China have an unfair advantage due to government subsidies, the European Commission said it would impose additional tariffs by up to 38.1%. How will the new EU tariffs impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO? Why is the EU imposing new duties on China EV imports? The EU … Continue reading “Here’s how the new EU tariffs will impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO”
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The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure is live today, Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcast June 10 – 12, 2024, and features live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual … Continue reading “Last day to join the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure”
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The 2025 Nissan Leaf carries over but loses its eligibility for the federal EV tax credit this model year. It’s already been a roller coaster. After new regulations that were phased in last August, the 2024 Leaf became eligible for a $3,750 credit in October. Then at the start of the year the Leaf fell … Continue reading “2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibility”
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Tesla claims that it currently has two Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in a factory, which would be a first. If there’s one good thing about this compensation package mess going on right now is that it almost looks like Tesla has a PR department again. Sure, its raison d’etre is almost entirely about trying … Continue reading “Tesla claims it has 2 Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in factory”
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Tesla’s recent pullback of Supercharger operations doesn’t appear to have affected the plans of Ionna, the charging network for the U.S. and Canada directly funded by seven automakers. The charging network on Tuesday re-upped its commitment to build a network of more than 30,000 high-power urban and highway-adjacent fast-charging connectors, and it hints that work … Continue reading “As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV charging”
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The Chevy Equinox EV is one of the most important new vehicles in General Motors’ lineup. Before the reborn Bolt EUV arrives next year, this crossover will be the cheapest electric vehicle the automaker sells—and one of the cheapest lithium-ion-powered EVs for sale right now, period. What’s special about the Equinox EV’s battery is how … Continue reading “The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us A Lot About Why Voltage Matters”
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Husqvarna’s new LF 60i LAT battery-powered compactor delivers serious soil compaction and the convenience of cordless power. A significant step up from the 18 and 20V power tools most of us have in our garages, the Husqvarna BLi-X 36V battery is a professional-grade cordless power pack that the company has engineered into series of job … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna electric plate compactor”
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On today’s show, we talk about Elon Musk and leaks surrounding his $56 billion comp package, 48V architecture, Fred’s Cybertruck review, EV price parity, Nissan LEAF deals (that may or may not be a good thing), and Scooter’s Florida Fliteboard adventure. All this and more, on today’s episode of Quick Charge! Source Links Listen to … Continue reading “Elon leaks the vote, Fred’s CT review, EV price parity, and Scooter takes flight”
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A case in California court over whether Tesla deceived customers with its statements about full self-driving technology will go forward, bucking Tesla’s attempts to get the case to be thrown out before trial, a California judge ruled today. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) started investigating Tesla for misleading FSD ads in 2021. As … Continue reading “Tesla’s DMV self-driving false advertising case must go to court, CA judge rules”