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Volvo CE expands its electric construction vehicle line-up with 3 new models

In a bid to expand its zero-emission offerings, Volvo CE has added three new mid-size electric construction machines to its expanding lineup of all-electric equipment options. The all-new L120 Electric wheel loader, L90 Electric wheel loader, and EWR150 Electric wheeled excavator join Volvo CE’s existing BEV equipment offerings to help support its customers’ ESG goals … Continue reading “Volvo CE expands its electric construction vehicle line-up with 3 new models”

Tesla Energy x SPAN pair up to offer a home battery storage bundle

Image: SPAN Tesla Energy and smart electrical panel maker SPAN have launched the SPAN + Tesla Powerwall 3 bundle, a smart home battery backup system. SPAN announced the partnership on LinkedIn and described the bundle as unlocking “special bundled pricing and next-level functionality for the most advanced home energy management technology on the market, including … Continue reading “Tesla Energy x SPAN pair up to offer a home battery storage bundle”

Elon’s NVIDIA, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands

Elon’s NVIDIA deal could spell big trouble for Tesla, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands into the Bahamas (along with 10 other developing markets). All this and more on today’s Quick Charge! Source Links Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple … Continue reading “Elon’s NVIDIA, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands”

Thomas Edison’s birthplace is now powered by solar

Photo: SolarEdge Thomas Edison’s birthplace and museum in Milan, Ohio, is now officially powered by a donated rooftop solar system. SolarEdge donated the inverter and Power Optimizer solution, Meyer Burger provided the rooftop solar panels, and Unirac donated the racking system. National Renewable Energy Partners provided their expertise and labor to install the rooftop solar … Continue reading “Thomas Edison’s birthplace is now powered by solar”

BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is quickly gaining ground in overseas markets. BYD opened its first store in the Caribbean as its global expansion heats up. The EV leader plans to enter ten new markets by the end of the year. After setting a new weekly sales record in early May, BYD nearly topped its … Continue reading “BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024”

Using online simulators to select SiC modules for DC fast chargers (Webinar)

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, where we will demonstrate the Onsemi Elite SiC Simulator used to select SiC modules for DC fast chargers. The system uses 60 kW Power Building Blocks and parallel multiple modules (2-6) to deliver 120 kW to 360 kW for the PFC front end and … Continue reading “Using online simulators to select SiC modules for DC fast chargers (Webinar)”

Ford considers EV battery swapping via drive-up docking stations

A recently surfaced patent application from Ford envisions a new type of EV battery swapping system. EV battery swapping generally involves removing a depleted battery pack from underneath the vehicle and sliding in a fully charged one. But in this patent application, the automaker discusses drive-up docking stations that would use a vehicle’s own power … Continue reading “Ford considers EV battery swapping via drive-up docking stations”

Ford’s electric vehicle sales continue surging in May despite shifting EV plans

Despite a recent pullback on its electric vehicle strategy amid “slower-than-expected” demand, Ford’s EV sales continued surging in May. All Ford electric models, including the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, saw double-digit sales growth last month. Ford’s EV sales grow 65% in May 2024 Although Ford is the number two EV maker in the US … Continue reading “Ford’s electric vehicle sales continue surging in May despite shifting EV plans”

EV Connect and bp pulse integrate EV charging management software capabilities

EV Connect, a charging management software developer, and bp pulse, a UK-based supplier of EV charging infrastructure, have announced a collaboration to bring key capabilities of Omega, bp pulse’s EV charge management software, to the EV Connect platform. The new offering is designed to meet the diverse charging requirements and duty cycles of EV fleets … Continue reading “EV Connect and bp pulse integrate EV charging management software capabilities”