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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connector

Nearly every EV brand in North America is adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector and gaining access to the automaker’s Supercharger network. But despite that network’s fairly good reputation for reliability, the NACS connector alone may not guarantee an overall improvement in charger reliability, says one expert. Joerg Heuer is the CEO of … Continue reading “EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connector”

Watch Porsche’s Portable DCFC Charger Juice Up The Macan Electric

Kyle from the Out of Spec YouTube channel recently had the opportunity to go on-site to the French Riviera. There, he had some quality time behind the wheel of the beautiful new Porsche Macan Electric. But as a true electric car nerd, Kyle was just as fascinated by this cool piece of portable EV charging tech from Porsche.  The Porsche Turbo … Continue reading “Watch Porsche’s Portable DCFC Charger Juice Up The Macan Electric”

Grand Opening event for WattEV’s third electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield.

Date: Monday, May 6th, 2024  Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: 18836 Highway 65 Bakersfield, CA 93308 Confirmed speakers at the Grand Opening include: The latest addition to WattEV’s charging network, the Bakersfield depot, stands as the largest in California and is strategically located in the heart of Southern California’s bustling freight corridors. Offering … Continue reading “Grand Opening event for WattEV’s third electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield.”

PTC puts YCOM on track with motorsport micro mobility breakthrough

PTC’s ability to push the boundaries of performance with its product lifecycle management solutions has helped create one of the world’s biggest breakthroughs in motorsport micro mobility. The Reading-based digital transformation specialist’s Windchill PLM has been a key tool in the development of eSkootr S1-X by YCOM, a revolutionary electric racing scooter that is capable … Continue reading “PTC puts YCOM on track with motorsport micro mobility breakthrough”

Teepee Electrical wired for growth after signing RBW deal

A Black Country electrical specialist has signed a major deal with Britain’s only manufacturer of hand-built EV cars. Teepee Electrical, which has factories in Aldridge and Bloxwich, has extended its working relationship with RBW Electric Cars to become its official harness and wiring loom partner and a critical member of its Midlands dominated supply chain. … Continue reading “Teepee Electrical wired for growth after signing RBW deal”

Introducing the Turbo Porto: A Revolutionary Long Tail Cargo E-Bike

SUPERNATURAL AMPLIFICATION – Ride like a pro, everywhere you go. With 90 Nm of torque and a 710 watt battery, no electric bike in its category has more power. That means you can easily cruise and stay there as long as it takes. Doesn’t matter if your kids’ school is the top of Alpe d’Huez, … Continue reading “Introducing the Turbo Porto: A Revolutionary Long Tail Cargo E-Bike”

Volvo receives order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from logistics company DFDS. With this latest order, DFDS has almost doubled its Volvo electric truck fleet to 225 trucks in total – the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe. DFDS, one of the largest shipping and logistics companies in Northern Europe, is … Continue reading “Volvo receives order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS”

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2023 Year in Review

2023 ended with electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency at 1.97% in the United States and 2.86% in Canada. That represents an increase of more than 40% in both regions over the previous year. When compared to 2020, the frequency of claims for repairable EVs has more than tripled. Last year, Tesla’s share of total … Continue reading “Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2023 Year in Review”

Double world premiere of ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer: Volkswagen provides initial facts and photos of the sportyelectric models

Volkswagen is expanding its range of sporty GTX models. As a double world premiere, the new ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer models are now the first to make their debut. The two highly dynamic Volkswagen models will be launched soon with an individual exterior design, including their own front and rear light signatures, sporty … Continue reading “Double world premiere of ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer: Volkswagen provides initial facts and photos of the sportyelectric models”