Rinco Ultrasonics, a Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has launched its Ultrasonic Servo-Driven Splicer (USDS). The USDS captures and secures groups of wires and welds the ends together to create a strong bond that has better electrical conductivity than soldered joints, the company said. Rinco is working to expand the USDS offering with higher … Continue reading “Rinco introduces servo-driven wire splicer for metal welding”
On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred’s initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working … Continue reading “Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades”
Value That brings me to the final and perhaps most crucial element of Hyundai Motor Group’s success in the burgeoning EV market: pricing. Sure, there are cheaper EVs out there than what its brands offer. There are prettier ones, more luxurious ones, and ones with more range too. But no other EV lineup on the … Continue reading “Why Hyundai’s EV plans are going just fine despite market turbulence”
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron arrives at dealers in the U.S. later this year Q6 E-Trons have up to 321 miles of range The Q6 E-Tron costs between $65,095 and $80,595. Audi this week confirmed pricing and EPA electric range for the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, which is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships before the … Continue reading “2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron costs $65,095, has up to 321 miles of range”
Photo: Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Drive Electric Week kicks off this Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 27 through October 6, in the US, Canada, and one in Guadalajara, Mexico. Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America, … Continue reading “Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6”
Washington-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which designs and manufactures sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems and was spun out of Newcastle University, is taking part in the Electrification Skills Training Program. AEM’s products are used in commercial vehicles, passenger cars, off-highway vehicles, trains and various industrial applications. The company put 25 of its employees through … Continue reading “AEM participates in electrification skills training program”
The same point was made by Diego Quevedo, utilities lead and senior charging-infrastructure engineer at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), which joined fellow electric truck manufacturers Volvo Group North America and Navistar to weigh in on the CPUC proceeding. “Trucks can be manufactured by OEMs and delivered approximately six months after receiving an order,” Quevedo … Continue reading “California’s backlogged grid is holding up its electric truck dreams”
On today’s gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world’s number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD’s rapid expansion into new markets, Ford’s struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the … Continue reading “The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work”
New York City is due to get 5,000 new EV chargers through an alliance between a parking operator and charging-infrastructure company. The Hudson Valley Parking Trust, which recently acquired Icon Parking, New York City’s largest purveyor of parking spots, is working with Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) to install the chargers at parking sites it controls, … Continue reading “5,000 chargers at NYC parking sites could boost EV ownership”
Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor is teasing its latest SUV model and the first to arrive on its new “B Platform” architecture. The company posted initial images of its B10 compact SUV before the new EV model makes its debut at the Paris Auto Show alongside joint venture partner Stellantis. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., better … Continue reading “Stellantis-backed Leapmotor teases new B10 SUV before it launches in EU markets”
