Electrification of commercial vehicles is crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. However, this transition poses several challenges in power conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages and currents while maintaining high efficiency is a … Continue reading “Efficient and cost-effective power conversion for electric commercial vehicles (Webinar)”
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The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software issue that can cause the anti-lock braking system to reduce stopping power at speeds under 25 mph, Acura announced Friday. The proposed remedy is easy enough: an over-the-air software update patched through at home that should take about five minutes. That means no trip to … Continue reading “2024 Acura ZDX recalled for software that cuts braking power”
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DC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla’s network and others Some 19% of those surveyed said they’d encountered inoperable chargers Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according to a new J.D. Power study. While … Continue reading “JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise”
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Across the U.S. East Coast, nuclear power plant owners are proposing marriages to tech giants who are both desperate for electricity to fuel their massive data-center expansion plans and publicly committed to using clean energy. The proposals go like this: Build data centers that connect directly to our round-the-clock, carbon-free nuclear power, and secure long-term … Continue reading “Data centers want to tap existing nuclear power. Is that good or bad?”
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Sponsored by Hioki. A key challenge in developing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is extending the driving range through improved energy efficiency. Unlike fossil fuels, batteries have a lower energy density, necessitating large-capacity batteries to match the range of internal combustion engines, which inadvertently increases vehicle weight and decreases energy efficiency. Thus, there is a pressing … Continue reading “Discover the future of EV measurement with the Power Analyzer PW8001”
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover’s 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The … Continue reading “2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade unlocks power for $995”
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Despite Amazon’s Prime Day event coming to a close, there are plenty of lingering deals and parallel sales still going strong and today’s Green Deals are here to continuing the savings train! Leading the pack is Phase 2 of Bluetti’s Prime Day sale that is running through the rest of July and has increased savings … Continue reading “Bluetti Phase 2 Prime Day power station sale, Rad Powers EV and accessory discounts, Hover-1 Altai Pro e-bikes, more”
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The argument in favor of building new data centers closer to locations primed for low-cost solar and wind power development is becoming more appealing, Kimber said. The same goes for as-yet-nascent industries such as green hydrogen and direct air capture, which will require enormous amounts of carbon-free energy to serve their goals of replacing fossil … Continue reading “Intersect Power to build $837M worth of grid batteries in Texas”
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It’s now July, which means Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is on the horizon. With summer in full swing and fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on portable power solutions from BLUETTI, like its AC70 power station, and plenty of other surprise deals promised to pop up during … Continue reading “Score deals on the AC70 Power Station and other BLUETTI products during Prime Day”
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Amazon Prime Day deals are officially rolling in! The two-day savings event has begun, bringing with it some of the absolute best Green Deals of the year – we’ve already seen numerous early deals having already dropped, while those same deals and new ones alike will continue pouring in over the next 48-hour period. We’ve … Continue reading “Prime Day Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more”