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Highland’s Arrival Leads to Tesla Canceling Model 3 Performance Orders in Australia
Tesla has allegedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after the release of the facelifted Model 3 in the country. Numerous customers who had placed orders for the flagship variant took to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group to express their disappointment and frustration. Tesla sent a message to affected customers…
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Fuel Cell Trucks Revealed by Ballard and Quantron
Ballard Power Systems and Quantron AG have teamed up to launch fuel cell electric commercial vehicles, furthering their collaboration that began in September 2021. The alliance aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transport and represents a significant milestone in advancing hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, especially in the commercial vehicle sector. The vehicles delivered not…
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Xos, Inc. Demonstrates the Multi-Use Capabilities of Xos Hub™ in Tour
Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles, recently completed a tour to showcase the versatility of its mobile charging solution, the Xos Hub™. The tour, which covered various locations on the West Coast, highlighted the Hub’s ability to cater to different use cases, ranging from parcel delivery vehicles to…
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Tesla’s Latest Upgrade Shows Enhanced Camera Quality, Acknowledged by FSD Beta Testers
Tesla has made upgrades to the side repeater cameras in its Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta vehicles, according to reports from testers. While the cameras themselves remain the same, Tesla has made software tweaks and improved processing capabilities to provide a clearer and sharper vision. Tesla utilizes eight cameras in its electric vehicles for mapping the…
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BMW offers a sneak peek of the future vehicle design concept with Neue Klasse.
The BMW Group recently unveiled its latest design concept, the vision Neue Klasse, showcasing the future of its core brand vehicles. This design is a departure from BMW’s previous controversial grille design. The Neue Klasse models promise 30% more range, 30% faster charging, and 25% more efficiency. The concept vehicle will make its public debut…
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After midnight, Australian utility offers affordable EV charging to users who plug in
Australian utility AGL Energy has introduced a new electricity supply plan aimed at encouraging more electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their vehicles overnight. The Night Saver Energy Plan offers a discounted rate of 8 cents per kilowatt-hour between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., allowing EV owners to fully charge their vehicles for…
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Innovation by Category
WAE Technologies Unveils Elysia: Innovative Battery Intelligence Software In a recent development, WAE Technologies has introduced Elysia, an advanced battery intelligence software that aims to enhance the overall performance and efficiency of battery systems. This cutting-edge software not only extends the lifespan of batteries but also improves safety, increases usable energy, maximizes power output, and…
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Compact, Magnet-Free Electric Motor Revealed by ZF
ZF has unveiled a groundbreaking electric motor called the I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) that does not require magnets. This innovative design is distinguished by its ultra-compact size and high power and torque density. Instead of magnets, the I2SM technology utilizes an inductive exciter located within the rotor shaft to generate the necessary magnetic field.…
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$15.5 Billion Injected by Biden Administration for Electric Vehicle Factory Conversions
Last year, the US Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill aimed at boosting clean energy initiatives through tax incentives, grants, and loans. According to McKinsey, this legislation directs nearly $400 billion in federal funding towards clean energy. Building on these efforts, the Biden administration has recently announced an additional $15.5 billion for retrofitting…
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Kia presents new EV5 electric compact SUV, designed for millennial drivers
Kia has unveiled its new all-electric EV5 SUV at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The South Korean car manufacturer aims to target a younger demographic of buyers by offering “a new era of electric mobility to the compact SUV sector to meet the needs of millennial families.” Karim Habib, the head of Kia’s global…