It’s not a Toyota, Nissan, or a Honda, but this new mini EV is already a sensation. The mibot mini EV costs just ¥1 million ($7,000), or about half the price of Nissan’s Sakura, the top-selling EV in Japan. more…
Musk says that Tesla’s actually self-driving (for real this time) Model Ys are testing in Texas “a month ahead of schedule.”
At least two of these Toyota EVs will be American-made and use locally sourced batteries.
The lifespan of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been doubled in testing while maintaining a very high energy density.
The Ioniq 9 may come with a Tesla-style NACS port, but you’ll get a faster charge by avoiding Superchargers.
Taiwan Semiconductor, a global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs and ESD protection, has introduced two new series of high-voltage rectifiers manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards and offered in automotive- and commercial-grade versions. The fast-recovery HS1Q Series has a 1,200 V, 1 A rating and the 1,600 Read more
American Textile Maintenance, the parent company of Republic Master Chefs and Medico Professional Linen Service, has committed to purchasing 12 CircularEV Class 5 electric trucks from Evolectric, beginning with an initial delivery of 5 units. The purchase is American Textile’s first electric fleet deployment. It follows an eight-day pilot at Read more
US-based E-Van, the composite body division of Embassy Specialty Vehicles, has introduced its new insulated liner for use in a range of electric vehicle applications. The insulated liner delivers thermal resistance in a slim design, making it well-suited to EVs from delivery vans and work trucks to RVs and buses. Read more
Singaporean lithium-ion battery cell and pack manufacturer Durapower is looking for potential joint venture partners to set up a manufacturing facility in the US, as part of its global expansion plans. In addition to manufacturing, Durapower develops battery technology research, owns and has established international collaborations to support the development Read more
BYD is preparing to launch its new E-Vali electric van in Europe and other global markets. With its official launch just around the corner, the EV delivery van has been spotted out in the wild. Compared to other cars on the road, the new BYD’s electric van looks enormous. more…