US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power devices, has released a high-performance 25 ARMS, 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter reference design. Powered by the EPC2304 eGaN FET, the EPC9196 inverter is designed for medium-voltage (96-150 V) battery-powered motor drive applications, including steering systems in automated Read more
APM Terminals Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles will deploy 20 electric terminal tractors from Orange EV by the end of July. The EVs represent nearly 30% of Pier 400’s diesel terminal tractor fleet. Kansas City-based Orange EV has deployed more than 1,400 of its electric Class 8 Read more
The iron-mining giants at BHP have big plans to decarbonize their mining operations, and they’re turning to the Chinese heavy equipment electrification and automation experts at XCMG to help make it happen. more…
Rivian is kicking off summer with another limited-time deal on its flagship R1 models. This month, customers can take advantage of $5,000 off the purchase or lease of a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T. more…
After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the pressure overseas. BYD launched its most affordable EV in Europe, the Dolphin Surf, starting at about $25,000. The tiny EV is BYD’s top seller in China. Will it have the Read more
The hot version of Hyundai’s streamlined electric sedan is believed to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.
Hyundai Motor has released its first teaser images of its high-performance version of the IONIQ 6, promising it will “redefine the N driving experience once more.” more…
There was a time when having your own plane was a pretty clear indicator that you were part of that upper crust of society. If it was a pricey and rare electric plane, then all the more. But those days are numbered as the influx of compact and powerful electric Read more
Kia’s latest “Platform Beyond Vehicle” brings range, next-generation software and a compelling price tag.
Plus, General Motors infuses $4 billion into U.S. production, and Volkswagen considers a smaller electric van after the ID. Buzz.