Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ long-range electric truck, the eActros 600, passed rigorous tests with flying colors in summer temperatures of up to 111F (44C).
Engineers tested a prototype of the eActros 600 in extreme heat in Andalusia, Spain. For five weeks, everything from its electric powertrain and battery thermal management, to its air conditioning system, to its fast charging speed was put…
Ford Pro released its second-generation EV charger Tuesday, the Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp. The new EV charger is designed to simplify and improve the experience, making it easier than ever for fleets to go electric.
Ford Pro unveils Series 2 EV…
Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030
August 29, 2023
Alongside targets outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, Magna International has submitted goals to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. En route to that target, the global contract manufacturer had…
San Diego-based e-bike company Juiced is preparing to launch its latest electric bike, the Juiced Scorpion X2. This will mark a triumphant return for the popular electric moped-style bike.
Earlier this year we reported on the legal battles over trademarks related to Juiced’s HyperScorpion electric moped-style e-bike line that caused the company to sunset those models.
At the time, Juiced…
In a sign of things to come, the global offshore wind industry brought 8.8 GW of clean energy online in 2022, its second-best year ever, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
The GWEC, the international trade association for the wind power industry, reports…
Watch the Porsche Taycan GTS in an electric performance race between Germany vs China
August 29, 2023
Does Porsche still own the performance crown in the new electric era? Or do the new Chinese EVs take the title? Check out the epic race in a battle of international heavyweights – Germany vs. China.
Porsche Taycan GTS delivers performance in the EV era
Porsche is…
Elon Musk has made a new statement about Full Self-Driving software that reassured owners of Tesla vehicles with HW3, but it is going bum out owners of more recent Tesla vehicles with HW4.
Hardware 4.0 (HW4) is Tesla’s latest suite of Autopilot/self-driving sensors and a new FSD computer. The new hardware, which adds radar and new cameras all around the vehicle, has already been deployed in…
To rival Tesla’s proliferating Supercharger network, Hyundai Motor Group is developing its own ultra-fast EV chargers.
Although many automakers recently partnered with Tesla to use its Supercharger network, Hyundai looks to take the road less traveled.
According to a…
Juiced Bikes RipRacer Class 3 e-bike sees $600 discount, electric water heater $295, other EVs, more
August 28, 2023
The popular Juiced Bikes RipRacer Class 3 e-bike is starting off all of today’s best deals with a $600 discount to the new all-time low of $899. Also detailed below, this boosts your existing tank’s efficiency to go alongside a massive list of other e-bike…
Could zinc-air batteries revolutionize the EV industry?
August 28, 2023
Scientists at Edith Cowan University in Australia found that zinc-air batteries could be a better alternative than lithium-ion batteries to power EVs.
A zinc–air battery consists of a negative electrode made of zinc and a positive electrode made of air. Their major disadvantage has been limited power output due to poor performance of air electrodes and a short lifespan – until now.
The…
