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Ideanomics successfully tests first 500 kW charger that powers class 8 EV trucks in under 15 minutes

September 21, 2022
Ideanomics passed a considerable milestone Wednesday as the company announced it successfully tested WAVE’s 500kW ultra-fast wireless charger, a first of its kind that can charge class 8 electric trucks in under 15 minutes. Ideanomics is making massive strides this year as it looks to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in one of the most critical aspects of the economy…
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Volvo’s all-electric EX90 will replace XC90 SUV and include a LiDAR-powered ‘invisible shield of safety’

September 21, 2022
Volvo Cars has begun teasing a new flagship electric SUV called the EX90, set to replace the popular XC90 model as it pivots toward an all-electric future. The full reveal of the new EV won’t happen until this fall, but Volvo is already calling the EX90 its safest vehicle to date and has shared some of the technologies we can expect to see inside and out. Volvo Cars is a global automaker…
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China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000

September 21, 2022
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. Tesla has had some issues with Chinese companies getting “inspired” by its designs in the past. Those vehicles are often referred to as “Tesla clones.” We previously reported on China’s Xpeng copying Tesla’s vehicle user interface and even…
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Quick Charge Podcast: September 20, 2022

September 21, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights…
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This innovative solar foundation company just got $40M in funding

September 21, 2022
San Rafael, California-based Ojjo, whose solar foundations will hold the photovoltaic panels on one of the largest solar farms in the United States, just closed a $40 million Series C funding round. Ojjo’s Earth Truss system will be an essential part of the $1.2 billion, 690 megawatt (MW) + 380 MW battery energy storage Gemini Solar project. The huge solar farm will sit on around 6,000 acres of…
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