Electric Vehicles
- electrek.co World's largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity
Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new electric crane it's calling the world's largest & strongest.
> Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane.
- electrek.co BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China
BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall...
- electrek.co Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE
Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s...
> Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s waters. Aquaculture specialist and oyster cultivator Maine Ocean Farms has received a grant from the government to deploy custom-built electric boats that will be recharged by Aqua superPower fast chargers. > > Aqua superPower is no stranger to Electrek and is often involved whenever we cover a company helping electrify marine transportation. > > The company controls an entire marine-specific, dockside network of fast chargers for electric boats, utilizing connected software and an accessible app for fast chargers specifically engineered and rated for use in marine environments.
- electrek.co Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading...
- electrek.co Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck
Komatsu dropped its future ready, 320 ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas.
Nice to see more industrial vehicles with new-energy options. I suspect batteries will win over other power sources in 99% of ground transportation use cases.
- electrek.co Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law
Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law which will allow the CEC to require grid-saving bidirectional charging on EVs when it deems appropriate.
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Mazda EZ-6 is a new electric sedan exclusive to China - ArenaEV
m.arenaev.com Mazda EZ-6 is a new electric sedan exclusive to ChinaMazda's new EZ-6 electric sedan, available in both fully electric and EREV versions, offers a compelling blend of style, technology, and performance, but it's currently exclusive to the Chinese market.
- electrek.co Ford exec says most drivers don't realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home
Ford’s Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don’t realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it...
- e.vnexpress.net Thailand approves budget for EV subsidy, offering buyers up to $3,000 per vehicle - VnExpress International
The Thai cabinet has approved a budget allocation to fund a subsidy program's second phase, which offers electric vehicle buyers up to 100,000 baht (US$3,070) per vehicle.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43498873
- www.yankodesign.com THOR x Harbinger test world’s first hybrid Class A RV with 500 miles range, fulltimers take note - Yanko Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ureZgPCLg THOR Industries – the parent company of Airstream – has been at the forefront of plug-in-hybrid motorhomes, which could soon be on the verge of a new electric journey. In collaboration with electric vehicle company Harbinger, THOR has unveiled what it tout...
- electrek.co eVTOLs incoming: Market outlook reports 1,044 vertiports being planned globally by 2028
The Jetsons may have come out in the 1960s, but in 2024, we are finally close to quickly traveling by...
Still mostly in the planning stages, but hopefully research in this tech will translate to future electrification of air travel in general.
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Xpeng enters Spain and Portugal with 3 models
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43512265
- transportandenergy.com Alexander Dennis supplies electric buses to Cobra Corporate Services
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has announced it has supplied further electric buses to Cobra Corporate Services.
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Tesla ships 1 millionth China-made car for export from Shanghai
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- electrek.co Hyundai launches its first Chassis Cab electric work truck in Korea for $42,000
Hyundai launched its first small electric work truck in Korea on Wednesday, starting at around $42,000 (55.95 million won). The...
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First Audi-SAIC-made electric car to enter market in 2025
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BYD Seal best-selling BEV in Malaysia in first seven months of 2024; BYD, Tesla lock out top 5: MyZEVA
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Dongfeng launches Forthing Xinghai S7 – claimed to be world’s most aerodynamic production EV
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China, EU agree to end EV tariff disputes with minimum price pledge | Automotive News
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- theautoph.com The BYD Seagull lands in PH for an affordable Php 898K introductory price - AutoPH
BYD Cars Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down. After the successful launch of...
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43407770 > ~ USD $16,000
- electrek.co KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners
Just about a year after Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), Kia America...
- electrek.co BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone
Yes, you read that correctly. Nine million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built. Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to...
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South Korean battery maker SK On to cut jobs amid challenging EV market | Reuters
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GM's Ultium Batteries To Get a Massive Performance Boost Next Year With Help From CATL - autoevolution
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Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff 'trap'
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43406854
- cleantechnica.com The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool - CleanTechnica
Sharp has just unveiled a new electric vehicle concept that recasts the humble minivan as a home-away-from-home.
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Bollinger B4 medium duty EV enters series production
electrek.co It begins: Bollinger B4 medium duty EV enters series productionThis week marks the birth of a new OEM as Bollinger Motors' B4 MDEV begins series production and customer vehicles roll off the line.
- electrek.co XPeng launches a new variant of its X9 MPV complete with two LiDARs and XNGP capabilities
XPeng Motors has just launched a new advanced version of its X9 MPV, featuring LiDAR, XNGP ADAS, and 610km of...
- electrek.co REE kicks off US production of its P7 electric trucks with Roush as its contract manufacturer
Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars,...
- electrek.co E-quipment highlight: Unic UM325 electric spider crane
The battery-powered UM325 electric spider crane – and it looks every bit like it's ready to be cast in a Michael Bay Transformers movie.
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BYD delivers 100 electric buses to Uruguayan bus operator Cutcsa - CnEVPost
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Leapmotor has landed in the UK with its sub-£16k, all-electric rival to the Dacia Spring | Top Gear
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Hyundai sees Europe as 'battleground' for EVs and wants its share
electrek.co Hyundai sees Europe as a 'battleground' for EVs and wants its share of the marketHyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is looking to take advantage of Europe’s “battleground” with plans to expand in...
- www.electrive.com 3,000 charging stations for Pakistan - electrive.com
The Chinese investor ADM Group has reached an agreement in Pakistan with two local companies Malik Enterprises and Indus Valley to set up 3,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country.
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Stellantis Launches China’s Leapmotor EVs In Europe At Competitive Prices | Carscoops
www.carscoops.com Stellantis Launches China's Leapmotor EVs In Europe At Competitive Prices | CarscoopsThe T03 will rival the Dacia Spring, Citroen e-C3, and Fiat Panda, while the C10 serves as a cheaper alternative to the Tesla Model Y
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Geely to set up JV in Vietnam to assemble cars locally
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- electrek.co BYD prepares to unleash its second 7,000-car carrier to fuel its global EV expansion
A second car carrier is ready to embark as BYD looks to continue its dominant global expansion. BYD’s new vessel...
- electrek.co GM's EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford
After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As...
- www.electrive.com Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs, puts cell plant expansion on ice - electrive.com
Northvolt announced cutbacks in its home country of Sweden. The battery cell manufacturer will reduce its workforce by around 1,600 at three locations. Internationally, 20 per cent of jobs will also be cut. Moreover, it is suspending the expansion of the cell factory in Skellefteå.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/43095495
- www.technologyreview.com Some countries are ending support for EVs. Is it too soon?
Supporting new technologies can be expensive, but deciding when to wean the public off incentives can be a difficult balancing act.
Crossposted from: https://futurology.today/post/2348820
