Why is Australia enjoying an electric car price war?
Some have called it the Tesla graveyard – hundreds of new electric cars parked in Melbourne Harbor, waiting for their owners. Critics say the scene is a sign that Australia’s soaring electric vehicle sales have finally hit a speed bump and are slowing down as they have in other countries. But industry experts and global […]
Ford is reviewing dealer requirements for selling electric vehicles
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! It was a big shock at the time. In September of 2022, Ford CEO Jim Farley issued an ultimatum to its dealers – invest in the equipment and training needed to successfully sell electric vehicles or you will […]
Charged electric vehicles | The J3400 charging standards (Tesla NACS) and CCS will coexist for many years, says CharIN’s president
A year ago, when automakers, EVSE suppliers and pundits enthusiastically jumped on the Tesla NACS bandwagon, the Charging Interface Initiative of North America (CharIN) was one of the few voices urging a little caution. CharIN’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of shipping standards, so the organization is now deeply involved in NACS (now known […]
Volvo CE introduces new electric construction machines
Alongside already introduced electric solutions such as the 23-tonne EC230 electric excavator and the EW240 Electric MH electric excavator, the company showcased a range of new battery-powered electric machines in Eskilstuna, Sweden. These include Volvo’s first electric wheeled excavator, the EWR150 Electric, as well as the L90 Electric and L120 Electric wheeled loaders, which will […]
Electric two-wheeler sales data: May 2024
Bajaj Auto occupies third place in May 2024, ahead of Atheer Energy once again. The company recorded sales of 9,189 compared to 7,755 sales in April. Monthly growth is 18%, and market share is 14%. In the recently launched NSE EV index, Bajaj Auto’s weight is 7.08%, which is significant. 4) Other energy Bengaluru-based smart […]
IECRM Announces 2024 Summit Awards Winners – A Celebration of Excellence in the Electric and Renewable Energy Industry –
DENVER, CO – On April 24, Independent Electrical Contractor of the Rocky Mountain (IECRM) hosted its 18th Annual Summit Awards Ceremony at Empower Field at Mile High. The event was attended by nearly 300 electrical and renewable energy contracting professionals and leaders, who gathered to celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals, companies and award-winning electrical […]
Ford enters electric vehicle price war, cuts up to $15,000 off electric trucks and Mach-E
Vintage car giant Ford has joined the Australian electric vehicle price war, cutting up to $15,000 from its electric vehicle options after a wave of similarly dramatic cuts by other carmakers. Ford has recently entered the electric vehicle market in Australia, primarily through its electric SUV and Mach-E – and the E-Transit van introduced late […]
Schneider Electric recalls Surgeloc™ surge protectors due to fire risk
Recall the Surgeloc surge protection device from Schneider Electric Example of a label on a Schneider Electric Surgeloc surge protector with catalog number location and date code product name: Surgeloc overcurrent protection devices Danger: The Surgeloc surge protector can experience an arc event, which could result in a fire hazard. Call date: October 28, 2020 […]
Schneider Electric™ recalls 1.4 million electrical panels due to thermal burns and fire hazards
Indoor load center boxes were called External load center boxes were recalled Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QOC16UF) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QOC16UF) Recalled indoor load center (catalog number QOC20U100F) Recalled External Load Center (Catalog No. QO130M200PRB) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QO112M100PC) Recalled Internal Load Center (Catalog No. QO11220M100C) product […]
Gen Z Americans are more open to Chinese electric cars than you think: study
The potential presence of Chinese electric vehicles in the United States has quickly become a hot-button issue. We’ve noticed very polarized reactions to our reporting on the Beijing Auto Show. However, the difference between what someone says online, what an elected official would say behind a podium, and what people really think can often be […]