Nissan is feeling the brunt of BYD’s electric vehicle price war in China
Nissan is the latest victim of BYD’s “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Following BYD’s deep price cuts this year, Nissan is closing a factory in China as it struggles to keep up. As is the case for many legacy automakers, China is a critical sales market for Nissan. Nearly a third of Nissan’s global sales […]
Charged electric vehicles | Shell opens a megawatt charger for electric trucks and boats in Amsterdam
Shell has deployed a self-developed megawatt charger for dual use by both electric trucks and waterborne ships at the company’s Energy Transport Campus in Amsterdam (ETCA), a facility where the oil giant showcases its current energy technologies. The charging station uses the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for charging heavy electric vehicles developed by […]
The Proteus 3, 4-pole RCBO provides important protection for a new range of electric vehicle chargers
In this case study article, we learn more about how the Proteus 3, 4 Pole RCBO module provides important protection for the latest range of electric vehicle chargers. Simpson & Partners (S&P), the Cotswold-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, has integrated the Proteus 3 unit, 4-pole RCBOs into its new range of chargers. This ensures […]
Olympic Games: Athletes glide across the Seine River on electric boats
About 30 ships will be equipped with electric and hybrid engines for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. As Powertrain International writes, 20 boats have been converted for the purpose, and another eleven have been newly built. They are all part of a fleet of more than 150 ships […]
Kolkata-based E-Went launches Lightning electric scooter at 1.15 Lakh/- E-Vehicleinfo
Kolkata, West Bengal: Electronic gold It announced the launch of its latest high-speed electric two-wheeler, ‘LIGHTNING’ during its 2023-2024 Annual Meeting. Designed for those who crave fashion, style and performance. LIGHTNING combines sporty elegance with elegant design, promising hassle-free driving for all occasions. The standout feature of LIGHTNING is the dual portable batteries, which can […]
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 […]