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 […]
Volkswagen postpones the launch of the ID.7 EV in the United States, and the electric microbus remains unchanged
Volkswagen announced on Wednesday that it will delay the arrival of its ID.7 electric hatchback in the United States and Canada. VW has not provided a revised timeline for the ID.7’s arrival. The 2025 model year was originally scheduled for later this year. In a statement about the delay, it cited two reasons behind the […]
Charged electric vehicles | Daimler Buses and BMZ Poland are cooperating in the development of e-bus batteries
Daimler Buses has partnered with lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Poland to develop and supply next-generation NMC4 batteries specifically for e-buses. This cooperation combines Daimler’s experience in bus development and manufacturing with BMZ’s know-how in heavy-duty lithium-ion battery solutions. The goal is to develop batteries with higher energy density for longer range and longer […]
How to make your electric car run longer
More and more people are choosing electric cars as their next ride, which is great for the Earth. Electric vehicle technology and longevity continue to improve with each new model introduced, however, range anxiety for electric vehicles remains a consistent challenge. It’s not really a surprise. People have long wanted their combustion engines to run […]
Electricians and the growth of the electric car industry
Continued momentum in EV adoption rates in the United States will require robust, reliable charging infrastructure where EV drivers live, work, play, and travel. One industry sector important to the construction and reliability of that network is electricians. But are electricity companies ready to lead the charge? An electrician installs a charging station for electric […]
Protecting Electronic Devices in an Electric World
The global lightning protection market size was valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to generate USD 6.8 billion by 2030. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% from 2021 to 2030. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled “Global Lightning Protection Market by Type, […]