Charged electric vehicles | Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power and cooling systems for electric motors
Electric car maker Ampere, formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on the Powerbox Ampere electric power inverter. The power box is designed to achieve the best performance-to-size ratio across the Ampere […]
99% of cars will be electric and self-driving in the future: Elon Musk says
Elon Musk expects that 99% of cars will be electric and self-driving in the futureLikening gas cars to using cell phones. A global EV survey shows that less than 1% of EV owners are switching back to gas vehicles, with 92% opting for another EV if necessary. Less than 1% of electric vehicle owners switch […]
The share of electric cars is 22.8% in Germany – the Volkswagen Group dominates the country
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! November saw the share of additional EVs at 22.8% in Germany, down from 25.7% year-on-year. Electric vehicle (BEV) sales fell year-over-year, despite a higher baseline, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales rose 14%. Total vehicle volume in […]
Tesla and two other brands benefit the most from tax breaks for electric vehicles
The latest JD Power data indicates that tax credits are the most motivating for people to buy Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla EVs. Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota EV buyers were among the least motivated to use electric vehicles on tax credits alone. The loss of credits is widely expected to hurt U.S. electric vehicle sales at […]
Charged electric vehicles | Proving the commercial viability of electric vehicle fleets (webinar)
Why fleet electrification makes economic sense and how to transition to electric vehicles for long-term success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. ET Whether you’re thinking about electrifying your fleet or already have some electric vehicles on the road, this session is for you. We’ll challenge current models and processes around EV charging, offering new […]
FedEx adds 31 electric vehicles to its fleet in Singapore
The aforementioned custom-designed Mercedes electric truck offers a payload capacity of 923 kilograms and is said to range up to 321 kilometers on a single charge. It will therefore likely have the 60 kWh battery pack that Mercedes has been using in the eVito since 2021. According to FedEx, the new vehicles will replace 31 […]
Tesla is offering low-cost leases in a new program to boost sagging electric vehicle sales
Tesla has launched a new LeasyMyTesla program to get more electric cars onto Australian roads, in its latest effort to boost sagging sales in the country. The new leasing program is now available through Tesla’s Australian vehicle configurator and is operated by Driva, a local finance company. In a post on LinkedIn, Tom Drew, Tesla’s […]
5 points to remember when driving your electric car in the snow
Driving tips for winter commuting with your electric car This article may contain affiliate links. With the busy holiday season and long nights, winter increases the risk of accidents. Weather conditions can be treacherous, with snow and ice making driving more difficult. Navigating the roads can be difficult when driving an electric vehicle (EV), especially […]
Charged electric vehicles | Designing safer battery management systems using HIL simulation tools: white paper
Sponsored by Chroma. Improving the efficiency and safety of electric vehicles depends on an effective battery management system (BMS). For BMS in cars, it is important to note that the battery pack is not directly connected to the engine. Instead, it interacts through relays and fuses. Any interruption or abnormal connection between these components can […]
The removal of rebates is blamed for a decline in electric vehicle sales as hybrid sales rise
Misconceptions and premature cancellation of rebates have put a damper on electric car sales, an industry group has warned, as figures show adoption has slowed. But sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars have continued to accelerate over the past six months despite difficult economic conditions, according to analysis by the Australian Automobile Association. The […]