Volvo EX60 and ES90 will be among five new electric cars built on next-generation platforms
At Volvo’s Capital Markets Day presentation in Sweden today, the company announced several new technologies, including a broader collaboration with Nvidia, a new software suite developed in-house, an all-new SPA3 platform and up to five new electric cars to be launched worldwide by the end of the decade. Volvo’s electric car plans have been a […]
Ford Begins Shipping New E-Transit, America’s Best-Selling Electric Van
America’s best-selling electric truck now has more range and faster charging. Ford announced Wednesday that it has begun shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America. Ford changed the game with the introduction of the E-Transit in 2020, the all-electric version of its best-selling van. Since its debut in 2022, […]
Electric Vehicles Charged | Nebraska Department of Transportation Opens Request for Proposals for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Under NEVI
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has opened a procurement opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula (NEVI) program. The Nevada Department of Transportation has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R231-24 to select one or more qualified contractors to build, own and operate DC fast charging stations at seven locations along the I-80 […]
Price and specifications of Gogoro CrossOver GX250 electric scooter
Gogoro Inc., a leading Taiwanese company in battery swapping systems for sustainable urban mobility solutions, has launched its battery swapping system and Smartscooters in India. The company also launched India’s first made-in-India smart scooter, the CrossOver GX250. The product was unveiled in December 2023 and is initially available in Delhi and Goa. The company plans […]
Half a Million Dollar Bulletproof Electric Limousine
The Armor Group is advertising the fortified Lucid Air as the “world’s fastest armored vehicle.” In its original form, the luxury version of the Lucid Motors Air accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 1.89 seconds. Armor Group says the military-grade armor installed in the vehicle is “10 times stronger than ballistic steel […]
Broken chargers remain a problem for electric vehicle adventurers in Australia’s outback
Variety’s Big EV Adventure concluded last Friday in Forrest Place, Perth, with us donating two Teslas (a Model 3 and a Model Y) on their way to a homecoming party in the city centre. The speedy journey covered more than 10,000 kilometres in about 13 days, making it one of the fastest journeys ever undertaken […]
US share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales rises in Q2 2024
Subscribe to receive the latest daily news from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. increased in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) after a slight decline in the first quarter of 2024. Combined U.S. sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery […]
Ford won’t produce new electric cars for years, which could leave it “exposed.”
In the early hours of this morning, Ford announced a shift in its electric vehicle strategy amid sluggish sales and massive financial losses. The first electric vehicle on its upcoming new electric vehicle platform will be a midsize truck, not a compact truck or crossover. The Canadian-made three-row electric SUV, originally slated to launch this […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Efficient and Cost-Effective Power Conversion for Electric Commercial Vehicles (Webinar)
The electrification of commercial vehicles is crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. However, this transition poses several challenges in energy conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages and currents while maintaining high efficiency is […]
Advanced Thermal Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are a green energy solution that paves the way for a pollution-free future. At the heart of modern electric vehicles is the lithium-ion battery, which poses significant challenges due to its sensitivity to temperature changes. This article explores current battery thermal management systems (BTMS), evaluates their practical applications and design considerations to ensure […]