Sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 408,000 cars in the period from October 1 to 13, an increase of 8% over the same period last month.
The retail penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China reached 49.57 percent from October 1 to 13, and 45.98 percent since the beginning of the year. (The Ora model is on display at the Shanghai New Energy Vehicle Show in June 2024. Image credit: CnEVPost) Retail sales of passenger new energy vehicles in China […]
Charged electric vehicles | What’s in a name? Mercedes-Benz announces new naming agreements for electric vehicles
“What’s in a name? What we call a rose by any other name would smell as good.” These words, spoken by Juliet in Shakespeare’s great tragedy Romeo and Juliet, imply that names are meaningless. But don’t tell a product manager that, especially an automobile industry manager. Car names follow trends in culture and history, for […]
Volkswagen recalls some 2003-2024 ID.4 vehicles due to airbag inflator defect
Volkswagen is recalling a small number of ID.4 electric vehicles that may have improperly installed airbags. The recall covers just 837 vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years. In those vehicles, the nuts that secure the front passenger primary airbag inflator may have been left loose at the factory. This could cause the airbags […]
Electric Vehicles Charged | EV Connect and BlueSnap Integration for EV Charging Payment Processing
EV Connect, a charging software provider, has partnered with Massachusetts-based payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to offer simplified payment processing services for electric vehicle charging. Integration with BlueSnap is available to charging point operators and charging networks through EV Connect’s white label services or API platform. The integration is designed to simplify the integration and implementation […]
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 […]
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 […]
Musk Shares Latest Tesla FSD v12.5 Software Update for HW3 Vehicles
Tesla has been rolling out the latest version of its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, version 12.5, over the past few weeks, but only to those with vehicles equipped with the newer HW4 computer. While HW3-equipped vehicles are expected to launch this week, CEO Elon Musk said over the weekend that the team is still […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Ion Storage Systems Receives $20 Million in ARPA-E Funding to Commercialize Solid-State Batteries
Ion Storage Systems, a US manufacturer of solid-state batteries, will receive $20 million from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program (SCALEUP) to fund critical developments in pioneering energy technologies with untapped potential. Ion was one of four companies to receive SCALEUP funding in 2024 as part of the program’s $63.5 […]
#6 Reasons to Use Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles need an energy storage system to power the vehicle’s propulsion system. There are many energy storage systems such as batteries, supercapacitors, rotating wheels, fuel cells, etc. It is the most widely used battery in electric vehicles due to its relatively mature technology, good energy density and cycle life. At present, many batteries have […]