Candela electric hydrofoiling boat destroying world record for the longest distance driven by an electric boat in a 24-hour period, and at a fraction of the cost of fossil fuel boats.
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Month: September 2023
Ford Pauses Construction Of $3.5 Billion Michigan LFP Battery Plant
Ford said it is going to limit spending at the Marshall site until it is confident about its “ability to competitively run the plant.”
Used Tesla Model 3 Buyers Are Trading In Honda Civics, Toyota Tacomas: Study
CarMax says that SUVs and Toyota models are the top traded-in vehicles for buying a used EV.
Tesla Cybertruck Manufacturing Confirmation Units Spotted In New Drone Video
These so-called “Series 8” pickups will reportedly head out to Tesla stores soon.
Ford pauses LFP battery factory touted as key for affordable EVs
Ford has confirmed that it’s halting construction of a $3.5 million battery plant in Michigan that the automaker had focused on just months earlier as a key for EV affordability. The plant, near Marshall, Michigan, was due to create about 2,500 j…
Fast charging networks and providers say reliability and uptime is improving
Providers and operators of EV fast charging networks say uptime has jumped to more than 97 per cent, while Tritium admits to problems and “secrecy” in the industry.
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Avery Dennison launches new Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes for EV batteries
US adhesive manufacturing company Avery Dennison has launched a newly developed portfolio of electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes for EV battery packs. The Volt Tough portfolio includes tapes that incorporate features for OEMs and converters, including options for curved geometries, high abrasion-resistant options, color options for vision inspection systems, flame-retardant options for UL-94 and other… Read more »
UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow the shift to electric vehicles
While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
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EV Explainer: Tesla 12V battery maintenance
Some people assume EVs don’t need a 12V battery as they’ve got a huge battery pack. They do need it, and other car makers can learn from Tesla in how to manage their replacement.
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Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5
Hyundai’s new 2024 Ioniq 5 offering includes a new lower priced base model with a smaller battery and lower range.
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