Pre-Switch publishes 99.3% efficiency for an inverter with its low switching loss tech


Silicon Valley startup Pre-Switch has published performance data claiming that its 200 kW CleanWave200 evaluation inverter exceeds 99.3% efficiency at 100 kHz using three discrete SiC MOSFETs per switch location.  The inverter is designed for EVs and renewable energy systems. CEO Bruce Renouard said, “We are shipping the CleanWave200 evaluation systems to initial customers around… Read more »

GM unveils production version of Cadillac Lyriq EV


GM has taken another step toward its vaunted all-electric future, unveiling what it says is a production version of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV. Its design and specs appear to be pretty close to those of the original prototype that GM unveiled last year. The Lyriq will be the first vehicle to use GM’s new… Read more »

2021: Tesla Q1 financial facts and figures

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In the first quarter of 2021, Tesla generated a surplus of 438 million US dollars (around 362 million euros) and revenue of 10.389 billion US dollars, (around 8,593 billion euros). Teslas says this is mainly due to lower costs. The first quarter of 2021 brought a new record in quarterly profit. This comes to the […]

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Tesla Model Y on track to become the world’s best-selling car

Elon Musk projected that the Tesla Model Y could become the world’s best-selling car by 2022 or 2023. Musk announced that the Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling luxury sedan of any kind in the world during its latest earnings call. Based on Tesla’s calculations, the Model Y could beat the Model 3’s record. “I’d […]

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Tesla releases more details about fatal crash in Texas, but there are still a lot of questions unanswered

Tesla has released more details about the fatal crash in Texas that has captivated the media over the last week.
While Tesla released more information following an investigation with local authorities, ther are still a lot of questions unanswered.
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Audi releases “Electric Eye” Woody Gooch film to highlight electric Australia road trips

Audi releases an original short film called Electric Eye, following 3,500kms trip all-electric Audi e-tron Sportback along Queensland and NSW coasts.
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