Three Dutch companies have partnered to develop a robotic charging solution for heavy-duty EVs. ROCSYS, a supplier of plug-in robots, Grivix, which makes automated high-power vehicle inlets, and VDL ETS, a charging test and validation specialist, are working together to develop the system. Using the new charging solution, an e-truck or e-bus will automatically request… Read more »
XING Mobility partners with Castrol to deliver immersion-cooled battery systems
XING Mobility and Castrol have announced a partnership to further develop XING Mobility’s immersion cooling battery technology with Castrol’s thermal management fluid. XING’s Immersio Modular Battery Pack technology directly submerges lithium-ion battery cells in non-conductive cooling fluid. Castrol’s recently launched product, Castrol ON e-thermal fluid, is circulated through XING Mobility’s system at a dynamic flow… Read more »
GM aims to make charging seamless with Ultium Charge 360
GM is methodically moving forward with its plans for electrification. The automaker’s latest initiative is Ultium Charge 360, “a holistic charging approach that integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps, and other products and services to simplify the overall charging experience for GM electric vehicle owners.” Ultium Charge 360 is basically a consolidation and expansion… Read more »
People are worried gas prices will rise due to truck driver shortage
Robotrucks aren’t here to save us yet.
Tesla Expands China Supercharger Network To Mt. Everest Base Camp
Tesla’s Supercharger network is constantly expanding, but this is arguably the coolest new location to date.
Ram TRX truck was spotted on Tesla’s test track, potentially benchmarking for Cybertruck
A new Ram TRX truck was spotted on Tesla’s test track at Fremont factory. The automaker is potentially benchmarking the vehicle for the Cybertruck electric pickup truck.
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Mercedes unveils new EQS electric luxury sedan
After months of teasers, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled full details of its upcoming EQS electric luxury sedan, the latest of several models from Mercedes’s EQ electric sub-brand. There will be two battery pack options: 107.8 kWh usable (12 modules) and 90 kWh usable (10 modules). The cells are in either pouch or hard-case/prismatic format, and are… Read more »
Tesla has a misinformation problem, and silence may no longer be enough
During the first quarter earnings call, Lars Moravy, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering, stated that the company is hard at work cooperating with local authorities and agencies like the NTSB and the NHTSA to investigate a fatal Model S crash in Texas earlier this month. Moravy’s statements provided some new insights into the ongoing […]
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Tesla Alum JB Straubel Aims To Solve EV Battery Supply Problems
When it comes to batteries, recycling is a must.
Electric Car Charging Station Vandalized With…Minced Meat?!?
This sure is an odd place to find some minced meat.
