How healthy is your battery pack? As the old saw goes, if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. As the EV ecosystem develops, there will be an increasing need to measure and manage the performance of battery cells. Cell manufacturers need a standardized way to evaluate test data for new cells; EV designers… Read more »
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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures
Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act—a sweeping package of tax, health care and climate measures—was like the happy ending to one of those heartwarming “Save Christmas” stories. We may never know what Machiavellian machinations persuaded Senator Manchin to release Santa Claus, but the merry old elf is coming… Read more »
ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations
ConnectDER’s meter collar working together with Siemens’s charging station could save up to 80 percent of installation costs Getting set up to charge an EV at home is easy and affordable—except when it isn’t. For many, especially those who live in older homes, installing a home Level 2 charging station may require an upgrade to… Read more »
Plug In America digs deep into the details of the new federal EV tax credit
The revamped federal EV tax credit is the most-discussed part of the Inflation Reduction Act, and there’s plenty to talk about. Like most government programs, it is complex, and like many, it aims to advance more than one goal. The main objective is of course to boost EV adoption from the demand side by making… Read more »
Four states agree on vague plan to promote public charging along Lake Michigan shoreline
Great news! The governors of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin have announced a plan to build a network of public charging stations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Local media reminded us of the scenic and touristic attractions of the region, and rightly pointed out how nice it will be to make these wonders more accessible… Read more »
The advantages and limitations of wire bonding in EV applications
Sponsored by Kulicke & Soffa By: Peter Klaerner, senior manager for Wedge Bond Systems Engineering,Kulicke & Soffa Wire and ribbon bonding have traditionally been the methods of choice for creating reliable interconnects in the electronics industry. The progress in electric vehicle production has created the need for better, more reliable interconnects that can be scaled… Read more »
Florida awards VW settlement funding: $68 million for electric transit buses, $57 million for school buses
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $68 million in grants for the purchase of 227 electric transit buses in 13 counties. The funds came from Florida’s $166-million share of Volkswagen’s $15-billion federal settlement for the Dirty Diesel Debacle. The electric buses will replace existing diesel buses in Alachua, Broward, Duval, Escambia, Hillsborough, Leon,… Read more »
Toyota to invest $5.6 billion to boost EV battery production in Japan and North Carolina
Toyota, that most enigmatic of major automakers, is slowly increasing investment in its struggling electrification efforts, even as it continues to lobby against government climate action, and sings the praises of ICEs in its corporate communications. The company recently announced plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in a US facility that will manufacture batteries… Read more »
New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a New Zealand-based firm that was founded in 2019, has announced plans to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida. That sounds like a lot—according to the DOE, there are currently 5,023 Level 2 chargers and 1,461 DC fast chargers in the state. However, IUC hasn’t specified a timeline,… Read more »
What are the details of California’s 2035 ban on sales of new gas-burners?
The California Air Resources Board has issued a rule that will require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the ban on new gas car sales in 2020, and directed state agencies to draw up a plan. Now, after diligent bureaucratic toil and reams of public… Read more »
