Ford seems to be following a sound strategy of electrifying models in the segments most popular with buyers (rather than those that seem convenient to electrify). The Blue Oval has a hit on its hands (if it wants one) with the Mustang Mach-E, and it could make history with the upcoming F-150 Lightning. The Bronco… Read more »
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Don’t Get SHOCKED: High Voltage Cable & Assemblies
In this session, you will learn about how ProEV HV Cable & Assemblies by Promark Electronics Inc has you covered for complete HV assemblies from quick prototypes through to high volume production. Don’t get shocked by minimums, lead times, shortages, lack of production expertise. ProEV helps commercial, industrial and recreational EVs get from prototype to… Read more »
Octillion celebrates 100,000 EVs on the road with its batteries, 2 billion km driven
Octillion Power Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of energy storage systems for electric cars, trucks, and buses, has operations in the US, India and China. In India, the company has shipped more than 600 buses worth of batteries. In the US, Octillion supplies batteries to commercial fleet powertrain manufacturer Lightning Systems and other commercial OEMs…. Read more »
Download EV Charging Product Guide for designing safer, more efficient and reliable charging stations
Sponsored by Littelfuse The adoption of electric and hybrid electric vehicles depends on a network of charging stations. Consumers don’t want to run out of juice in a place where they cannot recharge their vehicles. Adoption also depends on reductions in charging time, the goal being to get EV charging time on par with a… Read more »
EMC for EVs: Understanding electromagnetic compatibility
Engineers who design power electronics supplied by the mains have had to contend with meeting various electrical noise and safety standards for decades now, but their counterparts in the automotive industry were mostly free to do as they pleased. This was mainly because 12 V isn’t considered a shock hazard and cars are effectively rolling… Read more »
PowerCharge launches new commercial charging station
PowerCharge, a division of Moser Services Group, has launched a new line of commercial charging stations designed for heavy-duty EVs. Called the Pro-Lightning Series, the chargers come in various configurations, including wall- or pedestal-mounted; open- or closed-access; and networked or non-networked. The stations also offer multiple power levels and back-end software options. Standard features include… Read more »
Five vehicle interoperability principles that are critical to EV market success
Sponsored by ABB By Heather Flanagan, Marketing Manager of EV Infrastructure at ABB Inc. Charging standards are far more mature than they were a few years ago when the first production EV’s were landing in the hands of early adopters. EVs and related charging technologies have continued to evolve, keeping the whole industry on its… Read more »
The important takeaways from Tesla’s earnings coup
Tesla’s earnings announcements often feature big surprises, but this one was a bolt of lightning. The California carmaker earned $1.86 a share in the third quarter, far exceeding even the most optimistic projections (according to Bloomberg, the smart money was expecting a 24-cent loss). Revenue actually came in just short of expectations, at 6.3 billion… Read more »
Tesla non-pickup truck to be revealed in November
Tesla’s pickup truck is surely the most eagerly-awaited new vehicle since…well, Tesla’s last vehicle. Pickups are the biggest segment of the US auto market, and electrifying them will be a major, and necessary, turning point for EV adoption. Ford, GM and startup Rivian all have electric pickups in various stages of development, but Tesla is… Read more »
Read past issues of Charged – Electric Vehicles Magazine
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