The exact cause of the Texas fire has not been determined, but speculation centered on the tight component packaging in the engine compartment.
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ARPA-E awards $43 million to 19 energy storage projects
The DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has selected 19 new projects that will receive a total of $43 million to develop new energy storage technologies. The projects are supported through two new ARPA-E programs – Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – and will focus… Read more »
Ford C-MAX Energi PHEV offers selectable electric-only mode
Ford’s new C-MAX Energi PHEV has a user-selectable electric-only mode that offers a range of at least 20 miles and a top electric-only speed of 85 mph.
GE scientists build a greatly improved traction motor for EVs
Engineers at GE Global Research recently tested a prototype Interior Permanent Magnet traction motor that is more powerful, more efficient and less costly than the best motors on the market today. The new motor can also run at a higher temperature, eliminating the need for a dedicated cooling loop. GE’s prototype operates at a peak… Read more »
France increases EV incentives as Renault invests in next generation batteries
French president Francoise Hollande announced this week that his government would increase incentives for the purchase of high-tech cars.
Jaguar to display XJ_e PHEV at Goodwood
With a maximum system output of 329 hp, the XJ_e can go from zero to 62 mph in under 6.5 seconds, and has a Top speed of 150 mph, and all-electric range of 25 miles.
ArcelorMittal announces new electrical steel products for EV motors
As EV production ramps up around the globe, companies are developing ever more components and materials optimized for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. At this week’s Coil Winding, Insulation and Electrical Manufacturing trade fair in Berlin (doesn’t that sound like a glamorous event?), steel giant ArcelorMittal unveiled a range of electrical steel products… Read more »
World’s fastest EV charging station goes into service – in China
The electric bus charging station was jointly developed by Microvast and the China State Grid, and is used by a fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid buses.
UK plant to build engines for BMW i8 PHEV, i Store unveiled
BMW announced this week that the new generation of three-cylinder gas engines for the i8 PHEV sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant.
Asian group plans to relaunch Saab as an EV-only brand
Fans of Swedish engineering were “sobbing” last December when the country’s #2 automaker filed for bankruptcy. Since then, administrators have negotiated with a number of potential buyers. Now they appear to have struck a deal that will not only preserve the iconic Saab brand, but position it on the electrified cutting edge. A consortium called… Read more »