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Chinese state-owned carmaker Changan revealed a two-in-one EV at its third Auto Tech Ecosystem Summit in Chongqing that can transform from a closed-back crossover-coupe-thingy into a sort of pickup at the push of a button. Carrying the internal codename CD701, the concept car was initially supposed to be part of the company’s new Zhuge brand,…
In January 2023, we discussed Greenworks, a power tools specialist, and its move into e-mobility. During CES 2023, they unveiled nearly a dozen e-mobility vehicles, indicating significant progress in this field for the North Carolina-based company. A recent article from Electrek delves into the exciting offerings from Greenworks, including e-bikes, go-karts, and even a utilitarian…
Each EV on average needs 50-100 kg (110-220 pounds) of graphite in its battery pack for the anodes, the negative electrodes of a battery, about twice the amount of lithium. New investments in the United States and Europe aim to challenge China’s stranglehold on a key ingredient used in most electric vehicle batteries – graphite…
When the Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled in 2019, it featured angular black wheel covers that complemented the edgy look of the all-electric pickup. Fast forward to 2023 and more and more Cybertruck prototypes and so-called release candidate (RC) units are roaming the streets of the United States as the Texas Gigafactory is getting ready to…
The Tesla Powerwall is one of the most popular home battery energy storage systems, which earlier this year reached 500,000 global installations. According to the most recent reports, Tesla quietly started installations of the new, third generation of the Powerwall (PW3 in short). Last Friday, teslamotorsclub.com forum member andy92782 posted photos of its new Powerwall installation, which…
The third-generation Peugeot 3008 has been officially unveiled by the French automaker seven years after the previous iteration debuted in Europe, marking a new chapter for the brand’s best-seller in terms of electric powertrains and interior tech. Shown in all-electric guise first, known as the E-3008 (with mild-hybrid powertrains to follow), the all-new C segment…
GlobalData’s latest report “Global Sector Overview & Forecast: Cockpits and Instrumentation,” reveals that the APAC cockpits and instrumentation market is estimated to stand at 144.3 million units in 2023. New Delhi: Accelerated digitization in the auto industry, the continual rise in the proliferation of technological advancements in vehicle telematics and navigation, and increased focus on…
Lectric eBikes, one of the more popular suppliers of electric bicycles in the US, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that they are voluntarily recalling a large number of their Lectric XP 3.0 electric bikes, which were produced and sold earlier this year. This recall is being issued due to concerns about the functioning of the mechanical…
Apple Maps will also only display charging options that are compatible with the charging port that is used by the electric vehicle a user is driving. With iOS 17, Apple Maps will show real-time charging availability information and allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers to select a preferred charging network. The tech giant had first announced…
Canada, home to a large mining sector for minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, wants to woo firms involved in all levels of the EV supply chain via a multibillion-dollar green technology fund as the world seeks to cut carbon emissions. A unit of South Korea’s Solus Advanced Materials will build a copper foil…
