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Tesla to build Semi Megacharger station in Southern California
- Tesla is building its first Megacharger station outside of its factories for the electric Semi.
- The Megacharger station is being constructed near Carson, Southern California.
- The location will include 12 Megacharging stations, a 1,600-square-foot building, and amenities.
- The Megacharger will utilize Tesla's V4 Supercharging cabinets for faster charging speeds.
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The Federal EV Charger Program May Die. It Was Just Starting To Pay Off
- President Trump's Department of Transportation halted the federal government's charger funding program, suspending the $5 billion NEVI program and deeming approved projects invalid.
- Only 57 out of 1,000 NEVI-funded projects have opened, managed by states with varying success levels and limited experience in state-backed charging stations.
- Delays were exacerbated by the lack of finalized rules until February 2023, causing slow and complicated approval processes for charging stations.
- Ohio led in NEVI-funded charger deployments, with each charger taking an average of 448 days to open, highlighting the slow rollout nationwide.
- Despite challenges, once set up, the program aims to benefit local economies and road-trippers, with potential for continued growth if funded.
- Of the 1,000 awards, 800 have been obligated, raising uncertainties over the program's fate following the halt in charger funding.
- NEVI faces uncertainty as bipartisan funding via legislation clashes with the Executive Branch's program cancellation, potentially leading to prolonged legal battles.
- While critiqued for slow progress, NEVI's intentions to boost clean transportation may face premature termination under the current administration's cost-cutting measures.
- Americans could lose out on the benefits of a promising clean transportation initiative if NEVI meets its demise without fully realizing its potential.
- The fate of the NEVI program remains uncertain, raising questions about the future of ambitious clean transportation projects in the U.S.
- For more information, contact the author at [email protected].
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[VIDEO] EddieX Comes Up with 8 Potential Future Variants of the C8 Corvette
- YouTuber EddieX discusses potential future variants of the C8 Corvette in a POV driving video.
- Current C8 models include Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, and ZR1.
- EddieX suggests potential future variants such as ZORA, Z-Ray, Grand Sport C8, All-Electric Corvette, SUV Variant, Z06 Touring with Manual Transmission, Cadillac XLR based on C8 Corvette, and Supercharged Stingray.
- Opinions are invited on the potential variants and if any other variants are missing.
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The Most Powerful Rolls-Royce Ever Is Electric And Has Launch Control
- The new Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful model in the brand's history
- It is an all-electric vehicle with 659 horsepower and 792 pound-feet of torque
- The Spectre Black Badge has a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 4.1 seconds
- The EPA range of the vehicle is 266 miles with 22-inch wheels
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Heybike flash sale drops Hauler cargo e-bike to new $1,199 low with free gear, NIU cuts 40% off KQi e-scooters, GoTrax, more
- Heybike is offering a flash sale on their Hauler Cargo e-bike, reducing the price to $1,199 until February 28.
- NIU is offering up to 40% off on their KQi series of e-scooters, including the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter for $450.
- For budget-friendly short-distance commuting, the GoTrax APEX XL Electric Scooter is available for $244.
- Other Green Deals include the Lectric Presidents' Day sale, discounts on EGO Power+ snow blowers, and more.
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Renault Made A Breakthrough In EV Fire Safety. Now Others Can Use It For Free
- Renault has developed a new solution, 'Fireman Access' system, to extinguish electric vehicle (EV) fires more efficiently.
- The system involves an adhesive disc inside the battery pack that, when the battery catches fire, water pressure dislodges the disc, flooding the pack and cooling all cells at once.
- Renault is making this system freely available to other automakers to encourage broader adoption and improve EV safety.
- The Fireman Access system takes only a few minutes to extinguish flames and reduces water usage tenfold.
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The new Tesla Model Y push for global dominance officially begins
- Tesla has officially started the production of the new Model Y across its factories.
- The new Model Y comes with updated exterior, interior, and improved suspension.
- Gigafactory Shanghai and Giga Berlin have both started the production of the new Model Y.
- Expectations are high for the new Model Y in China, given the success of the Model Y classic in the domestic market.
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Teradyne to acquire Infineon’s automated test equipment technology
- US-based automated test equipment supplier Teradyne has entered into a strategic partnership with German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies to advance power semiconductor testing.
- As part of the partnership, Teradyne will acquire part of Infineon's automated test equipment team in Regensburg.
- The acquisition will allow Teradyne to accelerate its progress in the power semiconductor segment while collaborating on new solutions.
- Infineon will receive continued manufacturing support, enhanced flexibility, and benefit from Teradyne's economies of scale.
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Panacol introduces new magnet bonder for electric motors
- Panacol has introduced Structalit 5859, a one-component epoxy resin adhesive for magnet bonding, joining magnets in pole housings, and rotor bonding.
- It cures at temperatures as low as 100°C and has a long open time, allowing for processing at room temperature for seven days.
- With a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 143°C, Structalit 5859 exhibits a tensile shear strength of 17 MPa on steel, even at temperatures of 150°C.
- The adhesive provides gap bridging, resistance to aggressive contact media, and damping properties.
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Have you considered modular instruments for automated cell quality testing? (Webinar)
- Many cell-quality test instruments are on the market, but most are traditional box instruments that require instrument control from the host machine and are not optimized to automate tests and reduce test time.
- For high-volume production test applications, modular instruments are best suited to automate tests and optimize test time; however, they tend to lack the out-of-box experience to do the first measurements.
- Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by NI (now part of Emerson), to learn about modular instruments for cell quality tests in production use cases and accessing example measurement test codes for the first measurements.
- The webinar is part of the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, which covers various topics related to the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem.
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Birmingham UK partners with ubitricity for on-street EV charging point network
- Birmingham City Council in the UK has partnered with charging point operator ubitricity to install 560 lamppost charge points in residential areas with limited off-street parking.
- The installation of the chargers will take place on 82 streets and is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.
- The initiative aims to improve access to charging infrastructure and overcome a lack of overnight charging at home, which is seen as a deterrent to EV ownership.
- Ubitricity, a subsidiary of Shell, will be responsible for supplying, installing, owning, operating, and maintaining the charging points.
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Mini Aceman Review: Why You Should Care If It's U.S.-Bound Or Not
- The Mini Aceman, a compact electric crossover, has a striking appearance with cute design features and good proportions.
- While popular in Europe, the Mini Aceman's U.S. availability remains uncertain due to production and tariff issues.
- The Aceman boasts a single-motor, front-wheel drive setup with 215 hp and 243 lb-ft torque.
- It offers a WLTP range of 252 miles on a 54.2 kWh battery and can charge from 10 to 80% in 29 minutes.
- Interior roominess surprises despite its compact size, accommodating four six-footers comfortably.
- The dashboard features a 9.5-inch circular OLED display with Mini's Android Automotive-based system.
- Driving dynamics include a stiff ride, good handling, and ample power from the electric motor.
- The Mini Aceman's battery thermal management system and efficiency were tested in sub-freezing temperatures.
- Unique exterior and interior design elements, including knitted plastic material and cool infotainment screen, set the Aceman apart.
- Overall, the Mini Aceman offers a fun driving experience but may not appeal to all American buyers due to its compact size and design quirks.
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ENAPI secures seed funding to accelerate growth as a clearing house for EV charging
- Berlin-based ENAPI has secured €7.5 million in seed funding led by Voyager Ventures.
- ENAPI's EV charging software platform facilitates communication between CPOs and eMSPs.
- The funding will be used to expand ENAPI's presence in Europe and the US, unify and scale connectivity, and enhance the charging experience for drivers.
- ENAPI's technology aims to address fragmentation in the EV charging industry and create a seamless and cost-effective charging network.
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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok-3: What you need to know
- Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has launched Grok-3, the most powerful iteration of its Large Language Model (LLM).
- Grok-3 is an order of magnitude more capable than its predecessor, Grok-2, and is the product of xAI’s Colossus supercluster with 200,000 GPUs.
- xAI introduced a smart search engine, DeepSearch, along with Grok-3.
- Grok-3 is being offered to social media platform X’s Premium+ subscribers and has shown promising benchmark results.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip
- China is using the approval of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in the U.S.-China trade war as a bargaining chip, potentially delaying approval indefinitely.
- Tesla needs FSD approval in China to compete with rivals like BYD, which has announced a cheaper version of FSD for its cars.
- Trump is considering imposing new tariffs on automobiles, with the possibility of implementing them on April 2, impacting the auto industry.
- The auto industry, including Ford, is concerned about the potential tariffs and the chaos they could bring to the market.
- BYD, a Chinese automaker, is planning to enter the European market aggressively, challenging German luxury brands with its EVs and PHEVs.
- BYD's strategy includes offering hybrid options to attract consumers and compete with established luxury brands in Europe.
- Germany's luxury automakers are facing increased competition from Chinese brands in both the Asian and European markets.
- The article questions how German luxury brands can compete with the advanced technology and competitive pricing of Chinese automakers.
- BYD's entry into the EU market poses a significant challenge to traditional luxury automakers like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche.
- The article suggests that China is reshaping the global automotive landscape with its aggressive strategies and competitive offerings.
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