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Cadillac introduced a handcrafted one-of-a-kind vehicle through the Celestiq Night Test, demonstrating the customization options available on this luxury sedan. The article Cadillac Celestiq Night Test: An Electric Car Becomes a Unique Piece was first published on Elektroauto-News.net.
Sponsored by Eaton. As the world accelerates towards a sustainable future, the electrification of commercial vehicles is becoming increasingly imperative. This technical presentation explores the rising demand for megawatt charging solutions in the electric commercial vehicle industry, technical hurdles, cost-efficiency, and performance advantages.We delve into the costs to enable megawatt charging onboard commercial vehicles. These…
A compact SUV with a nominal third row and 45 miles of range, the updated Outlander PHEV can be a viable EV alternative—if owners plug it in. For much of the 2010s, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid. Hitting the European market just as incentives and tailpipe limits were finalized, that…
Munich Electrification has introduced the ME SSR, a solid-state battery disconnect unit that replaces the mechanical contactors and pyrotechnic fuses used in the high-voltage systems of electric trucks and buses. The unit is the central high-voltage switch between the battery and the vehicle, connecting the battery to the drivetrain in operation and disconnecting it when…
At RM Sotheby’s auction, the first production Ferrari Luce electric car sold for 40 million dollars. More details on Autocentre.ua.…
When it comes to electrification, US automakers’ progress resembles the jerky dance seen in a comedic representation of a beginning driver: step on the accelerator, suddenly slam on the brakes—ouch!—then cautiously start creeping forward again. Last December, Ford signaled a strategic retreat from the EV market, cancelling production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup and…
JTA International Investment Holding (JTA) and WATT Electric Vehicle Company (WATT) have formed a strategic partnership to establish Qatar’s first EV manufacturing plant. The companies plan to jointly design, engineer and manufacture a new generation of EVs specifically developed for the Gulf region. The partnership covers every stage of vehicle development, including proprietary platform technology,…
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross passed the everyday test with only 16.8 kWh of energy consumption, a very comfortable suspension, and direct steering. The article Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Independent Despite Renault Technology first appeared on Elektroauto-News.net.
YASA will develop two axial flux motor designs that reduce or eliminate rare-earth magnet content, under a UK government-funded program called Project Resilience. The grant comes through the DRIVE35 Demonstrate competition, and the work will be delivered from YASA's UK engineering and development facilities. Heavy-rare-earth-free permanent-magnet designs are the route for high-performance battery-electric and hybrid…
Join us for an enlightening webinar where we will discuss the importance of thermal management material selection and use in power electronic systems. You’ll leave this webinar, presented by Parker Lord, with an understanding of how thermal management design decisions impact cost and manufacturing complexity. Plus, you’ll discover key differences between EV and BESS power…
The Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) has developed a high-speed X-ray system that shows what happens inside large-format prismatic battery cells under load, in real time. Fraunhofer EMI is working with PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group’s battery cell manufacturer, to bring the system into industrial use. The system pairs X-ray imaging with a purpose-built…
Lucid has introduced a new flagship performance SUV, unveiling the Lucid Gravity GT‑S as the most powerful three‑row electric SUV in the United States. Revealed ahead of its public debut at Monterey Car Week, the GT‑S takes the spacious, family‑ready Gravity platform and infuses it with the performance spirit of the Lucid Air Sapphire, resulting in a model that blends extreme capability with... …