Lunatic hero builds electric kart with nearly 700 lb-ft of mind-bending TQ [video]
The mad scientists over at Critical have taken a high-torque electric motor from an obscure motorcycle brand, stuffed it into a go-kart chassis, and created a life-altering wheelie machine that is truly and completely bonkers.
Webinar: Increasing battery cooling system reliability and safety with engineered fluids and polymers – Charged EVs
How can science help OEMs to meet electric vehicle safety regulations and improve cooling system reliability? This webinar will look in detail at how engineered fluids and polymers can
2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update
- The 2025 Volvo XC90, EX90 and EX30 feature a new Google infotainment screen.
- You can now access the main functions with fewer taps.
- 2.5 million older Volvos will also get access to the new interface with an OTA update.
Yokogawa’s new OpreX Battery Web Gauge ES-5 reduces emissions and improves productivity in production of battery electrode she
Measurement and control specialist Yokogawa Electric will release a new online sheet thickness gauge—the OpreX Battery Web Gauge ES-5—as part of the OpreX Quality Control System family, in January
The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
- The current slowdown in electric car sales will last another 12-18 months, analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a new report.
- Starting around 2027, they expect EV sales to start accelerating again.
- Big automakers should team up
BYD’s Backdoor Entry Into Germany – CleanTechnica
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Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to
Honda Is Crushing It Right Now
- Honda set a sales record in August, with 28% of its sales coming from hybrid or electric models.
- Most of those cars are hybrids, but the all-electric Prologue is off to a strong start with 5,401 deliveries in August
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America.
<spanCyclic Materials and SYNETIQ partner to recycle rare earth elements from vehicle motors – Charged EVs
Canada-headquartered metals recycler Cyclic Materials has signed a collaboration agreement with SYNETIQ, a UK-headquartered vehicle salvage and recycling company, for the recycling of end-of-life electric motors containing rare earth