E-quipment highlight: Komatsu launches 400 ton electric mining excavator
Komatsu says its new PC4000-11E hydraulic mining excavator can bring both the powerful digging force of high-performance diesel machines and the emission-free operation of battery power to some of the world’s toughest mining operations.
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Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity
SAE J3400 Helps Define the Future of EV Charging in North America
Experts underscore that the standard is for a system of charging, not just a plug, and relay best practices. The auto industry took the next step in the evolution of North American electric vehicle charging solutions today at The Battery
BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands
China’s leading electric vehicle maker, BYD, is expanding its North American footprint. Next year, it plans to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico. BYD will also announce its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of
Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its
Toyota Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Electric Aviation Startup
Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past
Own an electric bike and prepping for a hurricane? Do this right away
As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida’s Gulf Coast threatening a lethal combination of high winds, storm surge, and heavy downpouring rain, here’s a reminder of what to do if you own an electric bike and expect to
Toyota pitches another $US500 million into US electric air taxi company
Toyota invests another $US500 million ($A740 million) into Californian company Joby Aviation to to support the company’s development of electric air taxis.
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MAHLE launches owl-inspired bionic fan to reduce commercial EV noise
MAHLE has introduced a bionic high-performance fan that makes commercial electric vehicles quieter. The fan blades can reduce the fan noise of a truck by up to 4
LEM unveils new sensor for accurate state of charge estimation in EVs
Electrical measurement technology company LEM has introduced a new single monitoring unit (SMU) sensor range to provide accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.