Candela electric boat sets new endurance record
The hydrofoiling Candela C-8 posted a new world record for the longest distance covered by an electric boat, traveling 777 km or 420 nmi in 24 h.
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Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 23, 2023 | Electrification, Vehicles
The hydrofoiling Candela C-8 posted a new world record for the longest distance covered by an electric boat, traveling 777 km or 420 nmi in 24 h.
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Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 21, 2023 | Chassis, Electrification, Manufacturing, Materials
Aimed at both ICE and electric vehicles, the Conti CityPlus concept reduces energy consumption by up to 10% and extends EV range by up to 3%, and its UltraContact NXT is said to be the most sustainable series tire ever with up to 65% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials.
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Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 20, 2023 | Business Development, Electrification, Testing
Battery tech company says challenges to widespread EV adoption will continue unless charging times are reduced as charging infrastructure grows.
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Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 15, 2023 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles
The Chinese new-energy-vehicle leader adds the D-segment EV, shown at the IAA Mobility event in Munich, which breaks new ground with the advanced e-Platform 3.0, cell-to-body construction, in-house Blade battery, 8-in-1 powertrain, and “Ocean-inspired” design language.
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Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 14, 2023 | Electrification, Hardware, News
Combined with an overmolding process, it results in a more robust inverter module with increased power density, lower cost, and reduced weight to be supplied to a major global customer from mid-2025.
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Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 14, 2023 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles
The new PRO model—based on the X Shore’s 8-m platform and aimed at accelerating the net-zero transition so organizations can reach their sustainability targets—follows news of X Shore 1 upgrades via a strengthened Bosch Engineering collaboration.
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Posted by Gary Mason | Sep 13, 2023 | Electrification, Manufacturing, News
The LG Magna e-Powertrain joint venture is expanding its operations with a new factory in Hungary, with plans to start production with e-motors in 2026 and offer a suite of electrified powertrain solutions in the future including inverters and onboard chargers.
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Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 5, 2023 | Design, Electrification, User Experience, Vehicles
The production version of the concept electric vehicle revealed at the IAA Mobility event in Munich—48 years after the debut of the first Golf GTI at the 1975 IAA in Frankfurt—will be based on the ID. 2all’s modular MEB Entry e-drive platform and is scheduled to hit the roads by 2027 at the latest.
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Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 3, 2023 | Design, Electrification, User Experience, Vehicles
The fifth-generation car with “reduced design language” was unveiled at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, coming in 135-kW E and 160-kW SE electric versions, offering a 190-250 mi range, and featuring a 240-mm touch circular central instrument touch display.
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Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 2, 2023 | Electrification
An inductive current transmission unit inside its rotor enables ultra-compact e-motor design, with performance said to be on par with PSM machines typically used in EVs, and the use of no magnets or rare earth materials increases supply security, sustainability, and efficiency.
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