Silicon carbide power electronics market is booming as new electric cars and charging equipment need to be more efficient. The necessity to make electric cars even more efficient is one of the major forces behind the transition from silicon to silicon carbide power electronics. Just recently we heard about Tesla introducing the new Model S… Continue reading EVs Are Switching To Silicon Carbide Power Electronics
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BYD Yuan Proves That Affordable Long-Range Crossover EVs Sell Well
Affordability, long-range and a decent overall package is key for the volume market. BYD Yuan, the small all-electric crossover, is the best-selling plug-in car in China. Over 11 months, BYD sold 66,573 Yuan, including 30,874 in the first four months of this year. What makes the BYD Yuan so popular? Well, it’s an affordable model… Continue reading BYD Yuan Proves That Affordable Long-Range Crossover EVs Sell Well
BMW Shareholders Concerned Over Tesla’s Advantage
Shareholders are asking BMW about electric models that would blow Tesla out of the water. Premium car manufacturers in general are experiencing tough times with difficulties to increase sales and raising R&D costs due new trends like electrified, autonomous and connected cars. According to automotive analysts, current business model of premium/luxury brands needs to be… Continue reading BMW Shareholders Concerned Over Tesla’s Advantage
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Says He Is ‘Very Excited’ About The Auto Industry
Just don’t expect a Kindle FIre EV anytime soon. At a recent all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his excitement about the coming changes to the auto industry. “It’s going to be something very interesting to watch and participate in, and I’m very excited about that whole industry.” Said Bezos in a recording shared with… Continue reading Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Says He Is ‘Very Excited’ About The Auto Industry
Tesla Model 3 Boom In Norway Leads To Problems
Growth of car sales outpaced Tesla’s capacity in Norway. Customers complain about Model 3 quality. So far this year, the Tesla Model 3 is the best-selling car of any kind in Norway, but the unprecedented volume led to new problems with insufficient service capacity and a high number of complaints on the quality of the new… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Boom In Norway Leads To Problems
Tritium Secures New Order From IONITY For Hundreds Of Chargers
With the second order for ultra-fast chargers at 120 new sites, Tritium is now the largest supplier to the IONITY network. Australian manufacturer Tritium announced a second order for ultra-fast DC fast chargers (up to 350 kW) from IONITY in Europe. The joint venture charging network (founded in 2017 by BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford… Continue reading Tritium Secures New Order From IONITY For Hundreds Of Chargers
Mitsubishi Electric SUV In The Works
In the near-future Mitsubishi could introduce a next-generation Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV and ASX BEV Mitsubishi is gearing up for a reorganization of its crossover/SUV lineup and greater differentiation between the three models – Outlander, Eclipse Cross and ASX (aka RVR or Outlander Sport) from 2020. For example, the length difference between the models… Continue reading Mitsubishi Electric SUV In The Works
Tritium Installs Its First 350 kW DC Fast Charger In Australia
Tritium installs Veefil-PK 350 kW chargers in Australia and expands its R&D infrastructure Australian manufacturer Tritium, which has become one of the major DC fast charging suppliers around the world, recently installed its first Veefil-PK 350 kW chargers in its home market. The first Tritium ultra-fast chargers (with CCS Combo 2 plugs) are now operating… Continue reading Tritium Installs Its First 350 kW DC Fast Charger In Australia
eMotorWerks Introduces JuicePlan To Ease Upfront Home Charging Costs
One low monthly payment covers it all eMotorWerks, an Enel X company, this week introduced a new service they are offering, called JuicePlan. eMotorWerks created the JuicePlan service to help make purchasing and installing home EV charging equipment less onerous for new EV owners. eMotorWerks News One of the pain points for those new to EV… Continue reading eMotorWerks Introduces JuicePlan To Ease Upfront Home Charging Costs
Volkswagen ID.3 Launch Plans In Detail
Volkswagen expects to sell all the ID.3 that it’s able to build in Zwickau An interview with Juergen Stackmann, Volkswagen brand Board Member for Sales and Marketing, reveals a couple more details about the Volkswagen ID.3 market launch. After the German manufacturer started the pre-booking of the limited edition 1ST on May 8, the company… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 Launch Plans In Detail