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Daimler EQB: Daimler plans the next electric SUV

By 2022, it should be in every series of Mercedes give an electrified variant, has CEO Dieter Zetsche on the last IAA announced. The Stuttgart-based company is preparing for the implementation: the next electrical Mercedes is in work. January 15, 2019, 11:30 am, Werner Pluta Electric compact class Mercedes EQA (symbol): technically similar to the… Continue reading Daimler EQB: Daimler plans the next electric SUV

ZF Equips Fuel Cell Bus with Electric Drive System

The successful AxTrax AVE electric portal axle product line goes from strength to strength. “We are delighted that the British manufacturer Alexander Dennis has placed its trust in the AxTrax AVE electric drive solution from ZF,” says Fredrik Staedtler, head of ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Technology Division. “ZF has simplified the process of electrifying vehicle platforms… Continue reading ZF Equips Fuel Cell Bus with Electric Drive System

Sweden’s Volvo invests in wireless vehicle charging company

Move comes amid a flurry of activity in electric vehicle industry Go to Source

McKinsey study RACE 2050

The consulting firm McKinsey has published the RACE 2050 report on the European auto industry. The report of McKinsey is divided into three parts. Changes, approaches and goals. This tripartition is mainly based on developments in the mobility field. Screenshot of the McKinsey study (PDF) The changes have been around for some time. This means… Continue reading McKinsey study RACE 2050

GM confirms it’s moving away from hybrids to focus on all-electric

As part of its renewed electrification effort announced last month, GM confirmed that it was killing the Chevy Volt, which many saw as counter-intuitive – but now the automaker says that it’s part of its plan to focus on all-electric vehicles. GM President Mark Reuss made the comment during the Detroit Auto Show (via Fox): “Answering… Continue reading GM confirms it’s moving away from hybrids to focus on all-electric

Momentum Dynamics Receives Investment from Volvo Group Venture Capital

Momentum Dynamics, Inc., a Philadelphia, PA-based company developing high power wireless charging of electric vehicles, received an investment from Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Momentum Dynamics is developing and commercializing high power inductive charging for the automotive and transportation industries, especially… Continue reading Momentum Dynamics Receives Investment from Volvo Group Venture Capital

Tesla China Adds Extra Security To Prevent Parking In EV Charging Spaces

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Published on January 15th, 2019 |

by Kyle Field

Tesla China Adds Extra Security To Prevent Parking In EV Charging Spaces

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January 15th, 2019 by Kyle Field

A few new Tesla Supercharging spaces in China have some added security thanks to a new parking protection system that was recently added. Twitterer JayinShanghai posted photos of the new devices, which come as a welcome solution to widespread reports of gas and diesel vehicles intentionally parking in Tesla Supercharging stations.

The blue bars are commonly used across China to save parking spaces for the rightful owner and prevent unauthorized access. They are typically used with a manual lock that requires owners to come out to unlock the blue bar to allow parking. The new devices in the Tesla charging stalls make use of an electronic lock that is tied into the popular WeChat app.

WeChat is the proverbial Swiss army knife app in China and is used for everything under the sun there, from actually chatting with others to paying for parking. The new system that has been installed at the Tesla Supercharger stalls in the Rainbow Plaza Hall of the Moon takes less than a minute to use, unlocking the blue stall lock and enabling Tesla owners to charge.

As more and more people buy plug-in vehicles and charging stations become more prevalent in cities around the world, we expect to see more innovative solutions for protecting the right to use the stations for charging and not just parking. This solution simply merges an existing parking space locking solution with Superchargers, but still improves the overall functionality of the space. With most charging spaces having electricity and an internet connection, there is plenty of room for improvement and further innovation to solve the problem.

Until then, we have blue bars in China. To make this work in the United States, the bars would need to be double or triple the height to ensure that the oversized urban monster trucks wouldn’t just see it as a challenge and park in the space just to mock the diminutive device. Thankfully, that’s not an issue in China, and for now, access to Tesla’s Superchargers has been improved slightly.

Image credit: JayinShanghai Twitter

Source: Twitter via X Auto World via Reddit

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Kyle Field I'm a tech geek passionately in search of actionable ways to reduce the negative impact my life has on the planet, save money and reduce stress. Live intentionally, make conscious decisions, love more, act responsibly, play. The more you know, the less you need. TSLA investor. Tesla referral code: http://ts.la/kyle623

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Ford and Volkswagen to deepen ties

German group to build pick-up trucks with US carmaker and open to making electric vehicles Go to Source