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MAN, Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein and Volkswagen begin pilot of 500 kWh second-life battery in charging network

Green Car Congress

In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of approximately 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. The 50 batteries in the container were previously installed in VW Passat GTE vehicles.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

Green Car Congress

The stamping, injection and sheet metal activities, but also the available surface area (237 hectares, 67 of which are currently built), the network of suppliers, accessibility via road connections, and above all the excellence of the industrial operational system (standardisation, manufacturing 4.0,

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Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration

Baua Electric

Targeting early 2025, Tesla’s Powerwall would support Eaton’s new AbleEdge smart breakers and make it easier and faster for installers and homeowners to achieve intelligent load management functionality that helps optimize energy use and extend backup duration during a grid outage. Some installers even offer Tesla products.

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The Benefits of Installing Dash Cams in Electric Vehicles for Added Protection

Get Electric Vehicle

Improved safety and responsibility Installing a dash cam in your electric car is good because it makes you safer and helps you be responsible for your driving. They can monitor the battery levels and charging status when the vehicle is parked. Dashcam videos can prove that you are not guilty of those accusations.

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Addressing EV Charging Needs After Tesla’s Supercharger Slowdown

Clean Fleet Report

The nation, and others worldwide, must make headway on charger installations. Tesla’s charging network is the benchmark Tesla is the biggest name in EVs and was ready to bear the same burden for chargers. Though Tesla rehired some, the blow to productivity was notable compared to 2023’s installation pace.

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Installing the PakTrakr, Dead Aux Battery

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Hi All, The Civic-EV blog has been slow due to my bad batteries and being swamped at work. I got the recalibrated PakTrakr back a few weeks ago and finally had some time to install it tonight. First of all, I needed to install two modules with six batteries apiece, so I split the battery pack into two halves.