The Mach-E is becoming the EV of choice for law enforcement.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Nikola Recalls Tre BEV Electric Trucks: 93 Units
“The seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.”
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Huck Cycles Overland is a US-made Mad Max-style electric moped proving popular in big cities
Huck Cycles, a North Carolina electric moped maker, is finding that its off-road optimized electric moped is actually proving quite popular for city riders as well.
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Source: Charge Forward
GM's Toledo Propulsion Systems To Produce Ultium EV Drives
The facility will be transformed for EV-related production through a $760 million investment.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Tesla Set To Add 500,000 Square Foot "Ecological Paradise" To Giga Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the automaker’s plans to add 12 acres to the site’s limits of construction.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Uber Targeting EV-Only Fleet From 2030 Onwards
The ride-hailing company wants its European, American, and Canadian fleets to be EV-only by the end of the decade.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Quick Charge Podcast: September 24, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Source: Charge Forward
GMC Closes Reservations For Hummer EVs: They Are Fully Booked
The company is not able to keep up with demand and takes a break until the balance improves.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Electrofit’s new crate features a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a built-in inverter
EV conversion specialist Electrofit has unveiled its first electric crate motor. The CM100KW1 is a permanent magnet synchronous (PMS) motor that includes a built-in inverter designed to reduce cost and complexity.
The motor can be used to drive an existing gearbox, or can be connected to an OEM single-speed transmission. The configurable OEM motor and inverter assembly is supplied with a kit of components comprising a power cable (500 mm long), communications cable and coolant pipe connectors.
The CM100KW1 features input voltage of 280-420 V, a power rating of 50 kW continuous or 100-150 peak; and motor torque of 260 Nm. The maximum motor speed is 14,000 rpm, and the peak efficiency speed is 9,800 rpm. The unit measures 380x330x370 mm and weighs 54 kg.
A 150 kW version is also available.
Electrofit can also provide a matched OEM single-speed transmission that is designed to sync perfectly with the motor. The motor and transmission combined provide 260 Nm of torque in a front-wheel-drive configuration.
Shipping is available worldwide.
“Electrofit is a division of AEL, which has over 20 years of experience in integrating genuine OEM parts into bespoke applications and solutions,” says the company. “With this proven track record of integration expertise, Electrofit can supply the complete solution to enable the fitting of an OEM motor and inverter into sports cars, classic cars or commercial vehicles, making us the perfect choice for small or niche vehicle manufacturers in need of electric vehicle solutions.”
Source: Electrofit
Source: Electric Vehicles Magazine
General Motors Exec Says Nikola Badger Pickup Only Had GM Parts
Nikola signed a deal with General Motors to build its electric pickup, and the startup apparently only supplied the design brief.
Source: Electric Vehicle News