GE Renewable Energy today announced that its Haliade-X offshore wind turbine prototype is now running at 14 megawatts in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This means that GE Renewable Energy is now the first to operate a wind turbine at a power output this high.
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In an auto manufacturing first, Tesla has started building Model Y bodies with two giant single casting pieces for the front and back of the electric SUV.
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Join us as we drive the Q4 e-tron.
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The recent IPO filing hints at plans for an autonomous driving system and a subscription model.
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First customer deliveries will start this month.
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In the evolving world of eMobility one thing remains constant – the inverter is the heart and soul of electric vehicles. When it comes to testing inverters, the trend has been to pull tests further up the development cycle, using virtualization to simulate components at lower costs and test scenarios faster than in-vehicle field testing. Power-level hardware-in-the-loop (pHIL) testing extends traditional signal-level HIL to include testing the power electronics circuits on EV traction inverters in a closed-loop simulator.
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See the full sessions list for the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here.
Broadcast live October 18 – 21, 2021, the conference content will span the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC and more.
Johnson Matthey has entered into an agreement with OnTo Technology, a developer of battery recycling methods, to scale up OnTo’s process for the direct recycling of lithium-ion battery scrap.
OnTo’s patented Cathode Healing process restores the coating material to use in new battery production, and avoids energy-intensive refining processes.
Jane Toogood, Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey, says, “We believe direct cathode recycling is an important goal in delivering a truly sustainable electric car. We are delighted to be working with OnTo and UKBIC to bring this technology closer to commercialization.”
Source: Johnson Matthey
Source: Electric Vehicles Magazine
Bloomy, a provider of automated testing, data acquisition and control systems, has opened a new 30,000-square-foot headquarters in South Windsor, Connecticut. The facility houses 25 independent manufacturing cells for concurrent assembly, testing and integration.
Bloomy’s automated test systems are largely based on commercial, off-the-shelf technologies, and enable customers to take advantage of the rapidly progressing state of digital transformation. Bloomy also uses its own battery cell simulators, variable differential transformer, thermocouple and avionic bus communication devices, and automated test software.
“There is a strong movement towards autonomy, digital transformation and electrification among our customers,” said Peter Blume, President of Bloomy. “We expanded our manufacturing space with the capability to provide all of the automated electronic test equipment for a new aircraft, robotics or vehicle program, allowing OEMs and suppliers to focus their resources on developing their products instead of designing and maintaining test equipment.”
Source: Bloomy
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Capital Metro, the transit agency serving Austin, Texas, has approved the purchase of 197 new electric buses, which will expand its zero-emission bus fleet to more than 200 units. The agency’s eventual goal is to convert its entire fleet of more than 400 buses to zero-emission.
The new buses, from Proterra and New Flyer, support both plug-in and overhead charging, and come with modern features such as USB charging ports and digital displays for passengers. They will replace legacy diesel buses and expand the fleet for the new Expo Center and Pleasant Valley MetroRapid lines.
Austin’s first shipment of e-buses is scheduled to arrive by the end of 2022.
The order includes 26 Proterra ZX5 Max 40-foot buses, each with 675 kWh of energy storage and up to 329 miles of range. This procurement is Capital Metro’s third and largest from Proterra. The agency currently operates 6 Proterra e-buses, and its North Operations electric bus yard uses Proterra Energy’s interoperable charging infrastructure.
“Proterra is proud to deliver our fifth-generation electric bus technology to help Austin realize its goal of 100% zero-emission transportation,” said Josh Ensign, President of Proterra Transit. “Through its embrace of next-generation electric bus technology and charging infrastructure, CapMetro is setting a model for others to follow in the transition to clean, quiet transportation for all.”
New Flyer’s newest electric buses offer “lighter weight, longer range, and better energy recovery than ever before,” said New Flyer President Chris Stoddart.
“Using zero-emissions buses adds to the quality of life of the Austin community,” said District 3 Council Member Pio Renteria. “Once these buses are in service, they will be used for new bus routes in underserved areas of East Austin.”
Sources: Capital Metro, Proterra
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Nissan has introduced the Townstar, a new commercial that will replace its e-NV200 in European markets. Actually, the Townstar isn’t new—Nissan neglected to tell us (but InsideEVs helpfully did) that it’s a rebadged and slightly modified 2021 Renault Kangoo that will be available with either a gas or electric powertrain.
The Nissan Townstar EV, like the Kangoo E-Tech Electric, is built on the Alliance CMF-C platform, and it will come in both panel van and passenger versions. It has a 44 kWh battery pack and an expected range of about 177 miles. The motor delivers 90 kW (122 hp) of power and 245 Nm (180 lb-ft) of torque to the front wheels.
Level 2 charging takes place at 11 kW, or 22 kW with an optional upgrade. CCS fast charging musters 75 kW.
The Townstar offers up to 3.9 cubic meters of cargo space, and features a swiveling bulkhead—it can handle two Euro pallets and up to 800 kg (1,763 lbs) of cargo. Towing capacity (with either gas or electric powertrain) is up to 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs).
The Townstar integrates Nissan’s Around View Monitor—a suite of cameras that gives the driver a 360-degree overview of their surroundings. It also features Nissan’s ProPilot driving assistance system. Driver assistance features include Side Wind Assist, Trailer Sway Assist, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Hands-Free Parking and Intelligent Cruise Control. Driver amenities include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless phone charging.
“Offering two efficient powertrain solutions, ergonomic design and unique technologies, the all-new Townstar is comprehensively equipped to meet customers’ ever-changing needs,” said Emmanuelle Serazin, LCV and Corporate Sales Director, Nissan Europe. “With tougher emissions standards, urban access restrictions and ever-increasing demand for last-mile delivery, businesses need to find effective and sustainable solutions to remain competitive and optimize their operations.”
Source: Electric Vehicles Magazine
