Sun Joe’s $101 cordless blower/vacuum/mulcher makes leaf cleanup easy, more in New Green Deals

Now that we’re well into fall, it’s time to prepare to pick up leaves as they begin to clutter our yards. Well, Sun Joe has you covered with its cordless blower/vacuum/mulcher kit that easily tackles large lawns for $101. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla is being sued by police officers injured after drunk Model X driver crashed into them on Autopilot

Tesla is named as a defendant in a lawsuit by five police officers who suffered injuries after a Model X on Autopilot crashed into them during a traffic stop.

While Autopilot is being blamed, the officers are also suing a restaurant that reportedly overserved the driver.

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Breakthrough technologies in capacitor solutions for power electronics in EVs

Power capacitor technologies affect every vehicle and charger in the electromobility industry.

Join this session at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK Electronics, where we will discuss the latest breakthrough technologies in film, aluminum and ceramic capacitors solutions and show real-world case studies for power capacitor use in on- and off-board chargers, traction converters, DC/DC conversion, and EMI and Power Filtering. We will discuss miniaturization, thermal management, and solutions to common problems, including special mechanical designs and improvements in reliability.

Register here—it’s free!

Masterflux releases new battery thermal management system

Michigan compressor supplier Masterflux has released the Masterflux eBTMS, a Battery Thermal Management System platform for EV applications.

Masterflux’s parent company Tecumseh makes reciprocating compressors that are powered by AC and used in stationary applications. Masterflux compressors are hermetically sealed, variable-speed rotary compressors powered by DC and designed for mobile applications. 

The Masterflux eBTMS is offered in three capacity ranges, which cover most EVs, from small 3-wheel passenger vehicles to long-haul trucks and mass-transit buses. Air-cooled and liquid-cooled configurations with up to 350 W of cooling capacity are available for small vehicle applications, and a liquid-cooled configuration with up to 7 kW of cooling capacity supports larger vehicles. 

Masterflux General Manager Robert Terry said, “Direct DC compressors eliminate the need to convert DC power to the AC power that is required to operate traditional compressors. This reduces the complexity of the power electronics, improves the coefficient of performance, and reduces size and weight when compared to using traditional inverter/compressor technology.”