Volkswagen’s new Scout Motors EV division on Friday confirmed that its first model will be a $40,000 electric SUV to be built at a new $2 billion factory near Columbia, South Carolina. Scout, which plans to build rugged EVs inspired by the classic International Harvester Scout SUV produced from 1960 to 1980, said in a press release that the…
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below you’ll find some of the top e-bikes we’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of March 2023. Spring is in the air (even if you can’t quite feel it yet where you live), and that means riding season is getting ready to heat up! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
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First Tesla V4 Supercharger Spotted In The Netherlands
It’s taller to accommodate a longer cable.
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Considering A Tesla Or Another EV? Owner Shares The Good And Bad
While an EV might work for you, there are notable advantages and disadvantages you should consider thoroughly before moving forward.
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Quick Charge Podcast: March 4, 2023
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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US: Ford Significantly Increased BEV Sales In February 2023
But there are worrying signs related to production.
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MX-30 EV review, Tesla charging future, Rivian R1S Max Pack, greenest and meanest: The Week in Reverse
How many “select” Tesla Supercharger stations are open to other brands’ EVs? Which new EV maker delivered its first U.S.-market vehicles this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 3, 2023. Tesla’s Investor Day was certainly the most eagerly…
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Weird Alibaba: The cutest electric vehicle with tank tracks
One of the many hallmarks of bizarre vehicles I often find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column is a strange combination of parts. And rarely is that trait so perfectly exemplified than in this cute little two-seater electric car… with tank tracks.
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After disappointment with 50,000 EV production goal, Rivian (RIVN) ups the ante internally
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) released fourth-quarter earnings this week, and despite proclaiming it was aiming to produce 50,000 vehicles this year, it may believe it can do better. The company is reportedly raising the bar with a new internal EV production goal.
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Rincon Power launches new 750-volt, 20-amp relay series
Rincon Power has announced a new addition to its line of sealed contactors, relays and switches. The new RER02 Series ultra-compact relay offers the ability to isolate high-voltage systems in a robust package.
The RER02 Series can carry 20 amps of continuous current for applications up to 750 VDC. It can also handle 80 A for up to 30 seconds, making it suitable for loads with momentary high inrush. Rincon says that the relay’s small form factor and high voltage rating make it a great choice for pre-charge circuits, which are essential for preventing contactor welding.
The RER02 is available with 12 V or 24 V coils, and its wide range of mounting configurations—including PCB, bottom-mount, stud assembly and stand-alone terminal assembly—enable it to be used as a drop-in replacement. The relay is designed for maximum installation flexibility—can be installed in any orientation, even upside-down.
According to Brian Munari, Rincon’s Business Development Manager, “The RER02 is perfect for pre-charge circuits and low-power loads on high-voltage systems and applications. There has been tremendous interest in a low-current, high-voltage solution that is compact, cost-competitive and built to last. The RER02 hits that sweet spot of value and performance.”
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