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Ford’s new sub-$30K electric truck can power your home for a lot less

Ford wants to make powering your home with an EV a lot cheaper. Its upcoming sub-$30,000 Fathom electric truck will feature a new bidirectional charging system that ditches the need for an expensive external inverter. Arriving in 2027, the Fathom will be the first EV from a US automaker priced below $30,000 that can deliver more than 10 kW of AC power to a home without a separate wall-mounted inverter. And Ford says it’s cutting the cost of the other equipment needed for home backup power, too. EV batteries store electricity as direct current (DC), but our homes use alternating current (AC). To send power from an EV battery into a house, traditionally, that meant installing a pricey external inverter. Ford has come up with a different approach for its new Universal EV Platform, which will underpin the Fathom. After acquiring startup Auto Motive Power in 2023, Ford redesigned its…

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Bosch’s popular e-bike motor just got upgraded with more power and less weight

Bosch has unveiled the latest generation of its popular Active Line Plus electric bicycle motor, bringing more power, less weight, and a significantly smaller footprint to one of the company’s most widely used drive systems. The new motor is designed primarily for everyday riders, including commuters, recreational cyclists, and those who want a comfortable e-bike that can handle everything from city streets to weekend trail rides. And while it isn’t Bosch’s most powerful motor, the upgrades are fairly substantial. The new Active Line Plus now produces up to 600 watts of peak power and 60 Nm of torque, along with a maximum pedal assistance level of 340%. That’s enough to give riders a healthy boost when accelerating away from traffic lights or climbing hills, without necessarily turning their everyday commuter into an overpowered mountain bike. Like its predecessor, the motor is designed…

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EV charger using recycled battery packs revealed

Allye Energy has revealed what it says is the world’s first EV charger with built-in battery storage made from repurposed EV battery packs. It says the Allye MEV charger takes its charge from existing depot energy supplies, with no grid upgrades needed. Energy stored in the repurposed batteries can then be used to charge two vehicles at a time at up to 400kW. Allye Energy said the charger was designed to address grid capacity concerns with EV charging, and avoid the 18-to-36-month wait for a new depot grid connection. It said it built on the technology of the MAX300, its mobile storage system. Ensure you always get Fleet News insight. Make us a preferred source of news on Google. The new charger launches with two variants, the MEV200 and MEV300, with 155kWh and 232kWh of energy storage respectively. Prices for the charger start at £70,000, with the first deliveries expected in the…

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Chery Q test drive: A low cost, spacious and fun electric hatch to add to growing number of small, affordable EVs

Chery, one of China’s biggest carmakers, indicated earlier this year that it was considering a small electric hatchback for the Australian market, called the Q, that is expected to compete with the likes of the MG4, GAC Aion UT, Geely EX2 and the long-standing BYD Dolphin. At an event in Wuhu, China, this past week, the company showcased the hatch to media from Australia and New Zealand, featuring a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) powertrain, and we got a chance to get behind the wheel. It’s great to see more smaller models entering the Australian EV market, offering more choice for those wanting to buy their first EV at an affordable price and avoid paying high prices at the pump. And the Chery Q is one of the best we’ve driven. Although local specs are yet to be confirmed, international market specs indicate that the almost 4.2-metre-long hatchback will feature a 42 kWh battery pack that…

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