Tag: batteries
Solid State Battery breakthrough from Toyota could be great news for future small electric cars
Toyota plans to cut the cost, size, and weight of EV batteries in half by adopting solid-state battery technology as opposed to the widely used lithium-ion solutions used in EVsIt plans to bring this...
NACS: What is it, and what does it mean for North American EV drivers?
NACS (North American Charging Standard) is emerging as the preferred charging standard for EVs in North America, replacing CCS1.Mercedes-Benz joins manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Volvo and Polestar in the connector transition.Some manufacturers...
Amazon is Expanding its Fleet in Europe with Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vans
Amazon introduces Rivian's electric delivery vans in Europe.Initial shipment of 300 vans to Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf.Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans are specially designed for European roads.Rivian have delivered 300 custom electric delivery vans,...
IVECO eDaily Secures Guinness World Record for Heaviest Weight Towed by an Electric Van
IVECO eDaily electric van tows 158.58 tonnes to claim Guinness World Record title.Surpasses records set by all-wheel drive electric cars thanks to its powerful drivetrain.Achieved with a specially engineered IVECO X-Way Strator truck and...
UK EV Charging Utilisation Report Shows a Surge of Demand for Ultra-Rapid Chargepoints
Green Finance Institute and Zapmap release groundbreaking report on UK EV charging utilisation.Time-based and energy-based measures of utilisation introduced.Ultra-rapid chargers show increased demand, but lower energy-based utilisation compared to rapid chargers.The report shows a...
Aston Martin Accelerates Electric Vehicle Strategy
Aston Martin partners with Lucid Group to propel its electric vehicle (EV) strategy.Lucid will provide cutting-edge EV technologies for Aston Martin's new BEV platform.The iconic brand aims to offer electrified powertrain options for all...
In Memory of John B. Goodenough: Co-Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery
We are sad to share the news of the passing of John B. GoodenoughJohn B. Goodenough, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019, is credited with the essential research and development of...
US Government provides $9.2 billion loan to Ford for battery factory construction
Ford Motor Co. secures $9.2 billion government loan for EV battery factories.Loan supports President Biden's green technology plan and US industrial strategy to compete with China in EV and battery production.Ford aims to produce...
Meet the Cyberster, MG’s new all-electric sports car
MG Cyberster debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023.Expected to achieve 270 miles range and 0-60 in under 3 seconds.MG aims to demonstrate EV transformation with Cyberster's introduction.MG’s Cyberster will make waves at the...
Unleashing the power of shared EVs with Battery Intelligence
WAE Technologies introduces Elysia: A Battery Intelligence software for shared EV fleets.Shared EVs dramatically reduce emissions, but face battery degradation challenges.Elysia optimizes battery performance and fleet management.Meet Elysia, WAE Technologies’ solution to the challenge...
How Rightcharge and Green Flag will simplify EV charging in the UK
Rightcharge and Green Flag partner to simplify charge point installation and promote EV adoption in the UK.Green Flag users can access Rightcharge through their app, making it easy to find suitable charge points.Together, they...
Third US EV manufacturer strikes deal to join Tesla’s Supercharger Network
Rivian joins Tesla's Supercharger Network, following Ford and General Motors.Collaboration aims to accelerate EV adoption in North America.Rivian adopts North American Charging Standard for seamless compatibility.Rivian becomes the third manufacturer in recent weeks to...
Hyundai Motor goes all-in on EV with an $85.3 billion investment
Hyundai Motor plans a staggering investment of approximately 109.4 trillion won ($85.3 billion) by 2032.Approximately 35.8 trillion won ($27.8 billion) will be allocated specifically to EVs.Hyundai Motor aims to develop advanced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries....
From iPhones to emobility: Foxconn take on the EV market
Foxconn make bold plans to enter the EV marketTaiwan's position in the middle of US-China tensions puts Foxconn in a challenging spot.Foxconn aims to capture 5% of the global EV market, emphasizing regionalized production...
NIO unveil their first EV tourer
NIO introduces the ET5 Touring, a fully-electric smart premium tourer for the European market.Versatile design with ample storage space and folding rear seats for various activities.Impressive performance, including dual-motor all-wheel drive and advanced technology...
Electric vehicles steal the show at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023
EVs dominate Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023Kia EV6 wins New Car of the Year, Tesla Model 3 wins Best Car for Long Distances, and Tesla Model Y wins Best Car for FamiliesEV victories...
Is a lack of battery confidence halting EV adoption?
In conversation on BBC Radio4's Woman's Hour last month, I listened to a caller scoff at my advocacy of electric cars, with the argument that "It's untested technology" and "For early adopters".The rough cut...
GRIDSERVE Technologies spearheads green engineering and cutting-edge connectivity
GRIDSERVE Technologies: Advancing green engineering and technology.Acquisition of Silver Power Systems strengthens IoT edge computing expertise.Seamless integration of energy generation, EV charging, analytics for sustainable solutions.GRIDSERVE launches an innovative green engineering projectGRIDSERVE, the sustainable...
The Renault 5: Pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
Renault 5 introduces pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologyOwners can charge the Renault 5 and sell excess power back to the grid, reducing costsMobilize V2G integrates renewable energy, enhancing energy system stabilityRenault’s Vehicle-to-Grid technology means your...
Ford powers towards the future with their new EV Centre
Opening of the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre, Ford’s first carbon-neutral vehicle assembly plant globallyThe facility represents a $2 billion investment in the production of next-gen electric vehicles for EuropeAnnual capacity of 250,000+ EVs...
Seamless EV charging is one step closer
Integration of Plugsurfing's Drive API with Parkopedia's in-car Payment Platform enables easy access to over 500,000 public charging points across Europe and the UK.Drivers benefit from accurate information, remote charging initiation, and improved overall...
Will Gen Z go EV? Understanding modern vehicle preferences
Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has distinct mobility and purchasing preferences. A study from McKinsey highlights Gen Z’s mobility preferences, and how attitudes towards vehicle ownership have changed. Shared and public...
Electric Vehicle Sales Surge Globally
The latest Electric Vehicle Outlook from BloombergNEF reveals a remarkable story of the booming electric vehicle (EV) industry. Electric vehicle sales are growing rapidly worldwide, outshining traditional markets and driving us towards a greener...
GM and Tesla Partnership: Revolutionizing EV Charging in North America
GM and Tesla partner to streamline EV charging in North America.GM gains access to Tesla's fast chargers, doubling availability for both brands.Shift from CCS to Tesla's NACS charging port design signifies success of Tesla’s...