Tag: batteries
IM Motors launches 1,000 km range solid-state battery vehicle
SAIC’s subsidiary, IM Motors, has just launched the IM L6 saloon in China, marking the first production EV available with the revolutionary solid-state battery technology.With the IM L6’s 130kWh battery offering around 1,000km /...
UK set to open another battery gigafactory, its biggest yet
Chinese Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EVE Energy is reportedly set to make a £1.2bn investment into a site in Coventry, which could be the largest in the country yet.Whilst the site will initially open with...
Volvo EX30 has lowest carbon footprint of any EV from the brand yet
The recently released Volvo EX30 has gained the lowest life cycle assessment (LCA) of any electric car released by Volvo yet.The LCA takes into account greenhouse gas emissions from the point of extracting raw...
Shuttle Buses goes electric, in collaboration with VEV
Shuttle Buses, which operates over 50 buses in the Ayrshire region of Scotland, has revealed its plans for electrification.The process will be achieved with the help of electric fleet specialist VEV, who have installed...
Pathway to cheaper EVs in place, with battery maker CATL reducing prices this year
Chinese EV battery manufacturer CATL, the largest of its kind in the world, plans to nearly half the cost that it sells lithium iron phosphate batteries to OEMs at.The battery in question will be...
Eatron Technologies and WMG’s Project VIPER sets new standards for accurate battery life estimates
Eatron and WMG's collaboration, Project VIPER, produces over 90% accurate EV battery RUL estimates.Integration of advanced models and cloud expertise enhances EV performance and safety.Faraday Institution-funded project aligns with the mission to develop cost-effective,...
Farage barrage leads to huge social media response
Ade Thomas, Founder of Green.TV, owned the GB News stage in a showdown with Nigel Farage, highlighting the importance of engaging with such influencers to combat baseless criticisms against the EV community.The airing stormed...
8,700 U.S. car dealers embrace new point-of-sale EV tax credits with overwhelming success
8,700 U.S. dealerships join forces with the government, offering instant incentives of up to $7,500 for new and $4,000 for used EVs.Traditional tax credits transformed into instant cash incentives at the dealership, enhancing the...
China’s BYD claims EV dominance
BYD surpasses Tesla in EV sales, with 526,000 vehicles sold last quarter.BYD's success highlights its strength and challenges traditional automakers in the growing EV market.With strategic pricing, BYD claims the "world champion" title for...
Decoding the 2024 US $7,500 EV tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act: score up to $7,500 for a new EV or $4,000 for a used one.From 2024, the new rules make it easier – buyers can now secure their EV tax credit...
Lucid teases entry into affordable electric luxury with $50,000 Tesla competitor
Lucid Motors CEO targets Tesla's turf, unveiling plans for a new EV aimed at the family car market. Priced at around $50,000, it's set to rival Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y.It looks to...
3ti gain massive government funding to showcase EV batteries as grid assets
Government backing fuels 3ti's demonstration of EV batteries as grid assetsConsortium led by 3ti secures £1,344,552 for pioneering UK energy innovation'V2X FastHub' project, built on Papilio3, seeks to transform energy with swift deployment and...
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DAF electrifies truck centres, setting a bold new standard
DAF charges ahead, with full electric truck capability coming to all 34 sales centres in the UK and Ireland.Major investment powers up electric truck infrastructure, personnel, and training.BETT insights fuel DAF's implementation game plan.DAF...
Allye and AeroVolt bring battery energy storage systems to airports
Battery technology startup, Allye, has launched its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at an airfield, allowing on-site vehicles and electric light aircraft to be charged at a lower cost and without grid constraints.The...
Electric investments: Could the UK become a lithium powerhouse?
UK automotive industry sees electric momentum with significant investments and a lithium market revolution.APC Quarterly Demand Report indicates a 4 GWh surge in BEV demand by 2027, driven by Nissan and BMW Mini.Driven by...
Battery swapping could boom as Geely and NIO collaborate
Geely and NIO unite in Hangzhou, emphasizing battery swapping.CEOs Jack Liu (Yiyi Power, Geely) and Fei Shen (NIO) sign an agreement covering battery standards and swapping tech.Reflecting rising acceptance, the collaboration could streamline EV...
Volvo Penta expands battery storage footprint with new collaboration
Volvo Penta’s provisions of a sub-system for battery energy storage manufacturers, announced earlier this year, has resulted in a major collaboration.The brand will now work with Tecnogen, to assist in providing energy storage solutions...
Electric school buses are on the rise in the US. How can battery waste be avoided?
A report by the Electric School Bus Initiative has outlined recommendations to avoid batteries going into landfill at their end of life, ensuring the environmental benefits stay in place.With the average battery on electric...
ABB and Altilium partner to revolutionize battery sustainability
ABB and Altilium transform European battery sustainability with automation, electrification, and digital solutions.Meeting the demand for sustainable battery materials is vital for the booming electric vehicle industry.Partnership lowers EV carbon footprint, promoting a greener...
Tesla Co-Founder raises $1 billion to advance EV battery production
Redwood Materials, founded by Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel, moves into EV battery productionThe production facility will be the first of its kind in the US, swerving the IRA’s additional import tariffsUS battery recycling firm,...
Free EV charging to celebrate 10 years of the Tesla Supercharger Network in Europe
Tesla celebrates 10 years of Supercharger stations in EuropeFree EV charging on August 29 as part of Electric SummerOver 70% of Supercharger network now open to all EVsTesla gives free EV charging to mark...
Could Kerbo Charge’s UK pilot scheme open the door to community charging?
We recently shared the news that Durham County Council have teamed with Kerbo Charge to roll out innovative no-trip charging cables into the pavements. This pilot scheme has the potential to unlock EV charging...
Bramble Energy opens cutting-edge fuel cell innovation hub in the UK
Bramble Energy reveals new HQ with hydrogen innovation hub, fueled by rapid growth since 2016Success rooted in PCB-X™ Platform, used for adaptable fuel cell solutionsThe hydrogen innovation could prove essential for clean heavy mobility...
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