Volvo Cars has partnered Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe), becoming the first car company to gain access to the latest version of its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software.
By integrating Breathe’s software into its in-house developed battery management platform, Volvo Cars aims to offer customers faster charging times and an enhanced driving experience. Read more…
Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Read more…
Beam Global receives first European order for its EV ARC solar EV charging systems
Beam Global has received a million-dollar order from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for ten EV ARC EV charging systems and one ARC Mobility trailer, to be deployed at British Sovereign Bases on Cyprus. “Beam Global’s patented solar-powered EV ARC will provide not only clean energy for British military electric vehicles in Cyprus, but… Read more…
Rivian R3 pricing revealed, European sales plans confirmed
Rivian shocked the world last week when everyone was expecting it to unveil the R2, and it did that, but also had a “one more thing” moment presenting the even smaller and cheaper R3. Not too many details were released about the R3 at the time, but now Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has revealed a bit more info to Top… Read more…
Volvo EX30 EV: LFP version not offered to US is greener pick
In a life cycle assessment of the Volvo EX30 electric vehicle released Thursday, the automaker underscored that its upcoming compact EV has the lowest carbon footprint of any electric Volvo yet. The team behind the EX30 analysis looked at two EX30 versions—one with the 69-kwh lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NMC) battery pack, the… Read more…
Nio and CATL join forces to develop batteries with longer lifespans
Nio and CATL have today signed a framework agreement concerning cooperation with regards to innovation in the R&D of longer-lifespan EV batteries, which will be compatible with Nio’s battery swapping technology. The agreement was signed by Shizhe Tzeng, Nio’s Vice President, and Huan Gao, the CTO of CATL’s China E-Car Business Unit. Also present at the signing ceremony were Alan… Read more…
Hyundai unveils new ST1 EV business platform design for the first time
For the first time, Hyundai Motor revealed its new “ST1” EV business platform on Thursday. The ST1 is the first of several new electric models based on the platform. Read more…
NIO confirms its new codename ‘Alps’ sub-brand is called ‘Onvo,’ and will target EVs for families
Days after leaked spy images revealed a new EV nomenclature, NIO has publicly confirmed its upcoming sub-brand will be called “Onvo.” Previously codenamed “Alps,” Onvo EVs will be designed and targeted toward customers with families. We’ve also caught wind of the new brand’s official launch date. Read more…
Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road
Daimler Truck North America has delivered its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks to a New York-based trucking company.. Read more…
Volkswagen is offering $13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with new lease deal
In a fire sale, Volkswagen is offering $13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with a new lease deal as it gears up to launch new EVs. Read more…
Analysts Warn That Tesla’s Next Growth Phase, Boosted By Model 2, Is Years Away
Tesla’s $25,000 car is a “2027 story,” Evercore claims. Read more…
EV Connect announces certification of LG chargers for operation on its platform
California-headquartered EV Connect, a provider of EV charging management software, has certified the Level 2 AC charging stations manufactured by South Korea-based LG Electronics to operate on its end-to-end EV Connect Platform and within its charging ecosystem. Earlier this year, LG opened a charger manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. EV Connect’s Electric Vehicle Charge… Read more…
This Breakthrough Wireless EV Charger Reaches 100 kW Speeds With Near-Perfect Efficiency
Researchers say the new tech is 8-10 times more power-dense than conventional wireless charging coils. Read more…
A Rugged, XRT-Trimmed Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Coming Soon
A camouflaged Hyundai Ioniq 5 in South Korea is hiding some rugged upgrades consistent with Hyundai’s well-loved XRT trim. Read more…
Eatron and University of Warwick develop new EV battery health algorithms
Eatron, a software company in Warwick, and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) of University of Warwick have developed a new approach to evaluate an EV battery’s remaining useful life, improving performance, range and safety. VIPER–Validated & Integrated Platform for battery Remaining Useful Life, funded by the Faraday Institution, uses WMG’s advanced electrochemical models and Eatron’s cloud… Read more…
Video: Unico introduces new EV cell formation and test channels
EV test solutions provider Unico unveiled its new BAT300 Series, designed for use in cell formation and testing, at the International Battery Seminar this week. The BAT300 Series, based on the Unico IDAC power platform, is a compact, all-in-one solution (480 VAC to DC) designed to minimize energy consumption while maximizing testing efficiency. Unico’s Don… Read more…
Tesla starts offering LFP battery retrofits for earlier Model 3 under warranty
Tesla is starting to offer LFP battery pack retrofits for earlier Model 3 vehicles as it starts running out of the old battery pack. Read more…
Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis
Autonomous technology developer Zoox shared its latest milestone in a blog post today, expanding its unique driverless robotaxi operations in California and Nevada. The growth includes a broader net of available autonomous routes, longer hours in different weather conditions, and higher top speeds… all without pedals. Read more…
Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV
For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most affordable ID.1 electric car, starting at 20,000 euros ($21,700), in 2027. The $20K Volkswagen ID.1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone,” VW brand leader Thomas Shafer said Thursday.. Read more…
