Stellantis claims to have made significant progress in eliminating two major hardware components from EVs: the onboard charger and power inverter. As spotted by Autoblog, the automaker has said a four-year research project with French battery company Saft and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) has yielded a prototype battery… More…
GM confirms Ultium-based Chevy Bolt EV is coming, beats Q2 estimates
After hitting its goal of producing 50K EVs in the first half of 2023, General Motors (GM) says it expects the momentum to continue in the second half of the year. Most importantly, GM CEO Mary Barra finally confirmed an Ultium-based Bolt EV (Boltium!) is coming. More…
Next-Gen Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed: Will Utilize Ultium Tech
Back by popular demand, the Chevy Bolt will return with big updates on an accelerated timeline. More…
Mahle & ProLogium to develop thermal management for solid-state batteries
Automotive supplier Mahle and Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium want to jointly develop and evaluate thermal management systems for next-generation solid-state batteries. The companies have now signed a corresponding letter of intent. Mahle states the goal is to develop competitive battery systems with high efficiency, energy density, service life and fast-charging capability. But the […] More…
Porsche Taycan Sets New EV Record: 1,146 Miles In Under 30 Hours
The Taycan 4S Cross Turismo drove non-stop from Bangkok to Singapore, stopping only for 25-minute DC fast-charging sessions. More…
High Prices Are The Biggest Hurdle To EV Adoption, Survey Finds
Car shoppers making under $30,000 a year see EVs as increasingly out of reach, Autolist’s 2023 Electric Vehicle Survey reveals. More…
SUBLIME sulphide solid-state electrolyte batteries
The European project SUBLIME aims to create solid-state battery cells based on sulphide solid-state electrolytes usable for widespread use in electric vehicles. The project not only focuses on the development of such cells but also their production and material procurement. The central element of the concept is the development of a comprehensive value chain, starting […] More…
Gridserve opens charging hub in Cornwall
Gridserve has opened its latest ‘Electric Super Hub’ in Cornwall with a new technology solution that combines the latest innovations in batteries and solar energy to supplement the existing grid connection to deliver ten times the charging power. Cornwall Services now hosts six 350kW-capable DC chargers, plus a further six 22kW-capable AC chargers for overnight […] More…
Hopium remains hopeful
The French start-up Hopium is facing bankruptcy. The company wanted to start production of its hydrogen limousine Machina in 2025. According to the company, the Paris Commercial Court opened insolvency proceedings on 19 July for a period of six months. The proceedings, which may be extended by a further six months under certain circumstances, initially […] More…
Everything is bigger in Texas? Not this electric mini-truck
From the land of lifted trucks comes something a bit more reserved, the AYRO Vanish electric mini-truck. The sub-13 ft. (3.9) mini-truck with a bigger bed than many full-size pickup trucks hails from AYRO’s factory in Round Rock, Texas. And now the small electric utility truck is embarking on a statewide tour to prove its mettle. More…
Incentives Fuel A Factory Building Boom In The Battery Recycling Industry
A clause in the Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes recycled and locally sourced minerals equally. More…
Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi Presents New Electric Scooter 4 Go In Europe
The 4 Go dials down the performance of its more premium siblings for a more accessible price point. More…
E-Gap orders 60 Fiat vans for mobile charging stations
Fiat has delivered 60 E-Scudo electric vans to the Italian company E-Gap. The EVs will become E-Gap’s on-demand mobile charging stations for e-taxis and private electric cars. The service is also available in Munich, Germany. The E-GAP mobile charging service is currently available in Italy (Rome, Milan, Bologna, Turin, Verona, Brescia and Trento), France (Paris), […] More…
German carmaker orders Na-ion batteries from China
Chinese company Transimage Sodium-ion Battery Technology has secured an order for sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries from a German carmaker. Several details indicate the customer is Volkswagen. The China-based publication CN EV Post cites a stock exchange announcement by the Chinese technology company Transimage, saying that its battery subsidiary Transimage Sodium-ion Battery Technology has secured an order […] More…
Connected Kerb to install chargers across Cardiff
UK charging infrastructure provider Connected Kerb has announced a new partnership with the Cardiff Capital Region. The project will see 366 new public chargers installed across 144 locations in the region. Over 50% of the new charging bays in the Cardiff region, 186 in total, are designed to be more accessible by providing more space […] More…
Panasonic orders silicone anodes from Nexeon
Panasonic has signed an off-take agreement with Nexeon, a UK-based developer and manufacturer of silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic has also already decided in which plant it will use the anodes. With the purchase of the anode material from Nexeon, Panasonic says it wants to increase the performance of electric car batteries. It […] More…
Microlino heads to France
The Swiss automotive company Micro Mobility now offers its all-electric lightweight vehicle Microlino in France, with the first vehicles to be delivered in the coming weeks. The small electric vehicle is already available in Germany and Switzerland. After a launch event in Paris, the Swiss company is now taking orders in France and plans to […] More…
Making waves: X Shore begins first deliveries of its more affordable electric boat
X Shore has just announced that the company is now delivering its first X Shore 1 vessels to customers, kicking off the new lower-cost electric boat in the company’s lineup. More…
Malaysian Fans Welcome Tesla’s Official Launch in the Country
Tesla intends to launch its brand all over the globe, and Malaysia just happens to be the next hot spot. More…
ML finds solid-state cell materials
Researchers in the US have used machine learning (ML) to identify new combinations of materials for solid-state batteries (writes Nick Flaherty).
The class of compounds, called argyrodites, contains attractive… More…
