New research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that global EV battery output production could increase by nearly six times to 2,585 GWh by 2030. This EV battery surge will strain raw material supply. ABI predicts that lithium and cobalt consumption for EV batteries will grow by 5.3 times and 3.2 times, respectively,… Read more…
Toyota’s much hyped solid-state batteries will only be produced in limited quantity
Toyota shared its ambitious plans to produce next-gen and solid-state batteries with extended range back in September, but reportedly, the solid-state batteries will be in short supply initially. The latest report has it only a few thousand units will be produced using the breakthrough technology.
Or maybe “breakthrough” is a bit overstated. Toyota’s plans are to produce two versions of the battery – one with 20% longer range than today’s Toyota EVs (which isn’t much) and one with 50% improvement. To put things into perspective, the standard range option will supposedly hit 999 km and the… Read more…
Tesla opens select Superchargers in South Korea for all EVs
South Korea has joined the range of countries with open Supercharger access. Tesla has made some hubs available to drivers of any EV; at present, about 80 Supercharger sites have enabled access, with more to come online. Read more…
Octopus includes Fisker Ocean in the lease offering
The energy firm has agreed to lease an initial fleet of 200 electric vehicles but says this is the start of a long-term partnership with Fisker. Octopus is the UK’s first lease provider to offer the new Fisker Ocean SUV. Read more…
Fast charge avec frites: McDonald’s in France gets 150-200kW EV chargers
McDonald’s, or “McDo” as the French say, is installing 2,000 new fast charging points across 700 car parks in France by 2025. Each McDonald’s charging station will offer 150-200 kilowatts of power, so you can recharge your car in about the time it takes to inhale a Big Mac and extra-large frites.. Read more…
Pony.ai nabs another license to test L4 autonomous trucks on China’s open roads
After years of expanding autonomous robotaxi rides throughout China, self-driving specialist Pony.ai continues to scale its technology in another segment – commercial trucks. Today, the company announced it has acquired the first ever license in Guangzhou, China to begin testing its autonomous truck technology on open roads in packs formations. Read more…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 Vizzion electric sedan pre-orders in China starting at $33K
Amid an intensifying EV price war in China, Volkswagen is launching a new flagship electric sedan. VW’s joint venture (JV), FAW-Volkswagen, officially opened ID.7 Vizzion pre-orders in China starting at 237,700 yuan ($33,200).. Read more…
This 330kW battery generator uses a giant kite to charge itself
If you had to read that headline twice, let me assure you: I had to read Kitepower’s website a few times myself. The concept of harnessing the wind for power is positively ancient, but it usually comes in the form of a fixed wind-catching surface rotating a driven mass (aka a windmill). Kitepower is doing something very different. The best way to describe it is probably a “wind winch”. Read more…
Stellantis Turns To CATL’s LFP Batteries For Its European Models
The two companies announced a non-binding agreement, which might result in a new joint venture gigafactory. Read more…
As EV market grows, it’s attracting buyers with top-tier credit
The U.S. EV market grew significantly in the first half of 2023, but the average EV buyer still has very strong credit, a new study found. The study, conducted by credit giant TransUnion with S&P Global Mobility, found that high average credit scores for EV buyers remained the norm between the second quarter of 2022 and the same period in… Read more…
Double bendy tram buses built by Skoda and Solaris arrive in Prague
Skoda and Solaris have presented their nearly 25-metre double-articulated electric trolleybus. The Prague public transport operator DPP ordered 20 units from the consortium last year. Read more…
Ionity tests new kWh pricing model
Ionity is introducing varying tariffs. However, prices do not apply across the entire Ionity network, but only temporarily at selected stations – in its native market Germany, charging costs are falling to as low as 25 cents per kilowatt hour in some cases. Read more…
Kite-powered wind energy to charge electric vehicles
Kitepower is a Dutch startup that generates wind energy with kites. The Kitepower Hawk system is designed to charge EVs with locally generated renewable energy independently of the grid in conjunction with a battery system. Read more…
National Library of Wales opts for Tritium chargers
Tritium has provided rapid chargers for what is now Wales’ largest EV charging facility. The new hub at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will enable up to 40 electric vehicles to charge simultaneously. Read more…
VinFast launches the VF7 in Vietnam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast is launching its sixth model, the VF 7, on the domestic market and will be accepting reservations there from December 2. VinFast has not yet revealed if and when the VF 7 will also be exported to other countries. Read more…
Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Revolution Will Start With Just A Few Thousand EVs
The promised 621-mile solid-state EV might come in a few years, but how many will be able to buy it? Read more…
VinFast VF7 Compact Crossover Starts At $35,000 In Vietnam
How will the price change when it makes it to the U.S.? Read more…
AEM collects over £20 million in funding
The UK-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), an electric drive manufacturer which works primarily for the automotive industry, has secured £23 million of new investment. This will be used to scale up production in the UK. Read more…
Tobias Hüppe moves from Northvolt to Skeleton
The battery manufacturer Skeleton Technologies has hired Tobias Hüppe from Northvolt to scale up its production. As Skeleton’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO), Hüppe will be responsible for the growth of production. Read more…
Izivia will install 2,000 high-power charge points at McDonald’s in France
700 McDonald’s branches will offer 2,000 high-power charge points by 2025. EDF-owned Izivia will act as charge point operator and says the new network will represent a 25% increase in ultra-rapid chargers open to the public in France. Read more…
