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2024 Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge get enhanced features and updated pricing in the US

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In the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, Volvo has positioned itself as a beacon of reliability and innovation. The 2024 lineup of Volvo’s electric fleet in the United States is setting a new standard for the industry, offering substantial upgrades with minimal financial impact. Starting with the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge, drivers can look forward to an impressive EPA-estimated range of up to 478 km – a significant jump from its predecessor’s 364 km. Underneath its Scandinavian design lies an 82-kilowatt-hour battery propelling the new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant, which starts at a… More…

XPeng P7i new variant coming on November 7 with lower cost LFP battery

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XPeng will introducea new variant of its P7i sedan on Monday, November 6. The new car is tipped to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries – known for their lower manufacturing cost. This move suggests a lower price version. While the company didn’t officially confirm the new battery chemistry a filling from earlier this year revealed an XPeng P7i with LFP battery pack supplied by Eve Energy. The launch of the P7i earlier this year featured only lithium-ion ternary battery packs. The current lineup starts at RMB 249,900 (around €31,700) and has range of up to 702 km under the… More…

NOVONIX and SandboxAQ collaborate on AI solutions for EV batteries

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NOVONIX, a battery materials and technology company, and SandboxAQ, an enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with quantum analysis (AQ), will collaborate to predict the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries. The companies will combine SandboxAQ’s AI-driven chemical simulation software and NOVONIX’s Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) technology and battery cell prototyping and testing capabilities… Read more…

California solicits applications for $40 million in NEVI EV charging grants

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a competitive solicitation for up to $40,500,000 in grant funds for DC fast EV charging infrastructure projects. Interested parties can submit applications for grants before the deadline of January 26, 2024. (The CEC’s application page contains a lengthy list of documents explaining how to apply.) The California Department… Read more…

Xiaomi patents automatic EV accident detection and response

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Xiaomi has won a patent with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration detailing crash detection and automatic responses. The patent outlines how Xiaomi’s upcoming EV will be able to categorize a crash as level 1 or 2 and then automatically contact someone. The car will use three modules – Get, Determine, and Communication – to assess the situation. A level 1 accident includes a cracked windshield, damaged bumper, door or trunk, a fallen mirror, and so on. A level 2 accident includes cabin deformation, the vehicle being flipped, a fallen wheel, or deployment of… More…