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Cell proves its worth for eVTOLs


About:Energy has characterised the P45B high-power battery cell from Molicel being used in several eVTOL designs (writes Nick Flaherty).
The P45B has a 10C pulse discharge capability and a 3C charge capability but can still provide a 242 Wh/kg nominal specific energy. Its low DC internal resistance is measured by About:Energy at 13.8 mΩ (7.86 mΩ for 0.2 seconds) bodes well for high C-rate use cases, particularly where the thermal management system is constrained. More…

BYD’s Q3 report: 824,000 NEVs sold, BEV sales match Tesla

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BYD wrapped up Q3 with an impressive sale of 824,001 new enegry vehicles of which 431,603 pure electric passenger vehicles. This represents a whopping 52.4% of its total sales for the period. Tesla, in the same stretch, reported 435,059 pure electric car sales. So even if you discount the various EREVs and PHEVs that BYD makes its sales are already matching the American company’s. Earlier today Tesla reported a 26.5% jump year-on-year, but a dip of 6.7% compared to Q2. On the other hand BYD saw electric vehicle sales rising by 66.9% year-on-year and 22.6% sequentially. BYD and Tesla BEV… More…

EV sales are 49% up, China still far ahead of Europe

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The first half of 2023 saw an impressive surge in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, painting a picture of a world increasingly swayed by sustainable transit choices. In the first six months of this year, global EV sales posted a 49% increase, reaching 6.2 million units. This isn’t just a tiny blip on the radar. EVs now constitute 16% of the global light vehicle market, a jump from 12.4% in H1 2022. China remains the runaway leader with 55% of global EV sales in H1 2023. However, it’s worth noting that China’s growth rate has settled to a more modest 43% in H1 2023, down from a… More…

Tesla Q3 report shows disappointing deliveries

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Following a warning earlier on, Tesla now published its Q3 financial report and the numbers are below expectations. The warning caused analysts’ estimate to vary greatly – from 440,000 to 490,000 units. However the actual number was even below the bottom end of that range. In total Tesla made 435,000 deliveries for the quarter. Now, let’s break down these numbers: Model S/X: Produced: 13,688 Delivered: 15,985 Model 3/Y: Produced: 416,800 Delivered: 419,074 In total, Tesla churned out 430,488 vehicles and managed to deliver 435,059, with 4% of… More…