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Battery inspection

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Getting inside a battery to check its integrity or to trace a fault in a non-destructive manner is technologically challenging, as Peter Donaldson explains
Mass producing large capacity lithium-ion batteries to meet the anticipated demand for EVs while ensuring that they are as safe, dependable and long-lived as possible is driving the need for faster, more thorough and more reliable inspection systems. Read more…

Chalmers University: battery development will reduce electric aircraft life cycle impact

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, located in Göteborg, Sweden, have performed the first life-cycle assessment of a commercially available two-seater all-electric aircraft—the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, manufactured in Slovenia—directly comparing it to the fossil fuel-powered version of the same plane.   The research, much of which was informed by records and data from the manufacturer, studied… Read more…

Rivian’s (RIVN) gross margins fall in Q4 2023, EV maker cuts staff, but there’s more to it

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Rivian (RIVN) released its Q4 2023 earnings Wednesday, showing gross margin improvements over last year, but the numbers are down sequentially. Rivian also announced it will reduce its workforce by 10%. With cost-cutting measures in place and new affordable products, Rivian expects to achieve modest gross profit by the end of the year. Read more…

National Car Charging secures contract with state of California

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Denver-headquartered EV charging station reseller and installer NCC has received  an exclusive three-year procurement contract from the California Department of General Services (DGS) for non-networked DC fast charging infrastructure.  The contract is part of the state’s investment of more than $10 billion for zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure under its $52-plus billion California Climate Commitment. NCC… Read more…

Cybertruck takes its first dip – real-world test of Elon Musk’s “Wade Mode” promise

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Elon Musk has a reputation for making bold claims about his vehicles, and the Cybertruck is no exception. The CEO’s promise that his angular truck would be waterproof enough to double as a boat raised some eyebrows. Now, a daring Tesla owner has put those claims to the test, giving us our first taste of the Cybertruck’s real “Wade Mode”… Read more…

AMCI’s real-world testing offers a metric to compare EV charging speeds

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Reading PRs for new EVs, one might get the impression that charging speed is the most important metric there is. Unfortunately, automakers’ charging speed promises don’t amount to much. How fast a particular EV charges on a particular day depends on so many factors—battery state of charge, preconditioning, even ambient temperature—that the charging times quoted… Read more…

Velocity Vehicle Group trains workers to service heavy-duty EVs

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As heavy-duty battery-electric trucks proliferate, the need for qualified repair technicians is growing, and training programs and companies are rushing to adapt. “In the last six months, the demand on the battery-electric side has just been crazy, the amount of growth that we’ve seen,” said Jason Shearer, VP for Service at the Velocity Vehicle Group,… Read more…

Save $874 on Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 e-bike at $1,426, ALLPOWERS power station now $499, more

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Headlining today’s green deals is the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike in three discounted colorways that start from $1,426. They are joined by ALLPOWERS’ R1500 Portable Power station at $499, as well as a collection of Amazon Basics battery packs led by the AAA 24-pack at $20. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…