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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…

As others cry the blues, Hyundai announces record profit, keeps EV plans on track

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While some legacy automakers whine that they can’t make a profit on EVs, and others cling to 20th-century tech such as hybrids and hydrogen, Hyundai is getting on with the business of selling EVs—and making a tidy profit, thank you. Hyundai Motor, which includes the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, recently posted third-quarter financial results…. Read more…

Ford acquires Auto Motive Power to boost EV charging experience

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Ford Motor Company has officially announced the acquisition of the energy solutions provider Auto Motive Power (AMP). By integrating AMP’s advanced charging technology, Ford aims to enhance the electric charging infrastructure and battery management systems for its fleet of electric vehicles. AMP, a company founded in Los Angeles in 2017, has developed hardware and software for an array of energy solutions, including EV charging systems, cloud-based services, and battery and energy management solutions. The startup claims that it powered most of the world’s top electric OEMs. With the… More…

How BMW is lowering its diesel truck CO2 emissions by 50%

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How do you make a long-haul diesel truck emit 50% less CO2 without changing a single thing about it? Sounds like a riddle, right? A new pilot solution embraced by BMW Group Logistik and supplied by partner firm Trailer Dynamics here in Germany, though, can do just that. I spoke with Mo Koellner from BMW and Michael Nimtsch from Trailer Dynamics about this tech on a call earlier in the week. More…