Charge masters Anode materials suppliers are pouring resources into improving the performance of EV cells. Nick Flaherty reports on the latest advances Carbon, in the form of graphite, is the mainstay of the current generation of lithium-ion batteries for e-mobility. Its theoretical maximum energy density is 372 mAh/g, but the industry is looking to increase its […] More…
Hyundai To Invest $18 Billion By 2030 To Boost EV Shift
Hyundai, along with Kia and Genesis, aims to move into the top three global EV makers by the end of the decade. More…
500-mile Ram 1500 REV: Will it be upstaged by range-extended XR?
Last week at the New York auto show, Ram wowed with a new goal post for electric trucks: a targeted range of 500 miles for its 2025 Ram 1500 REV. That range number, introduced by Ram Brand CEO Mike Koval Jr., could make the 1500 REV king of the EV hill in what matters most to many shoppers, and second only to the Lucid Air sedan’s 516 miles… More…
Samsung SDI opens new battery research centre in Shanghai
The South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has opened a new battery research and development centre in China to boost its technological competitiveness. The SDI China Research and Development Center (SDIRC) was opened on Saturday. According to Samsung SDI, the new research lab will focus on building partnerships with local universities and research institutes to […] More…
MAN strengthens drive technology research initiative
MAN Truck & Bus is strengthening its cooperation with surrounding scientific institutions at its Nuremberg site. Together they want to research “fossil-free, future-proof drives” and create synergies between science and industry. The cooperation with the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences Georg Simon Ohm (Ohm) will unfold both decentrally and […] More…
See Tesla Cybertruck With New Steel Wheels And Testing Equipment
The Cybertruck prototype was recently seen near Tesla’s Fremont factory with different rims and various wires taped to the body. More…
BYD active suspension bows with dancing U9 electric sports car
Chinese automaker BYD recently demonstrated a new active suspension system for future EVs in dramatic fashion—with a jump. From the car itself. The system, formally known as the BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, is similar to active suspension systems like Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and Mercedes-Benz Magic Body Control. BYD… More…
Enedis & Allego reach 107 stations in France
Allego and the French distribution network operator Enedis have opened 107 public fast-charging stations in France since the start of their cooperation. The duo announced the milestone on the anniversary of their roll-out that started exactly twelve months ago. The partners recently set up the 107th fast-charging station in Rambouillet in the Yvelines region. Allego […] More…
Rivian May Make R1T Electric Pickup Truck Much More Functional
The Rivian R1T is a solid off-road adventure vehicle, but, without some tweaks, it may not be the best choice for a work truck. More…
CALB announces battery cell with improved density
The Chinese battery manufacturer CALB has presented a new battery technology that is said to offer a significant increase in performance compared to conventional cylindrical cells. This not only involves improved cell chemistry but also a new type of construction. According to a CALB presentation at the China EV 100 Forum, the new battery type […] More…
Hubject introduces V2G PKI for Asian regions
Hubject wants to accelerate the introduction of Plug&Charge in Asian markets. For this purpose, the company is introducing an additional V2G Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for the Asian market. Hubject’s Plug&Charge solutions enable interoperability between any electric vehicle and local charging stations, this enables user ease with secure vehicle and station authentication, and supports vehicle-to-grid […] More…
Tesla Stock Adds $200 Billion To Market Cap In 2023 So Far
Despite Tesla’s share price not soaring as some fans expected, 2023 has already been the best quarter yet for adding to its valuation. More…
Audi Opens Its Third Charging Hub In Downtown Berlin
The new location adds to the existing Audi charging hubs in Nuremberg (Germany) and Zurich (Switzerland). More…
BYD Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In March 2023
The company is approaching record sales level, which might be achieved in April or May. More…
EPA might ensure 60% EV sales by 2030, align with California
The EPA is expected to propose stricter emissions rules that would ensure more than half of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are electric, The New York Times reports. The proposal would not mandate a specific percentage of EV sales, but would set emissions limits so stringent that it would essentially force automakers to ensure that EVs… More…
Canadian Firm Envo Presents The Stylish Stax Urban Electric Bike
Streamlined styling in an easy-to-use package. More…
Hyundai aims to be one of the top 3 BEV manufacturers by 2030
The Hyundai Motor Group has presented investment plans to become one of the world’s top three electric car manufacturers by 2030. To this end, the South Korean group wants to invest up to 24 trillion won (equivalent to around 16.6 billion euros) to increase production and exports. The group with the brands Hyundai Motor, Kia […] More…
Tesla’s upcoming compact EV rumoured to receive 53 kWh battery
Tesla published the complete Master Plan 3 a few days ago. It contains some new information about upcoming models. In addition, there was another price reduction in the USA and changes in top management. Tesla had already reported on the Master Plan 3 in excerpts at the ‘Investors Day’ at the beginning of March – […] More…
German recycling project looks at battery electrolytes
In Germany, battery industry players and university researchers are partnering on a joint project to improve the ecological footprint of lithium-ion batteries. The project, called SWELL, is led by battery electrolyte company Elyte Innovations, and joined by a team at the Technical University Dresden and the automotive lubricants company, Fuchs Smierstoffe. The SWELL joint project […] More…
Watch Lucid Air GT Vs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Exciting U-Drag Race
819-hp AWD electric luxury sedan takes on 670-hp RWD mid-engine sports car in drag race, brake test, handling, and roll race. More…
