EU project HELENA (Halide solid-state batteries for Electric Vehicles and Aircrafts) aims to develop solid-state batteries for electric road vehicles and aeroplanes. The partners rely on novel technologies for most parts of the batteries. Specifically, HELENA solid-state batteries will utilise a high-capacity nickel-rich cathode (NMC), a high-energy Li-metal anode (LiM) and a halide electrolyte as […] More…
Global EV Sales In July 2023: Over 1.1 Million Plug-In Cars Sold
The market is expanding at a healthy rate of more than 40 percent year-over-year. More…
Fresh capital for the BATTERY 2030+ research initiative
The European battery research initiative BATTERY 2030+ will receive 150 million euros from the EU’s Horizon Europe funding framework programme. The money will be used to launch new projects to promote sustainable solutions in battery science and technology. According to a statement from Sweden’s Uppsala University, which is coordinating BATTERY 2030+, six new projects called […] More…
Report: Tesla Quietly Introduces New Powerwall Home Energy Storage
The third generation of the Powerwall is believed to be powered by LFP-batteries, although it’s not officially confirmed. More…
Kaixin Auto to take over WM Motor
The financially troubled Chinese electric car manufacturer WM Motor looks set to get a new owner. The Chinese car trading group Kaixin Auto announces its intention to take over WM Motor completely. Kaixin Auto has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100 per cent of WM Motor from its shareholders by issuing a […] More…
Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test
Several Tesla Semi trucks are participating in a fascinating, new independent test study, and the electric truck is starting to prove itself. More…
All-New Peugeot E-3008 Debuts With Up To 435 Miles Of Range, 21-Inch Widescreen
It’s the first EV in Stellantis’ portfolio based on the new STLA Medium platform. More…
Review: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric outshines gasoline versions
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is already reaching dealerships, while the Kona Electric version, Hyundai says, won’t arrive until late fall. You should wait, because the EV version of Hyundai’s small utility vehicle is hands-down the best of the bunch. We had two brief stints in a prototype Kona Electric in the rolling Maryland horse country… More…
BASF & partners to localise battery supply chain in North America
BASF and Nanotech Energy have struck a deal to close the loop for lithium-ion batteries in North America. BASF will produce cathode active materials from recycled metals in Michigan for lithium-ion battery cells produced by Nanotech Energy. BASF says it will be the first company in North America to provide cathode active materials produced with […] More…
Stellantis kicks off production of the Fiat 600e in Poland
Stellantis has started series production of the Fiat 600e at its Polish plant in Tychy. The first purely electric 600 in the top version ‘La Prima’ already rolled off the production line at the end of last week – in the colour “Sun of Italy” (orange). Fiat presented the 600e at the beginning of July […] More…
China’s NEV sales hit new high in August
China recorded a new record month for sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in August. After a decline in July to around 780,000 units, around 846,000 of the so-called new energy vehicles were sold in August – with BYD alone accounting for 30 per cent. This is according to figures from the China Association […] More…
Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT Recalled Over Insufficient Battery Sealant
In total, 12 different models sold in the United States are part of the recall. More…
Parker Lord expands CoolTherm portfolio of thermally conductive materials
The Parker Lord Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leader in motion and control technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of three new products specifically designed for electric vehicle battery systems. With a focus on collaboration, customer service and high quality, Parker Lord provides innovative solutions that meet the design, safety and performance requirements of battery manufacturers. More…
Simulators simplifies e-train design
A new version of the Spice analogue simulator called Qspice can simplify the development of motor control for EV powertrains and other vehicle motors (writes Nick Flaherty).
The Qspice simulator has been written by Mike Englehardt, the creator of several versions of the Spice analogue simulator. It can integrate digital elements such as controllers with no performance penalties alongside the analogue power device simulation. More…
Pave BK review: a street-legal electric motorbike on the blockchain
The Pave BK is a premium 30 mph, fully street-legal motorbike that strikes a great balance between fun and utility. As someone who always checks the top speed specs first when looking at e-bikes, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that while the BK lacked in top speed, it more than made up for it in terms of utility, design, and, more interestingly, technology—but more on that later. More…
Volkswagen launches 2024 ID.6 Crozz EV with more range, $35K starting price in China
Volkswagen has launched the 2024 ID.6 Crozz electric SUV, a refresh of its three-row electric SUV. The new Volkswagen EV features an improved range, design updates, and a starting price of around $35,500 (258,900 yuan). More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 11, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
US Added Over 188K EV-Related Jobs In Recent Years, Led By Tesla
President Biden’s EV push contributed to creating EV investment and job hotspots across America. More…
Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It’s added one in 2.5 years [update]
Will Blink Charging’s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan?. More…
Scotland’s Orkney Islands to trial electric hydrofoil ferries [video]
Scotland’s Orkney Islands will pilot two electric hydrofoil ferries that will commute between its outer islands in a three-year trial. More…
