Layered lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), a key component of lithium-ion batteries, has been synthesized at 300° C in 30 minutes by a team of researchers at Hokkaido University and Kobe University. Lithium cobalt oxide is used for the cathode in lithium-ion batteries and traditionally, the synthesis of this compound takes 10-20 hours to complete at… Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price?
GM invited us to San Diego to drive the new Chevy Blazer EV, Chevrolet’s first Ultium-based EV which is just hitting dealerships now – and to try its new Google-based UI, which it’s controversially replacing Apple CarPlay with. Read more…
Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating
The Nissan Ariya earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan’s electric SUV earned the agency’s highest rating with a strong crash test performance, headlight evaluation, and advanced safety tech. Read more…
In a first, the world agrees to the ‘beginning of the end’ of the fossil fuel era
In a historic agreement, the world has agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit. Is this a success? Depends on who you talk to.. Read more…
Toyota Slammed For “Misleading” Public About EVs in FTC Complaint
The complaint cites an ad campaign banned in Norway for misleading consumers. Read more…
New chargers by Qwello are coming to the UK
The Munich-based company has entered the British market. Qwello UK just won a bid to work with Essex County Council to install 70 EV charging points areas across the region. It is the county’s first On-Street Charge Point Scheme and Qwello’s second in the country after London. Read more…
Review: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for America
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is different. That’s because compared to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Volkswagen ID.4, and various others—anything you might compare it to directly—the Blazer EV is primarily a U.S.-bound product, conceived specifically with the U.S. in mind. After spending a few hours in… Read more…
Tesla Ends 2023 With An Autopilot Recall For 2 Million Cars
Plus, the charging industry faces consolidation in 2024 and more small, affordable EVs bite the dust. Read more…
Panasonic Signs Up For Sila’s Titan Silicon To Deliver Unmatched EV Performance
Sila says that a 20% increase in driving range is possible today, with the potential for a 40% increase in the future. Read more…
Geely’s LEVC L380 electric MPV spotted winter testing in China
Geely, the owner of the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), has recently unveiled its latest offering, the LEVC L380 electric MPV. This 5.3 m-long multi-purpose vehicle comes with a 6 or 8-seat layout, and it’s been spotted during winter tests in China. The LEVC L380 features an elongated body, retractable door handles, and distinctive two-tiered headlights. The front sports an… Read more…
FTC accuses Toyota of deceptive marketing in the USA
In the USA, the consumer protection organisation Public Citizen has filed a complaint against Toyota with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The complaint accuses Toyota of portraying its hybrid cars as purely electric cars in its advertising – for example by using terms such as “EVs”, “electric” or “electrified”. Read more…
Opel unveils revised Combo Electric and Zafira Electric
Opel has presented new versions of the Combo Electric and Zafira Electric. Opel plans to open the order books “soon”. Even though Stellantis is talking about a new edition, these are essentially revised versions of the existing models. In the case of the Combo, however, with one decisive change: LFP batteries. Read more…
The German Plug-In Car Market Shrunk Almost 40% In November 2023
All-electric and plug-in hybrid car sales are way down as incentives dry up. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS First Drive: A Heavyweight Fighter With Mixed Results
The Blazer EV brings a lot to the table. But is it enough to overcome the Model Y, Ioniq 5 and Mach-E? Read more…
Tesla Gets Permits For Gigafactory Mexico, Construction Could Begin By Year’s End
The American automaker previously bought the land on which the plant will be built. Read more…
Duvenbeck electrifies lorry transport at the ZF site in Saarbrücken
The haulage and logistics company Duvenbeck is converting its logistics for the Saarbrücken plant of supplier ZF to battery-powered electric lorries. Five new Volvo FH Electric tractor units are being used. Read more…
Gogoro is going big in India
This week, the Taiwanese mobility company announced the launch of its battery-swapping system in the Indian market alongside its first locally-made scooter. The CrossOver GX250 was designed with “India-specific” features.
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Customcells to manufacture battery cells from US startup Enevate
The Californian battery startup Enevate has signed a production licence agreement with the German battery cell developer and producer Customcells. The agreement centres on Enevate’s silicon-dominated anode technology XFC-Energy. Read more…
Ford opts to slow F-150 Lightning EV production, not lower price
Ford is reducing planned production volumes of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck by half next year, Automotive News reported Monday, citing a memo addressed to suppliers. According to the memo, Ford has told suppliers to prepare for average volume of around 1,600 Lightnings per week at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn… Read more…
Fiat to release a new, bigger Panda that is fully electric
The beloved micro-car Fiat Panda, the brand’s best-selling model in Europe, will get a new look next summer, as a larger model that’s available in a full electric version for around €23,300 (about $25K). Read more…
