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Federal EV charging network: Four 150-kw connectors, every 50 miles


The federal government on Thursday further sketched out plans for a national EV charging network to be funded by the Biden administration’s infrastructure law. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing minimum standards for the network, which aims to install 500,000 chargers by 2030. The… More…

Lightyear 0 solar car revealed: Owners might not need to charge for months


The Lightyear One solar car was unveiled in production-ready form with a new name. The product of a Dutch startup will henceforth be known as the Lightyear 0. While it does have an onboard battery pack, the Lightyear 0 aims to “leapfrog the grid” by using built-in solar panels to handle most charging. In cloudy climates, with an average commute of… More…

ION Storage announces $30Mn funding round

US solid-state lithium-ion battery developer ION Storage Systems has announced the initial closing of its $30m series A fund-raising round. The company welcomed investments from Toyota Ventures, Tenaska, Bangchak Corporation and others. The investment is planned to enable ION to expand its facility at its Beltsville, Maryland headquarters to commission and qualify a battery cell […] More…

ION Storage announces successful $30 million funding round

US solid-state lithium-ion battery developer ION Storage Systems has announced the initial closing of its $30m series A fund-raising round. The company welcomed investments from Toyota Ventures, Tenaska, Bangchak Corporation and other investors, in addition to the investments from its lead investors. The investment is planned to enable ION to expand its facility at its […] More…

Rio Tinto invests in battery developer Nano One

Canadian battery developer Nano One and mining group Rio Tinto have signed a strategic partnership to supply iron and lithium products, collaboration and a US$10 million investment in Nano One. The partnership and funding are expected to accelerate Nano One’s multi-cathode commercialisation strategy and support the production of active cathode materials in Canada. Nano One […] More…