Just ahead of Toyota’s annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, where pushback over its strategies on climate change was widely expected, the company released a cache of information about electric vehicle technologies and timelines. Included in the download was more information about batteries and battery chemistries than it had previously… More…
Toyota touts 10-minute EV charging, solid-state battery due in 2027
Toyota this week gave an update on its battery research, claiming a major breakthrough in solid-state battery tech, which the automaker hopes to commercialize later in the decade. In an Tuesday announcement that appeared to have been released in coordination with Toyota’s annual shareholder meeting, the automaker said it is aiming to commercialize… More…
Tesla Cybertruck Rocks Camouflage Wrap In Latest Sighting, But Why?
“Good thing we used camo, lol,” Elon Musk jokingly tweeted about the photos. More…
2024 Polestar 2 costs $51,300 with 320-mile range, rear-wheel drive
The updated 2024 Polestar 2 starts at $51,300 and is scheduled to begin deliveries in August, the automaker announced Tuesday. That base price, which includes a mandatory $1,400 destination charge, is $1,500 more than 2023’s starting price, but the new model year brings many changes and improvements. Polestar has been boosting its range bit by… More…
DoE unlocks further funding for EV battery recycling
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is ready to spend up to $60 mn to establish an Advanced Battery R&D Consortium as the DoE sees “substantial R&D” is required for new or alternative battery chemistries that can achieve lower cost and use more abundant materials. The consortium shall join key players to address critical battery […] More…
German project to let consumers choose energy tariffs when charging
In a pilot project, users of electric vehicles in Germany may soon have the freedom to apply their own tariffs and energy mix at public charging stations. The collaboration between four key players could decouple the operators from pricing at will. The project sees transmission system operator 50Hertz, renewable energy provider LichtBlick, IT startup decarbon1ze, […] More…
EU Parliament approves comprehensive battery market regulation
The EU Parliament has adopted new rules for the design, manufacture and recycling of all types of batteries sold in the EU. Battery manufacturers will thus be subject to stricter environmental and due diligence requirements if they want to sell on the European market. With 587 votes in favour, nine against and 20 abstentions, MEPs […] More…
VW transforms Greek island into mobility and green energy showcase
Volkswagen continues to turn the Greek island of Astypalea into a full-blown lab for future mobility. The latest update reports that practically every new car registered on the island in the Aegean sea is electric. And that is just private vehicles. Volkswagen Group and the Greek government agreed in November 2020 to establish a “pioneering […] More…
Recirculate introduces business models for circular battery economy
The new Recirculate project aims to create new business models for the repair, reuse and recycling of second-life batteries. Eleven companies are involved in the €4.9 million EU-funded project, which started this month. The consortium will work for three years to create more advanced dismantling and sorting technologies for battery recycling and a marketplace for […] More…
Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 Plus makes the switch to LFP batteries with 2kWh capacity
Jackery today is introducing a new lineup of portable power stations deemed the Explorer Plus series. The first model to hit the scene is the new Explorer 2000 Plus, which makes some notable improvements in order to be one of the brand’s most capable releases to date for tapping into some power while camping or just at home during outages. As Jackery’s first LFP power station, the new Explorer 2000 Plus packs a 2kWh capacity, 3,000W output, and modular design. More…
Tesla Semi Volume Production Will Not Start Until Late 2024: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk blamed this on battery supply constraints, according to the Wall Street Journal. More…
Stellantis “Continues To Evaluate” Tesla NACS Charging Standard
There is no decision yet. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Continued To Increase In May 2023
Similar to April, BEV sales amounted to around 23,000 units. More…
Korean Tech Giants LG, SK, and Samsung Partner With Hyundai
Hyundai is partnering with LG, SK and Samsung for avant-garde automotive tech. More…
E-Bike Brand Hercules Presents The Prima E5 Moped-Style Electric Bicycle
It’s styled to look like vintage gas-powered mopeds of the 1970s. More…
Updated 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Doesn’t Come With A Mobile Charger Anymore
The car is cheaper than before, but the mobile cord is now a $500 optional extra. More…
Coherent introduces new fibre lasers for EV battery manufacture
Coherent has introduced a range of adjustable ring mode (ARM) lasers, part of the HighLight FL ARM series, which are designed to enhance the control of the welding process over large working areas. Target applications are those that are common in battery manufacturing for EVs… More…
Merchants Fleet To Buy 12,500 Ram ProMaster EV Electric Vans
The fleet management company becomes the second commercial customer for the 2024 Ram ProMaster EV after Amazon. More…
Lordstown Motors Considering Suing Foxconn Over Funding Issues
The Delaware-based maker of the Endurance EV pickup says investor Foxconn has a “pattern of bad faith.” More…
Lucid Air GT Tops 20-Minute DC Fast Charging Test With 208 Miles
The most recharged miles per MSRP award goes to the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD, though. More…
