In the US, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set emissions requirements for new passenger cars and light-duty trucks through model year 2026. The new regulations come into effect with the 2023 model year and require a 28.3 per cent reduction in vehicle emissions by 2026. This reverses former US President Trump’s softening of the […] More…
Cotes cuts carbon footprint of running dry rooms
Drying rooms are critical to lithium-ion battery manufacture to ensure that the electrodes are prevented from absorbing moisture, which can lead to a reduction in lifespan and even catastrophic failure (writes Peter Donaldson).
Running these dry rooms typically takes a lot of energy, mostly to provide hot air. However, Danish company Cotes has developed a much more efficient way it calls Exergic Technology to do this that significantly reduces the battery’s overall carbon footprint.
Understanding humidity is key to getting rid of unwanted moisture from air, and warm air holds more water than cold air.
Absolute humidity is the amount of water vapour in a given mass of air, and is typically expressed in grams per kilo. Relative humidity, meanwhile, is the amount of water in the air expressed as a percentage of the maximum it can hold at a given temperature. When that percentage exceeds 100, the water begins to condense out. More…
US cuts BYD out of e-bus funding schemes
The US Government has cut off Chinese manufacturers from funding programs for electric buses. This will hit BYD particularly hard despite having assembled electric buses in the US for years. The most likely “winner” will be Proterra. Federal transit officials say the funding ban won’t slow the transition to electric buses but will likely cause […] More…
Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more
Tesla has started to release its big ‘holiday’ software update with TikTok integration in Tesla Theater, several UI changes, and more. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 20, 2021
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…
Graphite will be in deficit from 2022 – here’s what EV battery makers need to do to secure the critical mineral
As the electric car revolution ramps up, so does the need for critical minerals used in batteries, such as graphite. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, there will be a global graphite deficit starting in 2022, and demand from the battery sector is expected to rise 30% annually until 2030. The US has no manufacturing plants that can supply automotive-grade graphite at scale. Meanwhile, China controls 84% of the global supply. Electrek spoke with Don Baxter, CEO of Ceylon Graphite, about how graphite is used in EVs, the supply chain issue, and how EV battery manufacturers can successfully source the vital mineral. More…
Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Berlin, but production approval still uncertain
Several Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted at Gigafactory Berlin. Production has been expected to start any day, but official environmental approval is still uncertain. More…
Tesla Model 3 Charging Losses Explained
EV charging is never 100% efficient. More…
Rosberg X Racing team win first Extreme E title
Molly Taylor, Johan Kristoffersson and former Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg’s Rosberg X Racing team are the first champions in the history of the Extreme E electric SUV racing series. The championship leaders prevailed over Lewis Hamilton’s Team X44 in an extremely close final. The Extreme E racing series Jura X-Prix was held in Dorset, […] More…
Lucid Air Vs Tesla Model S Plaid: Musk-See Fast Charging Analysis
Lucid Air delivers a significant range replenishing advantage over Tesla Model S Plaid, which wins in a few metrics too. More…
Biermann retires at Hyundai, new executives named
Albert Biermann, head of Hyundai Motor Group’s research and development department, is retiring. Biermann led the development of new Hyundai, Genesis and Kia models and the E-GMP electric platform. His successor has already been named. Upon announcing his retirement, Hyundai said that Biermann will still remain with the group as a technical advisor. Biermann has […] More…
Manchin’s Vote May Pull Plug On Biden’s EV Tax Credit Proposal
If Biden’s Build Back Better legislation fails to pass, there may not be a renewed EV tax credit. More…
Tesla says it has put 2017 battery packs in brand new 2021 cars in strange warning
Tesla has been adding a strange new warning about putting battery packs as old as 2017 in brand new 2021 Model 3 vehicles for sale. More…
Large US manufacturer orders LFP cells from Gotion
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has signed a supply agreement with a major publicly traded US automaker to supply it with LFP cells. Gotion is not disclosing the name of the customer, but there are suggestions it could be Tesla. The supply agreement covers the years 2023 to 2028 and includes a total volume […] More…
Alex On Autos Tests Out The Charging Speed Of The Hyundai Ioniq 5
Alex confirms Hyundai’s claim of 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. More…
Vauxhall offers price reductions for Corsa-e & Mokka-e
In the UK, Stellantis brand Vauxhall has lowered its prices for its all-electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e models. The move comes in the wake of the UK government lowering its electric car subsidies. In light of the recent changes to the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG), those wanting to purchase the Corsa-e and Mokka-e models […] More…
Tesla 4680 Cell Production Stations Spotted Inside Giga Texas
Elon Musk allows drones on factory sites, and this particular photographer captured some unique video footage. More…
China-Made MG Marvel R Gets 4-Stars From Euro NCAP
Safety Assist score matches Mercedes-Benz EQS. More…
Has the Citroën Ami found another friend for adventures?
Citroën continues to reshape its small electric city car, Ami EV, which was given a cargo variant and now it’s getting an off-road look. It’s unclear whether Citroën wants to produce the Offroad Ami or if they are testing the waters. In any case, the concept now published by Citroën as the My Ami Buggy […] More…
Electric Circuit and ChargePoint agree roaming deal
The Electric Circuit, a Canadian EV charging network powered by Hydro-Québec, and US-based ChargePoint have made a roaming deal. Members of the Electric Circuit will be able to access an additional 40,000 charging stations, and ChargePoint members will get access to an additional 3,300 Electric Circuit charging stations in Canada. The Electric Circuit network includes […] More…
