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Chery is already road-testing advanced solid-state battery

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Automakers are constantly looking for ways to make electric cars go further on a single charge. One promising technology is the solid-state battery, and it appears Chinese carmaker Chery is making progress in this area. A test version of Chery’s Exlantix ET electric SUV was seen in China, sporting an “All-solid-state battery” sticker on its side and hinting at a… Read more…

Honda shifts gears, hybrid vehicles to bridge EV transition

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Honda is adjusting its future course for electric vehicles, and pivots to hybrids as a key bridge in the ongoing transition to full electrification. The Japanese automaker announced it is scaling back its planned investments in next-generation electric cars and software, cutting the initial commitment by 30% from approximately €62 billion to €43.62 billion by 2030. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe… Read more…

bp pulse to install 400 kW DC fast EV charging sites at Waffle House locations across the Southeast


Scattered and smothered with a side of electrons, please! Road-trippers with a taste for retro cuisine and modern transportation will soon be able to charge their EVs at the iconic American diner chain Waffle House. EV charging operator bp pulse plans to install DC fast chargers at Waffle House locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida and… Read more…

Toshiba launches SCiB module for electric buses, ships and stationary applications


Japanese electronics firm Toshiba has launched a new lithium-ion battery featuring an aluminum baseplate that dissipates approximately twice the heat of current modules. The new SCiB battery is now available in Japan and internationally. Aluminum has a lower thermal resistance than the resin materials typically used in baseplates. As it is a conductor, the baseplate… Read more…