Modelling battery cells at end of life is becoming more popular for key reasons, as Nick Flaherty reports.
Accurate prediction of battery lifespan is crucial for e-mobility and involves a variety of test approaches, from thermal measurements to transmission electron microscopes. Assessing how a cell delivers power when required and how it is charged provides insights into its lifetime. Read more…
CATL start trial production of 20 Ah solid-state cells
CATL is said to have started sample validation of its 20 Ah solid-state cells. The Chinese battery giant is known to want to manufacture pure solid-state batteries in small quantities for the first time in 2027. Read more…
Canoo faces financial difficulties
In the past two weeks, Canoo has furloughed 30 workers at its Oklahoma factory, lost both its CFO and General Counsel, and faced serious accusations from employees. Read more…
New Mercedes-AMG SUV Will Be An “AMG First, All-Electric Second”
It will be a high-riding alternative to the upcoming AMG GT four-door EV. Read more…
Halevai electric boat
Halevai is on a mission to redefine the recreational marine market, combining an electric powertrain with a trimaran hull, reports Will Gray.
It might look like a relatively ordinary recreational day cruiser, but in an industry that is traditionally as slow moving as a heavily loaded tanker, the design of Halevai’s model2050 – which pairs an innovative but highly standard electric powertrain with an ultra-efficient trimaran hull – places it firmly in the ‘ground breaker’ category. Read more…
In conversation: Dr Keon Woo Lee
Peter Donaldson chats to a leading battery expert, who says innovation is all about winning against the things you can trade off.
In a rapidly evolving EV landscape, the quest for advanced battery technologies remains at the forefront. Dr Keon Woo Lee leads Henkel’s Fuel the Future Team and Engineering and Advanced Testing Team at the newly opened Battery Engineering Center (BEC) within the Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, Germany. Read more…
ICEBreaker hydrogen HGV
Two companies have teamed up to build a hydrogen-powered HGV using a fuel-cell powerplant, as Peter Donaldson reports.
Spearheaded by powertrain energy-management specialist Viritech, Project ICEBreaker has built a hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicle (HGV) using a fuel-cell power plant, focusing on minimising the weight penalty compared with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Read more…
Irizar and FCC Medio Ambiente present hydrogen truck
At the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Irizar and environmental service provider FCC Medio Ambiente presented H2TRUCK, the first electric chassis platform for heavy urban transport vehicles to be manufactured entirely in Spain. Read more…
Flanders cancels EV subsidies ahead of schedule
The Belgian region of Flanders is cancelling its purchase premium for electric cars on 22 November 2024, earlier than planned. That is because significantly more consumers applied for subsidies than the government had expected. The funding pot is empty. Read more…
Szczecin orders fourteen additional electric buses from Solaris
The Polish city of Szczecin is ordering more electric buses from Solaris. The new order comprises 14 electric buses, which will bring the city’s electric bus fleet up to a total of 30 vehicles. Read more…
Nio to report Q3 2024 earnings on Nov 20
Nio delivered a record 61,855 vehicles in the third quarter, within the guidance range of 61,000 to 63,000 vehicles. Read more…
Nikola sells record number of FCEVs in Q3/2024
Nikola delivered a record number of fuel cell trucks in the third quarter of 2024, specifically 88 units. However, the US manufacturer still posted a net loss of nearly 200 million dollars. Read more…
The Carmaker Behind The Shelby Cobra Is Building A Brand-New Retro-Flavored EV
It’s called the AC Ace Classic Electric and it’s beautiful. It’s also very light, despite packing a 72-kWh battery. Read more…
Zeekr begins car deliveries in Norway
Zeekr has delivered a Zeekr 001 to its first car owner in Norway, after announcing its entry into the European country a month ago. Read more…
2025 Jeep Avenger gets new trims, ChatGPT and new 4xe Model
Jeep is charging into 2025 with an updated Avenger featuring a new 4xe plug-in hybrid model, a simplified trim structure, and an innovative AI co-pilot powered by ChatGPT. The refreshed Avenger, available in Full-Electric, Petrol, e-Hybrid 4×2, and the all-new 4xe variants, promises to deliver a more personalized and eco-friendly driving experience. The biggest news is the addition of the… Read more…
Tesla Model S Plaid Gets The Police Cruiser Treatment
It’s one of the fastest police vehicles in the world and the first unit will go to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Read more…
Neta making massive layoffs, report says
One insider said Neta’s layoffs could reach up to 70 percent, while another said the percentage varies by division and is not that high overall. Read more…
Nissan’s Interstar-e rolls to dealerships in Europe
Nissan’s large Interstar van, offered for the first time as a battery-electric variant, will be available at dealerships starting this month. It has a range of up to 460 kilometres. Read more…
Smart driving features to cover BYD’s entire lineup in 2025, report says
BYD plans to use smart driving features as a weapon to drive sales growth next year, as the marginal effect from price advantage begins to wane, according to local media. Read more…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops new seal for in-wheel motors
Germany-based Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers a sealing geometry to support electric motor manufacturers at the development stage. In-wheel motors for EVs enable wheel-specific torque control, enhanced comfort and more design space within the vehicle. They create a lower center of gravity, tighter turning radius and higher load capacity for electric buses and offer added value… Read more…
