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The Understater: How GAC plans to conquer Europe with the Aion V

GAC is the latest manufacturer from China to venture into Europe. However, the automaker from Guangzhou is deliberately taking a different approach, planning a very cautious entry into the European market. Although GAC has provided few details about the Aion V, we’ve had the chance to test-drive the brand’s first European model. The initial impression is solid—but will the Aion V be able to hold its own in the highly competitive electric mid-size SUV market?

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Cornell researchers’ discovery may lead to safer solid-state batteries


A team of Cornell University researchers has published a paper that reports on their work to fuse together a pair of contorted molecular structures, creating a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels—a design that could lead to safer solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The paper, “Supramolecular Assembly of Fused… Read more…

Video: Cutting-edge conveyor systems for battery manufacturing


At this year’s Battery Show, Dorner and Garvey Corporation showcased the future of material handling solutions for EV and battery manufacturers. Dave Giffels, Dorner’s Business Development Manager, and Jacob Garvey from Garvey Corporation shared innovative systems poised to boost efficiency and productivity in the growing EV industry. These advanced conveyor and accumulation systems are designed… Read more…

Hyundai keeps the hydrogen dream alive with INITIUM concept

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Hyundai unveiled the INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept. The car proves Hyundai’s hasn’t yet given up on hydrogen power (even though it probably should). But more importantly, it introduces a striking new design language that’s sure to get people talking. The INITIUM previews a production FCEV slated for launch in the first half of 2025, building on… Read more…

Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV

Green Car Reports
Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera’s in-house designed software and battery pack, according to a company press release. Solar… Read more…