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Factorial delivers B-samples of solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz


US-based Factorial Energy, which is developing solid-state battery technology for EVs, has delivered B-samples of its 106+ Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as part of the companies’ ongoing joint development agreement. The cells use Factorial’s Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) platform, which includes a lithium metal anode and delivers specific energy of 391… Read more…

Huffy upgrades Green Machine for electric age as $600 adult drift trike

In case your neighbor didn’t have a Green Machine (video below) growing up as I did, the “big wheels” alternative looked like a little 3-wheeled pedal sled that was steered with two sticks instead of handlebars or a steering wheel. If you wanted to spin out (and what else would you want to do?), you’d simply push one stick forward and the other stick back and hold on. Read more…

Rivian investor day, Tesla battery project, Extreme H, and Chargeway + drops

This is it, the FIRST EVER extra long episode! We’ve got Rivian investor day, SRP and Tesla collaborate on a massive battery project in the desert, there’s a quick, hydrogen-powered racer that’s stirring up controversy, and my good friend, Matt Teske, shows up to talk about the all-new Chargeway +. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…

Containing single-cell thermal runaway events in EV battery packs


Sponsored by Aspen Aerogels. Under Fire: Reevaluating Torch and Grit Testing Parameters The safety of Li-ion batteries relies on containing single-cell thermal runaway (TR) events so that they cannot propagate into adjacent cells, triggering a cascading failure. While the thermal energy released during a runaway event can take multiple pathways, the most significant are:  The… Read more…

Audi adds ChatGPT to its assistant for cars made starting in 2021

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Audi has announced the integration of ChatGPT into its infotainment system from next month. Owners of around two million Audi cars made since 2021 will get it, if their cars are equipped with the third-generation modular infotainment system (MIB 3). New vehicles like the Q6 e-tron and future models with the E3 1.2 electronics architecture will receive ChatGPT from launch… Read more…

Save $300 on MOD Easy 3 e-bike with sidecar options, 1-day all-time low on Greenworks Utility e-bike, NIU KQi3 Pro e-scooter, more

With so many of the e-bike sales we’ve recently covered either ending in the next few days or having already ended (be sure to check out our collection of summer e-bike deals below), today’s Green Deals are here to give you a few more EV discounts to consider. Leading the pack is the unique and stylish MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with alternate variations including a sidecar attachment. It is joined by the very first discount we’ve seen on the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Fat-Tire Utility e-bike that is at $1,700 – but only for today! There’s also the surprise price cut on NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter down to a new $480 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…