Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 1, 2021

A Breakthrough in EV Battery technology. Massless battery technology for electric vehicles . A group of researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a battery technology using carbon fibre which is ten times better than the battery technology which is currently being used in electric vehicles.

Carbon Fiber 52

Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Carbon 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We are extremely pleased that our AMP E-100 truck and its battery-electric power train has been approved by CARB and can be sold in California. We believe this is a major milestone towards bringing our E-100 truck to market in the state that leads the country in the adoption of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles.

California 218

California Electric Vehicles Vehicles Energy Storage 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors reported two separate incidents with Li-ion battery packs: one, a fire in a i-MiEV battery pack at the Mizushima battery pack assembly plant; the other, heating and melting in a pack installed in an Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

i-MiEV 294

i-MiEV Mitsubishi PHEV Li-ion 294

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2023

Despite extremely low LME nickel exchange inventories, which are currently at the 2007 level and amount to less than 5 days of global use only, the LME nickel contract was down by 30% since the beginning of the year. Nickel use remains very robust in the long run, driven by higher demand in the battery sector and renewable energy.

Market 304

Market Indonesia Russia Supplies 304

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. When the production version goes on sale in 2010, it will be the first series-production sports hybrid car from a major OEM, and the first gasoline-electric vehicle to employ a 6-speed manual transmission. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

2009 225

2009 Concept Honda Electric Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

Consumption of lithium in rechargeable batteries by end use, 2012-2017, kt LCE. Batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. The lithium industry is therefore becoming more reliant on rechargeable batteries to sustain high rates of future demand growth, Roskill concludes.

Market 296

Market Chile Argentina Batteries 296

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Contour Energy Systems, Inc, developer of new fluorine-based battery chemistries, nanomaterials science and manufacturing processes for lithium-ion energy storage systems ( earlier post ) is merging with Li-ion battery maker ActaCell Energy Systems, a spin-off from the University of Texas at Austin ( earlier post.

Li-ion 218

Li-ion Energy Companies Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

a wireless energy transfer technology provider, to develop automatic wireless charging products for hybrid and electric vehicles. The collaboration between the two companies is intended to help establish a global infrastructure of safe and convenient charging options for consumer and commercial electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles 199

Electric Vehicles Charging Hybrid Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

AllCell Technologies, LLC and Townsend Ventures, LLC have formed a venture, Townsend-AllCell Technologies, LLC, to commercialize AllCell’s passive thermal management technology for advanced battery systems and packs. Thermal management is widely acknowledged as integral to the future of electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.).

Commercial 225

Commercial Batteries Battery Energy Storage 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

Rapid discharge characteristic of lithium-ion batteries using SCMG. SDK) has developed a new grade of SCMG (shape-controlled micro graphite) to be used as anode material in large lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). In 2007, SDK expanded its VGCF production capacity from 40 tons a year to 100 tons a year.

Lithium Ion 150

Lithium Ion Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2012

Moving forward on their Heads of Agreement signed earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post ) Korea-based SK Innovation and the international automotive supplier Continental signed an agreement to found a jointly managed company to develop, to produce and to market automotive Li-ion battery systems.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

Start of production for the new smart fortwo electric drive. Daimler AG has begun production of the new smart fortwo electric drive at the smart Hambach plant. Like the models with combustion engines, the electric vehicle is now rolling off the production line in the standardized production process. Battery-rent. €65/month.

Buy 320

Buy Production Batteries Battery 320

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

Short-term oil demand is still growing strong and will continue to do so through the end of 2020 despite the market’s increasing focus on electric vehicles and the forecasted future plateau in oil demand, according to new analysis from IHS Markit, a global business information provider. Source: IHS Markit 2018.

Oil 276

Oil Global 2003 2007 276

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Cars is expanding its production capacities for electric cars in Europe. The Hambach plant in France, which currently produces smart brand electric vehicles, will produce a compact electric car of the new product and technology brand EQ. From 2020, the brand smart will only offer electric vehicles.

Mercedes 207

Mercedes Germany France Hungary 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) have developed an insertion-type tin (Sn) anode material for use in a magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) battery ( earlier post ) that shows superior operating voltages and capacity. V) than previously reported using a bismuth (Bi) material (384 mAh g -1 , + 0.23/0.32

Li-ion 277

Li-ion Batteries Battery Toyota 277

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

billion investment plan that accelerates California’s 2025 electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $2.9-billion

Transportation 370

Transportation California Emissions Energy 370

Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car. My brand new battery, made by LG in South Korea, was included in the recall.

General Motors 370

General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 370

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. ENVI is absorbed into the normal vehicle development program,” Cappa told Reuters. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Chrysler 210

Chrysler Electric Vehicles Minivan Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

Schematic illustration of the aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using the coated lithium metal as anode, LiMn 2 O 4 as cathode and 0.5 Researchers from Fudan University in China and Technische Universität Chemnitz in Germany have developed an aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using coated Li metal as the anode.

Li-ion 281

Li-ion Low Cost Recharge Ni-Li 281

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

Economy 397

Economy Re-Charge France Maintenance 397

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is providing 10 Edison electric vans to Ford of Europe, which is a partner in the colognE-mobil project in Cologne ( earlier post ), which launched today. The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van, powered by lithium-ion batteries.

Ford 199

Ford Europe Electric Vehicles Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

manufacturing plant to produce the all-electric Nissan LEAF and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Modification of the Smyrna manufacturing plant, which will begin later this year, includes a new battery plant and changes in the existing structure for electric-vehicle assembly. Earlier post.).

Nissan 225

Nissan San Diego Batteries Battery 225

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Tesla is the leader of the EV market and is the best-selling type of battery-electric vehicle. I emphasize battery electric since BYD recently topped Tesla in the market with sales of both battery electric and hybrid EVs. For this article, I’m focusing only on battery-electric vehicles.

Golf Cart 98

Golf Cart Charging San Francisco Re-Charge 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The plan includes: $314 million for light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 690 million for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure (battery-electric and hydrogen). $77 The plan also supports in-state ZEV manufacturing, workforce training and development, and near- and zero-emission fuel production.

Transportation 186

Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

A new study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has found that even large increases in lithium prices are unlikely to increase significantly the cost of batteries or battery packs for end users such as vehicle manufactures or consumers—although some manufacturers may see reduced profit margins.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Price Lithium Ion Market 150

Green Car Reports

MAY 14, 2013

Last week, one day after Consumer Reports called the Model S the best car it had tested since 2007, Tesla quietly announced that it will make the car a whole lot better. On page 38 of a May 10 filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] discussed factors that may influence the adoption of electric vehicles.

2007 151

2007 Tesla Tesla Motors Batteries 151

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. The warranty is transferable at no cost to other vehicle owners. Tesla also offers an extended battery replacement warranty for an extra $12,000—i.e.,

Volt 236

Volt Chevrolet Miles Standards 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2009

China BAK Battery, Inc., one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., China BAK Battery, Inc., This is our first order for batteries for electric buses. Earlier post.).

Li-ion 199

Li-ion China Batteries Battery 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2016

Mission is a developer and supplier of innovative electric powertrain technologies designed to provide optimal power for their size and weight. Founded in 2007, Mission originally aimed to build high-performance electric motorcycles, but later focused on being a supplier of electric vehicle components.

San Francisco 150

San Francisco Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The National Science Foundation has selected a project by researchers at the University of Maryland and their partners from Genovation Cars ( earlier post ) for a $438,418 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) award to develop a novel hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

Energy Storage 231

Energy Storage Maryland Energy Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. Tags: Batteries China Russia.

Li-ion 230

Li-ion Russia China Manufacturer 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2018

Spodumene ore from the Whabouchi mine will be converted to value-added lithium salts (hydroxide and lithium carbonate) and then sold primarily to manufacturers of cathode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium Ion 170

Lithium Ion Carbon 2007 Financing 170

Cars That Think

MAY 14, 2024

One of Akar’s companies develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries and recycles them. The company makes batteries for electric vehicles and customizes them for commercial, residential, and off-grid renewable energy systems such as solar panels. Melting batteries is done by heating them until their parts separate.

Turkey 97

Turkey Charging Renewable Lithium Ion 97

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that Volkswagen would introduce its first electric vehicles based on the up! concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. In November 2007, Volkswagen presented the space up! blue concept car powered by a high temperature fuel cell and an array of twelve lithium-ion batteries.

Concept 258

Concept Lithium Ion 2007 2013 258

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Nissan and DHL Japan will test the battery-electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Tokyo. The test will be conducted with a view to the commercial launch of the e-NV200 in 2014 as Nissan’s second global electric vehicle. Feedback gleaned from the field test will be reflected in the future development of the vehicle.

Japan 236

Japan Nissan 2007 Commercial 236

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline-Electric 186

Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186