Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2021

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is hosting a pitch event, ARPA-E’s Battery/Storage Exposition, on 14 January 2021, from 1:00-3:00 pm EST. This event will feature pitches from a select group of ARPA-E teams developing energy storage technologies.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) is issuing a Request for Information ( DE-FOA-0002797 ) regarding the prevalence of and solutions to electric vehicle (EV) no-charge events. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit input from industry (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2023

SAE International has released a new standard document that aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries, and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large format (e.g., stationary, industrial) applications. —Ronald M.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma , the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, from 17 - 21 October 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

SES (formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems), a developer of high-performance hybrid lithium-metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications ( earlier post ), unveiled Apollo, a 107 Ah Li-Metal battery that is the largest in the world and is targeted at the automotive industry.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

High-voltage electrical subsystems throughout Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) require a mechanism to protect the high-voltage distribution and loads in the event of an overload condition.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2021

At the “SK Innovation Story Day” briefing session in Seoul last week, Dong-Seob Jee, President of SK Innovation’s Battery Business, said from its current 40 GWh battery production level, the company expects to reach 85 GWh in 2023, 200 GWh in 2025 and more than 500 GWh in 2030. trillion won (US$2.2 billion) in 2025, he said.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 10, 2019

Audi confirmed Monday that it is recalling 1,644 E-tron electric SUVs, including 544 vehicles that have been delivered to customers, due to an issue with the battery pack’s seal that it says could lead to “a short circuit or thermal event.”

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

Following its launch of the e Autopos brand, an EV body concept (PBC-EV) and new electrical steel for notors ( earlier post ), POSCO has introduced its battery pack and steel. In the event of a car accident, Giga Steel protects the battery. Giga Steel is a steel plate that can withstand more than 100 kg per 1mm² area.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

Automatically identify unusual events in time-series data up to 1500 channels and 4GB/day data rates. Machinery Analytics’s automated ML models find and measure features of interest throughout the development and manufacturing processes. Measure features and identify voids using X-ray or tomography images. Time-Series.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Lyten , an advanced materials company, introduced its LytCell EV lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery platform. The technology is optimized for the electric vehicle market and is designed to deliver three times (3X) the gravimetric energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Extended range and/or increased payloads.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Through this architecture, bZ4X achieves a low center of gravity and greater rigidity thanks to the high-capacity Lithium-ion battery pack placed flat under the floor. Handling is due in part to the battery cross-framing structure, which adds to overall vehicle rigidity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2023

ACCURE Battery Intelligence , a developer of predictive analytics software to ensure battery safety, performance and extended life for energy storage, electric vehicles, and other applications, secured a €7.2-million GWh for customers worldwide, helping optimize the performance and safety of their battery systems. million ($7.8-million)

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The 2023 EV shows and events look exciting. List of Worldwide EV Events in 2023 Check out the list of electric car events and EV shows around the world. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2021

Tesla Model S Plaid delivery event invitations started rolling out over the weekend. The event will take place on June 10 at the Fremont Factory. The invites set the event’s date in stone. Initially, Elon Musk stated the delivery event would take place on June 3. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Lightning eMotors reached a two-year agreement to purchase 175 MWh of CATL batteries. Having several battery size and shape options enables Lightning to address a variety of use cases and better meet customer requirements. The agreement with CATL distributor Coulomb Solutions, Inc.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium inaugurated its Taoke solid-state lithium ceramic battery facility, marking a significant milestone in the battery industry.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Tesla owner Mark Gillund of Sacramento, California, will not be paying out of pocket for his solar and battery system’s monthly payment this month. By the second week of August 2021, his solar panels and batteries were installed, though the homeowner had to wait until early September 2021 before the system was actually turned on.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 1, 2023

Tesla had an Investor Day event at its gigafactory in Austin, TX, today. Somehow, during this event, Secret Master Plan #3 got leaked to some people. It even appeared on a website that did not understand the nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Or is there some ambiguity in “secret.”

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 5, 2023

Polestar plans EV-only drive-in cinema events in May with onsite battery-operated charging. The post Polestar plans Australia’s first “pure electric vehicle drive-in cinema event” appeared first on The Driven. No engine noise, no smelly toxic fumes and plenty of popcorn.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 8, 2023

Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, has become a key event to announce automotive news, especially with a technology focus. The post Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Automotive Gamechangers from Las Vegas. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

MAN Truck & Bus is working on the post-usage strategy for its electric-vehicle batteries. The aim is to extend the life of the batteries in the first step and, if this is no longer possible, to recycle the raw materials contained in them. This can significantly increase the service life of the battery.

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Teslarati

MARCH 16, 2022

Tesla appears to be busy with the final preparations for Gigafactory Berlin’s Model Y delivery event next week, with the company now gathering more of the all-electric crossover in the facility’s premises. Similar to other Tesla handover events, the Model Y delivery ceremony next week includes some fun gimmicks.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

Combining used Nissan electric vehicle batteries at a conventional power plant in Melilla, Spain, operated by the Enel Group’s Spanish subsidiary, Endesa, the project enhances grid stability to help meet the needs of an isolated network. The back-up generator is composed of 48 used Nissan LEAF batteries and 30 new ones.

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Teslarati

MAY 6, 2023

Fun discussion of aero & battery technology in F1. Foremost, battery weight and energy density have proven to be substantial hurdles for electric racecars, especially in a traditional F1 setup, where racing takes multiple hours and does not involve fueling. I proposed a pure EV vs gas/hybrid F1 race.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Less than a week after announcing a Power Day 2023 event to unveil new battery technologies, ZEEKR has officially introduced its own lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells developed in-house. While LFP batteries are generally categorized as less energy-dense, ZEEKR says its cells outperform many competitors.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2022

KULR Technology Group has achieved operational readiness for its Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimeter (FTRC) within its suite of battery safety and thermal management solutions after finalizing a commercial licensing agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the agency’s patent-pending FTRC solution.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

LG Energy Solution (LGES) CEO Kim Dong-myeong announced that the company will start Tesla 4680 battery production as early as August. “We I think it will be that much, but [the timing] will come and go for a month or two,” CEO Kim told reporters at the event for the Korea Battery Industry Association’s Board of Directors.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2022

The purpose-built facilities allow MAHLE Powertrain to support customers with every aspect of development for the future of mobility, permitting the safe testing of vehicles, batteries and hydrogen technologies, under even the most extreme simulated environmental conditions.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Electric vehicles featuring large, powerful batteries and bidirectional charging capabilities are helping keep the lights as extreme weather events like hurricanes are on the rise. The post How electric vehicles help keep the lights on with bidirectional charging during extreme weather events appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In a live virtual event, Hino showcased the line-up of zero emissions trucks, partnering with technology leaders in advanced electrification drive systems. For the battery electric vehicles, Hino will look at both central drive motors and e-axles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

Rivian unveiled the R2 – and the surprise R3 – yesterday, and after getting back and having some time to digest the event, I’m here to talk about a lot of smaller details that I learned which didn’t get mentioned on the livestream. And just from the very beginning of the event, Rivian started getting the details right.

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Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2022

A commissioning ceremony was recently held at the Tesla Megapack farm at Moss Landing, CA, better known as the Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility. The event featured a special guest from the electric vehicle maker in the form of the company’s upcoming all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2020

FEV has created a unique simulation and testing process for optimizing thermal propagation behavior in automotive battery packs. The new process helps reduce the risk of injury and damage resulting from battery cell thermal runaway, while also saving development time and cost. Source: FEV Group.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Atlis Motor Vehicles, an electric vehicle technology startup designing an electric pickup truck (Atlis XT pickup), announced the first Atlis Battery Day event, where it will showcase early prototypes of its proprietary ultra-fast charging battery technology and 100% electric XP Platform.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting. The BEV will be sold in the North American and China markets beginning later this year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

One of the most common questions we are asked when presenting our car at the many EV events we attend each year is: “What does it cost to replace the battery?” The general public is struggling to cast off misinformation that promotes fear, uncertainty, and doubt about electric vehicles.

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