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Nesscap Introduces New Ultracap Modules for Automotive and Industrial Markets

Green Car Congress

South Korea-based Nesscap Co., The 16-volt 108-Farad module is especially designed for space constrained automotive and industrial applications and is fully integrated and incorporates proprietary balancing, monitoring and thermal management capabilities.

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GM taps LG for Volt Battery

Revenge of the Electric Car

GM has been saying for a while now that they had picked their supplier for the LiIon battery in the Volt, but they weren’t prepared to announce who it was. GM Reported Ready To Give Volt Battery Nod to Unit of LG Chem. Lots going on with batteries now, as John O’Dell’s piece below illustrates. that got the nod.

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Kia EV9: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024

Baua Electric

The EV9 is also the only electric three-row SUV built on an 800-volt architecture, permitting super-quick road-trip fast-charging of 10-80% in less than 25 minutes, according to Kia. The first models come from South Korea, but that’s set to change by mid-2024 with the arrival of U.S.-built coefficient of drag.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

Clean Fleet Report

kW onboard charger can charge up to 800 volts. It also has Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability and soon will have Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability. This technology, designed to aid in driving while reducing fatigue and stress, includes the ability to automatically change lanes on a highway by using the turn signal stalk.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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