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Seaweed-Based Battery Powers Confidence in Sustainable Energy Storage

CleanTechnica EVs

Bristol-led team uses nanomaterials made from seaweed to create a strong battery separator, paving the way for greener and more efficient energy storage. Sodium-metal batteries (SMBs) are one of the most promising high-energy and low-cost energy storage systems for the next-generation of large-scale applications.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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Daimler Takes 10% Stake in Tesla; Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Future Models

Green Car Congress

The two companies have already been working closely to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler’s electric smart car. In March, Daimler founded the Deutsche Accumotive GmbH, a joint lithium-ion venture with Evonik Industries AG. Earlier post.).

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

Green Cars News

Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe, and as such Daimler’s investment will see the company furthering its development of battery-run cars. “As a young and dynamic company, Tesla stands for visionary power and pioneering spirit.

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Equipmake-powered electric bus heads for Argentina

Green Car Congress

This modular and scaleable battery drivetrain, developed at Equipmake’s HQ in Snetterton, is the same technology also used in Equipmake’s new London-specification bus, the double decker Jewel E. When the battery is depleted at the end of a complete duty cycle, it can be recharged at the depot overnight via a CSS2 DC charging point.

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Daimler takes stake in Tesla Motors

Green Cars News

Daimler has taken a near 10 per cent stake in Tesla Motors following a successful partnership between the two in integrating Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of the Smart car.

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Charley Boorman: myenergi HQ

My Energi

The smart electric vehicle charger is now situated comfortably in Charley’s eco home in London. BATTRY RANGE: Capable of 200-mile maximum range with power tank / 161-mile city range. Harley-Davidson Livewire – The high-voltage battery provides a minimum of 235 km (146 miles) of city range. lithium-ion battery.