CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 24, 2024

There’s been a lot of interest in Tesla’s 4680 batteries since before they were even announced, but their development and ramp-up have been a bit below par in terms of most people’s expectations. continued] The post Tesla 4680 Battery Updates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 27, 2024

Battery-electric vehicles are the best choice for anyone hoping to reduce their carbon emissions quickly. The post Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Prevail Over Hybrids appeared first on CleanTechnica. The problem with PHEVs is simple -- they still run on fossil fuels.

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Electrek

APRIL 9, 2024

For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries. Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 18, 2024

A five-tonne Fuso truck is being converted to electric, with the help of a Tesla Model S motor, a Tesla EV battery, and a lot of innovation. The post The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit's 2022 launch.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The race to develop a flow battery electric car is heating up in the US, thanks in part to the Inflation Reduction Act. The post New Flow Battery Electric Car To Be Made In The USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From EV charging myths to EV battery myths, there are a lot of myths to go around. Electric vehicles are. continued] The post EV Myths, Confusion, & Reality — EV Battery Costs, Battery Recycling, & EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2024

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van debuted for the 2024 model year with a long 170-inch wheelbase, a large 113-kwh battery, and a high roof. For 2025, it adds a shorter 144-inch wheelbase, a smaller 81-kwh battery, and a shorter standard roof, the brand announced on Monday.

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Electrek

JANUARY 16, 2024

A new collaboration between three different companies will see US-produced battery cells that could soon lead to fireproof e-bike batteries. more… The post Get ready, American-made fireproof electric bike batteries are coming appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2024

Last week, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On won the Bronze prize for its cobalt-free battery in the Smart Transportation category at the 2024 Edison Awards. The Bronze prize for SK On’s cobalt-free battery marks the second consecutive year the company was recognized at the Edison Awards. In January 2024, Volkswagen ID.4

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Electrek

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric vehicle automaker by volume. BYD, which Elon Musk used to literally laugh at, overtook Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume in Q4 2023. more… The post BYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 21, 2024

A new joint venture battery factory in Mississippi will make LFP battery cells for medium and heavy duty trucks. The post Electric Truck Manufacturers Select Mississippi For New Battery Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Two electric car models powered by sodium ion batteries went into production in China in late December. The post Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China appeared first on CleanTechnica. It this the start of a trend?

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 17, 2024

There has been an enormous amount of innovation in the EV battery sector in the past decade or so. Ten years ago, it might have been hard to believe how much better, more energy dense, cheaper, and more influential batteries have become. However, there’s still work to do.

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Electrek

APRIL 3, 2024

Zero-emissions freight mobility solutions developer Intramotev is touting its latest milestone today, successfully deploying its battery-electric self-propelled railcar with a mining client based in Pennsylvania.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

Researchers in China say they have found a way to make manganese ion batteries that will be much less expensive to manufacture. The post Researchers Propose Non-Aqueous Manganese Metal Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with energy storage start-up, Allye Energy, to create a novel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 11, 2024

An Australian company has unveiled a new battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar, and plans to install a charging network in the country's marinas. The post Aussie start-up unveils battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Wright Electric is at the cutting edge of molten battery and high output electric motor technology for electric airplanes of the future.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2024

CATL and GM are talking about creating a joint venture for a North American battery factory to manufacture LFP cells. The post CATL & GM Tiptoe Toward A Joint Battery Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Finding is a step on the way to solid-state batteries Two factors dominate the development of batteries for electric vehicles: [continued] The post Researchers Develop Promising Approach To Smaller, More Powerful, Safer Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Toyota is once again showing its FT-Se electric sports car concept—this time with a bit more information. Now Toyota has published dimensions and hinted at next-generation battery tech that could be included if the.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the common myths about electric vehicle batteries is that they are hard to recycle when they are no. continued] The post New Solar Power & Energy Storage System Uses Former Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 12, 2024

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected. The post Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 26, 2024

The battery electric Porsche Macan will come in to trims -- Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. The post Porsche Takes The Wraps Off The Battery Electric Macan appeared first on CleanTechnica. No range estimates are available yet.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Wabtec’s FLXdrive Heavy Haul locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service, is headed to Australia to transport iron ore. more… The post Meet the world’s first battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 16, 2024

Will all-solid-state batteries be a “game-changer for EVs?” The automaker is accelerating all-solid-state EV battery development, hoping to make its electric models more competitive. Nissan believes so.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Japanese automaker Nissan showed its in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line to members of the media at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. The pilot line is aimed to further promote development and innovative manufacturing technologies for the batteries.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 13, 2024

Fossil fuel backed consortium still claiming hydrogen has an advantage over battery electric in transport. The post Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport appeared first on The Driven. We dug deep to see what was behind the claim.

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Electrek

JANUARY 2, 2024

Japanese e-bike manufacturers are making a run towards battery-swapping as a convenient alternative to stopping and charging batteries. Yamaha is the latest company to spin-out a new battery-swapping venture, today announcing its new ENYRING.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 12, 2024

A new, plant-based source of nickel could help spare the EV battery supply chain from the burden of environmental impacts related to mining. The post Nickel-Mining Plants To Juice EV Battery Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

JANUARY 31, 2024

Those who have been hoping to see battery-swapping leader Gogoro bring its electric scooters to the Western world can finally rejoice. South America will be the first to receive Gogoro’s scooters and battery-swapping network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 18, 2024

There’s something that’s often lost in discussions about tech adoption trends, and in particular when it comes to something we cover a lot, electric vehicle sales trends: it’s not a straight, consistent line upward. There are ups and downs. When adoption jumps up fast, those of us bullish on the.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Battery swapping for electric motorbikes isn’t new technology, but its adoption rate has proven to be remarkably inconsistent around the world. One of the biggest surprises recently has been one of the places where such technology has grown rapidly: Africa.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 28, 2024

The US startup QuantumScape is moving ahead with plans to manufacture a solid-state battery with a self-forming lithium-metal anode. The post QuantumScape Brushes Off Solid-State Battery Skeptics appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

MARCH 4, 2024

Heavy equipment upstart Firstgreen was the first construction OEM to show off battery swap technology when it debuted its electric skid steer two years ago. Now, they’re in production – and the company says they can a job site running 24/7.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with inflation. more… The post Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected appeared first on Electrek. And it looks like they are going back down faster than expected, according to new data from Goldman Sachs.

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