Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2023

Amprius Technologies, developer of the Silicon Anode Platform for batteries, has verified a lithium-ion cell delivering energy density of 500 Wh/kg, 1300 Wh/L, resulting in unparalleled run time. The new batteries demonstrate both high gravimetric energy density (Wh/kg) and volumetric energy density (Wh/L) with exceptional adaptability.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 22, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries. The post Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2023

Taiwan-based ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. This major investment project aims to facilitate supply chain localization, R&D activities, and the manufacturing of next-generation batteries in Europe for ProLogium.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2023

Nyobolt, the developer of ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery technology ( earlier post ) has partnered with UK designer Callum to showcase its advanced battery technology in an Elise-inspired electric sports car that can charge in six minutes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

and a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and emission-free technology, announced that the next generation of its zero-emission products, Axess Battery Electric Bus (EVO-BE) and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (EVO-FC), are now in development. ElDorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. Featuring two highly efficient current-excited electric motors with a combined output of 536 horsepower and 549 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the i7 xDrive60 will sprint from 0-60 in about 4.5 Earlier post.) kWh of usable energy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

Umicore and Blue Current , a manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the US-based start-up. In June 2022, Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2023

Factorial, a developer of next-generation solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles, previewed a 100 Ah battery cell at CES 2023 in the Stellantis exhibition space. Factorial’s battery features a polymer-based solid electrolyte and a lithium-metal anode. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has used a vehicle dynamics model to evaluate the trade-off between automation and electric vehicle range and battery longevity. They found that automation will likely reduce electric vehicle range by 5–10% for suburban driving and by 10–15% for city driving.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2023

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. Free of the critical elements cobalt and nickel used in lithium-ion technology, sulfur achieves very high energy densities in solid-state batteries. million in funding.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2023

BAE Systems and Heart Aerospace , a Swedish electric airplane maker, will collaborate to define the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional electric airplane. BAE Systems and Heart Aerospace announced a collaboration to define the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional electric airplane.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Battery swap stations are Nio’s signature replenishment facility, and it is currently the only company offering such models to the general consumer. There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. Swapping to become more efficient by using smaller batteries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

LG Innotek has developed a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improves battery performance. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. Removing the dozens of cables and connectors required for a BMS reduces both the weight and volume of a battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2023

E-Tourneo Courier is one of 10 all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035. The company is investing $50 billion globally through 2026 to achieve a targeted run rate of more than 2 million all-electric vehicles by the end of that year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Magna is providing battery enclosures for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. Magna’s battery enclosure for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning protects power source. Magna’s the lightweight aluminum enclosure helps minimize added mass from the truck’s battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Alstom will manufacture , deliver and maintain until 2032 eleven Coradia Continental battery-electric trains for regional traffic on the Leipzig-Chemnitz route on behalf of VMS (Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen) and with the support of ZVNL (Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig), the two authorities responsible for this line.

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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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EV Central

APRIL 29, 2024

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km. READ MORE: Battery revolution!

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Electrek

DECEMBER 19, 2023

NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. Stellantis is testing EV battery. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2024

Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. continued] The post I’m Using Just 20% of My Tesla Model 3 SR+ Battery appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 18, 2023

Find out how this award-winning recycling process transforms scrap metals into new materials that will extend electric vehicle battery range. The post Aluminium recycling process offers extended electric vehicle battery range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new lithium-air battery has four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and will extend electric car range significantly. The post Electric car range significantly boosted by lithium-air battery revelation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft , but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. Even e-aviation boosters tend to envision battery-electric aircraft with far smaller passenger capacities and shorter ranges than the kerosene-fueled kind.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

A number of automakers are looking to build future electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries, which are expected to unlock increased energy density, faster charging, and crucially, longer driving ranges. StoreDot unveils integration of 100in5 battery cells into EVs for extreme fast charging What are your thoughts?

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2023

Candela and Polestar announced a partnership in August of last year that would see automotive-grade EV batteries hit the seas in long-range electric boats. The post Candela reveals world’s longest-range production electric boat, now with Polestar batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Lexus unveils two new electric concept cars, with next-generation prismatic high-performance batteries that it says can double the range of the car. The post Lexus debuts two electric concept cars with next-gen long range batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 16, 2023

The Berkeley Lab has created a conductive polymer coating known as HOS-PFM that could be used for coating lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). This could increase the range and life of EV batteries. Now we know the recent developments in the coating of EV batteries, let us look into the basics.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Toyota electric car batteries are set to have more than 1000km driving range, the company has announced in a new battery strategy. The post New Toyota electric car batteries capable of over 1000km range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era.

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Electrek

APRIL 3, 2024

A solid-state battery developer in China has unveiled a new cell that could help change the game for electric mobility.

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Electrek

APRIL 4, 2023

Sila , a California-based EV battery materials startup, announced today that its range-boosting silicon-based anodes, “Titan Silicon,” are now commercially available after beginning mass production. The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQG G Wagon will be the first to feature the new battery material.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks introduces bigger battery packs for its medium-duty electric trucks which deliver an increased range of up to 450 kilometres. The post Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km appeared first on The Driven.

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