Electric Cars Report

JULY 3, 2023

One of the most significant additions to Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ electric vehicle line-up, the eEconic, made its first appearance in the UK at this week’s Road Transport Expo event. Diesel-powered Econic models have become the vehicle of choice for many municipal operators, and increasingly for other urban applications.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

Solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by up to 39%, according to a study commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) from Minviro , a company specializing in raw material life-cycle analysis, which compared emerging solid-state technology to current battery chemistries.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Battery producers will face tougher environmental and due diligence standards if they want to sell in the European market. The impact of electric vehicle batteries on the environment and communities is set to significantly improve under a new law agreed by EU lawmakers on Friday.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Electric vehicles are booming, with more than a million on German roads as of this year. This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. An increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported via ferries. © Stena Line GmbH & Co.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Library of Congress tells a heartwarming story of the rise of the gas-powered car with an internal combustion engine. continued] The post Goldman Sachs Insists Our Future Transportation Is All Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. Conventional cars. If the latter, what are the source countries? Rare earths.

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Gabon Electric Cars Chile Argentina 353

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2024

Hyundai is setting sales records in the US powered by its assortment of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. The post Hyundai On A Roll As Electric Car Sales Surge & Robotaxi Gets Driver’s License appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2022

Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela’s highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one step closer to reality. —Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.

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Batteries Battery Mariner Electric 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. Both the carbon fiber and the aluminum foil contribute to the mechanical properties of the structural battery.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 416

Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2022

Solid state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of electric cars by 39%, according to a new report commissioned by environmental advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Carbon Batteries Battery Environment 202

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 14, 2024

Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. continued] The post Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater?

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 4, 2023

according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. 498 of the vehicles in its holds were electric cars. In the U.S.,

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Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 140

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 15, 2024

Volkswagen Group has posted sales data for 2024 that shows sales of its battery electric models were up in all major markets. The post 2023 Volkswagen Group Electric Car Deliveries Up 34% Over 2022 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

France is getting serious about climate action, equity, and EU-supportive economics all at once with a new electric car leasing program that launches next week. The company is already at 30% plugin vehicle market share, and 20% full battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 29, 2024

The quest for faster EV charging reached another milestone this month as Israeli battery maker StoreDot demonstrated its silicon-dominant EV battery technology in a prototype Polestar electric car. In the demonstration, the company was able to reach sustained charging rates of over 310 kW and peak charging rates of 370.

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Charging Batteries Battery Electric Cars 114

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 18, 2024

The CATL Shenxing PLUS battery is a big step forward for the EV revolution but a significant risk to traditional manufacturers. The post CATL Shenxing Battery Strikes Fear Into The Hearts Of Governments & Automakers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Batteries Battery Manufacturer Lithium Ion 143

Electric Cars Report

JULY 24, 2022

Solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by almost two-fifths – further increasing EVs’ advantage over fossil fuel vehicles. A […] The post Study: solid state batteries can further boost climate benefits of EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Climate Batteries Battery Environment 144

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 5, 2023

While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes are significantly outpacing all other electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 27, 2023

It seems our first mention of the company was on the 1st of January in 2015 right after Volkswagen jumped into bed with the mysterious battery startup. I then put it on my list of 43 battery storage companies to watch. We’ve been writing about QuantumScape in what seems like forever. We’ve been watching it […]

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

TenneT and sonnen have announced that they’ve powered the German grid with electric cars. TenneT is a top electricity network operator in Europe, and sonnen produces and manages stationary battery storage systems. It did so when there […]

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EV Box

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Make no mistake, electric vehicles and their batteries are a crucial step towards a more sustainable future in transportation, as they offer a cleaner and greener alternative to traditional combustion engine cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Researchers at Chalmers are now presenting a new and efficient way to recycle metals from electric car batteries. The method makes it possible to recover 100% aluminum and 98% lithium from spent electric car batteries. No expensive […]

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Batteries Battery Electric Cars Cars 141

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

NIO is far and away the global leader in electric car battery swapping — right now and historically. continued] The post NIO Collaborating With Changan On Battery Swapping appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Batteries Battery Electric Cars Global 116

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The oil-killing solid-state EV battery of the future will put the squeeze on oil for transportation, but the petrochemicals problem persists.

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Oil Batteries Battery Transportation 137

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Lawmakers are right to ensure electric cars are made in the EU — and not only by European companies 2023. continued] The post Protecting European Auto (& Battery) Jobs — Finally EU Priority appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment. They gathered information on the total number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell cars, from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Heat and cold affect the range, charging ability, and durability of electric car batteries. Recurrent explains how.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 1, 2022

The EU wants only electric cars sold in Europe by 2035, but that will require a massive amount of new battery factories.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 2023

Introduction What are the problems in the EV battery supply chain and how can we improve it? The transportation sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the US economy, and about half its emissions come from light-duty vehicles alone. To avoid the disastrous effects of a 1.5°C

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. This electrification will require a lot more batteries and therefore a lot more minerals. Recovering these materials from retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries is an alternative source to mining.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Electric manned aircraft are under development by a number of businesses, although they are still in their infancy. Large planes require too much energy to store using current battery technology for lengthy flights, with the exception of brief hops.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

New battery management system technology from Texas Instruments can help maximize range and charging performance.

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Range Texas Batteries Battery 134

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée says big electric cars with big batteries are antithetical to the needs of most drivers and the planet.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With its eActros LongHaul “concept prototype” Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a preview of the design language and numerous technical details of its series-production vehicle for heavy-duty long-haul transport planned for 2024 at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover.

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Mercedes Batteries Battery Concept 123

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2024

Volume growth was modest for battery-electric vehicles, and decent for plugin hybrid EVs. Share In The UK — BMW Leading Battery-Electric Brand appeared first on CleanTechnica. April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take a 24.7% share in the UK, up from 21.9%, year on year. continued] The post EVs Take 24.7%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Texas-based solid-state EV battery innovator Solidion plans on accelerating the vehicle electrification movement with new materials and a radical new battery architecture. The post Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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