Electrek

JULY 1, 2024

However you measure it, there’s no denying it: Volvo Trucks have driven a whole lot of battery-electric miles ! Fifty million miles. Eighty million kilometers. Two thousand laps around Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot.

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Electrek

JULY 2, 2024

Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb.

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Electrek

JUNE 25, 2024

The world’s largest EV battery maker is powering up something even bigger. CATL successfully tested a 4-ton electric plane powered by its ultra-high energy density battery. By 2028, CATL expects to reveal an 8-ton civil electric aircraft with around 1,200 to 1,800 miles (2,000 to 3,000 km) range.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 2, 2024

The US truck maker PACCAR is among the firms pursuing the electric truck field, with support from a new LFP battery factory. The post “Project Poppy” Brings Diesel-Killing Electric Truck Battery Factory To Mississippi appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 21, 2024

One of the bigger concerns many consumers have had about buying electric cars is that the big batteries that power the cars will need to be replaced after a few years, at very high cost. That may have been a legit concern initially, especially because without electric cars that had.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 2, 2024

In yet another major breakthrough the world's largest battery maker CATL has announced a new EV battery with a 1.5 The post CATL announces electric vehicle battery with 1.5 million km 15 year warranty. million kilometre warranty appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 4, 2024

UK startup Nyobolt says independent test have shown its niobium battery can charge to 80% in under 5 minutes. The post New Battery Chemistry From Nyobolt Promises Faster Charging For Electric Cars 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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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 23, 2024

A million-mile EV battery is one step closer to your new electric car, and Mercedes-Benz is among the automakers ready to pounce on it. The post Million-Mile EV Battery Bet Pays Off For Mercedes-Benz appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

JULY 17, 2024

Singapore is the latest stop on Gogoro’s worldwide expansion tour, bringing the company’s industry-leading battery swapping to local riders and expanding the sale of its electric scooters in the local market.

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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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Electrek

JULY 2, 2024

Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR broke ground on a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 11, 2024

Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services Launch Volvo on Demand to Accelerate Battery-Electric Vehicle Adoption Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have joined forces to form Volvo on Demand, a collaborative initiative to change and lead the industry in the Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model.

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Electrek

MAY 2, 2024

A new type of electric bicycle battery is gaining traction in the industry, potentially ushering in unprecedented levels of safety and security for riders. Get ready, because we’re quickly approaching the age of the potted e-bike battery.

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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

JUNE 13, 2024

Two near-series eActros 600 prototypes set off from Frankfurt am Main Most extensive test run in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Battery-electric long-haul trucks are traveling more than 13.000 kilometers through more than 20 countries – each truck underway with 40 tons total towing weight Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, [continued] The (..)

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Electrek

MAY 31, 2024

In yet another stop on Gogoro’s global rollout campaign, Colombia is coming online with Gogoro’s much-lauded battery-swapping electric scooter system.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 3, 2024

The electric vehicle revolution has barely gotten under way, and already the goalposts for EV charging times are moving on to the next phase. The post New Sodium-Ion Battery Could Charge An Electric Vehicle In Seconds, Not Minutes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Electrek

JUNE 19, 2024

Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD , the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 20, 2024

Yesterday, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles.

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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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Electric Cars Report

JULY 7, 2024

Electric cars are surging in popularity, but limitations with current battery technology are a hurdle. Enter a breakthrough from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU): solid-state batteries based on potassium and sodium silicates, a common and affordable minerals found in everyday rocks.

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Electrek

MAY 9, 2024

Base Power just became the only licensed electricity provider in Texas to offer customers an all-in-one monthly energy service, home battery, and installation, and solar isn’t required.

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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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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

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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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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Electrek

APRIL 26, 2024

Now, the battery-swapping electric scooter leader is adding another pin to the map: Nepal. Gogoro has been on a roll lately, showing off a steady stream of new scooter models and simultaneously expanding its markets into new countries.

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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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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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EV Central

MAY 27, 2024

Nissan says it is on track to launch its first production electric car powered by its pioneering solid-state batteries in 2028 following real-world trials in 2026.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 27, 2024

Rio Tinto and BHP announce plans to collaborate and fast track the testing of large battery electric haul trucks. The post BHP and Rio Tinto to fast track battery electric haul truck trials in Pilbara appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 9, 2024

Dried fruits grower has gone electric with its off-road farm vehicles, saving more than $10,000 in fuel costs, and making logistics a lot easier. The post Dried fruit grower saves $10,000 with electric four wheel drives, solar and battery appeared first on The Driven.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 27, 2024

PERTH, Australia — In an industry first, Rio Tinto and BHP will collaborate on the testing of large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to accelerate the potential for its future deployment. The two companies will work with manufacturers Caterpillar and Komatsu to conduct independent trials of.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 26, 2024

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is providing commercial battery electric technology in support of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

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