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Battery Energy Storage Moving to Higher DC Voltages

Cars That Think

Matching the energy storage DC voltage with that of the PV eliminates the need to convert battery voltage, resulting in greater space efficiency and avoided equipment costs. Download this free whitepaper now!

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BMW, Croatia’s Rimac partner on high-voltage EV battery technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said in 2023 that an undisclosed German carmaker would use a Rimac battery system in a high-performance model – with annual production of around 40,000 units – starting this year, with more signed up.

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Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

Teslarati

EV chargers are necessary for the world to transition from fossil-fuel vehicles to all-electric battery-powered cars. Non-Tesla owners must download the Tesla app–version 4.2.3 Tesla has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, offering a recharge of up to 200 miles for around 15 minutes.

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns – sources – ET Auto

Baua Electric

China’s BYD plans to end production of the pouch-type batteries used in its best-selling hybrids as the automaker seeks to address durability concerns and the risk that they could leak, said three people familiar with the matter.

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Add OVMS to your Nissan LEAF

Electric Auto Association

Remember that the 12v starter battery powers the OVMS module when the car is off, so the ability to power-down certain parts of the device after long periods of inactivity may prevent a "dead" 12v battery. In fact, you can set up a server account before you actually receive your hardware.

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Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uyghur forced labor, rights group says – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The global automotive industry uses it for parts ranging from vehicle frames to wheels and battery foils. China became the world’s largest car exporter last year and is the biggest manufacturer of battery-powered electric cars. The companies listed in the new report also include Chinese electrical vehicle giant BYD.

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Noco-Noco and Greenfuel sign MoU for Li-Ion battery longevity technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As one of the leading suppliers of electric vehicle (EV) components to major automotive manufacturers in India, the company has sold over a hundred thousand batteries powering EVs covering more than 80 million km on Indian roads, the release said.

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