New Energy Storage In-A-Can To Balance EV Charging At Convenience Stores
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 10, 2023
Parkland is pilot-testing a new energy storage system to go with its "EV Charging Station Of The Future."
AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS
Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2021
AlphaStruxure , a provider of Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced an agreement to deploy an integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project for Montgomery County, Maryland. The Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot is a first-of-its-kind integration of microgrid and EV charging infrastructure.
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US Subsidiary of GS Yuasa introduces energy storage systems for renewables and EV charging
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2012
GS Battery (USA) Inc., , the US subsidiary of Japan-based battery maker GS Yuasa, announced the deployment of its Hybrid Energy System (HES) for renewable energy storage and EV charging. The HES unit is capable of powering critical loads and has an optional integrated electric vehicle charger plug, level 2 EVSE.
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Toshiba to supply Li-ion battery energy storage system for frequency regulation project in US
Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2015
Toshiba Corporation has received an order to supply a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) for a power frequency regulation project in Hamilton, Ohio. The project will be carried out by Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Renewable Energy Systems Americas, a US renewable energy developer.
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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 20, 2020
Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.
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New Sodium-Ion Battery Could Charge An Electric Vehicle In Seconds, Not Minutes
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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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Anovion, with its partners, collaborators and stakeholders, will build 35,000 tons per annum of new synthetic graphite anode material capacity for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and critical energy storage applications. Solvay Specialty Polymers USA , Solvay Battery-Grade PVDF Manufacturing Facility, $178,218,568.
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Daimler Truck and CATL expand global partnership on truck-focused batteries and supply
Green Car Congress
MAY 21, 2021
The batteries will combine high energy density with ultra-long cycle life as well as fast-charging ability to meet the unique requirements of battery-electric long-haul trucks. Now CATL is expanding globally, and has opened subsidiaries in Munich (Germany); Paris (France); Yokohama (Japan); and Detroit (USA).
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Tesla Cars Should Have V2L Capability
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 3, 2024
I was interested to read in CleanTechnica (regarding Tesla layoffs and slowing demand) that Tesla sales have slowed in the USA in recent months, although they are still accelerating in Australia. My wife and I have enjoyed owning a Tesla Model 3 SR+ for four years and have even completed.
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EV charging station provider DBT launches US operations; solar panels and Li-ion storage
Green Car Congress
MARCH 10, 2011
European electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturer DBT opened a US subsidiary in Chicago this January: DBT USA. DBT currently has installed more than 6,000 charging units in more than 20 countries to date. DBT USA business operations are already underway, and US assembly operations are planned to begin later this year.
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New Flow Battery To Be Tested At 1970’s Gas Station Rehabbed For EV Charging
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
A new flow battery aims to relieve EV fast-charging bottlenecks and free up more critical materials for EV batteries, too. The post New Flow Battery To Be Tested At 1970’s Gas Station Rehabbed For EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Order A Chalupa & EV Charge, Hispano Suiza Returns to USA — EV News Today, New ID. Buzz
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 9, 2022
With much of the world now focused on oil, we’re still obsessed with electric cars. Below are several EV stories you (and we) might have missed in the previous week of hellish war and atrocity. Take a breather and enjoy this refreshing news. Electric Car News Jaguar celebrates release of its third Vision Gran Turismo […].
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Hyundai Launches Home Energy Ecosystem Line
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Hyundai USA has taken a page out of Tesla’s book and is launching its own energy product lines. Hyundai Home is offering three products that it hopes will take on Tesla Energy. “Not only can you charge your electric Hyundai at home, you also have the power to take charge of your home’s energy.
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Ensuring safe and reliable lithium-ion battery performance – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
MAY 6, 2024
Due to electrochemical reactions within a battery while it is charging or discharging, a lot of heat is generated. Since then, the regulation has been adopted in Europe and USA. The post Ensuring safe and reliable lithium-ion battery performance – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. UN EVS-GTR No.
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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2020
Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.
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GODI India gets LFP BIS Certification for indigenous Li-ion cells – ET Auto
Baua Electric
JANUARY 19, 2024
This certification, confirming to IS 16046 Part-2:2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017 standards, is a testament to GODI’s commitment to innovation in the realm of advanced energy storage devices for electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy storage system (ESS) applications, the company said. Pioneering large Farad (2.7V-3000F)
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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2019
The energy storage unit is surrounded by a stable frame that can absorb energy. A battery guard in the front area of the battery is able to prevent the energy storage unit from being pierced by foreign objects. kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations.
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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 5, 2015
Working with a select group of BMW i3 drivers, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to improved electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership.
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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2021
The standard Navigation with Electric Intelligence calculates the fastest route to the destination, including any necessary charging stops. On the basis of continual range simulations, the system makes allowance for any necessary charging stops as well as for numerous other factors, such as the topography and the weather.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2019
kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. It is faster with DC charging—which is standard for the EQC, with a suitable market-specific plug—for example via CCS (Combined Charging Systems) in Europe and the USA, CHAdeMO in Japan or GB/T in China.
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362 More Tesla stationary ESS partnerships: Cargill and PG&E, LichtBlick
Green Car Congress
MAY 1, 2015
Following last night’s unveiling of Tesla Motors’ new lineup of stationary energy storage systems ( earlier post ), more early partners and pilots are emerging. The Tesla batteries will be charged daily from the existing PG&E electricity grid system during off-peak hours, when electricity rates are lowest. Earlier post.).
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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The LiveWire motorcycle features a RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System, or the main battery) composed of lithium-ion cells surrounded by a finned, cast-aluminum housing. Charging can be completed using the on-board Level 1 charger that plugs into a standard household outlet with a power cord that stores below the motorcycle seat.
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281 Volkswagen, BASF present “Science Award Electrochemistry” to Dr. Jennifer Rupp from MIT; solid-state batteries
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The jury of representatives from BASF, Volkswagen and academia selected her for her outstanding research results in the area of next-generation energy storage systems. The invited experts discussed in detail the issues fast charging, safety and sustainability of materials and batteries. Dr. Jennifer L.
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150 Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2010
a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs. Electric Car Company , Inc.,
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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. Charging at a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is up to three times faster than at a domestic power socket. Depending on the SoC (state of charge), the EQC can be charged with a maximum output of up to 110 kW at an appropriate charging station.
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BMW launches BMW i ChargeForward pilot in SF Bay Area
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2015
The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. The study has two parts: (1) a managed charge pilot program involving BMW i3 owners; and (2) a battery second-life energy storage system. Managed charge.
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150 BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
The BMW Group is developing future generations of battery cells at the new Competence Center, focusing on customer-relevant aspects, such as improving energy density, available peak output, service life, safety, charging characteristics and performance at varying temperatures, and reducing battery costs.
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352 Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2016
The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.
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ANL Project on Actively Coupled Ultracapacitor-Battery System for PHEVs Attracting OEM Interest
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2009
and Gold Peak Battery-USA are research partners in the project. Gold Peak USA is supplying prototype LiMnO 2 polymer batteries. GM has verbally committed to apply this technology on the Chevy Volt energy storage system and to perform lab evaluations. The project is led by Argonne; Maxwell Technologies Inc.
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2023’s Top Stories About Energy
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Energy storage and nuclear fusion—two reliable crowd pleasers when the crowd you’re talking about is readers of IEEE Spectrum —are well represented among our most widely read energy stories of 2023. Welcome to Fusion City, USA At Helion Energy, workers build a section of the company’s Polaris fusion reactor.
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Electra Vehicles, Inc. Announces $21 Million Financing Round led by United Ventures
Electra Vehicles
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Boston, USA & Milan, Italy, 22nd February 2023 - , Electra Vehicles, Inc. , the B2B electric vehicle AI software company headquartered in Boston, USA that produces Cloud and onboard software to optimize the performance of electric vehicle battery systems, announced it has raised $21M in an oversubscribed investment round.
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FuelCell Energy acquires remaining interest in SOFC developer Versa Power Systems
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2012
FuelCell Energy, Inc., Versa), a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) developer with research facilities in Littleton, Colorado, USA and Calgary, Canada. Prior to this action, FuelCell Energy, Inc. a provider of carbonate direct fuel cell power plants, has acquired the remaining shares of Versa Power Systems, Inc.
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US Trucking Lobby Group Ignores Battery & EV Charging Improvements In Congress
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2023
Electrification of US trucking is an amazing strategic advantage, but you'd never know it listening to the American Trucking Association.
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New York access for all
Electric Auto Association
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Leitman pointed out that Mount Vernon, while still needing assistance, now knows what is necessary to support its efforts when it comes to EVs, renewable microgrids, solar incentives, and energy storage. The city can now rely on itself. Hopefullly, they’ll take the ball and run with it.”
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59 BMW to premiere ActiveE EV at Geneva Show
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Replacing the engine block, transmission and fuel tank are three large energy storage units containing lithium-ion cells, developed in conjunction with SB LiMotive. The BMW ActiveE can be charged using 32-ampere wallbox in five hours, or overnight from a conventional domestic socket.
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210 PHEV Energy Bill
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 28, 2008
Here is the outline of what the bill intends to do: SECTION 131 TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION SEC 131 Transportation Electrification DOE to establish competitive grants for electric vehicles and PHEVs to encourage early widespread use and advance production of electric (And PHEV) vehicles in USA. $90 T here has been a lot of news too!
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Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans
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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The Electric Vehicle Of 2050: The Best Is Yet To Come
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 10, 2024
If the electric vehicle of the future is lightweight and energy efficient, power generations will be able to keep pace with electrification. The post The Electric Vehicle Of 2050: The Best Is Yet To Come appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Domestic Freight Mode Decarbonization Economics Will Vary Between Major Geographies
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 15, 2024
Every major geography will be electrifying virtually domestic freight shipping in the coming two to three decades. However, the starting conditions matter between India, Europe, China, and the United States. This assessment sprang out of a bit of news and discussion related to it today. China’s Windrose Technology and its.
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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2014
As Equus owners have enjoyed since its introduction in 2010, should a Tucson Fuel Cell require any service, a Hyundai dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loan vehicle, then return the car after service to their home or business, at no charge.
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Extremely Fast EV Charging Delivers 100 Miles In 5 Minutes
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Israeli electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot is laying plans for extremely fast EV charging in the US, Asian, and European markets. The post Extremely Fast EV Charging Delivers 100 Miles In 5 Minutes appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022
Qnovo
JANUARY 1, 2022
The geopolitical divorce between the USA and China, and to some lesser extent between western economies and China, accelerates. The United States has also made it clear that it will remain energy independent, with more policies that raise the export barriers on several technologies. Investments in charging infrastructure are rising.
Plug-in battery system attracts manufacturer attention
Green Cars News
MAY 21, 2009
The project is led by Argonne, Maxwell Technologies and Gold Peak Battery USA with the objective of developing a high power and high energy electrical storage system that combines the strengths of high power density for ultracapacitors with high energy storage for lithium-ion batteries.
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