Push EVs
MAY 27, 2022
To reinforce its leading position, the European bus manufacturer signed a partnership agreement with the giant Chinese battery maker CATL, to use its cobalt-free battery chemistry LFP (LiFePO4) and CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. More info: [link]. Nonetheless, unfortunately diesel still has a huge market share in Europe. PushEVs.
Push EVs
JULY 12, 2022
Chinese media is reporting that CATL will mass produce lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP or LFMP) batteries already this year, on track with the company’s roadmap. More info: [link]. However, I’m curious to see the impact of the voltage increase on the cycle life. CATL’s LMFP goals. PushEVs.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2024
But it won’t be cheap. According to a report from Chinese research firm CarFans , the electric SUV scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market. Yangwang didn’t release any further info, but said prices will be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). Check back for more on the U7 as more info is expected soon.
EV Info
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Gas turbines are fairly flexible to switch on and off as wind varies, they’re relatively cheap, highly efficient and much lower in emissions than wood, coal or oil. The excuse is that trees regrow, so it’s ‘renewable’, which makes zero sense then you think it through (trees take decades to grow – and then we cut them down again anyway). .
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not.
EV Sales
MARCH 22, 2021
For example, with increasing evidence of genocidal Chinese government towards Uyghur residents, including forced labor camps, the lack of transparency regarding whether any Chinese EVs benefit from such labor prompts me to deduct 1 production point from China (out of ~25 it had earned). Globally ~14k Ioniq BEVs were sold.
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