Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2023
Researchers led by a team at Temple University have developed a soft solid electrolyte—(Adpn) 2 LiPF 6 (Adpn, adiponitrile)—that exhibits high thermal and electrochemical stability and good ionic conductivity, overcoming several limitations of conventional organic and ceramic materials. A paper on their work is published in Nature Materials.
Green Car Reports
MAY 8, 2023
The UK firm Electrogenic is launching an EV conversion kit for the classic Mini that the company claims will bolt directly in. Due to go on sale this fall, the kit will retail for 15,000 pounds—equivalent to about $19,000 at current exchange rates—before the cost of a donor car. Keeping in mind that $30,000 is generally considered a.
Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2023
Skeleton Technologies and Martinrea International, a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, and electrification technologies for heavy-duty vehicles through its Effenco subsidiary, will collaborate to supply Skeleton’s SuperBattery technology and the Effenco Hybrid Electric solution that electrifies the onboard equipment utilizing an ultracapacitor-based tech
Green Car Reports
MAY 8, 2023
Supercar builder Rimac is launching a battery energy-storage business. The new business unit, called Rimac Energy, will leverage the company's EV expertise for stationary energy-storage systems, starting with pilots with select customers, according to a company press release. It's a new avenue for Rimac, which previously launched the Concept_One.
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Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2023
Constellium SE announced that its Aheadd CP1 aluminum additive manufacturing powder was approved for use in Formula 1 cars beginning in the 2024 season. Constellium has partnered with Velo3D and PWR Advanced Cooling Technology to start providing highly efficient, compact, and lightweight heat exchangers for Formula 1 vehicles along with a variety of components for high-performance customers.
CN EV Post
MAY 8, 2023
It's unlikely that the NDRC would approve of a foreign maker's takeover of a market-listed, key EV start-up, like NIO. Furthermore, following the recent NIO bail-out, wouldn't the government investors have too much to lose?
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CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
As the U.S. aviation industry generates 2% of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions and consumes 10% of transportation energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is leading the way to find pathways to sustainability, including through sustainable aviation fuels, electrification, and new transportation options for moving small groups in dense city centers.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Taking place in Topeka, Kansas, from June 27 through July 2 at Heartland Motorsports Park, this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Gran Prix puts an international group of 22+ school’s solar vehicle teams against each other in an on-track race. more… The post Electrek is proud to sponsor Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023, join us! appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla has started delivering its first Model Y vehicles in Turkey, the company confirmed today. The all-electric Model Y, which has quickly become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, finally made it to Turkey today. First Model Y deliveries in Türkiye pic.twitter.com/2ojoUUggHt — Tesla Europe (@teslaeurope) May 8, 2023 The first deliveries come over a year after Tesla had planned to release all four cars in Turkey in 2022.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla has officially broke ground at its new Lithium Refinery outside Corpus Christie, Texas. The automaker plans to produce enough battery-grade lithium at the new factory to support the production of 1 million electric cars annually. more… The post Tesla breaks ground at new Lithium Refinery, aims to support 1 million electric cars appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
MAY 8, 2023
Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to produce their own electricity onboard – making them suitable for longer transport assignments. Now, the trucks have been tested on public roads for the first time. But not just any public road. To […] The post Volvo Trucks tests fuel-cell electric trucks on public roads appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia launched a fun new ad campaign video to drive EV adoption by highlighting the many benefits of going electric. Although the video targets those living in Australia, the message holds true anywhere you live. more… The post Australia’s EV campaign video will make you want to go electric no matter where you live appeared first on Electrek.
Charged EVs
MAY 8, 2023
The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. The bill is agnostic in terms of how V2X tech is implemented.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
American automaker Lucid Motors has shared its financial report for Q1 2023 ahead of its call with shareholders later today. While year-over-year growth is encouraging, most numbers are down compared to last quarter. Still, the company remains quite optimistic about its future. more… The post Lucid Motors (LCID) Q1 2023 results: Production and deliveries drop, but liquidity remains high appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
The Tesla Model Y was the the best selling model in Europe in Q1!! All powertrains included!!! Some 322,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe — which is +29% year over year (YoY).
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla recently held a groundbreaking event for its South Texas lithium refinery, and during the event, CEO Elon Musk arrived in the Cybertruck. But while Musk himself typically attracts attention, it was the Tesla Cybertruck accessories that were featured in the vehicle that attracted a lot of interest among EV advocates. Following the Tesla Cybertruck’s dramatic armored glass demonstration during the vehicle’s initial unveiling event in 2019, Musk breezed through most of his remaini
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
For the first time ever, Volkswagen Group has shared detailed Q1 2023 financial results for its volume brand vehicles, including its namesake brand, Seat/Cupra, and its commercial division. The Group unit’s report shows promising growth in sales, profits, and most importantly, BEV deliveries. Here’s the latest. more… The post Volkswagen Group volume brand sales climb, BEV deliveries up 50% in Q1 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has noted that the electric vehicle maker will be rolling out a free month trial of FSD for the company’s cars in North America. The program will be extended globally, at least once FSD is approved by regulators in specific countries. Musk shared his recent comments in a post on Twitter. While the idea of Tesla’s vehicles receiving an FSD free trial for a month is exciting, Musk explained that the system must be “super smooth” before the program could
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla is planning to update its Full Self-Driving package with end-to-end AI in its FSD Beta v12, says Elon Musk. more… The post Tesla changes course with Full Self-Driving to introduce end-to-end AI in v12, says Musk appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
California is considering legislation to make vehicle to grid (V2G) technology standard on all electric cars sold in the Golden State.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Nearly 70 years ago, the idea of a viable solar car concept was introduced to the world in Chicago, Illinois. While these vehicles started small (literally), they have progressed alongside the sustainable technology segment to a point where scalable solar electric vehicles are closer than ever, but there’s still plenty of room for innovation. more… The post Solar powered cars: A 70 year-old idea that has yet to reach its full potential appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
Green hydrogen is needed to ice the zero emission fuel cell electric cake for GM's Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure vehicle platform.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
The fun-size Bronco-like Baojun Yep EV (YueYe in Chinese), made by the joint venture between GM , SAIC, and Wuling Motors ( SGMW ) in China, is now getting an electric pickup truck version. more… The post This mini Bronco-like EV launched by GM in China will also come as a pickup appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Elon Musk says Tesla will give a free month of a Full Self-Driving package to every owner in North America, but only once it is “super smooth.” more… The post Elon Musk says Tesla will give everyone free month of Full Self-Driving, but not yet appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2023
Drone imagery of the upcoming Tesla lithium refinery just outside Corpus Christi, Texas, shows the facility is already coming together. With battery-grade lithium quickly becoming the supply bottleneck of the automotive industry, Tesla has decided to enter the market by establishing its own lithium refinery in Southern Texas. Now, ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony later today , the first drone images of the facility have already been posted online.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla has teased a new Cybertruck accessory, a rugged-looking tool rack that fits on the bed of the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla teases new Cybertruck accessory: a tool rack appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
The transition to electric mobility is well underway, with record market shares of EVs now a constant feature in new vehicle sales updates from a lot of markets around the world. For example, Norway increased its plug-in electric vehicle market share to 91.1% in April 2023, up from 84.2% year-over-year.
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
Tesla confirmed that it is building a new crash test lab in Austin to further improve the passive safety of its electric vehicles. more… The post Tesla is building a crash test lab in Austin appeared first on Electrek.
The Driven EV News
MAY 8, 2023
MG has released Australian pricing on the three variants of its anticipated MG4 all-electric hatchback. The post Australia’s lowest cost new EV: MG releases new pricing for MG4 electric hatch appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
MAY 8, 2023
Lucid Motors representatives have been spotted at a Tesla Supercharger location in California, following a startling trend in the industry. As more and more automakers have entered the EV market, the difficulty of attracting new customers has become increasingly apparent. Perhaps nowhere has this been seen more than in the world’s two largest markets, China and the United States.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 8, 2023
Rethink Energy recently produced a report, available for purchase here, that analyzes the surge in battery raw material demand in the near future. The answer to the question “Can the mining industry keep up?” is a qualified “yes.” It may be a bumpy road with supply constraints affecting the commodity price.
Electric Cars Report
MAY 8, 2023
British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its market-leading classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of acclaimed ‘drop-in’ conversion kits with its most accessible yet: a cost effective ‘plug and play’ solution to easily electrify the classic Mini. Electrogenic’s simple to install kit converts the much-loved automotive icon to fun, clean and reliable […] The post Electrogenic reveals budget-friendly EV conversion kit to future-proof classic Mini appeared first on El
Electrek
MAY 8, 2023
It’s earnings season again, and EV startups are on deck this week. EV startups, including Lucid (LCID), Rivian (RIVN), Fisker (FSR), and Nikola (NKLA), are all set to report Q1 earnings as funding and production come into focus. more… The post What to expect as EV startups face critical first-quarter earnings week appeared first on Electrek.
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