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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

Green Car Congress

During an annual global technology event, ZF presented its advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle and announced that this technology will be launched with industrial scale by a major global automaker within the next year.

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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

Green Car Congress

The agreement will send a clear signal to citizens and other stakeholders that user-friendly recharging infrastructure and refuelling stations for alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, will be installed throughout the EU. The alternative fuel infrastructure regulation (AFIR) is part of the Fit for 55 package.

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Roskill sees recovery in lithium industry, buoyed by demand from rechargeable battery applications

Green Car Congress

In 2019, rechargeable batteries accounted for 54% of total lithium demand, almost entirely from Li-ion battery technologies. In any case, the underlying demand growth for lithium compounds remains strong, with demand from rechargeable battery applications forecast to exceed 220kt LCE in 2020, representing roughly 70% of total lithium demand.

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

Green Car Congress

SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee.

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Volvo previews its all-electric future using its Concept Recharge EV

Electrek

To represent its paradigm shift in design and commitment to selling 100% electric vehicles by 2030, Volvo has shared its Concept Recharge as what the automaker is calling “a manifesto” for its next generation of EVs.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

For the first time the presentation of AUDI AG at Auto Shanghai 2021 is taking place with two partners at a shared trade-fair stand. The 800-volt technology on board enables extremely fast charging: it takes no more than 10 minutes to recharge enough energy for 300 km. meter-long vehicle to be unveiled in the second half of 2021.

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Electric vehicle news 28 may

Electric Vehicles India

Electric vehicle news 28 May. Electric vehicle news 28 May. In Electric vehicle news 28 may we have Hyderabad police using Hala mobility, Google teams up with Jaguar for street view mapping, Audi A4 electric is expected in 2-3 years, Hyundai may Ioniq 5 in the US by 2022.