The DOE has issued a request for information (RFI) on challenges and opportunities in the upstream and midstream critical battery material supply chains. “As the demand for critical materials continues to grow, a secure and domestic upstream supply chain becomes vital,” said Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Daniel R. Simmons. “Innovation in… Read more »
Month: July 2020
Link Transit’s 10 new BYD buses come with Momentum Dynamics wireless charging system
Following a phased reopening of its Lancaster, California manufacturing plant in mid-May, BYD is back to building electric buses. The company’s first post-closure delivery completed an order of 10 battery-electric K9S buses to Link Transit in Wenatchee, Washington. The K9S 35-ft electric bus seats up to 32, has a range of 215 miles, and can… Read more »
Toyota solid-state tech, more of Hummer EV revealed, Kandi EVs’ US arrival: Today’s Car News
Tesla and Nikola need to compete with electric trucks from familiar brands like Peterbilt. GM revealed more about its upcoming Hummer EV. Toyota is pushing along with solid-state battery development. And Kandi cars are arriving soon. This and more, her…
Nissan launches pilot in Australia, will offer V2G to customers this year
A major government trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in Australia will demonstrate the Nissan LEAF’s ability to supply energy to a home or commercial site, or to feed power back to the grid, thanks to its built-in bidirectional charging capability. The Realising Electric Vehicle Services (REVS) project is a precursor to the customer launch of… Read more »
Kandi America Brings Most Affordable Electric Vehicles to Market, Announces August 18 Virtual Event to Kick-off Pre-Sales
Kandi America, the U.S. subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc, an international automotive manufacturer, announced today its formal launch of the most affordable electric vehicles on the U.S. market, with an initial focus on the Dallas-Fort W…
First Polish electric car disappoints media
This week vehicle developer ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) presented Poland’s long-awaited first electric car the Izera. Two vivid prototypes were shown to industry insiders but a number of questions about the vehicle remained unanswered. At the presentation held in Sokołów near Warsaw, ElectroMobility Poland announced that the Izera would come with two battery variants of 40 […]
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price
When will electric vehicles be priced as low as comparable gasoline vehicles—or even lower than them? Those who closely follow EV adoption have been asking that question for years. And while most brands haven’t yet scaled up and cut battery…
EGEB: Germany builds the world’s first hydrogen train filling station
Germany breaks ground on the world’s first hydrogen filling station for passenger trains.
A Dutch offshore wind farm will also feature floating solar, batteries, and hydrogen.
North Dakota will spend $66 million to plug disused oil and gas well…
Tesla’s Driving Visualization will soon depict the company’s vehicles
Tesla’s Driving Visualization feature will soon render each of the company’s electric vehicles accurately, instead of using the generic sedan, SUV, or pickup that appears on the Dashscreen currently. Company CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Driving Visualization would receive these improvements, which could open the door for a new in-car video game. Musk responded to […]
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24 Million EVs Is The Limit For Current U.S. Power Grid Until 2028
This PNNL study could help the U.S. power system keep ahead of the EV adoption curve.
