New research from MIT could lead to batteries that pack more power per pound and last longer. A new paper co-authored by Yuming Chen and Ziqiang Wang at MIT explores the idea of using pure lithium as the battery’s anode. The design is part of a concept for developing safe solid-state batteries by dispensing with… Read more »
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AKASOL orders fully automated production lines for new high-energy battery module plant
AKASOL has adopted Tesla’s nomenclature, and christened its new battery plant in Darmstadt, Germany “Gigafactory 1.” The German battery maker has commissioned Manz to supply fully automated production lines for high-energy battery modules at the new plant and the company’s US site in Hazel Park, Michigan. The total order volume for production equipment could reach… Read more »
SAE publishes recommended practices for automated EV charging systems
As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution remains, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for… Read more »
Tesla Energy’s giant battery project in Moss Landing gets unanimous approval
Tesla Megapacks will power a battery storage system at the Moss Landing, California power facility. The Monterey County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Pacific Gas and Electric-backed (PG&E) project on Wednesday, which will be known as the Elkhorn Battery Storage Facility. “It’s huge for the area and as you know the power plant has been […]
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Study: Toyota has the longest-lasting hybrids
Toyota hybrids already have a reputation for lasting a long time without the kind of serious mechanical issues that might retire them from the road. A study released Wednesday helps confirm that. Based on mathematically modeled results from more than 1…
Tesla Model X Vs Audi e-tron: Epic Electric SUV Twisty Track Battle
What? It’s not a drag race this time?
UK Tesla Model 3 Review Calls It ‘A Slice Of Genius’
It also says the Model 3 is one of the decade’s most important cars
Ireland buys 600 more hybrid buses. Why not opt for fully electric?
The Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is buying up to 600 hybrid double-decker buses from BAE and bus-building company Alexander Dennis Ltd.
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Watch Trailer-Towing Truck Cut Off A Tesla: Truck Driver Flicks Finger
A bit of road rage here? Or perhaps the truck driver is just having a bad day.
Renault launches new all-electric car-sharing service in Paris
Automaker-operated car-sharing services haven’t achieved much success, but that hasn’t deterred Renault from launching one in Paris. Renault’s Zity car-sharing service, which started in Madrid in 2017, will launch in the French capital in March. Zity w…
