Robert visits Cleevely EV to find out how new batteries are keeping first generation EVs on the road.
Battery swapping is the perfect solution for keeping first generation EVs like the Nissan Leaf on the road and giving them a new lease of life.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS May Beat The Tesla Model S By More Than We Thought
It will travel further than the Model S even though the Tesla has a larger battery pack than 100 kWh.
Biden EV buildout, Lucid quality, Ford wallbox issue, Hyundai E-Pit charging: Today’s Car News
Lucid suggests it won’t have quality issues like Tesla as it ramps up production. Ford stops sales of its connected wallbox for the Mach-E. The Biden administration outlines a very big infrastructure plan that includes plenty of support for elect…
MIT study details plunge in lithium-ion battery costs
MIT researchers analyzed three decades of studies that examined the decline in lithium-ion battery prices, and found that costs have dropped by 97 percent since they were first commercially introduced in 1991. This rate of improvement is much faster than many analysts had claimed, and is comparable to that of photovoltaic panels, which some had… Read more »
DHL Express deploys 100 Lightning electric delivery vans
Last-mile delivery is a perfect use case for EVs, but fleet operators (understandably) tend to insist on lengthy real-world pilots before placing substantial orders. The latest delivery giant to move from testing to deployment is DHL Express, which wrapped up a successful pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the… Read more »
Nexperia and UAES partner on gallium nitride power systems
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has announced a partnership with United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), a provider of automotive powertrain and body control systems. The program will focus on power systems for EVs, with the aim of jointly developing automotive applications using gallium nitride (GaN) technology. UAES is currently using Nexperia GaN FETs in EV projects such… Read more »
Unifrax introduces new Li-ion anode technology
Unifrax has announced that its new proprietary technology, SiFAB (Silicon Fiber Anode Battery Technology), which is currently in advanced testing after years of R&D, has shown promising performance in multiple battery systems, enables higher energy density, and has demonstrated incremental Si loadings of greater than 40 percent. “SiFAB is the latest development from our long-standing… Read more »
NIO Achieves Record Sales Result In March 2021
The ES6 specifically has hit its highest level since the introduction in mid-2019.
Volkswagen Joint Venture Forced To Buy Credits From Tesla In China
Anonymous sources told Reuters VW has agreed to buy credits from Tesla, but VW says its goal is to be self-compliant.
Ford hits pause on Mustang Mach-E home-charger sales due to tech issue with branded wallbox
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of our top electric-vehicle recommendations, but if you plan to pair it with Ford’s home wallbox right now, you better shop around. The automaker recently stopped sales of its Ford-branded home charger. It says that…
