Without recycling, the EV revolution would cause 8 million tons of battery scrap to be dumped in US landfills alone by 2040, according to US government estimates. An EV owner holds a cable to charge a Renault electric vehicle. President Joe Biden’s strategy to make the United States a powerhouse in electric vehicles will include […]
ABB Supplies Southeast Asia’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
WITH the global energy storage system market expected to reach $17.9 billion by 2027, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as the strongest solution to increase grid flexibility and reliability. To help improve grid performance in the country, SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMC), one of the major suppliers of power to the national […]
‘Stationary storage is Crucial to Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Value Chain’
While much attention is paid to the need to recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries, stationary energy storage systems are also “playing a crucial role in the big picture of battery recycling,” Li-Cycle’s chief commercial officer has said. Li-Cycle is a commercial recycler of lithium-ion batteries, headquartered in Canada with facilities in its home country and […]
Apple in Talks With CATL, BYD Over Battery Supplies For Its Electric Car: Sources
Apple has made building manufacturing facilities in the United States a condition for potential battery suppliers, said two of the sources. Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with China’s CATL and BYD about the supply of batteries for its planned electric vehicle, four people with knowledge of the matter said. The discussions are subject to […]
Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Includes Battery Recycling Push
These gaps include the minerals used in EV batteries and consumer electronics. The administration is also looking for ways to reduce metal usage in new battery chemistries. President Joe Biden’s strategy to make the United States a powerhouse in electric vehicles will include boosting domestic recycling of batteries to reuse lithium and other metals, according […]
Why Battery Swapping May Finally Become a Part of EV Charging Infrastructure in The U.S.
San Francisco-based Ample has brought electric vehicle battery swapping to the U.S. The company was in stealth mode for seven years before launching recently with five swapping stations in the Bay Area. Uber drivers in the area are Ample’s first customers. The concept isn’t new. A start-up called Better Place launched an EV and battery […]
World’s Top 10 Selling Plug-in Electric Cars: Tesla Model 3 Leads the Pack
Overall, since January this year, carmakers around the world have sold more than 15 lakh plug-in electric vehicles. Tesla, expectedly, tops the list with most units sold during this period. As most carmakers around the world push out more electric vehicles in an effort to cut down on emission amid stricter norms, share of plug-in […]
Centre Proposes Exemption of Electric Vehicles From Registration Renewal Charges
The transport ministry has proposed to exempt electric vehicles from payment of fees for the issue or renewal of registration certificate and assignment of new registration mark. The move comes in a bid to help adoption of electric mobility in the country, a senior government official said. The ministry has issued a draft notification in […]
Ford’s Electric Mustang Tops Norway Car Sales in May
By exempting fully electric vehicles from taxes imposed on internal combustion engines, Norway has turned its car market into a testing ground for automakers seeking a path to a future without fossil fuels. OSLO : Ford Motor Co’s electric Mustang Mach-E topped Norway’s car sales in May, the first full month of registrations for the […]
Ford To Focus On Electric Vehicles And Reducing Battery Costs
The manufacturer estimates that EVs will account for 40 percent of its global volume by 2030. Ford shares its new Ford+ plan during the brand’s Capital Markets Day event.Future strategies focus on a new business face for commercial buyers, a growing EV lineup and connected services.New scalable EV architecture in the works to support upcoming […]