Soaring costs of materials such as lithium and nickel used to make electric vehicle batteries are starting to feed through into prices of these batteries in China, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said this week. This is contrary to expectations that prices of the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used to power electric vehicles, vital for the energy transition, […]
UL, Hyundai to partner on evaluation of EV batteries for energy storage
Safety science company UL is partnering with Hyundai Motor Company on a project to explore the safe deployment of used electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage. Under a memorandum of understanding signed in July, the two companies will collaborate on safety testing, assessments and a North American demonstration project for second-life battery energy storage systems. UL […]
EV Batteries – Lithium-Metal Development
Longer-lived lithium-metal battery marks step forward for electric vehicles PNNL scientists find solution to the sudden death common to the batteries. RICHLAND, Wash : Researchers have increased the lifetime of a promising electric vehicle battery to a record level, an important step toward the goal of lighter, less expensive and long-lasting batteries for future electric […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Will Help Scale Fleet Electrification
Charging stations and networks for electric passenger cars are quickly coming online across the country with fast chargers on ever more routes and Level 2 chargers continuously in more places where we work, shop, and sleep. But as our world looks to quickly electrify other types of vehicles including trucks, buses and delivery vans, we’re […]
US President Joe Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Includes Battery Recycling Push
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 […]
JBM Renewables, CESL Sign Pact For Setting Up Electric Mobility Ecosystem in India
JBM Renewables and Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) on Saturday signed an MoU to set up an integrated ecosystem for charging of electric vehicles. JBM Renewables and Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) on Saturday signed an MoU to set up an integrated ecosystem for charging of electric vehicles. JBM Renewables is a part of the […]
Electric Vehicles: The Ride of Sustainability For Smart Cities
The biggest reason for EVs to be popular is that it had a positive impact on the environment and contributes to a healthier planet. It is also the reason by EVs have been pegged as one of the major pillars of urbanization in smart cities. They revolutionize transport and fulfill every travel need within a […]
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 […]
Swappable EV Batteries as a Solution to Faster Adoption of Electric Mobility
EVs are significantly costlier than conventional diesel/petrol and gas vehicles. This hike in prices is due to the batteries. As per estimates, batteries make up for 20% to 50% of their cost. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the clean-tech solution to environmental pollution. With the rise in global warming, the time has come for the mass […]
Ford to Manufacture Batteries For its Future Electric Vehicles
The next-gen cells and arrays will be used to power several future Ford battery electric vehicles.Ford this year announced its commitment to invest at least $22 billion through 2025 to deliver connected, all-electric vehicles. HIGHLIGHTS The next-gen cells and arrays will be used to power several future Ford battery electric vehicles. Ford’s global BEV plan […]