EV

New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales

SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and their average selling price indicates that Tesla could doubles its Model 3 sales by cutting China prices from $32k to $27.7K. This matches Ark Invest analysis of battery electric addressable market and price sensitivity. The Tesla Model Y is on track

By |2023-08-23T14:05:42-04:00August 23rd, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

GM Invests $60 Million In California Battery Materials Maker Mitra Chem

DETROIT - General Motors is investing $60 million in a Silicon Valley-based battery materials company to help GM bring more affordable electric vehicles to market faster. GM on Wednesday announced the stake in Mitra Chem, an AI-enabled battery materials innovation company. It is part of a Series B financing, which further establishes a startup after

By |2023-08-16T18:48:13-04:00August 16th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Empowering Auditing in Your EV Company for Seamless Operations

In the fast-paced world of electric vehicle (EV) companies, efficient auditing processes are vital for ensuring seamless operations. With the increasing complexity of EV manufacturing and the need for compliance with stringent regulations, effective auditing plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability. This article explores how empowering auditing practices can enhance the overall

By |2023-08-11T12:47:09-04:00August 11th, 2023|Guest Columns|

With The 745-Mile Solid-State Battery, Toyota Becomes Auto Force To Reckon With

TOKYO - Toyota has hitherto seemed staunchly opposed to EVs, its research and development department has been developing what may be the biggest breakthrough in EV batteries away from the prying eyes of publicists: a solid-state car battery with a range of 745 miles and a charge time of ten minutes. For the first time in the

By |2023-07-23T17:21:14-04:00July 23rd, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

X-OTO 3-Wheeled Electric Scotter Now Available In US, No Driver’s License Required

DETROIT - There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and it also leans. It’s the X-OTO, and this electric scooter is already zipping around in the US. The three-wheeler uses a patented system to lean the scooter up to 45 degrees, giving the stability of three wheels and the carving

By |2023-07-19T08:56:25-04:00July 19th, 2023|Clean Update|

Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move Charge. This comprehensive system aims to provide EV owners with convenient charging and energy management options, catering to their needs at home, at work, and on the go. Introducing Free2move Charge aligns with Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 plan, which focuses

By |2023-07-13T09:30:48-04:00July 11th, 2023|Auto Tech, Science|

Chinese Startup Creates EV Battery That Can Charge To Near-Capacity In 6 Minutes— Regardless Of Temperature

BEIJING, China - Chinese startup Greater Bay Technology has unveiled its incredible Phoenix EV battery, which it says can operate efficiently even in winter temperatures, Electrek reports. Normally, electric batteries lose effectiveness when it’s too cold. They charge more slowly and discharge power less efficiently. Electric vehicles (EVs) that rely on batteries are much harder to use in

By |2023-07-13T09:30:49-04:00July 11th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

New Priming Method Improves Battery Life by Up To 44 Percent

AUSTIN, Texas - The potential of silicon anode batteries to transform energy storage solutions is pivotal in addressing climate objectives and fully realizing the capabilities of electric vehicles. Nonetheless, the persistent loss of lithium ions in silicon anodes is a significant hindrance to the development of next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The Rice lab of chemical and biomolecular

By |2023-07-09T15:05:48-04:00July 9th, 2023|Science|

Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric Vehicles

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric VehiclesStellantis Debuts Platform Underpinning Move To Electric Vehicles Stellantis, formed at the beginning of 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA, sold around 6 million vehicles last year. It has plans to move all its future products onto four new BEV

By |2023-07-09T15:05:49-04:00July 9th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

CATL Turbocharges Cold Weather EV Battery Performance

BEIJING, China  - It feels like there is no week without some big battery announcement. While new electric cars are coming to the market all the time, it is the battery technology and charging infrastructure that holds back the transition. Only last month we reported on a new battery tech that can fully recharge a 620

By |2023-07-09T15:05:49-04:00July 9th, 2023|Industry 4.0|