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ThursdayAug 10, 2023 2:00 pm

MIT Team Creates Concrete That Could Convert Roads into EV Chargers

A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new type of concrete that could address the problem of insufficient public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in quite an innovative way. Working out of the Wyss Institute for Biological Inspired Engineering, the MIT research team created concrete that can essentially turn roads into chargers for battery electric vehicles. The team’s creation is a much more advanced version of solid-state batteries that replace liquid electrolyte in conventional batteries with a solid electrolyte. This concrete can act as an extremely sturdy supercapacitor to charge electric vehicles as the cars…

WednesdayAug 09, 2023 1:35 pm

UK July EV Sales Jump, Buoyed by Rising Demand

Strong demand from consumers is accelerating the sale of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United Kingdom market. According to a recent report from Reuters, UK residents are purchasing a new electric vehicle every 60 seconds, indicating a surge in electric vehicle interest in the country despite relatively poor economic conditions. Including the UK, several countries in the European Union as well as the United States and China have pledged to replace the diesel/petrol-powered cars on their roads with zero-emission electric vehicles. However, factors such as high purchase points and limited charging infrastructure have slowed down EV adoption in most…

TuesdayAug 08, 2023 11:34 am

Five Rules to Remember When Charging Your EV While Traveling

EV charging can be a wild west at the moment, especially if you aren’t adequately prepared. Although charging EVs during trips covering long distances can be hard, it’s not impossible. The first, and arguably most important rule to EV travel, is adequate preparation. Proper planning is key to electric vehicle travel, especially over long distances. Unfortunately, the United States doesn’t have the kind of public charging infrastructure that would allow spontaneous travel. This means figuring out how long your EV range will last and planning your route to ensure there are enough charging stations along the way to keep you…

MondayAug 07, 2023 3:20 pm

China Takes a Commanding Lead in Worldwide EV Race

China has beaten the United States and taken the lead in the global race to electrification. The eastern Asian nation is home to several successful electric vehicle companies such as Wuling Motors and BYD that have captured a significant portion of the Chinese market and elbowed out major automakers such as Tesla. Battery electric vehicle sales in the country have surged in recent years from only 10,000 units in 2012 to a whopping 4.4 million electric cars on the road last year. The annual electric vehicle sales within this period have increased by 44,000%. Although BEVs account for only 19%…

FridayAug 04, 2023 11:48 am

Toyota Fighting to Gain Ground in China EV Market

For the past several years, Toyota has been the only major automaker that has made few investments in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Several other established automakers have long announced their intent to electrify their lineups, with companies such as Ford and Mercedes Benz already developing and releasing BEVs into the market. Toyota, on the other hand, has made barely any inroads into the electric vehicle sector, choosing instead to focus on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as their flagship alternative-energy cars. The Japanese automaker has now announced that after years of sparse investment in EVs, Toyota is now fighting to remain…

ThursdayAug 03, 2023 1:58 pm

EU Approves New Measure to Bump Up EV Chargers Across the Bloc

The European Union has passed a new law that will accelerate the proliferation of electric vehicle chargers and alternative energy refueling stations along major highways in the region. As per the legislation, EU countries will have to meet specific targets by the end of 2025 and 2030. These targets include installing fast charging stations with at least 150 kW of capacity for battery electric cars and vans along every 60 km of the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. This network is widely considered the European Union’s main transport corridor because of the massive amount of traffic that passes through it annually.…

WednesdayAug 02, 2023 1:52 pm

Sustainable Plastics Help EV Set New Indoor Speed Record

Electric vehicle makers are in a race to increase electric vehicle efficiency by reducing EV weight as much as possible. Heavier electric vehicles require more power to propel their weight, cutting down EV battery range and increasing the need for either frequent charging or more energy-dense batteries. Some automakers are working to achieve increased energy efficiency in electric cars by reducing vehicle weight. Engineers from Saudi Arabia-based petrochemical company SABIC have now developed a lightweight sustainable plastic that was instrumental in setting a new world record for indoor car racing. A sports car equipped with sustainable plastics reached 218.7 kilometers…

TuesdayAug 01, 2023 10:20 am

Tesla to Meet Indian Commerce Minister to Discuss $24,000 EV Production Plans

Representatives from American electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) are set to meet with the Indian commerce minister to discuss the possibility of building a factory to supply the Indian market with affordable EVs. According to a report from Reuters, this factory would manufacturer electric cars worth $24,000 for both the local and foreign markets. An individual with direct knowledge on the upcoming meeting informed Reuters that this hypothetical low-cost EV would be an entirely new model. India is one of the most populous nations on the planet, and Tesla could be looking to capture most of the market…

MondayJul 31, 2023 11:52 am

IRA Clause Boosting Local Battery Production in US

A small clause included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is boosting local electric vehicle battery production. The Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit clause rewards local manufacturing of battery cells and modules with 10 years of tax credits. These tax credits also extend to electric vehicle batteries recycled in the United States, regardless of their original country of origin. Although America is home to major EV makers such as Tesla and Ford, the development of key EV components, including batteries, often occurs overseas. This reliance on foreign suppliers threatens America’s EV industry’s longevity and could tie American companies to conflict…

FridayJul 28, 2023 11:19 am

Stellantis Could Revolutionize EV Industry with Inverterless Powertrain

Stellantis has partnered with Saft and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) to develop a novel electric vehicle battery prototype that could revolutionize the EV industry. By combining the functions of the inverter and charger and then integrating them into the EV battery itself, this groundbreaking design makes for a reliable, efficient and relatively affordable EV powertrain. The Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS) is the product of more than four years of intense research. According to Stellantis, the interverless powertrain uses an advanced control system to deliver an alternating current (AC) directly to the electric motor, eliminating the…

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