Samsung SDI and automotive giant Stellantishave signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States, under the existing StarPlus Energy joint venture. Targeted to start production in 2027, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt-hours (GWh). In May 2022, Stellantis and Samsung…
The legal battle seeks to protect Tesla’s intellectual property rights and comes as a response to a previous lawsuit filed by Cap-XX against Tesla subsidiary Maxwell Technologies. Tesla sued Australian company Cap-XX in Texas federal court on Friday, claiming its supercapacitors used for storing energy in electric-vehicle batteries infringe two U.S. patents owned by a…
Bharat Benz in collaboration with Reliance Industries has showcased an intercity luxury concept coach powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology at the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency at Taleigao, Goa. It is India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell intercity luxury coach. It is based on a customized BharatBenz coach chassis and…
Chargeup’s future plans include expanding this initiative to 30 stations, covering 80% of Jaipur’s pin codes, and replicating the model in Tier-2 cities. New Delhi: Chargeup has introduced India’s inaugural solarized battery swapping station in Jaipur. Located at Beniwal Kanta, Chungi Circle, Ramgarh Mod, Jaipur, the station is owned and operated by Chargeup and has…
Electric bus manufacturer Proterra and motor coach operator ABC Companies recently announced what the companies claim is the largest charging facility for motor coaches—larger, more luxurious buses designed for longer trips than urban transit buses—in North America. Located on a 3.5-acre site in Newark, California, the facility has 20 dual-cable EV chargers, allowing it to…
TI Clean Mobility (TICMPL), a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India, has announced its entry into the country’s largest electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) category With its fourth EV platform, TI Clean Mobility (TICMPL), a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India, has announced its entry into the country’s largest electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) category….
British EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has come up with a drop-in kit for a couple of classic Porsche 911 generations which bolts directly to the car’s existing mounts, without needing to modify the chassis. The conversion kit can be fitted to either a G-Body (1974-1989) or a 964-Series (1989-1994) Porsche 911, and there’s a choice…
Baaz will sell these scooters to small-scale dealerships where gig delivery riders can rent them, empowering micro-entrepreneurs in line with the vision of ‘Local for Vocal’. New Delhi: EV startup Baaz Bikes has recently introduced its electric scooter priced at INR 35,000 without battery (ex-showroom price, Delhi) for gig delivery riders. A gig driver is…
Tesla has updated its Model 3’s ordering website for the United States, pointing out a potential change in the federal tax credit. As of today, all versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The Model S and Model…
Retrofitted EVs use almost the entire body frame of the original vehicles. New Delhi: Three-wheelers (3Ws) play a vital role in last-mile connectivity. Electrifying them is crucial for eco-friendly transportation. As per September 2022 Vehicle Retail Data by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, the 3W segment is shifting from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles…
