Rimac Technology has partnered with EVE Energy to manufacture battery cells in Europe from 2027. EVE will focus on cell manufacturing while Rimac will focus on the development and high-volume production of a battery module and pack platform using the cells. Central to the alliance is the production of battery cells used for Rimac Technology’s…
It’s often said that electric powertrains will allow automotive designers to throw out many current design conventions. That’s certainly the case with this EV concept. Created by Hoverboard inventor Shane Chen, the SHANE is a two-wheeled electric car with seating for five in a pod-like cabin sandwiched between giant wheels that “automatically react” to body…
If you’re like me, you probably use your smartphone for many of life’s essentials including to convert units of measurement. Whether you need to convert miles to kilometers, pounds to kilograms, or Celsius to Fahrenheit, there’s an app for that. But have you ever wondered what these apps do with your data? Do they track…
Long accused of being a latecomer to the electric vehicle game, Toyota has been busy lately telling the world how it’s going to reinvent the way it produces cars in order to become an EV powerhouse. And today we know more about how the world’s biggest automaker plans to get there. Under new CEO Koji…
The eActros 300 semitrailer tractor shares technology with the eActros 300/400 platform chassis, which has been in series production since 2021. It has three battery packs with 112 kWh installed battery capacity each, offering a range of up to 220 km with a single battery charge. The first Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 semi trailer tractor in…
Funding for new EV chargers is a major feature of the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, but the law is now also freeing up $100 million to replace existing chargers that don’t work. The White House on Wednesday announced that it was accepting applications for this funding, under a new program called the Electric Vehicle Charger…
Volvo EVs might be able to lighten their battery footprint with a new collaboration. Sweden’s Northvolt chose Canada, partly because of Biden policy. And Honda lays out some of the ways its upcoming EV buyers will stay charged. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In preparation for the arrival of the 2024 Honda…
The new all-electric Citroën ë-C3 was unveiled today as the “first affordable European electric car.” The vehicle is completely redefining the rulebook for B-segment vehicles designed and built in the Old Continent. More specifically, the new ë-C3 is the first all-electric B-segment vehicle developed and built in Europe with a starting price of 23,300 euros….
Types of Battery Chemistries Battery chemistries are the heart of modern energy storage solutions, powering our devices, vehicles, and even homes. These chemistries represent diverse technologies, each with unique materials and mechanisms. Lithium-ion batteries dominate portable electronics and electric vehicles due to their high energy density and longevity. Lead-acid batteries remain pivotal in automotive and…
Stellantis is aiming to halve the battery weight in its future EVs to make them comparable with gas-powered cars, as per a new report. To attain its objective, the group is working with several battery technology companies, exploring suitable chemistries. At the inauguration of its new Mirafiori Battery Technology Center in Turin, Italy, the group’s…
