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…
Fisker Inc. announced that the company is ramping up production capacity of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV in September, as well as expanding retail, delivery, and service operations across multiple markets in North America and Europe. The expected ramp will go from approximately 180 vehicles per day to approximately 300 per day in Q4 2023,…
Confirmed in March, the BMW iX2 all-electric compact crossover will make its world debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo on October 25 as a new member of the second-generation X2 model family. BMW will first reveal the all-new X2 and iX2 on October 10 as part of a digital world premiere, followed…
Four Roman-era swords, their wooden and leather hilts and scabbards and steel blades exquisitely preserved after 1,900 years in a desert cave, surfaced in a recent excavation by Israeli archaeologists near the Dead Sea, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday. The cache of exceptionally intact artifacts was found about two months ago and tells a…
Generative AI which helps in creating a real-world environment, can contribute in conducting practical algorithms, which acts as a training model for vehicles. New Delhi: The automotive industry in recent years has seen technological advancements which no one could have ever imagined. It has showcased several new technologies and practiced them in the forefront. Generative…
Porsche Engineering will use the Digital JUPITER to evaluate and optimize an Adaptive Cruise Control function and a parking function (Reverse Assist) within the framework of AVEAS. New Delhi: Functions for highly automated driving must be intensively validated by means of simulations. In the AVEAS research project, Porsche Engineering is working on automated detection of…
Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia announced that their EV models will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in a year’s time. Thus, owners of those three brands will have access to 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers across North America – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Further, the companies expect to make available CCS1-to-NACS (Combined Charging System) adapters…
HeyBike is one of the many electric bike startups that hopes to make electric two-wheeled mobility accessible to the masses. The brand has a wide selection of e-bikes in its roster, all of which are designed to offer a balance between urban mobility and go-anywhere fun. Its newest model, the Mars 2.0, seeks to impress…
Acer MUVI-125-4G Electric Scooter Taiwan-headquartered multinational technology corporation Acer and Indian electric mobility platform eBikeGo have joined forces to introduce the Acer MUVI-125-4G, a cutting-edge electric Scooter designed for urban commuters seeking elegance, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. With this, the MUVI-125-4G becomes the first EV model to be launched under the Acer brand for India. Under…
The author Cat Bohannon was a preteen in Atlanta in the 1980s when she saw the film “2001: A Space Odyssey” for the first time. As she took in its famous opening scene, in which a bunch of apes picks up a bunch of bones and quickly begins using them to hit each other, Bohannon…
