South Korean battery supplier LG Energy Solution (LGES) estimates that its unique dry electrode process could reduce cell manufacturing costs by 17% to 30%. LGES has developed a unique dry electrode process that may trump all the others. On August 20, 2024, LG Energy Solution announced it was on track Read more
Tesla’s property at Gigafactory Berlin in the town of Grünheider continues to reveal explosives and ammo from World War 2. Today, more searches led to the recovery of several bombs used during the war. The process of recovering more ammo and explosives is part of the expansion of the factory, Read more
Wallbox Chargers, a company that designs, manufactures and distributes electric vehicle charging systems, has disclosed that it has secured a $45-million investment from multiple investors. Lead investor Generac Power Systems, a designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technologies, will use the investment to reinforce its ongoing partnership with the Barcelona-headquartered company. Read more
UK charging consultancy Versinetic has integrated the EVerest open-source EV software framework into a modular, flexible software stack designed for charging station manufacturers and operators. Versinetic has ported EVerest for EV Charging to its standard Charging Blox—a modular framework of hardware and low-level firmware that does not require long-term subscription Read more
Have you caught wind of the latest trends in vehicle electrification, where increased electronic content is driving interest in 48-volt systems as the standard for primary power delivery in both automotive and non-automotive applications? This trend carries through into other transportation markets, such as off-road, marine and construction vehicles. Moreover, Read more
US-based startup Natron Energy has announced plans to build a sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US. The company said it will invest $1.4 billion to build the plant, which will be located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, part of the Rocky Mount Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Santa Clara-based company is Read more
Polestar (PSNY) has officially expanded its EV lineup threefold as its new electric SUV coupe reaches customers in Europe. Polestar 4 deliveries are now underway in Europe, with North America and Australia following by the end of 2024. more…
With a big battery, big range and big luxury, the Sierra EV may now be the electric truck to beat.
In our car-obsessed society, providing parking is a major expense for business and property owners. The Delmanor Aurora retirement home near Toronto has found an innovative way to reduce the number of parking spaces it provides to residents, while still allowing them to drive as much as they need to. Read more
A Tesla Semi electric truck has caught on fire on a highway near the California-Nevada border, according to the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. more…