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LG Chem and GM have announced a binding agreement for the supply of cathode active material (CAM), a key battery material consisting of processed nickel, lithium and other materials that represents about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. LG Chem plans to supply more than 950,000 tons of CAM to GM from 2022

BMW has just launched the iX and i4 electric vehicles, as well as an electric version of the current 3-Series exclusively in China, but these will be superseded starting from 2025 by a new generation of BMW electrics based on a platform dubbed the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”). The Neue Klasse platform is

Tier 1 automotive supplier BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions. San Diego-based Rhombus provides EV charging and power conversion technology, including V2G applications. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, as well as charging and grid service providers. The transaction has an enterprise value of up to $185 million. “The technology that

Q&A with ONE CTO Dr. Steven Kaye. There is a wide range of characteristics that describe the performance of any given battery chemistry: energy density, specific energy, specific power, discharge efficiency, self-discharge rate, cycle life, calendar life, and—not the least important—cost.  Some types of Li-ion chemistries are really good in a few characteristics but fall

Mercedes-Benz AMG in June finally revealed the production version of the One hypercar, and the first examples will be delivered to eagerly awaiting customers later this year—a five-year wait since the reveal of the concept at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. AMG has boasted the One will come close to matching the performance of

Sponsored by EA Supporting Advances in Climate-Neutral Energy Various tests are necessary to determine the safety, service life, and minimum efficiency of fuel cells. These tests and special requirements for fuel cells create unique challenges for electrical engineers. This white paper provides a breakdown of the wide range of features and regenerative electronic loads from

Galvanic Energy has announced some results from an independent evaluation of its Smackover Formation—a 120,000-acre lithium prospect in Arkansas. According to Galvanic Energy, the “resource report has validated Galvanic Energy’s Smackover prospect as one of the largest lithium brine resources in North America.” Geological consulting firm APEX Geoscience provided a resource report based on its

Shortly after the related Chevrolet Colorado debuted last week, GMC announced on Tuesday the 2023 Canyon will debut on Aug. 11. The company also said the Canyon will get a special Edition 1 package for the AT4X off-road variant. GMC confirmed the Canyon AT4X in April, making the mid-size pickup truck the second GMC model

Walmart has become the latest large fleet operator to make a vote of confidence in a startup EV-maker—the giant retailer has made a definitive agreement with Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV) to purchase 4,500 electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units. Advanced deliveries, which will

Motor maker Turntide Technologies plans to launch a battery and powertrain product line designed for off-highway, autonomous guided, construction, truck, bus, marine and rail applications. Turntide Electrification products include the lithium-ion Hyperdrive battery system, inverters, stackable motor systems, pumps, fans and DC-DC converters. UK-based heavy-equipment manufacturer JCB uses the Hyperdrive battery system in its 19C-1

Bentley on Monday unveiled a one-off Continental GT Speed convertible for the SagerStrong Foundation, founded by the late sportscaster Craig Sager and his wife Stacy to fund blood cancer research. Slated to be auctioned off early next year to benefit that research, the convertible wears an eye-catching color scheme inspired by Sager’s colorful wardrobe. The

Battery cell producer Natrion has revealed its first solid-state pouch cell prototype. The prototypes continue to be developed at a Natrion facility in Champaign, Illinois. “Natrion now has the capability to produce multilayer pouch cells up to 4 Ah in size,” says the company. The company plans to start sharing samples with possible customers and

Vehicle-to-grid specialist Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) is working with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to support local school districts by pairing Nuvve’s V2G technology with the utility’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Through this partnership, electric school bus fleets equipped with V2G charging through Nuvve’s GIVe platform can provide energy back to the grid during

A handful of Jaguar and Land Rover stunt cars from the James Bond film “No Time To Die” will be auctioned off by Christie’s in London on September 28, with some of the sales benefiting charity causes. The lots include a Land Rover Defender 110 used during an off-road chase scene. One of 10 Defenders

FREYR Battery is replacing its plan to build two gigafactories with a plan to build a single gigafactory which increases capacity by 150%. The estimated construction cost will be $1.7 billion. “FREYR is increasing the nameplate capacity of Giga Arctic to 29 GWh in response to improving battery supply-demand dynamics, ongoing commercial success, significant progress

Joe Manchin is nothing if not unpredictable. He reportedly receives more money from the fossil fuel industry than any other senator, and he’s become a bête noire for fans of EVs and renewable energy. However, his opposition to new transport and energy technology is not absolute—in April, he attended a ribbon-cutting for a battery factory

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept is a sleek electric sedan with an air-cooled battery pack, 900-volt electrical architecture, and real-world range of well over 600 miles. We drove it this week and found it to be a lot of fun behind the wheel. 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien A

Littelfuse, a circuit protection specialist, has acquired electromechanical switch company C&K Switches. C&K Switches designs and manufactures switches and interconnect systems for the industrial, transportation, aerospace and datacom markets. “The combination of our companies significantly expands our technologies and capabilities, enabling us to deliver comprehensive solutions offering to our broad customer base, across a wide

Energy Web, a non-profit that creates operating systems for energy grids, has collaborated with the Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli to develop a new smart charging solution designed to enable EV owners to charge with renewable electricity that is matched directly with the vehicle’s real-time electricity consumption. The solution relies on a 24/7 matching algorithm that

Porsche has revealed its redesigned 911 GT3 R race car based on the latest 992 generation of the 911. It’s priced from $567,210 and can be delivered in time for the 2023 season. Events you’ll typically see it in include North America’s IMSA series, as well as the global Intercontinental GT Challenge, and endurance races

As the UK sweats through an unprecedented heat wave, the firm 3ti presents its Papilio3, a “pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub,” as a timely reminder of how the power of the sun can be harnessed to address the climate crisis. 3ti’s Papilio3 is built around a recycled shipping container, and the

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a pilot program that will combine thousands of Powerwall home battery systems to create a “virtual power plant” or “distributed battery.” Tesla has invited some 25,000 PG&E customers with Powerwalls to join the program. PG&E residential customers are eligible for the program if they own a

Rolls-Royce has provided an update on its first electric vehicle, the Spectre, which is due on sale in late 2023. The car is a big coupe that Rolls-Royce bills as the spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe, and it’s set to introduce several firsts for the brands beyond just the powertrain. Prototypes are being put

Battery innovator Wildcat Discovery Technologies has raised $90 million in a Series D funding round led by Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP), a subsidiary of Koch Industries (yes, that Koch Industries). Eastman Kodak (yes, that Kodak) also participated in the round. Wildcat will use the new funds to further develop and commercialize a “Super Cell,” which

Sponsored by Staubli Today’s advanced connectors open new applications for high-powered electrical transmission, signal, data, hydraulics, pneumatics and more – in a single, compact connector. Stäubli is leading the way with our patented MULTILAM technology which creates long-lasting, field-tested, stable connections in the most demanding environments. This whitepaper will showcase how CombiTac is used for

Bentley won’t launch its first electric vehicle until 2026, a year later than originally planned, according to the brand’s CEO. In an interview with Automotive News (subscription required) published on Wednesday, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark said the EV has been delayed, but didn’t provide a reason. He however denied the delay was due to reported

Sponsored by Kooltronic Heat is a by-product and one of the greatest enemies of electrical and electronic components. In fact, the average reliability of electrical/electronic components drops by 50% for every ten-degree rise above the maximum device operating temperature. Electric vehicle charging stations are no exception. Lithium-ion batteries and other heat-sensitive equipment such as microprocessors

Albemarle, a specialty chemical firm, has announced a new lithium production plant in Antofagasta, Chile, which it says will be its third chemical conversion plant. According to Albemarle, “the plant is expected to double lithium production.” The company says it has invested more than $500 million in the plant, which includes R&D labs and a

Mini looked like it was going to be a leader in the switch to EVs, but the brand has fallen behind and only offers the Mini Cooper SE with a limited range of 114 miles. Now, it appears the British small car brand is ready to catch up or at least preview its electric future.

A new survey has confirmed something that Charged and other EV media have been saying for years: the US federal EV tax credit is about as inefficient a way to encourage EV adoption as could be imagined. Providing a “cash on the hood” rebate instead could have resulted in more EV sales at a lower