EV maker Polestar revealed Tuesday that the 2024 Polestar 2 will start at $51,300 (including destination fee). Although the price is slightly higher than last year’s model, the 2024 version includes more range and new features.
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Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up more than 50% over the last month in one of the company’s best runs in value ever.
Here’s an idea of why Tesla’s stock is gaining momentum.
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Specialized’s super lightweight electric mountain bike isn’t for you; it’s for your kids. The premium bicycle manufacturer’s newest model, the Levo SL Kids, is a slightly smaller version of its popular Levo SL electric mountain bike. It comes with a reduced frame size and 24″ wheels, among other child-friendly modifications, to get kids into the adrenaline-pumping sport of electric mountain biking.
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The XPeng G6 will have its official market launch in China on June 29, with the first deliveries scheduled for July.
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New NHTSA data suggests that we may have overestimated the Tesla Autopilot’s safety and effectiveness.
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Solid-state battery pioneer Sakuu has launched a new Li-metal cell chemistry called Cypress. The new technology, which Sakuu says delivers safer batteries with high energy and power densities, is now available for manufacturing licensing.
“Our proprietary lithium-metal battery chemistry delivers key cell performance and safety attributes that enable a new paradigm in battery manufacturing and energy storage,” said Sakuu founder and CEO Robert Bagheri. “We are pleased to launch our Cypress cell chemistry for licensing to today’s battery manufacturers, using roll-to-roll manufacturing technology.”
Sakuu says Cypress offers energy density of 750+ Wh/l, and high power: 8C pulse discharge, 3C continuous discharge.
Industry-standard certification procedures are underway, including UN/UL testing. Samples of 5 Ah pouch cells are available from Sakuu’s Silicon Valley battery pilot line facility.
“Lithium-metal battery chemistries produce increased energy density and additional performance benefits, but typically present development challenges due to high reactivity,” said Sakuu Senior VP Arwed Niestroj. “With Cypress, Sakuu has solved these issues through novel electrochemistry, making lithium-metal chemistry ready for scalable production. The compatibility with 3D printing will further enhance the effective use of battery packaging volume with new and unique approaches to thermal management.”
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German battery manufacturer Liacon has released its new Group 31 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 12.8 V, 150 Ah battery.
Liacon’s LFP battery is designed to replace Group 31 lead-acid batteries for deep-cycle applications such as renewable energy storage, recreational vehicles and marine, according to the company. With 1,000 cranking amps, it can also start diesel engines, making it a flexible solution for a range of power applications.
Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, Liacon’s LFP batteries don’t contain heavy metals such as cobalt and nickel, nor do they contain lead, making them a sustainable battery solution for end users.
“Our new LFP battery’s design makes it easy to use in a variety of applications, delivering superior performance and safety, as well as a lower total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the application, compared to lead-acid batteries,” said Philip M. Meek, CEO of Liacon.
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At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era. After discovering a breakthrough, Toyota says it aims to offer solid-state state EV batteries that could potentially offer over 900 miles driving range.
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Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Swiss building solution provider Holcim by 2030.
The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 units will be delivered in 2023 and 2024 to markets including France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.
By replacing 1,000 Volvo FH diesel trucks with Volvo FH Electric trucks using green electricity on a typical route, up to 50,000 tons of CO2 could be saved every year, according to Volvo’s Environmental Footprint Calculator, assuming that a truck with a total weight of 44 tons uses 7% biodiesel and achieves an average of 23 l/km over 80,000 km.
“The net-zero transition requires deep collaboration across value chains, and we are excited to be partnering with Volvo to decarbonize our European operations’ logistics with electric fleets, advancing our goal to reach 30% of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks by 2030,” said Jan Jenisch, Chairman and CEO of Holcim.
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Netherlands-based EV supply equipment company EVBox plans to begin filling European orders in September for its new Troniq High Power charging station, which is available with maximum power output of 320 kW, 360 kW or 400 kW. That’s a mighty fast charge—most of the chargers in use today max out at 350 kW.
The Troniq High Power is capable of delivering 375 A continuously and up to 500 A for more than 30 minutes at 20° C. It features dynamic load balancing, OCPP-compliance and multiple payment options.
EVBox field-tested the new unit over a five-month period near Amsterdam and Toulouse, where more than 4,000 charging sessions were performed and real-time data was gathered for the purpose of improving the product.
“As the majority of early adopters already drive an EV, we need to make charging faster and more widespread than ever to convince the next segment of drivers to switch to electric,” said EVBox CEO Remco Samuels.
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