Jaguar Land Rover gives second life to I-Pace EV batteries
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac to develop a portable, zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. Called the “Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System” (ESS), Pramac’s technology – which features lithium-ion cells from Jaguar I-PACE batteries taken from prototype and engineering test vehicles – supplies zero-emission power where access to
Nissan uses ramen delivery to showcase e-4ORCE EV technology
Nissan has released a video of the Nissan e-4ORCE Ramen Counter project that demonstrates how the company’s latest vehicle control technology can provide a comfortable ride in e-4ORCE-equipped vehicles—and for bowls of noodles. The video shows how a motorized server tray with e-4ORCE tech delivers ramen and maintains the integrity of noodle presentation. Nissan says
Alpha Motor Corp. unveils Ace EV Coupe Series
Alpha Motor Corporation has just unveiled the Ace Electric Vehicle Coupe Series: Ace, Ace Performance Edition, and Super Ace. Each model is built on Alpha’s mechanically adjustable vehicle platform. The newly updated Ace vehicle dimensions measure approximately 168 in. in length, 72 in. in width and an overall height of 56 in. Ace was unveiled
Europe’s grid can support 100 million+ EVs, study says
Europe’s electricity grid will remain stable despite the exponential growth of the EV market and high electrification ambitions, reveals new EY-Eurelectric study. But timely planning of charging infrastructure and coordination between public authorities, electricity utilities, grid and charge point operators will be paramount to success, the study says. The advice of this study applies just
Ford studies life-cycle emissions from light-duty EVs vs ICE vehicles
Electrification can reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of light-duty vehicles, according to a recent study backed by Ford. Previous studies have focused on comparing battery electric vehicle (BEV) sedans to their conventional internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) counterparts. This study extends the analysis to different vehicle classes by conducting
Quantron unveils first all-electric 12-meter city bus
Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited‘s strategic partner, Quantron AG, has unveiled Cizaris, an all-electric 12-meter low-floor city bus. Available for order today, the bus features a range up to 220 miles, with an overnight charging time of three to five hours, the company says. Designed, engineered and manufactured by Ev Dynamics in collaboration with Quantron, the
Ford announces 7 new EVs coming to Europe by 2024
Ford will be offering a new generation of seven all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans in Europe by 2024. The announcement builds on the recent news that the company has created a new global business unit – Ford Model e – focused on the design, production, and distribution of electric and connected vehicles. Together with
Adoption of EVs to boost battery management system sales
The global battery management system market is projected to reach $32.3 billion by 2032 and exhibit growth at a CAGR of 19.6% between 2022 and 2032, according to a new report by Fact.MR. Emergence of cloud-connected battery management systems owing to the rising convergence of industrial technology and operations is set to propel the growth
EV charging infrastructure is growing – but it must grow more
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio! That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
Global EV sales up 109% in 2021, half in Mainland China
In new research on the global electric vehicle market, Canalys estimates that 6.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in 2021, up 109% over 2020. EVs include fully electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. The total global car market grew just 4% in 2021 as it continued to struggle with COVID-19 restrictions and chip
Siemens, Nexii unveil prototype for fast EV infrastructure deployment
Siemens has unveiled what it calls a new, sustainable EV charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building
LiveWire Experience Center opens in Malibu, California
The first LiveWire Experience Center, designed to offer a fully immersive experience centered on the all-electric LiveWire ONE motorcycle, the company says, has opened in Malibu, California. Inspired by the soulful connection of riding LiveWire ONE, the company says the Experience Center looks to introduce the electric riding experience to visitors while also creating a community space
