Lectron debuts line of EV charging products
Lectron has debuted a product portfolio to support electric vehicle owners with all of their charging needs. A few products include: Tesla to J1772 Adapter (48 amp): An adapter that supports 48 amps of maximum current and 250V of maximum voltage, it gives those with J1772 vehicles access to an additional 15,000 charging stations nationwide.
Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV makes European debut
Fisker, Inc. debuted its Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to the European market at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The five-passenger Fisker Ocean Sport features a range of 440 km (approx. 273 miles, WLTP estimate) with a starting price of $37,499 in the U.S. (excluding taxes and incentives) and €41.900 in Spain (incl. VAT, excluding subsidies).
StoreDot says it’s on track to achieve 100 miles/5 min. of charge in 2024
StoreDot has revealed its strategic technology roadmap, labeled “100inX,” which the company says will deliver batteries capable of charging a 100 miles of range on a 2-minute charge, with mass production readiness planned within 10 years. StoreDot also says it is on track for its first milestone for global automotive manufacturers: producing its silicon-dominant anode
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 continue to surge
Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly 9% of global car sales in that year, according to data projections from BanklessTimes. Additionally, it’s double the 3 million EVs sold in 2020 and triple the 2.2 million units sold in 2019. BanklessTimes’ compilation shows that China is the largest EV market globally.
ConMet, Carrier Transicold, Sysco team on zero-emission refrigerated trailer technology
ConMet eMobility and Carrier Transicold have entered into an agreement to supply Sysco with new zero-emission refrigeration systems as part of a commercial evaluation program. The new system combines the ConMet PreSet Plus eHub with Carrier’s Vector refrigeration unit to provide fleets a zero-emission solution for commercial trailers. Regenerative energy created by the lightweight, modular,
Gogoro unveils swappable EV solid-state battery prototype
Gogoro Inc. has revealed its prototype of a solid-state lithium ceramic battery for two-wheel battery swapping. Jointly developed by Gogoro and ProLogium Technology, the new Gogoro solid-state battery prototype integrates with Gogoro’s existing vehicles and swapping network. Gogoro says solid-state lithium ceramic batteries are expected to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries and become the mainstream power
Ram shares sneak peek of Ram 1500 BEV pickup truck
Ram recently announced the “Ram Revolution,” an exclusive insider program to show customers its plans for the next generation of pickup trucks. As part of this, Stellantis shared its long-term strategic plan, sharing a preview of the new Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck arriving in 2024. Ram says it will offer fully electrified
Amprius claims to have highest energy density battery cells
Amprius Technologies, Inc. has announced the shipment of the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells to a company creating a new generation of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). Amprius Technologies says its high-energy density battery cells have enabled capabilities in long endurance, communications and high-resolution imaging to cutting-edge stratospheric platforms since 2018.
We get a sneak peek of Jeep’s first all-electric EV SUV
During Stellantis‘ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, revealed images of the 100% battery-electric Jeep SUV. While details are scarce, this new fully electric Jeep vehicle will be launched early next year. More information on the Jeep battery-electric vehicle (BEV) will be released in the coming months, the company says.
Electric truck market to hit $3.8B globally by 2030
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global electric truck industry generated $392.3 million in 2020, and is anticipated to generate $3.8 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 26.4% from 2021 to 2030. Prime determinants of growth Increase in government initiatives for the promotion of e-mobility, stringent emission norms imposed
Stellantis plans 50% of U.S. sales to be EV by 2030
Stellantis N.V. has unveiled Dare Forward 2030, its strategic plan for the coming decade that the company says commits it to becoming the industry champion in the fight against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038. Stellantis says these are Dare Forward 2030 Key Facts: Global BEV sales of 5 million units in
