Ford, Duke Energy partner on F-150 Lightning V2G charging
Duke Energy and Ford Motor Company are expanding vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in the Carolinas using F-150 Lightning electric truck batteries. Duke Energy has filed for North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approval of a new demand response pilot program expected to launch in 2023 for customers in the Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) service area. Pilot incentives
Toyota releases storage battery system for residential use
Toyota Motor Corporation has developed the “O-Uchi Kyuden System,” a home storage battery system, now open for preorders in Japan. The O-Uchi Kyuden System uses electrified vehicle battery technology such as Toyota’s battery control to provide a rated capacity of 8.7 kWh and a rated output of 5.5 kWh. By linking with a photovoltaic system,
DOE announces $96M to advance clean vehicle technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $96 million funding opportunity to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, creating cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and developing electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability.
Leclanché to produce ‘non-flammable’ battery cells in 2023
By adding a fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Swiss Lithium-ion cells and energy storage solutions company Leclanché says it has lowered the risk of a thermal event in its battery cells by close to 80%. The company says this achievement has been validated by Intertek Germany, a third-party testing lab that conducted a
China has 65% of public EV charging stations worldwide
While most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain predicted upcoming EV adoption, China has already taken significant strides. According to new numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of global public EV charging stations exist in China. According to the latest data on Statista, China has a total of 1.15 million
Ford trials robot charging station designed to help disabled drivers
Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work, the company says. Ford says disabled drivers have already identified ease
Enovix battery cells achieve five-minute fast charge
Enovix Corporation announced it has demonstrated the ability of its 0.27 Ah electric vehicle test cells to charge from 0-80% state-of-charge in 5.2 minutes and achieve a greater than 98% charge capacity in under 10 minutes. As part of the company’s three-year Department of Energy grant program that is pairing a 100% active silicon anode
Advanced Cell Engineering files patent for ‘very large format’ battery cell
Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its very large format (VLF) cell. The company says the patent filing represents a milestone in the company’s “Project Magnus,” in which ACE will finalize cell design and chemistry for a 1-meter cell-to-pack prismatic cell. The VLF cell,
Rivian launches its ‘Adventure Network’ in Colorado, California
Rivian recently opened three fast-charging sites in Colorado and California, the first deployments in its nationwide “Rivian Adventure Network.” These Level 3 DC fast-charging sites will initially provide over 200 kilowatts of power, allowing Rivian drivers to add as much as 140 miles of range in just 20 minutes, the company says. The first Rivian
H2 fueling station market to generate $9 billion over 15 years
As the sales of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles accelerate, the deployment of fueling stations for these vehicles is poised to generate $9 billion in revenue by 2036, according to a study released by Information Trends. The biggest chunk of the revenue will come from the Asia-Pacific region followed by Europe. The costs of hydrogen stations
EVmatch rolls EV charging at vacation rentals
EVmatch is rolling out a vacation rental EV charging software service to expand EV charging options for travelers. According to Newsweek, 500,000 Airbnb guests searched for “EV chargers” in host listings in the second half of 2021 alone. Additionally, a recent survey of nearly 1,600 EV charger customers conducted by Enel X found that 81% of
Schumacher Electric launches EV level 2 charger
Schumacher Electric Corporation has introduced its new EV Series Level 2 Charger in the U.S. Delivering up to 50 amps, this model is capable of adding up to 60 miles of range per hour, the company says. The Level 2 charger operates on 240 volts and is available in hardwired or plug-and-go options. The product
