UK car sales jumped 28% in January 2022, the biggest rebound in seven months thanks to rising demand for battery-powered vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, one in five buyers opted for a car with a battery, with shipments of fully electric vehicles more than doubling and plug-in hybrids rising 47%. Globally, EV sales are continuing to rise in 2022 after more than tripling their market share between 2019 to 2021.
asTech’s diagnostic devices now offer over 99% coverage for authentic remote OEM scans on Tesla vehicles.
asTech, a Repairify company involved in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announced an expansion of its remote OEM solutions to now include remote OEM scanning support for Tesla vehicles.
asTech said its diagnostic devices are now able to complete authentic remote OEM scans for virtually every Tesla vehicle (over 99% coverage). The company said this update continues to demonstrate the power and adaptability of asTech’s technology, as well as its dedication to ensuring customers are ready for the future of collision repair.
The project aims to develop a full hydrogen eco-system together with a hydrogen producer, vehicle manufacturer and end user.
Chalmers University researchers used oxalic acid to recover 100% aluminum and 98% lithium from electric car batteries.
The companies will collaborate on commercializing Hydro-to-Anode technology, providing a sustainable source of graphite.
The companies aim to tackle interoperability challenges and improve consumer charging experiences.
The event, called Run on Less Electric – DEPOT, tracked 22 battery-electric trucks across 10 depots from September 11-29.
Mitchell’s report revealed EV total loss rates and intricacies in collision repair costs compared to ICE vehicles.
Volvo reported a 14-month-straight sales increase fueled by strong EV demand.
NREL’s study highlights rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles as crucial for an 80% emissions reduction.
