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Mercedes-Benz and U.S. battery startup Factorial are collaborating on a solid-state battery that aims to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by the end of the decade. This new battery, named Solstice, is expected to extend EV range by about 80% compared to today’s average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram, reports…
Sales of Chinese brands are up nearly 22% with Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominating sales of the EV market. Overcapacity in China’s auto manufacturing has become a major point of tension between the country and other big economies. The complaint from the west is that Beijing’s industrial policy has unfairly advantaged Chinese companies, leading to fears…
BMW is gearing up to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle by 2028, leveraging fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. The German automaker made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting its commitment to exploring alternative green technologies, according to Reuters. This move underscores BMW’s strategy to hedge its bets on which “green” technology…
Norway has set a new global benchmark in the electric vehicle (EV) market, with EVs capturing an astounding 94.3% share of new car sales in August. This unprecedented achievement underscores the country’s commitment to zero-emission transportation and its position as a world leader in EV adoption, reports Bloomberg. Tesla Leads the Charge The surge in…
Despite recent reports suggesting a slowdown, electric vehicle (EV) sales are indeed on the rise, albeit not as steeply as initially predicted. JD Power forecasts that by the end of 2024, the U.S. will see sales of 1.2 million EVs, marking a 9% share of the total vehicle market, down from an earlier estimate of…
Porsche, the renowned German automaker, has taken a firm stance against incorporating simulated gear changes in their electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes amidst a growing trend in the EV industry to mimic traditional combustion engine experiences. According to a recent report from Motor1, Porsche development driver Lars Kern explained the company’s perspective on this…
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) highlights the potential benefits of improving electric vehicle efficiency. The research, published Tuesday, suggests that enhancing EV efficiency could lead to significant cost savings and reduced pressure on the electric grid. The Efficiency Landscape Currently, Tesla’s Model Y, the best-selling EV in the…
Electric vehicles are at the forefront of a surge in auto incentives, with manufacturer rebates reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. Kelly Blue Book reports that these incentives rose to around 7% of the average transaction price last month, the highest in over three years and about 60% higher than a year ago.…
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