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Penn State team develops thermally modulated LFP battery; fast-charging, inexpensive, long-life for mass-market EVs

Green Car Congress

A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

Baua Electric

The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. After launching its most affordable EV, the EX30, last year, Volvo’s compact electric SUV is already making a significant impact on the company. The EX90, with a 107 kWh battery pack, offers up to 364 miles. Check back for more details soon.

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Volvo will unleash two electric SUVs to revamp EV sales in the US

Baua Electric

Volvo will launch its three-row EX90 , followed by the smaller, more affordable EX30. Volvo has only sold 2,109 C40 and XC40 Recharge models, compared to over 7,600 last year. One Volvo dealer, Mathew Haiken, said the EX90 had the XC90-like DNA, which “has become a classic like the Range Rover or Porsche 911.” “The Here’s why.

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Hyundai’s electric air taxi flying cars land in 2028, but does humanity want them?

EV Central

Car companies including Hyundai, Toyota, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are heavily invested, as are aerospace giants Boeing and Airbus. Final specs for Hyundai’s air taxi are still to be revealed, including battery size, maximum electric range and recharging time. Infrastructure’s also a requirement.

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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or “we will die”

Baua Electric

.” A recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance report estimated that plug-in hybrids will peak at 10% of global new-car sales in 2030, after which sales are expected to fall as lower battery prices make EVs less expensive. In the U.S., Other automakers are taking a similar approach.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Porsche Taycan 6,822. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan.

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7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid technology dates back to the early days of the automobile, pioneered by Porsche. There are several affordable hybrid models on the market. Gas is the primary fuel; the batteries recharge as the vehicle moves and brakes, but the electric power is an auxiliary motive source, so the car will need less fuel.

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