Cars That Think

MARCH 28, 2023

But given the sheer tonnage of lithium, cobalt, and other raw materials needed for EV batteries, that figure is overly optimistic, suggests the mineral market analysis company Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, unless nearly 300 new mines and supporting refineries open by then. A massive effort will be needed to make this happen.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry. Beyond income growth, several factors are converging to propel the industry forward. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

As part of achieving these goals, Ford has announced a wave of production investments over the past year, and today, it announced yet another. ” While this plant upgrade will undoubtedly be necessary, it is just a tiny part of a far more extensive upgrade that Ford is currently undergoing worldwide. .”

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Baua Electric

JUNE 19, 2024

Two days of top-notch sessions, ample networking opportunities, and a wide range of discussions on subjects like net zero emissions strategies, sustainable vehicle engineering, the auto industry’s contribution to India’s 2070 carbon neutrality goal, and the switch to green fuels are in store for attendees.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 27, 2021

Defective cells can shorten battery life, decrease range, and lead to safety issues. A leaky cell housing, one common failure mode for Li-ion batteries, can allow ambient humidity to come in contact with the electrolyte, triggering an exothermic (heat-releasing) chemical reaction.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Sigma Lithium is one of the largest lithium extractors in South America, thanks in large part to what the company calls “the largest hard rock lithium deposit in the Americas.” What do you think of the article? It remains unclear if other automakers will follow in Tesla’s footsteps.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 17, 2023

An obvious example involves the making of millions of EV batteries. needs over 100 battery cell manufacturing locations by 2035” to meet the projected EV demand. Currently, 15 battery factories are in operation or will be within five years. Of course, more EV battery factories creates more demand for raw materials.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2022

I received some great feedback on one of my recent articles from Todd Malan, Chief External. and other battery minerals in the USA. address its dependency on China for batteries and scale up its capability in battery mineral production. Todd pointed out that other parts of the auto lobby had a more nuanced approach to.

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All Cars Electric

JULY 14, 2011

According to a report from gigaom earlier this week, the electric auto industry will soon be producing battery packs at a rate far greater than the number of electric cars being built.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 1, 2022

For utilities looking for ways to store power for later use, all those shiny new EVs might look like rolling batteries that they can not only charge but also draw power from when demand exceeds supply. There, sales of EVs as part of the overall automobile market rose from 10 percent in 2020 to 17 percent in 2021, with 2.3

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Baua Electric

MAY 14, 2024

Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Retreating behind tariff walls or outright bans will further isolate America’s auto industry into a Galapagos market of ridiculous trucks sold at nosebleed prices.” Three recent accounts stand out from the pack.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Now, the luxury Italian hypercar maker is looking to double down on its lead as it announces yet another dealership as part of its network in the United States. On top of that, the hypercar still achieves a respectable 300 miles of range, made possible by an enormous 120kWh battery. What do you think of the article?

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G. As utilities shifted to more reliable alternating-current systems, they phased out these costly backup batteries.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

front trunk (“frunk”), while concealed beneath is the new skateboard frame with its dual electric motors (one for each axle) and a big 98 kWh standard (and 131 kWh extended range) battery pack. University of Michigan professor emeritus John Leslie King , who has long studied the auto industry. In its place is a.

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

As EV-makers continue to upgrade from 400 V to 800 V systems, parts suppliers have been hustling to keep up with the new specs. This is having a big impact on the parts supplier market, because many traditional automotive players—who were used to 50 V test requirements—do not have historical expertise in high voltage.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs; here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Vehicle body and other car parts.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

They’ve seen Super Bowl ads for the GMC Hummer EV , or heard news about the lengthy, painful Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall. BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2010

. “Better Place, an infrastructure provider for electric cars founded by former SAP <SAPG.DE> executive Shai Agassi, has raised $350 million in fresh equity as part of a second round of financing. Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. Electric car firm Better Place raises $350 mln.

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EV Life

JANUARY 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll examine some of the new changes to the federal clean vehicle tax credit , how they are affecting vehicle and driver eligibility, and what that means for drivers looking to purchase their first electric vehicle. In addition, battery sourcing requirements can also affect a vehicle’s eligibility. or a trade partner.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

Engineering firm NI has been significantly expanding its EV battery testing capabilities in the past few years. NI’s CEO reports an industry-wide recognition that test data is an underutilized asset and many systems need to be rebuilt to take better advantage of very rich data sets.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to ICEVs and EVs – here’s a quick breakdown explaining the difference between the two. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Vehicle body and other car parts.

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Plug In India

OCTOBER 18, 2021

They think EVs are just a new fad and will go away soon, and they want no part of it. If you encounter such people or articles, all you need to do is point them to the numbers and trends in the auto market. Battery packs from BYD, CATL, and Tesla all reported having 1 million km of usable life. Think about that.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

This sponsored article is brought to you by COMSOL. Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? The German automotive sector, along with its global counterparts, is doing so by developing elektrische autos.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

In addition DHL adds to its electric delivery van fleet in the US, Jeep announces plans for a Level 2 charging network and solid article was published about the current poor experience facing EV drivers at the various EV charging networks. The EV6, will come with two battery pack options, a 58 kWh pack or a 77.4 Automakers and Models.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

And with regards to Hydrogen, I'm truly shocked by the nonsense I see in the comments of many EV articles. The physics, the mathematics and the chemistry all point to the fact that battery electric cars are far more efficient and far superior than Hydrogen cars will ever be. Read the article till the end.

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Plug In India

DECEMBER 30, 2020

State policies also has provisions to focus on Charging Stations and Battery Swap Stations. It's now up-to the auto industry to launch more EV's. And when it comes to Lithium batteries, the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry seems to be winning the race compared to Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) based batteries.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. April 7th, 2010. By John Voelcker Senior Editor.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Even when there is an expressed interest in purchasing a battery electric or hybrid vehicle, it often did not turn into an actual purchase. Similarly, 22 percent expressed interest in a battery electric vehicle (BEV), but only 5 percent bought one. Arguments over how much range is needed are contentious.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

Funny that this article cites “a shortage of public charging stations&# as the sole reason for auto makers scrapping electric vehicles in the 1990s. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. By Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News. By Dana Hull.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

At the end of this article, Prof. “The slimming of the battery essentially comes because of a focus on weight, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, new construction materials and other design factors, he said in an interview. Here is the full text of the entire article in case the link goes bad: [link]. by: Michael Kanellos.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has been very vocal in saying the speed demanded for the transition to EVs by politicians is “ beyond the limits ” of what the auto industry can support, and worries it could end up being counterproductive. Rising EV battery prices do not help. Consumer subsidies, industry incentives or both?

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. There is no longer any dispute that the automobile industry is transitioning to electric vehicles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

This Christian Science Monitor article takes an in-depth look at an age. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Quote from the article: “Investors, too, are excited. Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. percent of $1.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences.

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Creating a design is the easy part. The high voltage platform should support large battery packs, faster charging rates, higher motor power and more. We saw condescending tweets and articles from auto journalists to mobile phone reviewers and also finance websites. But let’s not go there.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2024

My name is Brandon Erhart, I’m the General Counsel and corporate secretary and this meeting is going to be in two parts. We design our manufacturing processes to use less water per vehicle than the industry average, and for the third year in a row, we power our Supercharger network with 100 percent renewable energy.

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EV Adoption

DECEMBER 5, 2021

More on sales reporting challenges at the end of this article.) We recognize that this scoreboard has limited value today due to the small number and randomness of the these 9 EVs currently included, but part of our goal is to shine a light on the general lack of transparency in the auto industry when it comes to US EV sales data.

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